From the Corporate World to Real Estate Success
When life handed Robert Hudspeth a sharp turn in his corporate career, he didn’t just pivot—he reinvented himself. Today, Robert is a seasoned real estate agent in the St. Louis area, helping families find the perfect place to call home through a career built on trust, relationships, and a deep understanding of people’s needs.
A Journey Fueled by Change and Resilience
Robert’s path into real estate wasn’t a traditional one. After a successful career in corporate communications—including a stint at WorldCom—Robert found himself navigating the fallout of one of the biggest corporate scandals of the early 2000s. “Our CEO ended up going to prison and the company went bankrupt,” he shared. “I had to reinvent myself in my mid-50s and start over.”
That reinvention began with franchising coffee and smoothie shops before discovering a passion for commercial real estate through lease negotiations and business brokering. Eventually, a friend nudged him toward residential real estate—and the rest, as they say, is history.
A People-First Approach to Real Estate
What keeps Robert passionate about real estate after 15 years? The relationships. “I don’t view myself as selling a property,” he said. “It’s about helping buyers find the right home or guiding sellers through a transition in their lives.”
Now, most of Robert’s business comes from his sphere of influence—clients he’s worked with before or those referred by them. It’s a testament to the trust and rapport he builds with every transaction.
Advice for New Agents: Join a Team
To anyone starting in the industry, Robert’s advice is clear: join a team. “You need structure and leads when starting out. It might mean a smaller commission split at first, but it’s worth it for the experience and momentum,” he said.
Why Worth Clark Realty Was the Right Move
Robert’s move to Worth Clark Realty was a thoughtful decision after years with a traditional brokerage. “I had been tracking Worth Clark’s success for years. When my brokerage dropped the ReMax brand and kept the outdated fee model, it was time for a change,” he explained.
Worth Clark’s modern, tech-forward approach sealed the deal. “Everything promised online—the systems, marketing, tech—is spot on. It makes my job easier, and that’s what I was looking for,” Robert said.
Worth Clark Realty was founded in St. Louis, Missouri, in 2009 and was recently recognized as the region’s 4th largest real estate agency in 2024, with 437 local agents closing 3,147 units.
Smooth Onboarding for Every Agent
Even with several transactions in the pipeline, Robert found the transition to Worth Clark seamless. “It was almost like a drip campaign, clearly designed to support agents at every level,” he said.
A Life Beyond Listings
Outside of work, Robert finds joy in two things: bourbon and cigars. “I love small-batch bourbons, pairing them with a great cigar, and sharing that experience with friends,” Robert said. With one granddaughter and another on the way, Robert is living a life filled with balance and intention alongside his growing family.
Advice for New Agents
“The best advice I ever got? Listen more than you talk,” he said. For Robert, that’s the key to understanding client needs and creating lasting relationships.
Robert Hudspeth’s journey is proof that with resilience, the right mindset, and a people-first approach, you can build a thriving real estate career—no matter where you start. At Worth Clark Realty, he’s found not just a brokerage, but a community that supports his values and his clients.
Worth Clark Realty is an authentic real estate brokerage—no downlines, no levels to unlock, no gimmicks, and no commission splits. We make real estate growth simple and offer incredible resources to our agents, such as guaranteed support, marketing assistance, and passive income opportunities. Worth Clark is active in 19 states and is the 45th largest private independent real estate brokerage in the United States.
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