The Career Pivot That Changed Everything | From Corporate America to Real Estate

Before becoming top Austin Realtors, entrepreneurs, and business owners, Meredith Alderson and Jenny Kim were navigating careers in corporate America, learning firsthand what worked, what didn’t, and what they ultimately wanted their lives and businesses to look like.

In the first episode of The Counter Offer, Meredith and Jenny share the personal stories and career pivots that led them into real estate — from burnout, ambition, and entrepreneurship to building modern brands rooted in authenticity, creativity, strategy, and long-term relationships. They discuss how their backgrounds outside of real estate shaped the way they approach marketing, leadership, client experience, branding, and business growth today.

The conversation also dives into why t ...