Author name: Hal Benz

Hal Benz is a licensed clinical social worker, and a seasoned business performance and life coach based in northern New Jersey. He resides there with his wife of 33 years and their two cats, affectionately named after folk singers Harry and Tom Chapin. Additionally, he holds licenses in New Jersey as a Real Estate Broker/Associate and Real Estate Instructor.

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Why Sleep is Your Secret Weapon for Real Estate Success

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Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. — Thomas Dekker For real estate entrepreneurs juggling constant tasks—property listings, client meetings, late-night negotiations, and never-ending paperwork—that chain can be the difference between success and burnout. Sleep is not just for rest—it’s your secret weapon for long-term stamina and high performance. I […]

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Finding Your Why: Clarifying Your Purpose in Real Estate and Life

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The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. — Mark Twain April 1, 2003, is the day I left my corporate job to embark on a career as an entrepreneur. Yep, April Fool’s Day! (I’m not really sure what to read into

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I wish I knew how to have more courage and live the life I really wanted.

For over a decade, I heard this statement daily, or ones just like it. With a graduate degree in clinical social work and a post-graduate certificate in family therapy, I worked in the non-profit sector, counseling cancer patients and their families. Some embraced their illness with courage, optimism and grace, while others struggled. Later, I focused my work on counseling people with terminal illness and their families—a role that isn’t for everyone, yet one I found immensely rewarding.

As my career evolved, I transitioned to the operations side of healthcare. While I loved the business aspect, especially within a mission-driven organization, the bureaucracy was exhausting. With the unwavering support of my amazing wife, I took a leap of faith and left healthcare over 20 years ago to start my own real estate business.