Episode 25: Monica Malorgio Katz Built Her Business in a Recession—Now She Owns the Market

What kind of mindset does it take to start a real estate company in the middle of a housing crash? For Monica Malorgio Katz, it took grit, vision, and a belief that when everyone else sees risk, the bold see opportunity.

In this episode of the Dream Home Podcast, host John Nagle sits down with powerhouse Broker, CEO, and REALTOR® Monica Malorgio Katz of McNabb & Co. Real Estate Services. Back in 2009, when the market was flatlining, Monica went all in—launching her own brokerage from her home office floor. Fast forward to today, and she leads a thriving multi-agent firm with both residential and commercial divisions, multiple awards, and deep community impact.

🎯 "Monica Malorgio Katz Built Her Business in a Recession—Now She Owns the Market"
💥 The bold move she made in 2009 that changed everything (and why it still works today).

Monica shares how her background in economics shaped her business strategy, the lessons she learned scaling up during uncertain times, and her continued role as a leader and educator in San Marcos, TX. She also opens up about her passion for teaching, her work in local organizations, and how she balances it all while traveling the world with her husband and two daughters.

This episode is packed with inspiration, insight, and straight-up business wisdom for agents, entrepreneurs, and anyone building something bold in uncertain times.

👉 Connect with our guest at:

• https://www.mcnabbandco.com
• https://www.facebook.com/mcnabbandco/
• https://www.instagram.com/mcnabbandco/

Show Details

Company Name: CMG Home Loans
Host: John Nagle
Podcast Name: Dream Home Podcast
Podcast Description: Dream Home Podcast highlights inspiring conversations with top Realtors, builder sales reps, and experts in home staging, credit building, financial planning, insurance, and more.
Podcast URL: www.youtube.com/@DreamHomePodcast
Sponsor Name: CMG Home Loans
Sponsor URL: www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/John-Nagle
NMLS Numbers:
• Personal NMLS# 2137908
• Corporate NMLS# 1820
• Branch NMLS# 1699057
Licensing Information: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org
Address: 2591 Dallas Parkway, Suite 505, Frisco, TX 75034
Contact Number: 214.785.6010

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