She Lost Everything and Then Rebuilt it Even Bigger w/ Lesley C Thomas | Becoming MORE Podcast With Dianna Kokoszka
In this raw and powerful conversation with Lesley C Thomas, we dive deep into one of the most devastating business betrayals in real estate - and the incredible comeback that followed. You'll discover: • How she built a builder's business from 27 to 600 homes annually • The shocking 20-minute meeting that destroyed her $2M real estate empire • Why having 13 employees and 500+ transactions wasn't enough protection • The mental health toll of sudden business betrayal (and why "put on your big girl pants" advice is toxic) • How she rebuilt from scratch - forgetting how to even write contracts • The painful reality of watching her husband work for her former partner • Her systematic approach to lead follow-up that generates 90% of her business • How she grew events from 7 people to 325+ attendees • The daily affirmations and habits that saved her sanity • Why vulnerability and asking for help became her secret weapons Lesley shares her journey from having "all eggs in one basket" to creating a diversified, relationship-based business that's stronger than ever. She reveals the exact strategies she used to reconnect with past clients, host successful events on tiny budgets, and build authentic relationships that generate consistent referrals. This isn't just a cautionary tale about business partnerships - it's a masterclass in resilience, rebuilding your identity after failure, and creating sustainable success through genuine relationships. Follow Dianna:YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@BecomingMoreDiannaK?sub_confirmation=1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diannakokoszkaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianna.kokoszka/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianna.kokoszkaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannak/ Be sure to check out Dianna's NEW Dynamic Growth Shop for all your empowering merch—designed to inspire and elevate your journey! https://dynamicgrowthcollective.com/shop