From Savannah Success to Idaho Pivot: Laura Hyatt’s Bold Journey to Finding Alignment

Laura Hyatt had what most agents dream of: a highly successful, multimillion-dollar real estate team in Savannah, Georgia, and a spot in Gary Keller's elite Top 100 Mastermind group. From the outside, she was "rocking it." But inside, she felt stuck in "Groundhog Day."

In 2024, after 17 years in the business, Laura made a colossal pivot. She calls it blowing up her life "like a firework, not a bomb." She handed over her successful team, moved 2,000 miles to Idaho, built a new home, and launched a completely new career.

The Mountain That Changed Everything

What prompted this seismic shift? Laura points to a single, transformative event: climbing Kilimanjaro. The hardest thing she'd ever done, the mountain unlocked a new sense of resolve. It forced her to ask: If this is my one life, what do I want it to be about?

What had been a "one day, maybe when I retire" dream of moving out West quickly accelerated.

"If the life you're living looks good on paper, but it doesn't feel good inside, that is an opportunity for you to really reconsider and to evaluate."

Laura's message: Tomorrow is hopeful, but never promised—so make the decision to seek alignment today.

Be Real in an AI World

Even in her real estate days, Laura's top strategies were always people first and community first. She stresses that in the age of AI, authenticity is your biggest asset.

• Be the Brain: Write your message as if you were talking to a friend.

• Use AI as a Polisher: Use it for grammar and proofreading, but don't let it generate your unique ideas.

Strategy with Soul: The Launch of Hyline Studio

Laura’s new venture, Hyline Studio (a nod to her last name and a higher elevation), is about bringing strategy with soul to mission-led entrepreneurs. She helps business owners and leaders address the biggest challenge: alignment.

• Recognize Your Season: Business strategies must evolve with life changes (kids, empty nesting). Laura helps clients get clear on their current "season" before building a strategy that truly aligns with their values.

• Tactical Partnership: Laura prefers partnership over traditional coaching, offering hands-on, tactical strategies to help clients achieve growth—whether that growth is measured in revenue or simply getting more time back to pick up their kids from school.

The Power of Consistency Compounded

Launching a new business is a reminder of the early days of real estate, focusing entirely on the pipeline.

The secret to a flourishing pipeline, whether in real estate or a new venture, is consistency compounded.

"You have to be consistent in order for it to compound."

Stay open to opportunities, keep showing up, and embrace the joy of building a life you truly want to live—one where you can say you have no regrets.

Find Laura: If you want to dive deeper into Laura’s insights on strategy with soul, you can sign up for her weekly letter at Hyline Studio.