What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Professional motorcycle racer

Where did you grow up?
Arizona

Growing up, what did you want to be?
Professional motorcycle racer

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Visit local eats and bars, hike local hiking or mountain bike trails and take day trips to Arizona’s hidden gems.

If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Martin Luther King Jr. He was influential in bringing people together from all sides of the aisle to find common ground.

What is Phoenix’s best-kept secret?
Trevor’s Pizza off Camelback

What do you love most about the industry?
The abundance of opportunities and legs of income you can make in this industry.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
My ability to communicate well and lead with value first.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Wearing several hats at one time.

What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Focus on building a network of professionals outside real estate — finance advisors, attorneys, insurance and other industries that get in front of consumers who need real estate services.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
The EOS Life podcast.

What’s your favorite meal in Phoenix?
Wren & Wolf steak

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Phoenix?
Biltmore Hotel. I love the use of brick and glass inside of the hotel.

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
Went under contract on a property and found out it was fraud.

What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
I won a national championship in professional racing.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
Lake Powell. The lake and scenery helps you escape a busy life and you get lost in the beauty and peace of nature.

What is your favorite city after Phoenix?
Gilbert

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Focus on bringing value to the conversation and your network around you.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Houzz

Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Ken Roczen, Katrina Barrett, Stratton Architects, Design Tank, Alex Hormozi

What are your social media handles?
@masonottersberg