Aidan Pena
Tell us about a risk you have taken in your life...
Taking the leap of faith to become a Realtor full-time has to be one of the riskiest decisions of my life. At the time, I was delivering pizzas and slowly but surely beginning to grow my sphere of Real Estate. Going from having steady paychecks to pay my bills to relying solely on a commission-based job, in a volatile market, where checks were at times far and few, taught me a new level of grit, determination, and consistency.
What are you most proud of so far in your career?
Seeing myself come out of my shell and begin to prosper over these past 3 ½ years has been eye-opening. Getting licensed at the ripe age of 19, I had unreasonable expectations of what the world of real estate would have in store. Being able to overcome those hardships in an industry where 75% of Realtors quit after the first year has been endearing. To be in the position I am now while still in the very early stages of my career really shows the accomplishments and accolades I have yet to achieve.
What is most important to you right now?
Mental health. I’ve recently become more attentive to my actions and how they reflect on my mental health. I widely regard myself as my own biggest critic and tend to be harsher than necessary. In order to counteract this, I’ll set little goals for myself, day by day, week by week, and so on and so forth. It doesn’t matter the size of the accomplishment, it could be something as small as making my bed in the morning, but the more wins I accumulate, the better, stronger, and more positive my outlook is for the day.
What does a typical day look like for you?
I ALWAYS start my mornings off with sun exposure and something to get the blood flowing - whether a morning workout, a neighborhood run, or simply a stretch session. Breaking a sweat first thing in the morning and the dopamine rush which comes after puts me in a great head space and allows me to attack the work day with my best foot forward. From there, my days are relatively routine and consist of contacting active clients, client retention, prospecting hours, and appointments/meetings. I’m typically in bed and asleep by 10 PM hitting the reset button in order to approach the following day with the same intensity.
What is something you're excited for in the next 12 months?
Purchasing my first house & being recognized as a top producer.
What is your favorite restaurant?
J's Jamaican Flava.
What is something on your bucket list?
Own a vacation home in a different country.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
NFL Athlete.
What is the theme song for your life?
Money, Power & Respect - The Lox.