Vivian Chong Podcast: Her Bold Moves In Real Estate

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In the first season of this podcast, we will invite guests from the real estate industry to share with us their lives, experiences and the bold moves they took to carve out their path in the industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations, where we recount our personal journeys, challenges and decisions that shaped our careers. Whether you are an aspiring real estate agent or an experienced realtor, we hope our stories can inspire you on your own journey! Join us as we embark on this exciting exploration of lives transformed by the bold moves we take in our real estate career!

Episodes

  1. 11/19/2025

    Anthea Soon: Full Time Mom, Part Time Realtor

    In this episode, Anthea shares what it was like to step away from a finance career to become a full-time mum, and later return to the working world as a part-time realtor. She talks about the quiet challenges of restarting after years at home, the balance she tries to hold between motherhood and her own growth, and why real estate gives her both meaning and space to learn at her own pace. She also opens up about the fulfilment she gets from helping families find a home and build their assets, and how her idea of success has shifted as her priorities changed. Join us for a warm, grounded conversation on career pauses, motherhood, new seasons, and choosing a path that fits the life you want to build. 00:00 to 2:44: Introduction 2:45 to 5:09: Reason behind Anthea’s decision of becoming a RES Agent 5:10 to 6:32: Focus on Lentor areas 6:33 to 7:27 : Vivian share her strategy in real estate when her children is younger 7:28 to 9:23 : Vivian sharing her thoughts about Anthea as a tagger 9:24 to 10:54 : Challenges in integrating real estate work into your life as a mother 10:54 to 11:37: Teaching point for children 11:38 to 12:12 : What Anthea appreciate most about this career 12:13 to 14:23: Vivian sharing the impact of our career 14:24 to 16:10: Anthea’s thoughts when she became a SAHM 16:11 to 18:09: Struggle between children and career 18:10 to 19:03: Prime of our lives to do what we want to do in life 19:04 to 20:25 : Anthea on how doing real estate now is a foundation for future plans when kids grow older 20:26 to 21:56: Physical vs emotional reliance as kids grow 21:57 to 23:13: Mother vs full time realtor 23:14 to 24:07: How doing real estate as a part timer has worked for Anthea 24:08 to 24:40: Definition of success to Anthea now as a mother 24:41 to 25:09: Vivian share her definition of success as a mother 25:10 to 25:44: Advice to mothers looking to do real estate 25:45 to 26:23: How real estate enriches ourselves 26:24 to 27:54: Hard work and heart work, and option to choose 27:55 to 28:16: End

    28 min
  2. Maine Soh: Journey Of A Real Estate Team Leader

    07/01/2025

    Maine Soh: Journey Of A Real Estate Team Leader

    Maine Soh was once a notorious leader back in her primary school days — bold, outspoken, and always making her presence known. But her principal, Mr Wee, saw something more: potential. She was appointed a “small teacher” to guide her classmates, and that simple act sparked a lifelong passion for teaching and leadership. Fast forward to today — Maine graduated with a Diploma in Real Estate, ranking in the top 5% of her cohort. She was offered a place in NUS to pursue a degree in Real Estate and began her property career while still in school. Over the past 16 years, she’s not only been active in personal sales but also took on the role of project-in-charge for multiple mega launches. In 2022, she took another bold step — building and leading her own team. Join us in this episode, as Vivian sits down with Maine to talk about leadership, growth, and the real journey of building a real estate team from scratch. 0:16 to 0:37 Introduction 0:38 to 2:30 How Maine entered the real estate industry  2:31 to 4:37 Maine’s 1st life changing moment 4:38 to 7:38 Vivian’s 1st life changing moment 7:39 to 8:29 Life changing lessons similar to real estate career 8:30 to 11:46 Maine’s passion in teaching and how it attracts people to join her  11:47 to 13:37 What inspires Maine to do team building  13:38 to 15:23 Vivian shares what inspired her to do team building 15:24 to 15:49 Do Maine find team building difficult? 15:50 to 17:19: Challenge - not hungry so not driven 17:20 to 17:48 Challenge - Employee mindset 17:49 to 20:12 Challenge - 6 digit income every month 20:13 to 20:40 Challenge - Being resourceful 20:41 to 22:00 Challenge - 随机应变 22:01 to 23:12 Navis is a good place for team building 23:13 to 26:35 Do RES need to spend in order to earn 26:36 to 27:12 Fisherman story 27:13 to 31:17 Handling different characters in the team  31:18 to 32:19 What can you offer that other team leaders can’t  32:20 to 36:18 Team leaders not sharing and want to split comm with downlines 36:19 to 37:32 Heart of gratitude  37:33 to 39:28 Do you feel stagnant after so long in the industry  39:29 to 40:30 Real estate as a base and how Vivian evolves from here  40:31 to 40:50 The end

    41 min

  3. 04/26/2025

    Veronica Tan: Mid-Career Switch To Real Estate

    Veronica Tan entered the real estate sector in 2022. She initially joined us as a part-time realtor while holding a full-time position as a Senior Marketing Manager at a logistics company. In this episode, Veron discusses why she began as a part-timer. Coming from a corporate background, she reveals what motivated her to leave the corporate environment. She also talks about the challenges she encountered at the start, including limited support from family and friends, and navigating the complexities of the real estate industry. Finally, as someone who has successfully transitioned mid-career into real estate, she offers advice for those considering a similar path. Join us in this episode to find inspiration in Veron's journey! 0:22 Introduction 0:47 Veron's career before becoming a real estate agent 1:23 Reason Veron started as a part-time agent 2:27 Vivian explains why she felt her opportunity costs were lower when she joined the industry compared to Veron 2:51 Factors that led Veron to leave the corporate world and switch to a real estate career 5:05 Vivian and Veron discuss the work-life balance in the corporate sector 6:40 What attracts Veron to the real estate industry 8:31 Does Veron have any concerns about succeeding in the industry? 10:22 Limited support from family and friends 13:27 Fear of approaching people 15:44 Understanding the industry 17:07 Vivian and Veron share their corporate experiences and why they prefer the real estate industry 19:35 How Veron manages her time in this industry 21:10 The advantages of a mid-career switch to real estate 22:56 Advice for those considering a mid-career change 24:36 Just do it 25:37 How Veron's life has transformed since she became a full-time agent Follow Vivian on ⁠  / vivianchong.sg

    28 min

  4. 03/17/2025

    Adi Wong: Journey of an introverted real estate agent

    Adi entered the real estate sector in 2023, marking a significant change in her career path. Prior to this career move, Adi had been out of the corporate workforce for five years. During that time, she focused on pet boarding, assisting pet owners by taking care of their dogs while they were away. This not only provided her with an income but also allowed her to connect with dogs, which she loves dearly. As an introvert, Adi faced numerous fears and challenges when she began her journey in real estate. These included the anxiety of meeting new people, the pressure to make sales, and the need to assert herself in a competitive market. How did she conquer these obstacles and step out of her comfort zone to become more confident after two years in the industry? In this episode, Vivian also shared her journey alongside Adi, emphasizing the significant impact their interactions have had on her own growth as a leader. Join us in this episode to draw inspiration from Adi's journey as an introverted realtor! 0:28: Introduction 0:56: Pet boarding prior to joining the real estate industry 3:01: What makes Adi come into the real estate industry 4:57: Biggest fears when coming to the industry 6:39: Vivian shared how she feel in her interactions with Adi 8:00: Challenges in life and real estate career 10:38: Advice for introverted aspiring realtors 13:57: Breakthroughs as an introvert on the real estate journey 16:58: First paycheck 19:03: How interactions with Adi help Vivian grow as a leader 20:58: Integrity and values as a realtor in the industry  21:51: Stereotypes about real estate agents  26:20: How Adi got the lead to close a unit in The Orie 33:20: Real estate is not just a transaction to us 35:00: Real estate is a blank canvas to Vivian 36:18: Adi on Vivian and RealTeam Follow Vivian on https://www.instagram.com/vivianchong.sg

    38 min

  5. 02/11/2025

    Evon Tan: From corporate to real estate

    Evon transitioned from her role as an equity analyst to become a realtor at the end of 2020. In this episode, she discusses the factors that influenced her decision to leave a stable corporate position for a career in real estate. We discussed the fears she experienced during this transition and the level of support received from her family and friends. Evon has chosen to specialize in the commercial real estate segment. We explore the challenges she has faced within this niche and whether she would recommend this path to newcomers in the industry. She also provides insights and guidance for individuals contemplating a similar transition from corporate employment to real estate. Join us in this episode to gain inspiration from Evon’s professional journey. 0:00 Introduction 0:51: Evon's corporate background prior to becoming a real estate agent 2:00 Reasons for leaving a corporate job for real estate 4:44 Fears when deciding whether to join the real estate industry 8:29 Are Introverts suitable to be a realtor? 10:51 Is her family and friends supportive in her decision to becoming a realtor? 14:29 Any regrets in becoming a realtor? 17:11 Why choose to focus on the commercial segment? 19:25: Is it advisable for new agents to focus in the commercial market? 20:42: Respect for real estate as a profession 24:09 Challenges in the commercial market 26:55 Is commercial market dominated by male agents? 28:00 Mentoring agents interested in the commercial segment 29:11 Words for those who are keen to switch from corporate to real estate 32:08 Reasons for deciding to join Navis and Vivian in 2020 Follow Vivian on https://www.instagram.com/vivianchong.sg

    36 min
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In the first season of this podcast, we will invite guests from the real estate industry to share with us their lives, experiences and the bold moves they took to carve out their path in the industry. Each episode features in-depth conversations, where we recount our personal journeys, challenges and decisions that shaped our careers. Whether you are an aspiring real estate agent or an experienced realtor, we hope our stories can inspire you on your own journey! Join us as we embark on this exciting exploration of lives transformed by the bold moves we take in our real estate career!

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