Womanpreneur Wednesday - Catherine Hoch

Welcome back to Womanpreneur Wednesday! This week’s womanpreneur holds a very big place in my heart!

Catherine (AKA Cat) and I go waaaaaaaayy back. We had so many classes together in college, as we were both in the business school.

I remember the first class I had with her…I think it was advertising. Anyway…she was (and still is) the super friendly, gorgeous blonde in the back of the room, always participating in discussions with the teacher. Out first group project was for the Mach3 razor…memories!

Fast forward a few years, we had our sons 2 weeks apart and still to this day swear we didn’t plan it! I can go on and on with all of the amazing memories we’ve shared over the years (maybe a future article). On to the interview!

Meet Catherine Hoch!

When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up?

An actress

How did you decide to become a Realtor?

I always enjoyed helping friends find the perfect home on the realtor apps so I decided to become a realtor so I could get paid doing something I enjoyed.

SIDE NOTE: Cat would come over and help me redecorate or organize just about anything and everything in my home. There’s just something innate about her wanting to help others in any way possible!

What is the biggest struggle you’ve encountered as an entrepreneur and how did you solve it?

The stress level can sometimes be unbearable. It is important to manage it by exercising, knowing when to stop working and having some downtime with your husband over a glass of wine.

What do you think are the pros and cons of being a womanpreneur?

Pros are that we as women, we are able to multitask and still get everything done at work and at home… The cons are that we miss out on some of our kids and family events and that is really hard on us.

Do you have any mentors or coaches that you work with?

My Broker, Candice is my mentor. Thank god I have her! She has taught me so much! She is definitely a smart womanpreneur and someone I look up to!

What advice would you give to someone reading this that has the entrepreneurial “itch”?

Go for it! Don’t be scared!!

What is the secret to achieving work-life balance for you?

Having an organized calendar and prioritizing everything! Make it a priority to eat dinner as a family as often as possible.

How do you find inspiration?

By looking at my 2 boys! They keep me inspired to be the best mom that I can be!

What is your favorite book?

You know I don’t read Dana lol

SIDE NOTE: I love you, Cat!

What is your favorite quote?

All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother by Abraham Lincoln

What do you do to decompress?

A glass of red wine.

Cat is one of those women that doesn’t sit on her laurels. Since the day I met her, she has been a motivator, a leader, and an all-around amazing human being.

The love and dedication she provides for her family are immeasurable and so admirable.

If I was looking for a home, I wouldn’t think twice about enlisting Cat’s help – and I’m not just saying this because we’re close friends. Her attention to detail, drive, wanting to get things done right the first time – I could go on and on – are attributes you’d look for in a Realtor whether selling your current home or buying a new one!

Please connect with Cat via Instagram and Facebook.

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