In this month's episode of Market Tales, recorded live from our 2026 Global Conference, I’m walking and talking with two incredible guests: Stephen Stucy and Heather Tickel. Known as “Mr. Money” in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Stephen shares how a career as a fundraising auctioneer unexpectedly opened the door to a thriving commercial real estate business. From Sumter, South Carolina, Heather reflects on the value of trusting the guidance of others and reminds us that true success is measured by the people you can celebrate it with at the end of the day. Different markets and unique journeys, yet both stories reveal a powerful common thread: success often begins with the unexpected.