The Frequency Effect:
How Real Estate Icon Chinowth Built a 700-Agent Empire in Excellence & Faith
About the episode
What does it take to build the largest independent real estate company in Oklahoma—from the ground up? In this inspiring episode of The Frequency Effect, Henry Penix sat down with powerhouse CEO Sheryl Chinowth, co-founder of Chinowth & Cohen Realtors, who grew her company from a single office with 25 agents to over 700 associates and 15 offices across Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Sheryl shares her journey from working in her father’s brokerage to becoming one of the Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Real Estate. She reveals her leadership philosophy, how faith fuels her daily decision-making, and why authenticity, excellence, and community service are the cornerstones of her success. With accolades from Luxury Real Estate International, Real Trends, Swanepoel Power 200, and multiple “Best in the World” awards, Sheryl opens up about leading with purpose, navigating industry challenges, and building a legacy of integrity, service, and growth.
If you're a real estate professional, entrepreneur, or values-driven leader, this conversation offers timeless wisdom on how to grow with grace, serve with strength, and lead with frequency.
Accolades & Honors:
- Co-Founder & CEO, Chinowth & Cohen Realtors (700+ agents, 15 offices)
- #1 Independent Real Estate Company in Oklahoma – Real Trends
- Top 50 Most Powerful Women in Real Estate – Swanepoel Power 200
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Luxury Real Estate International
- Influential Woman in Business – Tulsa Business Journal
- Women of Distinction – Tulsa Business Journal
- Woman of Achievement Award – National Business Women’s Association
- Top 5 Women CEOs – Tulsa World
- Women to Watch – Tulsa World Magazine
- Madame President Award – League of Women Voters
- Women of Business Champion – Tulsa Chamber of Commerce
- Extraordinary Philanthropists Award – Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate
- Presidential Club Member – Home Builders Association
- Featured Speaker At: RISMedia at The Yale Club, NYC
- Real Trends’ Gathering of Eagles (2006 & 2022)
- Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate (Carmel, CA & Washington, D.C.)
Show Notes
00:00 Introduction
02:17 How She Was Named Top 50
04:34 From Hustle to Health Wake-Up
06:50 Doctor’s Warning and Burnout Reality
09:07 Reset Plan Minister on Staff and Boundaries
11:24 Daily Habits Walks Golf Sleep Shift
13:41 Mindset Let Go and Let God
15:57 Horses and Stables Growth Philosophy
18:14 2008 Crash and Why They Thrived
20:31 Real Estate Cycles and National Insight
22:48 Excellence in Practice Henry’s Story
25:05 A Company as Ministry Quiet Philanthropy
27:21 Spirit Roots Early Church and Singing
29:38 From Not Hearing God to Clear Calling
31:55 Founding in Her 40s Partnership with Lee
34:12 Roles A-D vs B-C Complement
36:28 Faith at Work Prayer and Identity
38:45 Closing Reflections and Call to Action
00:00 Introduction
02:17 How She Was Named Top 50
04:34 From Hustle to Health Wake-Up
06:50 Doctor’s Warning and Burnout Reality
09:07 Reset Plan Minister on Staff and Boundaries
11:24 Daily Habits Walks Golf Sleep Shift
13:41 Mindset Let Go and Let God
15:57 Horses and Stables Growth Philosophy
18:14 2008 Crash and Why They Thrived
20:31 Real Estate Cycles and National Insight
22:48 Excellence in Practice Henry’s Story
25:05 A Company as Ministry Quiet Philanthropy
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