Inspiring Couple - Sam & Mark Forde

A simply stunning presentation Adelaide’s inspiring couple, Sam and Mark Forde. A never before shared personal story of the highs and lows behind their success.

Sam is a joint business owner and Managing Director of Harcourts South Coast, with offices in Victor Harbor and Goolwa. In her role, Sam oversees all matters financial, HR and administration, whilst overseeing the ever expanding Property Management Department. With over 30 staff, Harcourts South Coast has been acknowledged as one of the top franchise businesses in the Australian network.

Sam’s key messages:

• You can achieve if you put the effort in.

• ‘The harder you work the luckier you get’.

• We don’t strive for average.

• Discipline to stick to our plan.

• Being open and honest with one another.

• Understanding our roles in the business – working to our strengths and not doing overlapping each other. Having an outside interest to create work life balance.

• Mentor and guide team members to support and allow them to grow.

• Genuine care for our team members.

• Open and transparent with our team, so they feel a part of the direction we are heading.

• Respect each other.

• Believing and supporting our industry, by taking on industry Board positions.

• Keep learning and developing.