b"Creating an Elegant VibeWhen customers come into the restaurant, I want them to feel like they've stepped into a swanky cocktail party or arrived at their vacation destination. Their experience should be transportive. I've always been good at entertaining because I know how Lead to put all the elements togethertheFocused on lighting, seating, decor, soundtrack, and especially the foodto make it a Selflessly special night out. It's something thatSuccessI learned to do as a theater major In my business, I make it a pointand professional actor, and later asAs a team leader at Keller Williams, to listen carefully to my clients soan event planner. I love creating aI make certain our real estate agents that I understand what's importantsophisticated and fun vibe and Bistroare local market experts, tech savvy to them. I put myself in their shoesd'Azur is my way to bring that energyand equipped with solid business plansshow them empathyand theyto life every night. that guarantee success. With 9 years notice, telling me that they know Ias a realtor, I bring real-life experience will guide them in the right direc- to help them sharpen or change their tion. That's because I focus on what'sapproach, further develop their sales important to them, not me, and leadMary Conway strategies and brainstorm new ways to with compassion. My experienceenhance their businesses. My role al-in luxury marketing taught me thatlows me to collaborate with agents to when you provide all your clientsbring forth and implement plans that with the highest level of service, areBistro d'Azur really work. I believe, as a realtor and solution-oriented and their advocate,as part of the KWMTDR Team, that business will always be abundant. 14 Academy Street, South Orange relating to the agents in their successes 973.327.9725 | bistrodazur.com and challenges is how we build trust, grow, and get results for our clients and our community. Joanne Watkins Nekita MartinsKeller WilliamsKeller Williams Mid-Town Direct Realty Mid-Town Direct Realty181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood 181 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood973.986.2606973.309.4942 | kwmtdr.comjoannewatkinshomes@gmail.com34/ matters magazine / fall 2021"