Episode Description
Michael Hickman, CEO of Seven Gables Real Estate for nearly 50 years, shares his journey from starting as an agent to leading a company with 500 advisors across Southern California. He discusses the importance of learning from the ground up, the influence of mentors and coaches, and how values drive decision-making in business.
Drawing from his college baseball experience under legendary coach Gary Adams, Mike emphasizes servant leadership, the power of mistakes as learning opportunities, and maintaining high standards to build a strong culture. He reveals how Seven Gables has weathered economic cycles and become a top workplace in Orange County for three consecutive years.
Mike offers advice on never settling, the role of mentors, morning routines, and gratitude in achieving success. His story inspires aspiring leaders to pursue the best version of themselves and build organizations where people thrive.
About Michael Hickman 🏆️ 🏠️ 🌟️
CEO of Seven Gables Real Estate | Chairman of The Brainstormers collection | Former Chairman, Make-A-Wish Orange County/Inland Empire
- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hickman
- 🌐 https://www.sevengables.com
About Federico Ramallo ✨👨💻🌎
🚀 Software Engineering Manager | 🛠 Founder of DensityLabs.io & PreVetted.ai | 🤝 Connecting 🇺🇸 U.S. teams with top nearshore 🌎 LATAM engineers
- 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/framallo/
🎙 PreVetted Podcast 🎧📡
- 🎯 https://prevetted.ai/podcast
- 🐦 https://x.com/PrevettedPod
- 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/prevetted-podcast
00:00 Introduction to Mike Hickman and Seven Gables Real Estate
00:59 The Journey from Agent to CEO
05:34 Lessons from Sports and Leadership
11:29 The Importance of Learning from Mistakes
16:18 Building a Strong Company Culture
24:29 Pride in Family and Business Legacy
29:09 The Role of Mentorship in Success
34:31 The Brainstormers Collection and Industry Innovation
37:14 Final Thoughts on Success and Gratitude