RE/MAX Gold’s Father-Daughter Power Duo: David Morris and Shauna Ganes
David Morris and Shauna Ganes of the David Morris Group at RE/MAX Gold in Reno, NV.
For over 40 years, David Morris, of the David Morris Group at RE/MAX Gold, has run a successful real estate business in Reno, NV. He is an extremely decorated REALTOR® and ranks among the top producers in Nevada. In 2017, David was honored with the RE/MAX Luminary of Distinction Award, the highest level of the network’s career awards. When David reached his 25th year in the industry, he made a decision that would alter his business, for even the better. He made an offer to his daughter, Shauna Ganes, to come work with him in real estate.
“Neither of us ever thought we’d work together someday, but one day I made her an offer.” —David Morris
David laughingly explained that he heard through the grapevine that Shauna would be coming to work for him, and he was thrilled! This meant Shauna would move back to Reno from Portland, a big step to go into business with her father.
Shauna was ready to make the change. “I was excited for the unlimited earning potential and all the learning opportunities. But I was also afraid I’d be grown up and boring. My dad promised me it wouldn’t be like that. And sure enough, no two days have ever been alike!”
For over 14 years, David and Shauna have run their business together. They’ve found success in running a small and tight ship. However, when Shauna came on board, she was ready to shift the focus of the business slightly, “I wanted us to have a business, not to have a job.” As Shauna and her sister were growing up, they often saw their dad working 120 hours a week. That was not what she saw for herself as she was entering into business with her father.
“For me, it’s not how many deals you turn out or how much cash you gross, but do you have a life?” —Shauna ganes
Together, while building a life worth working for, they have been able to enjoy the fruits of their labor, while still running a high-producing real estate business. Shauna rarely works weekends and can devote all the time she needs to being a mother. David enjoys traveling the world, including an adventure to Antarctica in early 2020, and is currently on a biking trip through South Dakota. He credits these luxuries to his daughter’s way of doing business and the life she introduced him to.
When it comes to working with your dad, Shauna says it’s “like working with your best friend, they’re there when you need a mental break. I can always say to my dad that I need a hug today.” Although they no longer share an office, Shauna has always loved how her dad is always right there, and how she used to be able to just roll her chair right over to him to tell him something funny.
“Finest thing a father can have, a business with their daughter, and to see the growth in her.” —david morris
For David, he is undoubtedly proud to see his daughter shine in real estate. Last year, David had Shauna transition to take over the reins of the business and has been pleased with her incredible performance leading the company, especially during the whirlwinds of Covid-19. David enjoys every aspect of working with his daughter.
We are proud to have David and Shauna as members of RE/MAX Gold Nation. Check out Shauna’s book, Do It and Be Glad You Did: A Not-Stodgy Business Book About What it Takes to Make It in Real Estate, or listen to her podcast, to learn more about her approach to business in real estate.
Connect with David and Shauna at the David Morris Group - (775) 828-3292 or email at shauna@dmorris.com or david@dmorris.com.
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