Black History Month Spotlight: Fred Dorsey

February is Black History Month.  While The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce celebrates all our members throughout the year, this month we are shinning a spotlight on our members within the African American community.  Join us all month long for our 2nd annual spotlight series.  This special feature helps our communities learn a little more about some of their business leaders who work so hard to make it a community to be proud of.
 
Today, we would like you to get to know Fred Dorsey. 
 
Fred was born and raised in Baltimore City, MD.  He has been a licensed real estate agent since 2005 while spending many of his years working directly with first-time home buyers and investors.  He is also a Notary Public for the State of Maryland helping personal representatives, administrators, executors, and attorneys with probate, estate, and trust sales /documents (but not limited to).  Fred is known for producing the best results for his clients with as little stress for them as possible.
 
Fred’s favorite saying is “Don't Worry, Let ME do the WORRYING”.
 
Fred sees himself not as a salesperson, but as a professional coach who guides his clients through the steps of buying or selling a home and all other major life-changing
events.
 
We asked Fred three important questions.  Read his responses below.
 
Q1. What are some challenges you faced early on that helped prepare you for the role you are in today and how did you overcome them?
 

1. Early challenges - staying focused, sticking to the path. I had to l earn to be able to identify the main goal. I researched and applied myself to be effective at what I do, to get positive results.  My focus is assisting clients with buying, selling, probate, estate, and trust (but not limited to) real estate services.

 
Q2. Who/What is your biggest inspiration in both your personal and professional life?
 

1. My drive is what inspires me in my personal life. This is what keeps me going. My passion for success and not being complacent. These fuels my inner self to be Fearless and Driven towards any obstacles I may encounter. Professionally, being a role model is leading by example. Identifying my own strength, which I apply to accomplish daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals.

 
Q3. What is your biggest piece of advice to businesses struggling with diversity and
inclusivity in the workplace?
 

1. The dynamics have changed dramatically, people beliefs, well-being, and lifestyles have shifted.  With modern-day cultures, diversity, and inclusivity focus on the workplace i s adopting and being open-minded.  Expectations should not be the focus but being welcoming to hearing people’s views as they see it and being able to understand all levels on the charts, as it relates to people's well-being, educational, and financial capabilities.  The bottom line i s being willing to coach and be coached on a professional level.

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