40 Under 40: Recognizing Young Achievers
ASPEN THOMAS
Keller Williams
Age: 36 | Years in RE: 6 | 2022 Sales: $5,000,000
Aspen Thomas has always known that she wanted to do something that gave her the ability to help someone while also creating a great life for herself. After spending several years as a store manager for Walgreens, she realized that she wanted more control over her schedule and her ability to impact others. Now, five years later, Aspen is a successful real estate agent with Keller Williams. She has helped numerous clients achieve their goals and has built a reputation as someone who cares deeply about her clients’ needs.
What sets Aspen apart from other agents is her deep sense of caring and her focus on building relationships. For Aspen, success is not just about making a sale, but about creating long-lasting relationships with her clients. Last year, Aspen faced a significant challenge when she realized that she was putting too much pressure on herself. She learned that to be a blessing to others, she needed to fill herself up first. This experience taught her the importance of self-care and taking time to recharge.
Aspen's success in real estate has been due in part to her ability to stay organized and set alarms. She makes sure to stick to her success list and prioritize her tasks for each day. This level of organization has allowed her to stay on top of her business and ensure that she is providing her clients with the best possible service.
Aspen is also passionate about giving back to her community. She coaches her kid's soccer team and is on the PTA for her children's school. She is always looking for ways to get more involved and make a positive impact in her community. She believes that being a real estate agent is not just about making money, but about making a difference in people's lives. Looking ahead, Aspen aspires to expand her real estate business into Pennsylvania and get more involved in her local government. She also wants to give back more to her community by supporting more charities and organizations.
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VINCENT “VINCE” TRAVALINO
Keller Williams Realty Washington Township
Age: 29 | Years in RE: 8 | 2022 Sales: $7,800,000
From humble beginnings growing up on his family-owned horse-farm business Bon ‘N’ Vin Stables in the small town of Franklinville, New Jersey, Vince Travalino adopted the same entrepreneurial and ambitious mindset demonstrated throughout his own professional journey.
In 2015, Vince became a real estate agent joining Keller Williams Washington Township. Fast forward six years later, Vince launched his own team, becoming the CEO and owner of Travalino’s Real Estate Group under the KW umbrella. Holding true to the mantra of Keller Williams, Vince encourages God first, then family, then business on his team. Faith is the foundational priority in Vince’s life as he attributes God as the giver of all things, including his passion, growth, and success. Vince has a desire to help others in their various walks of life and ignites the dreams and visions of his clients in a profound way that not only establishes a meaningful working relationship, but an everlasting friendship and support system.
Once Vince discovers a dream within his heart, he sees it out to completion, regardless of the obstacles along the way. In addition to his accomplished dream of owning his own real estate team, Vince also has a passion for music, known as “Vinnie Trav” in the music world. His musical journey began when he taught himself to play guitar at a young age. From there, Vince began writing his own songs based on his own life experiences, joys, and struggles. Music is a crucial part of Vince’s life and character, and this love is eminent in his local performances. His ultimate dream is to perform live music and sell out stadiums and arenas, based on his track record; Vince will tirelessly persist until this dream becomes a reality. Vince defines success as leaving a positive impression on everyone he meets, recognizing learning is a continuous journey, and believing that hard work always pays off.
The possibilities for Vince and his real estate team for the rest of 2023 and beyond are endless. He aspires to continue providing his clients with exceptional service, personability, and even a heartfelt tune at their request.