How Mike Hills Survived 2008 Crisis... and Built a Real Estate Empire After

How does someone go from buying a rental property right after college to managing a brokerage across 14 states? In this episode, Mike Hills—ex-accidental investor turned managing broker at Atlas Real Estate—who shares exactly how he did it. From the power of relentless follow-up to the mindset shift that separates top producers, Mike breaks down what it really takes to build a thriving real estate business. Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, this episode is full of real, tactical advice. Listen now to level up your game! Links: Connect with Mike Hills on LinkedIn Check out the Atlas Real Estate Website Follow Sara Denig on Instagram Follow Christina Leavenworth on Instagram Follow Aaron Amuchastegui on Instagram Get Hundreds of FREE Real Estate Tools From the Toolbox Join the 2026 Mastermind: Get your tickets HERE!