A ‘Good Man’ in a Small Town
For as long as he can remember, Seth Goodman wanted to follow in the footsteps of his paternal grandfather, a broker. He asked his parents to take him to open houses, shadowed agents, and, at 15, got an administrative job with a local brokerage. Goodman—a graduate of Millikin University and winner of the school’s highest award, the Scovill prize for academic achievement, leadership, and service—could very likely have found success in a big city. But Goodman, 24, is happy to be building a successful business in his hometown of Lincoln, Ill., population 14,500. He’s president of the Main Street Lincoln board of directors and is both a pilot and a volunteer for the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival (yes, he flies hot air balloons). “When you’re doing what you love,” he says, “it feels as though you never have to work a day in your life.”
Tip: "Never forget about a client after the closing. It is absolutely amazing the amount of business you can receive from referrals by simply staying in touch with previous clients and showing them that they are not just another number—not to mention, the amazing friendships that last a lifetime!"