Guest: Adam Haley — Realtor, developer, and entrepreneur based in Russellville, Kentucky. Former broker-owner of Haley Auctions & Realty, where his team of 14 agents closed 400+ transactions a year. Adam is also co-owner of H&S Homes, a construction and development company building 30+ homes annually. He and his wife, Shelby, have two children, Tripp and Palmer.

Episode Summary

What happens when success costs too much?

In this episode, Matt sits down with Adam Haley, a top-producing agent and broker from Kentucky, who made the bold decision to step away from the constant grind of leadership and production to reclaim time, peace, and purpose.

Adam’s story is one of ambition, burnout, obedience, and grace — learning to let go of “more” in order to embrace “margin.” He shares what it looked like to walk away from a thriving brokerage role, launch a construction company that now builds 30+ homes per year, and rediscover joy through faith, family, and intentional living.

Key Themes & Takeaways

• The Natural Progression Trap: How the industry’s playbook can quietly become your identity — and what it costs you.
• Margin Over More: Why Adam stepped away from a $100M+ brokerage to gain back time with family, church, and friends.
• Faith as the Guardrail: How trusting God replaced anxiety and fear of “losing status.”
• Life by Design: Reallocating time toward what matters — faith, family, construction, and purpose.
• Favorite Client = Himself: The joy of building homes he believes in and investing in his own long-term vision.
• Guardrails for Peace: No morning appointments, no Sundays, and learning to truly rest.

Adam Haley began his real estate career at the age of 23 when his father opened Haley Auctions and Realty. After 3 years Adam became the top agent in his county and has been a top 10 agent in his MLS for the past 8 years. In 2020 he also began a construction company with his now business partner to go along with his real estate business. In 2022 Adam took over as broker for Haley Auctions and Realty, a company of 14 agents that closed 400+ transactions in 2022 and 2023. At the end of 2024, Adam gave up his position of broker of the company to pursue a career long dream, being able to spend quality time with his family and friends.

Connect with Adam

• Facebook: @AdamHaley.Number1Realtor
• Instagram: @adamhaleyrealtor
• Construction Company: H&S Homes
• Email: [email protected]

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