Episode 58 - From Science to Real Estate: Navigating Entrepreneurship with Melanie and Gilbert Mulamba

In this episode of the Create Your Own Economy Podcast, host Bunmi Ajibade welcomes real estate power couple Melanie and Gilbert Mulamba. Melanie shares her journey as a self-employed realtor, from cleaning her broker's office to make ends meet to becoming a top agent in the Dallas Fort Worth real estate market.

She discusses the pressure of being self-employed and the importance of staying focused and trusting in God. Gilbert, who transitioned from a successful career in biopharmaceutical research to real estate, highlights the obstacles new immigrants face in starting a business and the need for support and resources.

The couple emphasizes the strength of their partnership and how they complement each other's skills and weaknesses. They stress the importance of thinking outside the box, seizing opportunities, and building relationships in business.

Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and inspiration for entrepreneurs and showcases the benefits of perseverance and collaboration in creating your own economy.

 

Key Moments: 

[00:01:24] Experienced realtor Melanie excels in customer service.

[00:04:56] Global team making home buying seamless.

[00:08:51] Talented servant, unexpected broker, no benefits.

[00:12:55] Noted warning: make own economy, last chance.

[00:16:55] Values essential for business success and decisions.

[00:20:48] Folders, bags, paperwork, business turnaround, research, production

[00:23:33] Pressure to pay bills: how to overcome?

[00:25:38] Agreed to stay and work, friends support.

[00:30:51] New immigrants lack resources to start businesses.

[00:34:10] Obstacles, but businesses can start without money.

[00:37:00] Challenges of working with spouse, overcoming them.

[00:40:40] Women forgetting their place, but husband supportive.

[00:41:27] Quiet supporter empowers others to shine.

 

About the Guests -

Melanie:

As a Broker Associate at Exp Realty LLC, Melanie brings extensive knowledge of the DFW Real Estate market area and trends. As a respected Realtor with 20 years of experience she has a unique approach to customer service that makes her stand out for the extra services and care to her clients. Since 2015 the Melhouse Team has consistently been named among the Top Agents in DFW by the prestigious D Magazine and Top 500 Producers in the Northern Market of DFW by Top Producers Magazine.

Melanie served as Vice-Chair of the Global Business Council Advisory Board of the MetroTex Association of REALTORS for 2017. Her leadership skills and knowledge have led her to successfully train Realtors by teaching HUD classes to DFW area realtors. She and her husband Gilbert were members of the Leadership Keller Williams Board for several years.

 

Gilbert: 

Gilbert Mulamba is a Realtor with eXp Realty and part of the Melhouse International Team. He holds a master's degree in biology from West Chester University and has had a successful career as a scientist in the Biopharmaceutical Research arena for 20 years. He spent 7 years as a Researcher at Harvard Medical School and actively worked with most human viruses such as HIV and many more. The big real estate career jump happened in 2014. Gilbert and Melanie both advise investors in the DFW market.

 

How to Connect with Melanie:

Email - melmulamba@gmail.com

 

 

About the Host: 

About Bunmi Ajibade: Bunmi Ajibade is the CEO, Executive Trainer, and Coach of Clarole Growth Resources, LLC. She impacts the lives of individuals, groups, and corporations through Coaching, Training, and Mentoring. Bunmi’s strategies include Creating Awareness, Clarity, and Navigating to be more and do more to achieve success. Through her love, passion, care, and empathy, Bunmi has helped her clients navigate, gain clarity and find solutions that will make them live their best lives and become successful. Bunmi has organized workshops, Seminars, led Leadership discussions, and conducted one on one coaching sessions. Bunmi is happily married and raised three successful sons. She resides in Texas, USA.

 

How to connect with Bunmi Ajibade: 

Website: https://clarolegr.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bunmiaj/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Clarole14

Book a call with Bunmi - http://clarolegr.com/meet