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Faces of SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Faces of Real Estate
Suzanne Martin and
Lynn Wade
Suzanne: Growing up I watched my dad, Kenny Smith, become a very successful, driven businessman. He opened this real estate company almost 50 years ago, and after getting my business degree I decided to join my dad and get my real estate license. I owe my father much of my success.
Lynn: I absolutely love helping people set a goal and bring their dream to fruition!
I know that nothing is impossible – If someone wants a house, I know which lender to call and how to bring all parties together and make it happen. I love the challenge and seeing God’s ngerprints all over it at the end!
Coldwell Banker Smith Homes www.smithhomesrealtors.com
200 Hwy 90, Gautier 228.497.1800
6913 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs 228.872.3330
Suzanne Martin
Owner/Broker
Face of IDR Agency - Courtney Jacobs
A native to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Courtney Jacobs loves to connect with
people at her job with IDR Agency. “I am able to build personal relationships with each of my customers and most have become like family rather than another transaction,” Jacobs explains.
In her downtime and when she is in need of rest, Jacobs loves to binge watch shows or read a good book. She and her supportive husband, Bryan, have two chil-
dren, Carsyn and Bryan, Jr. IDR Agency. 15701 Lemoyne Blvd. C, Biloxi. www.idrgulfcoast.com 228.273.4062
Lynn Wade
Faces of SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Broker
“
I love hard, I work hard and I always try to do the right
thing.
”
— April Bullock Burks
Faces of SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
Face of Love, ivy/Franko’s April Bullock Burks
April Bullock Burks opened her rst boutique, Eve Marie’s in Hattiesburg, at the young age of 24. “I heard a lot of people tell me that I was too young or it was too hard for a woman to be an entrepre- neur. In true April fashion, I had to prove them all wrong and show them exactly what I was capable of.” she said.
While worthwhile, owning a business is never easy. “I put in work every single day,” Burks says. “But the reward of being successful is the greatest feeling!”
Burks enjoys getting to know her customers, saying, “I love giving women con dence through clothing and friendship. Being a woman is di cult most days, and if I can make a di erence in someone’s life by becoming a friend or giving a little con dence boost, I consider it a success.”
However, Burks’ greatest success is being a mom- my to her sweet baby boy and building a family with her husband of three years, Landon.
Love, ivy
914 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs 228.354.8499 www.loveivyboutique.com
Franko’s Clothing Co.
900 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs 228.215.0788
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