“I’m grateful for the four years I played football as a Husker,” Isaac Armstrong shares. “It was effective for life long lessons in discipline and communications. I kind of brushed it off at the time, but that experience has made a huge difference in how I operate my business.”

As a punter for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Isaac learned to handle pressure, stay composed in unpredictable situations, and remain accountable to his team. All traits that now serve him well in real estate.

“I love helping people reach their goals as well,” he notes. “And my collegiate athletic experience is something that instilled that determination.”

Isaac obtained his license in October of 2022, but his interest in real estate dates back much further than that, to a pivotal summer before his junior year of high school.

“My family moved to Lincoln from Kearney that summer,” he recalls. “While looking at multiple houses one weekend with my parents, I had the thought that I would enjoy working in real estate, mostly based on how my parents' agent seemed to enjoy it.”

The relocation was hard on him, and Isaac never forgot how disruptive the experience felt leaving his friends and childhood home for a new start.

“I know it was stressful for my parents as well, so one factor as to why I got into residential real estate was to provide a calm confidence to help people turn what can be a very stressful time into a positive empowering experience,” he adds.

In just two and a half years, Isaac has already made an impression in the Lincoln market. Last year, he closed 27 transactions and just over $9.7 million in volume. But if you ask him what he’s most proud of, the answer has nothing to do with numbers.

“A lot of people measure success in financial terms,” he reflects, “but I think because I come from a teaching family, I find fulfillment when other people reach their goals. When they reach out and tell me how much they appreciate the impact I've made in their lives, it feels incredibly rewarding.”

His background reinforces this people-first mindset. Isaac majored in Child, Youth, and Family Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

“I started off as a special education major … I really didn’t know what I wanted to do after school, but I figured if I learned about engaging with people from different backgrounds and communications it would serve me well in life.”

He then spent a year and a half working at Awards Unlimited before diving into real estate. Behind that early momentum is a name Isaac ’s quick to mention.

“I really lucked out,” he acknowledges. “This can be a tough industry to crack and Connie Reddish was more than willing to take me along to appointments instead of just sitting me down and talking to me. 

“She took me under her wing and showed me how she operated her business to attain success. Down the road I want to be that kind of mentor for younger agents because Connie set me on the right path.”

Isaac’s fledgling reputation is built on his steady demeanor and relentless work ethic. He never hesitates to go the extra mile and refuses to cut corners. 

“I have helped people move, pack boxes, do yard work — whatever it takes! I am always willing to get my hands dirty and help my buyers and or sellers out in any way I can,” Isaac emphasizes.

It’s this kind of old-school, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude paired with modern marketing savvy that’s helping him stand out among Lincoln’s next generation of agents. 

“I think because of my age I don’t struggle with technology as much as older agents. I have found I have more familiarity with social media and innovative marketing which has helped me with listing presentations,” he elaborates. 

When he’s not working with clients, you’ll likely find Isaac on the fairway: “Golf keeps my competitive spirit alive while giving me a chance to unwind and reset,” he shares. “There’s something about being outside, walking the course, and focusing on the intricacies of each shot that’s both relaxing and mentally refreshing.”

He and his wife Taylor — high school sweethearts — were married in 2021 and have a rescue dog named Kobe who Isaac describes as “basically our son” and “a purebred mutt.” 

The couple values their downtime together and will soon be taking their first trip abroad to Puerto Vallarta. 

“My wife is a third-grade teacher at Pyrtle Elementary, so during the summer we love hanging out at the Firethorn Pool, or spending our days on the boat at Pawnee Lake with my folks who live nearby,” Isaac offers.

Looking ahead, Isaac has no immediate plans to start a team — though mentoring is definitely in the cards to pay it forward down the road. Wherever the future leads, he knows the foundation he’s building on is terra firma. 

“My goals are deeply rooted in my passion for people, competition, and community — all values instilled in me from my time in football as well,” he concludes. “I truly understand the importance of showing up for others.”