PHOTO: Simone Biles — the 28-year-old superstar gymnast with 11 Olympic medals. SKY SPORTS
🌟 When the world’s greatest gymnast steps onto a stage filled with real estate agents, you know inspiration is about to flow.
Simone Biles — the 28-year-old superstar gymnast with 11 Olympic medals (seven gold) and an estimated $40 million fortune — delivered a powerhouse keynote at the Ready2025 Real Estate Conference in Sydney, captivating a sold-out audience of nearly 2,000 agents and property professionals.
But this wasn’t just about sport. It was about resilience, business smarts, and building a winning mindset — values every real estate professional needs.
🥤 From Lemonade Stand to Property Portfolio
Biles revealed that her very first “job” was running a lemonade stand, before moving on to babysitting her younger sister in foster care.
“Other than that, I did run a lemonade stand when I was younger,” she laughed.
Fast forward, and Biles now owns multiple properties, including a $3 million lakefront home in Texas she is building with her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens. Her very first home purchase came at just 21 years old for $600,000 — later sold to her brother.
👉 Real estate lesson? Start early, build smart, and grow from humble beginnings.
🏆 Overcoming Setbacks — Lessons for Agents
Biles spoke openly about her struggles with mental health, including the dreaded “twisties” that forced her withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics.
“I never thought I could get a mental injury. But I was afraid of stairs, kerbs, anything. I felt ancient at 23.”
For real estate professionals, her honesty was a timely reminder:
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Setbacks happen.
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Mental resilience is everything.
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Pushing through challenges can set you up for greater wins.
Agents nodded as she explained how working with a therapist helped her return stronger, eventually winning more medals at the Paris 2024 Games.
📈 Real Estate Takeaways from Biles’ $40M Empire
Biles has built her fortune not just on gymnastics, but on endorsements, investments, and property. With $5m in annual endorsements and a growing property portfolio, her message was clear:
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Diversify your income streams — just like successful agents branch into investing and development.
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Invest in property early — she bought her first home at 21.
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Think long-term — wealth is about sustainability, not just big wins.
🎤 Why Biles Was the Perfect Fit for Ready2025
REA Group chose Biles to headline because her story mirrors the grit, determination, and vision needed in real estate.
Just as she battled through adversity to reach the top, agents today face market fluctuations, rising interest rates, and tough competition. Her story gave agents a roadmap: mindset + strategy = success.
🚀 Key Quote for Real Estate Pros
“I started small, but I never stopped believing. You don’t need to know the whole plan — just take the next step.” – Simone Biles
🏡 Final Word
For real estate professionals, Simone Biles’ story wasn’t just inspiring — it was a business lesson. From running a lemonade stand to building a multimillion-dollar property empire, her journey proves that discipline, resilience, and smart investing are the ultimate winning moves.
SOURCE: REALESTATE.COM.AU