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Uncontested Investing Podcast - February 25, 2025
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Yovonne Kenny, Executive Vice President of Preferred Floor and Tile and co-founder of the first National Rental Home Council in the Carolinas. Yovonne is a trailblazer in real estate and flooring, with over a decade of experience in business development and leadership. She shares how strategic networking, mentorship, and bold decisions helped her rise from sales and marketing to leading Preferred Floor and Tile as a nationally recognized brand in a male-dominated industry.
We discuss goal-setting, authentic relationships, and aligning personal and professional growth. Yovonne shares insights on mentorship, leading Women in SFR, and empowering future female leaders. This episode is full of actionable tips for scaling your business and influence!
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Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 01:45 Yovonne’s journey from sales to real estate 03:04 Finding inspiration from leaders in the industry 04:21 Setting goals and scaling as a leader 07:06 How to approach building relationships in any industry 10:08 Learning to lead as a female in a male-dominated industry 11:21 Women in SFR: The vision for mentorship and community impact 15:03 Scaling Preferred Floor and Tile into a national brand 17:13 What Women in SFR has in store for 2025 18:59 Why “Give, Give, Give” is Yovonne’s guiding principle 19:25 The most influential people in Yovonne’s professional journey 22:15 Helping your team grow with your business 23:55 The importance of partnering with the right trades 29:07 The benefits of learning from your competitors |
Quotables “I never chose real estate—it chose me. I just kept saying ‘yes’ to opportunities.” “Authentic relationships are built by giving without expecting anything in return.” “Give, Give, Give. The more value you provide, the stronger your network becomes.” Links Book: Mastering the Rockefeller Habits https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Rock... Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Instagram: RCN Capital https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/ Website: REI INK https://rei-ink.com/ |