8 Random Facts About Kim Hughes

I have been tagged by Ann Baron so here I go with 8 random facts about me.

1. I always knew I wanted to work in the real estate industry. When I graduated from HS I went to my hometown community college and took some classes in real estate. Everyone thought I was crazy. When I moved to Dallas, at 19, on my own, I found a head hunter and told them to only put in a position to work with real estate. I paid that head hunter $600.00. My career started as a receiptionist for a mortgage banking company. Then I went from there to work for as an Executive Assistant to a Portfolio Manager with The Federal Asset Dispostion Association taking down S&L's. While working I went to college and earned my degree and worked as a part-time cocktail waitress.

2. After my first son was born, I went into Direct Sales with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I loved what I was doing and I will say this about MK - It taught me how to build a business, handle finances and be independent. Not to mention build my confidence. I think she is the one individual I respect the most outside of Barbara Bush! These two women are my hero's.

3. When I discovered the VA industry, I only know real estate and was the first to become a real estate virtual assistant. Anna Baron, my best buddy, coached me on how to build my business and saved me from a lot of mistakes. Michael Russer opened the door for me and the rest is history. Thanks Anna and Michael!

4. Another major step in building my business was to be invited by Kathy Drewien to attend an Allen F. Hainge CyberStar Summit. Another smart move on my part and without Kathy's invitation I don't think I would be were I am today. Thanks Kathy.

5. Howard Britton for inviting me to speak at his 2005 Star Power Conference where I was able to meet some of the most powerful Stars in the real estate industry.

6. Watching my mother struggle to raise her children in a time that divorced woman had a label, she was able to raise 4 kids without child support and only on 1 income, if you want to call it that, without any of us having issues. Seeing how she struggled everyday being abused not just physically, verbally and financially made each of us strong individuals and we learned life is not fair, so get over it and make the most of what God has planned for us! We all have succeed and I am very proud of my brothers! We all made it without the support of our father, without someone handing life to us on a plate. We all achieved our goals on our own.

7. I have three boy's - one in college, 2 in high school and to this day I have only missed one event that they have participated in and that was due to a family emergency. Thanks to my business I can work my family around my career. I have the best kids! I love each and everyone of them with all my heart! I hope that I have given them the foundation to be outstanding individuals and appreciate the life we have given them and they always strive to be the best, no matter what they choose in life.

8. I have been married to Paul for 24 years and we are best friends. He thought I had lost my mind when I wanted to start a home business as a real estate virtual assistant. And, even though he did not support my idea at first, he is now my biggest fan! I am very blessed!