In this inspiring episode of Lex Talk Real Estate, host Nick Edgerly sits down with Erica Clark—a former kindergarten and sixth-grade teacher turned top-producing real estate agent with Coldwell Banker McMahan. Erica shares her remarkable transition from a 22-year career in education to thriving in real estate and entrepreneurship alongside her husband, John Clark, a State Farm agent and former football coach.
We dive into how the couple turned the challenges of COVID into an opportunity, launching a storage business and ultimately embracing full-time real estate careers. Erica reflects on the transferable skills from teaching—like organization, communication, and servant leadership—that have helped her excel with first-time homebuyers, many of whom were once her students or her husband’s former players.
Nick and Erica also explore:
Why so many educators find success in real estate
How central Kentucky’s market differs from national headlines
The state of the 2025 housing market and the power of negotiation
Advice for first-time buyers and sellers navigating today's shifting real estate landscape
Plus, Erica shares heartfelt stories, personal insights, and practical advice for anyone considering a move—whether into a new home or a new career.
Whether you're a buyer, seller, or just curious about how passion and purpose can create a second act, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and a few laughs along the way.
Erica Clark:
(859) 302-3723
https://www.facebook.com/ericaclarkrealtor/ ericaclarkrealtor@gmail.comNMLS ID 1912730
Equal Housing Lender
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