How Can I Leverage My Broker's License With Little Experience?

[Tenea N.]

I started out as a full time agent in CA for a short time in the late aughts (perfect timing!).  I saw the writing on the wall and took a wonderful full time job in academia where I have been working for the past decade.  Although my brokerage was a victim of the recession, I kept my license current and then passed the broker's exam three years ago.  The problem is that I am a broker with very little experience.  I am not interested in the traditional residential route per se, although I would like to work with close family and friends when needed.  I would like your advice on different ways I can gain experience and  utilize my broker's license, particularly those that don't require me to give up my full time position (yet).  I have a postgraduate degree but it's a PhD in science.  Thanks everyone for your feedback.