Meet Kyle Baseggio | Realtor

We had the good fortune of connecting with Kyle Baseggio and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kyle, alright, let’s jump in with a deep one – what’s you’re definition for success?
I don’t think there is just one definition to success and it’s different for every person. I don’t think we can look at success in a monetary way either. Personally, I think success is living the life you want to live and getting better every day, week, month, and year. Success is not merely setting goals and hitting them, but rather hitting your goals and then setting new goals that are even bigger than what you just reached. Striving for greatness and making your goals bigger and bigger each year can make you feel successful. By making your goals bigger every time you hit them, you won’t become content and complacent which in my mind is a great definition of success. Becoming a better husband and dad each and every day can also make you feel successful. You must find out what’s truly important to you and strive to live that life every day; if you can do that, success in those terms will be inevitable.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
We’d love to hear what sets you apart from others, what you are most proud of or excited about:

It seems like everyone knows at least a real estate agent (or 3). This makes it incredibly hard to earn people’s business, sometimes even if they are close friends. I think the first thing that sets myself apart is my background. I grew up assisting my father, who was a custom home builder in Northeast Colorado. My interest in design and development landed me in the Civil Engineering department at Colorado School of Mines where I graduated Cum Laude and was named Outstanding Graduating Senior in my department. Between building homes with my dad and my background in engineering, I have more knowledge than the average agent about structure and the build process. I think the second thing that sets me apart is my work ethic. Growing up helping my dad build houses and farm, it wasn’t uncommon to spend all my time off from school at work. Today, it’s typical for me to work 80-100 hours per week. Some may say that’s not healthy but if you find something that you’re passionate about, I say do what you love for as many hours per week as you physically (and mentally) can. For the past three years, the only days I have taken completely off are Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every other day I have worked in some capacity. That takes discipline, dedication, and quite honestly – obsession! I think my clients really see and appreciate the passion that I have for this industry and my job. They know I am willing to put in the work and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Lastly, I think a huge thing that sets me apart in real estate is no deal is too small for me to take on. I’ve sold a $94,000 condo and I’ve sold places well over $1 Million and treat every deal the same. My clients see that and I think it helps ensure them that I care more about them and what their needs are then the size of the deal!

Coming into this industry a little less than six years ago with no connections, I am definitely proud of how far I’ve come. With lots of hours put in and a ton of grind and dedication behind me, it’s fun to look back at years past and compare that to what I’ve accomplished now. I think I am even more proud of my mindset work that I’ve put in though. I am naturally a pessimist (but like to call myself a realist) and changing my mindset has been a daily effort that I’ve truly made a priority for the last three years. I’ve learned that if you want to chase success, you have to create a growth mindset. If you are going to dedicate 80-100 hours per week to one thing, you’ve got to put yourself in a good headspace every morning. I have turned this into my routine and can honestly say at this point if I don’t focus on that first thing in the morning my days just don’t flow how I know they should. Having a growth mindset allows for me to be the most productive that I can be, and it’s not about being an optimist vs a pessimist, it’s about not becoming complacent and always looking to grow into a better person, dad, husband, and real estate agent.

I’m excited about the future and continuing to grow and become a better realtor, husband, and father each and every day. I am always looking into the future and trying to set up things now to help better the future.

How did you get to where you are today professionally:

After being an engineer for four years, I decided it wasn’t for me. My wife, Amanda, was adamant on me making a list of career paths that I thought I would truly enjoy. Every list and discussion kept coming back to real estate so with lots of encouragement from my wife, I quit my job and dove in head first. Year one was the test year and I didn’t know what to expect or where it would take me so I rolled with the punches and took the business that I could. This gave me a baseline of what someone with no experience and no book of business could accomplish in one year. Each year I set goals well above what I achieved the past year. Each deal teaches me something new. It’s hard to say that any one thing has gotten me to where I am at today but rather that you have to continue to serve your clients the best that you can because at the end of the day happy clients are going to be what brings you business in the years to come!

Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges:

I can’t think of anything that was easy along the way! Sales can be very challenging and trying. Creating a healthy mindset allows you to continue to wake up each day with excitement and passion to continue fighting for your clients and chasing your dreams. I give a ton of credit to my wife, Amanda, as well. She is always having to hear my thoughts, complaints, ideas, and keep me in the right mindset when she sees that starting to slip. If it wasn’t for her, I’m certain I wouldn’t be where I am today! Having two kids to take care of while working the kind of hours I put in, she really keeps everything outside of work together which is more valuable than I can put into words.

What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way:

There are too many to list in one interview! The biggest thing I’ve learned though is to create consistency and discipline, become obsessed, never quit, and have a ‘why’ big enough to get you through the hard days! Being consistent and having discipline is one of the most important things for any entrepreneur. You’re never going to feel like it every day but if you’re disciplined enough to still consistently do what is needed to get done every day, you will inevitably get ahead over the course of time. Becoming obsessed with what you do isn’t for everyone but I think it just shows the passion that you have and need to be successful. People might think you are a little crazy, but you just have to remember that you’re chasing your dreams and not theirs. Without becoming obsessed with what you do, I think it is inevitable that you will eventually burn out or become resentful. Never quitting is a huge key to success. Similar to staying consistent and disciplined, if you never quit you’ll never fail. There is a quote that I love that essentially says “Of course I struggle, I just never quit” and that’s something I live by every day. Another quote I live by is “He who has a why can overcome almost any how”. To work insane hours, it has to be for something bigger than yourself. My wife is counting on me, my kids are counting on me, and I’m also counting on me and that’s enough to get you out of bed nice and early every morning!

What do you want the world to know about you or your brand and story:

I am just a kid from Sterling, CO who was unhappy in the job that I landed right out of college and wanted to chase a dream. With lots of work and never giving up, you can get where you want to be. But once you get where you thought you wanted to be, don’t get content and keep fighting for more! Here’s the really cool thing about real estate – there truly is no limit to what you can achieve. There are so many jobs out there that someone else, such as your boss or CEO, will dictate everything from the tasks that you spend your time doing to the amount of money you make. In real estate, I have had the freedom to choose how I spend my time. No one is telling me to be at the office by 8 or that I can’t spend my Tuesday afternoon golfing. I choose my work week and my off time and I think that it speaks volumes as to truly loving what I do that I choose to work double of what is considered “average.” I’m not trying to be average, I’m trying to be the best!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
We love catching a Rockies game at Coors Field. Love going for a walk around Sloans Lake. If anyone is in Denver for a short period, they have to see Union Station. There are so many breweries in RiNo.

Favorite Restaurants: Matsuhisa, Shanahan’s, Sushi Den, Guard & Grace, Dos Santos, El Five

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Amanda Baseggio – my wife

Website: https://www.compass.com/agents/kyle-baseggio/

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Other: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KyleAmanda-Baseggio/