Julie Lyon

Above L to R: Julie Lyon, Stephanie Lyon & Lesley Lyon

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My Local List 

• Favorite Coffee: Two Guns Espresso
• Favorite Restaurant: Mangiamo Ristorante
• Favorite Happy Hour: Georgia’s Lounge
• Favorite Spa: DuBunne Day Spa 

Realtor® Julie Lyon manages Team Lyon Real Estate at Lyon Stahl, focusing on residential homes throughout the South Bay’s coastal markets. Her team includes Julie’s daughter Stephanie Lyon and daughter-in-law Lesley Lyon. When she started her real estate career, Julie worked for more than a decade with two national brokerages and was consistently recognized as a top producer. She started Team Lyon in 2017 when she joined Lyon Stahl to open and lead its residential division. A lifelong Manhattan Beach resident, Julie holds numerous real estate designations including Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, International Real Estate Specialist and Accredited Buyer Representative. 

Share a pivotal moment that inspired you to choose your career.

A pivotal moment for me was when my oldest son, Brett, graduated from Mira Costa and was heading to USC to study business and real estate finance. He wanted to get his real estate license and signed the two of us up for a weeklong class in Palm Springs. We earned our licenses together, and that experience is what launched my career. 

Tell us about a time when you felt like giving up. What motivated you to keep going?

A few years ago we faced a significant illness in the family, and it was one of the hardest times. It was difficult to focus on work. What helped me keep going was reminding myself to take it one day at a time and focus on all the things that were going right—my amazing family, supportive friends and the love around me. That experience gave me a deeper appreciation for each day and taught me to look at the bigger picture, even in challenging times.

How do you define your leadership style?

Leading by example and showing commitment in everything I do—both personally and professionally. I’ve been married for over 40 years, and that same dedication and consistency carry into my work. Over time, my leadership has evolved from focusing solely on building my own business to mentoring the next generation and showing them that success comes from integrity, hard work and staying true to your values.

How can we support other women in business?

Supporting other women in business means being intentional about showing up for each other. That might be sharing advice, making introductions or simply cheering someone on. Those small gestures make a big difference, and I truly believe we all go further when we celebrate each other’s wins.

What strategies help you avoid burnout?

Avoiding burnout is all about balance and remembering to have fun along the way. We work hard, but we also make time to enjoy life—whether that’s working from the backyard on a sunny summer day, taking a break for a team lunch to re-energize, or getting a workout in with Stephanie and Lesley. Keeping that balance helps us stay motivated, connected and ready to give our best to our clients.

What does “local” mean to you?

Being “local” means being deeply rooted in the South Bay—it’s where I grew up, raised my family and built lifelong connections. It’s about knowing the people, traditions and neighborhoods that make this community so special and supporting the small businesses that are the heart of our area.

What strategies have you found effective in growing your business?

Taking exceptional care of our clients. We operate almost entirely by referral, which means the trust and connections we build are everything. By focusing on relationships, listening closely to each family’s needs and staying connected long after a transaction closes, our business continues to grow naturally through word of mouth and community ties.

Tell us about your family.

Family is at the heart of everything I do. My parents bought their first home in Manhattan Beach in 1956, and my husband’s parents bought theirs in 1961. My husband, Derrell, and I were both raised here, and we raised our three children here as well. Now our grandchildren are carrying on the tradition, attending the same elementary school our kids did. I feel blessed to work at Lyon Stahl, the company my son Brett co-owns with Woody Stahl, while getting to share the experience of working there with my daughter and daughter-in-law. My husband runs Lyon Construction with our son Sean. For us, homes aren’t just our business—they’re a family legacy.

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