In Episode 27 of The Success Behind The Numbers, I’m joined by Anabel Castellanos—a woman whose name might not always be in the spotlight, but whose influence runs deep through the foundations of our business. 🎙️🧠 From front desk receptionist to the financial brain behind multiple Keller Williams offices, Anabel’s story is about rising with grit, growing with purpose, and leading from behind the scenes.
We talk about everything—from her move to the U.S. at 14 without knowing English, to her rise in leadership within KW, to the deeply personal journey of starting a family and building wealth through real estate investing.
Anabel has helped launch and stabilize some of the strongest KW offices in New York. She's supported hundreds of agents in achieving their goals—all while raising kids, navigating personal challenges, and chasing her own dreams. This episode is a powerful reminder that your journey doesn’t need to be loud to be legendary.
Timestamps:
0:00 – From the Dominican Republic to Long Island: A New Chapter Begins
5:45 – Early Career Moves & Finding Her Way to KW
12:30 – Building KW Core from the Ground Up
20:10 – Fertility, Family, and Leading While Life Is Happening
27:30 – Launching Offices, Managing Budgets, and Becoming the Go-To
34:00 – Buying Real Estate Abroad & Building Passive Wealth
45:00 – What the Future Holds & Empowering the Next Generation
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📧 LinkedIn: Anabel Castellanos - MCA at Keller Williams Realty of Greater Nassau
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