It's August, and once again, the school year beckons.

It's as good a time as any to think about education–whether formal or informal–and the people who have influenced us in our careers and in our lives.

I recently asked agents and brokers on some shared groups who they considered their main industry influences. The responses to this informal poll were about as varied as the respondents. Some cited recognized industry leaders; others nominated family members who guided them in the business.

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