The Thoughtful Realtor: Recent Episodes
Connie Chung and Kenny Gong
Welcome to The Thoughtful Realtor podcast! This is a show for budding real estate agents - whether you’re new to the industry, or seasoned and refining the fundamentals of your craft. Every week, Realtors turned educators Connie Chung and Kenny Gong share practical tools and powerful stories for you to maximize your time and efficiency so you can continue building a life you love.
It's the start of a new year! How do you set yourself up for success? In this episode, Kenny walks us through the business-planning framework he uses with the Willowmar team — from big-picture visioning to the daily intentions, systems, and strategies that bring it to life. You'll learn how thoughtful planning can turn intention into a steady, sustainable rhythm that moves you toward your goals.
How do you intentionally bring beauty into your life and home, to create something beautiful even if you know it won’t last? In this episode, co-host Kenny sits down with longtime friend and floral designer Sammy Go of Lambert Floral Studio (@lambertfloralstudio) to discuss creativity, beauty, and impermanence. From tulips bending toward the light to the quiet transformation of a moment shared, Kenny and Sammy explore how beauty isn't just about aesthetics, it's about meaning, care, and how we choose to see the world around us.
Real investing isn’t always what it looks like in the movies.
In this episode, Cliff sits down with longtime friend and investor Davis Liu to talk about what a career in finance actually looks like. They cover everything from long-term thinking to daily habits, and how simplicity often beats complexity when it comes to building wealth.
Featuring a favorite moment from the episode:
“Hold some cash, hold the S&P 500 ETF, and you’re golden.”
Every flip has a backstory — and for Cliff, his first one came with countless decisions, unexpected challenges, and a whole lot of personal growth. In this episode, Connie sits down with Cliff to talk through what it was really like to take on his very first flip. From navigating the unknowns to balancing his roles as both agent, owner and investor, Cliff shares the honest highs and lows, and what it has taught him about real estate, risk, and pacing.
There’s something magical about objects made with intention — pieces that are not only beautiful, but tactile to the touch. In this episode, co-host Connie sits down with Yau Tong of One Cup Studio, a potter and designer whose work blends thoughtful craftsmanship with everyday function. They talk about the slow, intuitive process of pottery, designing with the user in mind, and how handmade objects can bring soul and meaning into daily life.
Behind every powerful story is an even stronger voice. In this episode, co-host Bran Bunnag sits down with Cameron Lehman, a professional ghostwriter and storyteller, and founder of Editor-in-Chief. Tune in as they dive into the power of storytelling, the art of ghost writing, and the importance of not only nurturing your story, but crafting the most powerful version of it.
Mornings can often feel like a whirlwind, and for Connie — a mama, realtor, business owner, and team leader — that couldn’t be more true. She starts her day with a simple yet grounding ritual: a warm cup of water. In this episode, co-host Connie Chung shares how these quiet moments help her reset and prepare for the day ahead. Tune in as she dives into the power of slowing down, reflecting, setting intentions, and making space for a full and busy day.
The right client-agent chemistry can transform the entire real estate experience. In this episode, co-hosts Kenny Gong and Bran Bunnag explore what makes for a great fitting client-agent relationship and dig into the role of trust, communication, and mutual respect in creating a seamless and successful home-buying or selling journey. From navigating decision-making styles to setting clear expectations, they break down how strong client-agent partnerships lead to smoother transactions, greater confidence, and better outcomes. Tune in for expert insights on why finding the right match is key to a rewarding real estate experience.
What happens when you pour your heart and soul into a community? Connection and community and a sense of rootedness and place. Join co-host Kenny Gong in conversation with Vanessa Gamp, a dear colleague and leader in our Realtor community in San Francisco. Tune in to this heartwarming conversation about how showing up, connecting, and investing in your community can create ripples of impact that extend far beyond what you might imagine.
Building a network isn’t about transactions; it’s about cultivating connections and authentic relationships that will last. In this episode, co-host Cliff Tsang and Willowmar Real Estate agent Sam Young share their secrets to creating a strong, reliable community and the strategies they use to maintain genuine interpersonal connections and offer refreshing takes on growing a meaningful, lasting network. Whether you're in real estate or any other industry, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss!
What does it take to build a business with friends? In this episode, we sit down with co-hosts Kenny Gong and Connie Chung, two of the founding team of Willowmar Real Estate, as they reflect on their journey beginning as friends and evolving into business partners. They discuss transforming a vision into reality, the challenges of balancing close friendships with professional responsibilities, and the moments that defined their individual and collective paths as friends who lead and build together. Tune in to hear their story and the values that developed into The Willowmar Way.
Ever wonder what it takes to transform a blank canvas into a space that truly feels like home? In this episode, co-host Connie Chung chats with guest and interior designer Kiki of Kiki Design Studio about her creative journey, their process of working together on a major renovation (spoiler alert: Connie’s home!), and her go-to design tips for creating a space that feels like home. Whether you’re redecorating or just dreaming, Kiki’s insights will inspire you to see your space in a whole new light.
Yes, Realtors have rough days, too. In this episode, we’re getting real about some of the challenging situations that Realtors might face throughout their day, even if they’re hidden from colleagues, clients, and sometimes even loved ones. From transactions falling through to some of the smallest situations that can strike big fear in a Realtor’s heart (read: KEYS!), co-host Kenny Gong and Willowmar agent Brandea Bunnag share stories, struggles, and insights on how Realtors bounce back during rough days in the real estate.
A refreshing and unique take on skills, this episode explores the most overlooked and surprising skills that co-hosts Kenny Gong, Connie Chung, and Cliff Tsang have built throughout the years. Whether it’s the ability to apply a growth mindset or reading the energy of a room, some skills just don’t get enough credit. Join us for a thoughtful reevaluation of the underrated skills that help create growth and success, as well as advice on how to discover and nurture those skills within yourself.
We’re going behind the scenes of the life of Realtor Moms in this episode as co-host Connie Chung talks all about parenting while maintaining busy real estate careers with fellow Willowmar Agents and Mama’s, Tiffany Chung and Vanessa Gamp. The trio share frank stories and advice on navigating the demands of work and family – and momhood has helped with the challenges of real estate. Listen in to hear three rare and honest perspectives on how professional life can intersect with the personal one in unexpected and wonderful ways.
We often don’t realize just how deeply our belief systems – from our past and our present – can influence how we think and feel about ourselves, our personal lives, and our careers. In this episode, co-hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong deconstruct and examine the personal belief systems they held onto as children, young adults, and today, all with the intention to learn from those influences and transform our futures.
Is the life of a Realtor really as glamorous as it seems? Join co-hosts Kenny Gong, Connie Chung, and Cliff Tsang for an entertaining chat on the myths we’ve heard about our industry, our jobs, and the people in it. Spoiler (although we doubt you’ll be surprised): Our days aren’t quite like the ones you see on Selling Sunset or Million Dollar Listing…
In this one-on-one episode of The Thoughtful Realtor podcast, we’re envisioning what success means in all aspects of our lives. Co-host Kenny Gong shares how he uses strategic, intentional, and thoughtful goal-setting to empower others to create truly effective plans of action. Using simple questions, Kenny shares a high-level process and a simple framework that can keep you centered and pointed our way towards true growth and purpose.
Being guided by the right coach or mentor can be a truly transformative experience. They can empower you to realize and actualize your full potential – in life and in your career. In this episode, co-hosts Connie Chung, Kenny Gong, and Cliff Tsang dive deep into their personal experiences and how coaching and mentorship have profoundly affected their individual paths – being coached and mentored themselves, and coaching and mentoring others. Listen in!
So much of being a Realtor is juggling a lot of different tasks, coming from all directions, and a seemingly never-ending list of to-do’s. In this episode, exceptional task crusher and Willowmar teammate Phoebe Syn shares with co-host Cliff Tsang her mindset, methodologies, and tactics on dealing with a to-do list that can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you’re a struggling scheduler, bask in Phoebe’s positive energy and practical advice on being intentional with your time and strategic with your tasks.
How has your definition of success evolved over time? In this episode, co-hosts Cliff Tsang and Kenny Gong share what success has looked like in their different phases of life, from childhood until today. They get into the experiences and influences that have shaped what balance looks like for them and how their values are making successful lives into meaningful ones, too.
What is needed to cultivate authentic connections? In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor podcast, co-host Connie Chung brings in Willowmar teammate Brandea Bunnag to share how she nurtures genuine relationships – and how those relationships have been foundational to her success in life and in business, including recent recognition by the National Association of Realtors and California Association of Realtors. Listen in on the importance of authenticity, empathy, and trust in navigating through the highs and lows of the sometimes ruthless real estate industry.
As real estate professionals, we are faced with ALL kinds of personalities, ALL the time – and, sometimes, those personalities can be difficult to navigate. In this one-on-one episode, co-host Cliff Tsang shares how he thinks through the best ways to maneuver personalities that may be challenging, uncooperative, or just plain unpleasant. Moreover, with tact, grace, and an open heart, Cliff also shares how listening with empathy and an open heart can, ultimately, lead to crucial points of connection and rapport.
Be our guest for this one-on-one episode with co-host Connie Chung on being the host with the most. Connie shares some of her favorite recent events as a host and as a guest – and breaks down the elements that make them so enjoyable. Hosting is a true art form and Connie has some easy, actionable tips to inspire your next event and remind you that the essence of hosting is to bring guests together for gatherings that create true memories.
If it’s easier for you to offer help than to receive it, listen in to this one-on-one episode with co-host Kenny Gong. Kenny opens up about his challenges around asking for help and personal experiences learning to accept help from those around him. Asking for help can not only be a form of self-care but also a way to nurture connection and community – and a move toward finding and focusing on your greatest value.
In this AMA: Ask Me Anything, co-host Cliff Tsang shares deep wisdom with co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong from the challenges of taking the high road, to how personal coaching transformed his life for the better to his VERY comprehensive system of personal calendaring. Cliff’s candid responses and revelations abound is a real and vulnerable conversation.
It’s time for The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-host Kenny Gong to bare it all in his AMA (Ask Me Anything). With co-hosts Connie Chung and Cliff Tsang, Kenny shares the joys of being surrounded by things that are true to himself, how going with the flow can produce wonderful serendipities, and of course, his love for BTS (the global K-Pop phenomenon of course)! Listeners will find lots of food for thought in Kenny’s eclectic experiences and worldview.
The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast co-hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong are taking turns in the hot seat for each of their own AMA’s (Ask Me Anything). This week, Connie shared how she juggles family, work, and self-care; what it was like to couch surf her 20s (and how traveling has changed for her in her 30s), and her complicated relationship with exclamation points. It’s an episode full of Connie’s personal moments that will make you feel inspired and seen.
This episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® is jam-packed with lots of insider advice and tips from hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong as they answer some of the questions they regularly receive from you, our listeners. You’ll get candid and insightful responses to how they got started in the real estate business, the lessons they’ve learned, and their thoughts on the true roles of Realtors when it comes to building a community.
Join the founders of Willowmar Real Estate for a fun round of dreaming BIG! In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Connie Chung, Cliff Tsang, and Kenny Gong share their vision of opening a Willowmar cafe, from the design aspirations to how the cafe can serve as a focal point for community gathering and building neighborhoods.
Cliff Tsang shares his experience helping his now-wife purchase a condo in this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast. Cliff and co-hosts Connie Chung and Kenny Gong wrap up a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home with a great story from Cliff about how buying a home can elevate a romantic relationship and how his experience inspired him to get into the real estate industry.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong continue a three-part series where they talk about buying their first homes. This week in part 2 of the series, we get to hear what it was like for Connie to buy a quintessential San Francisco Victorian duplex at only age twenty-eight. It’s an inspiring story about trusting yourself and understanding that everyone gets a little nervous when they buy their first home – even Realtors!
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong begin a three-part mini-series discussing what it was like buying their first home. This week in part 1, we have Kenny sharing the journey towards his first personal home in Berkeley, CA – a true lesson in trusting the process and moving with his intuition.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong talk about their past selves – and the life lessons they learned because of them. From working hard to not being afraid of failure to realizing that we’re all just figuring life out and on our own paths, these nuggets of truth and wisdom are certainly lessons for the present, as well.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong put Cliff in the hot seat. They talk about Cliff’s journey in real estate investing and how it has impacted his life in meaningful ways. For anyone considering an investment property, or may have already begun their own journey, this episode is for you! Sit back, relax, and tune in.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® Podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong go around and dive deep into some of their biggest blessings in disguise. Tune in as they open up about some times of real challenge in their lives and how they ultimately became blessings. Come listen in for some laughter, some tears, and some great life lessons.
In this episode of The Thoughtful Realtor® podcast, hosts Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong sit down to share what makes a Willowmar event so special. Join in as they chat about the power of purpose in planning events, why good food is so important, and how the entire Willowmar team comes together to create a trademark Willowmar Real Estate Experience. Come and listen in!
As we close out 2022, our co-hosts, Cliff Tsang, Connie Chung, and Kenny Gong, share their year’s biggest “roses, thorns, and buds” — the highlights, the challenges, and the blossoms. After a year of major team growth, major market shifts, and major challenges as leaders, the partners of Willowmar Real Estate reflect back on their most significant insights and lessons learned. Come and listen in!
We’ve got our co-host, Connie Chung, in the hot seat today! Connie is in the midst of a large renovation on her own home in San Marino, CA. Our other co-hosts, Cliff Tsang and Kenny Gong, ask about the vision, the process, and the pitfalls of transforming a 4,000 sqft home into her own – and get a peek into why this particular neighborhood is so special in Connie’s life. For those thinking about taking on their own renovation, or just dreaming about it, come and listen in!
After 2 years, The Thoughtful Realtor Podcast is BACK!! Now as the founders and partners of Willowmar Real Estate, Connie Chung and Kenny Gong are joined by Cliff Tsang. In this re-launch episode, we take a quick breeze through what we've been up to and what our business has become since 2020, hear about Cliff's journey into real estate, and get a small glimpse into the world of Willowmar. Oh, it feels good to be back!!
Even the name Jane Bond conjures an image of a suave, savvy international jet-setter. And, you wouldn’t be wrong. But this Jane Bond is even better than you can imagine. Jane is an agent based in Naples, FL, a hidden gem that represents one of most luxurious markets in the country. She’s the Principal of The Bond/Bright Group. From first-class flight attendant to celebrity interior designer and entertainment manager to Realtor, Jane has had several illustrious careers. Jane shares with us how her parents laid her path of grit and entrepreneurship, a path she is now imparting to the next generation of Realtors. You can get in touch with Jane at jane.bond@compass.com, on Instagram @janebond___, on Facebook at Jane Bond, TBG, and on LinkedIn.
Today is a letter from me to you all about gratitude and what makes me feel grateful about 2020. 2020 has been... a year. For all of us, in each of our own unique ways. But I want to talk today about gratitude because, well, this episode is launching on Thanksgiving. Though this holiday has a very complicated history, it is always an opportunity to find thanks and gratitude. And, if there's any year when we need thanks and gratitude, it's this one.
Sarah Desamours of Miami, FL is effervescent. Her heart, soul, and power to bridge cultures are originally from Montreal, BC. We talk to Sarah all about motherhood and being a Realtor mom and why she insists on living in neighborhoods where she looks different. Plus, you know we love talking about social media, but we get insights from Sarah’s experience marketing fashion during the nascent age of Twitter, and how they taught her everything she knows for today’s evolving digital landscape. Get in touch with Sarah at sarah.desamours@compass.com and on Instagram @sarahdesamours.
Haneen Hayder of Burlingame, CA, is a former chemical engineer from Kuwait while Amit Bhuta from Miami, FL, was born in India, started out as a car salesperson. They’ve got two very different stories and very different approaches to their business. We loved bring them together for a roundtable conversation about launching their careers, creating teams, and their distinct real estate practices that lean right into their personal strengths and superpowers. Get in touch with Haneen at haneen.hayder@compass.com and on Instagram @haneenrealtor. You can reach out to Amit at amit.bhuta@compass.com and on Instagram @amitbhuta, while checking out all his content at www.allinmiami.tv.
Farrah Wilder is creating a world that we all deserve. Farrah, based in Oakland, CA, brings her experience as a civil right attorney to her real estate practice, kindly educating and fiercely advocating for her clients. She is also a powerful force for our Realtor community, having served at all level of our profession's leadership. We get into everything from homeownership and intergenerational wealth within communities of color, the importance of mentorship and collaboration in our profession, and Farrah's vision for what we can do better to address systemic racism in real estate. Get in touch with Farrah at www.farrahwilder.com.
Harrison Beacher was born and raised in Washington, DC, went to school and built his business there, and is now running a successful team in his lifelong hometown. This commitment extends to the prolific community work he does to create a more just and equitable DC, too. We talk with Harrison about DC's rich cultural heritage, the importance of relationship cultivation, and developing the leadership of other folks of color in our Relator community.
Get in touch with Harrison!
Harrison Beacher / Keller WilliamsInstagram @hlbeach
Coalition Properties GroupInstagram @coalitionpropertieshttps://www.coalitionpg.com/
Leonard Steinberg pops into the inboxes of tens of thousands every single day with market insights as the Chief Evangelist of Compass and he still sells as the leader of a prolific team in New York. On top of that, he has published LuxuryLetter, a monthly report on Manhattan's downtown luxury real estate, for over 15 years. A long ways away from the little boy in South Africa. With Leonard, we talk about the value of providing insightful information, always living with an aesthetic mindset, and how his accent contributed to his success.
Get in touch with Leonard!Leonard Steinberg / COMPASSls@compass.comInstagram @theleonardsteinbergteamLuxury Letter and more at https://theleonardsteinbergteam.com/
For many of us Realtors, self-sufficiency and self-reliance is our calling card. We are entrepreneurial self-starters, expert problem solvers and stellar solution creators. We grab the reigns of a situation to steer towards closing. But this can lead to a strong tendency to refuse help, especially emotional help. Today's episode asks all of us to... yes — ask for help and HOW to ask for the kind of emotional help that keeps us up at night.
Felicia Mares, of Oakland, CA, is a social media maven. She's turned her social media engagement into solid business with an online presence that is just as vibrant, candid, and passionate as her in person. With a strong role in professional industry leadership — locally, at the state-level, and nationally — she is a powerful advocate for her colleagues, too. With Felicia, we delve deep into what confidence and authenticity look like online, diversifying our industry, and the importance of keeping loves ones at the heart of your business.
Get in touch with Felicia!Felicia Mares / Abio PropertiesBRE02028970Instagram @fel.maresfelicia@abioproperties.com
In the world of real estate and life, having difficult conversations is par for the course. While uncomfortable at times, engaging in tough conversations makes us more understanding, compassionate and resilient. We share some of our tips in this episode and would love to hear yours too.
When we talk about branding, there’s no doubt that Kenny Truong AKA #FASTAGENT has built one of the most recognizable and innovative brands in the Bay Area. Having built a niche as a disruptor with an inkling for trying out new tools and marketing campaigns, Kenny shares his passion for being a thought leader in our real estate industry, scaling and building up his team, and leaving a legacy for his community.
We’re all spending a ton of time online during these times of quarantine.Today, we’re talking SOCIAL and how best you can show up on social media during a pandemic. But, really, this is all about how to best show up any time. Especially in this time, where it’s advised that we be socially distant, it’s important to know that we need to be emotionally close.
We chat with San Francisco's premier luxury leasing agent, Inna Rubinchik -- where she shares how giving value and sharing all that she knows has helped fuel and drive her business. Inna's polished, persistent and tenacious -- and her recognized brand reflects that. Tune in to hear what motivates Inna -- how she went from a tax consultant at Deloitte to picking up the Yellow Pages and landing a job in real estate that provides a lifestyle she truly loves -- and where she gets to execute major leases while making dinner with her sons.
Inna Rubinchik Regional Leasing Director, COMPASS DRE #: 01851071 InnaR@compass.com / 415.238.8202
@leasing.agent.415
As today’s pandemic continues to progress, we won't know the full ripple effects for some time, but it sure looks like we’ll be in this COVID-19 situation for quite a while. So, yes, your business will change -- maybe for a single quarter, or maybe for the entire year, maybe beyond. So, now comes a choice… Do you choose to wallow in uncertainty and freeze? Or do you choose to focus on the present - on this moment -and use it as an opportunity to thrive and fortify your business for uncertain times?
For so many of you, you’re likely working from home… acclimating to a new kind of business, a new kind of normal… virtual tours, online meetings and trainings, plenty of check-in calls with clients, looking ahead, and preparing for what’s to come. More than ever, in these unprecedented and trying times, we have to have faith in ourselves -- to know that we CAN and WILL get through these difficult times. So today, we're answering the question: What does it REALLY mean to have faith in yourself? And, how do we cultivate that faith right here and right now?? Tune in to listen!
Is your branding reflective of who you are and your business?
When we talk about branding, we’re talking about the look and feel of your business. From your website to social media to your direct mail, to how you show up… your brand matters. And it’s a lot more than just looking pretty. Tune in as we share tactical tools to help you think through your brand and how you want to it be.
We often get asked by our coaching clients and students, How do I advise buyer clients to move forward? How do you know if it’s the one?
Making big decisions like whether or not to write an offer on a home can feel scary and daunting. After all, buying a home is one of the largest purchases any person will ever make! As a result, decision fatigue is a real thing. In this episode, we share tips on how real estate gents can help guide their clients through their journey — and decide if a home is “the one” worth submitting an offer.
As a Realtor, you may not think of yourself as a storyteller. Heck, you may not think of your story at all. But, we’re here to say that YOUR stories and your storytelling have real and major impact on your brand and your business. Well-told stories are the bedrock of any strong branding strategy. Today, we’re sharing our five top sources of story inspiration and how we use them to find the best stories so that, of course, you can, too.
We love Instagram! It's visual, inspiring, and - when done right - can be a space for authentic connections. It's not for everyone, but for those of you who employ the platform in your branding strategy, it's an amazing opportunity to tell stories -- YOUR stories. We've got 10 super simple and highly-actionable ways to optimize your Instagram presence. Let's get to 'em!
So today’s question is… How do you stay present with the most important people in your life, when you’ve got business on the line or when you THINK you’ve got business on the line? This episode is for those times when you find yourself with your loved ones -- physically -- but with your mind off somewhere completely different. It's time to get present!
Our very first interview! We're talking with one of our favorite Realtors in San Francisco, Paula Rose. Paula is such an elegant professional. Her work speaks for itself and her clients know that they have an agent on their side who they can wholeheartedly trust. We get into how Paula got into the business, how she thrives, and how she’s building up the next generation of Realtors.
Paula Y. Rose / COMPASSBRE01347612paula4homes@gmail.comwww.paula4homes.com
We all experience challenges, right? They can have a major impact on us, our business, our relationships. And if we don’t focus on how to better confront them, we can’t truly breakthrough, thrive, and do what we do best. So... How do you confront your challenges? Today, we're talking about the 3 not-so-ideal ways we often show up in the face of challenge, and diving into a better way to go instead.
How did we build our sales business? Prospect by prospect, of course. But, we only used 4 skills to build and cultivate the pipeline of leads that fueled our growth from the very beginning -- all super simple skills but certainly not easy. How do you prospect for new clients, or nurture the existing ones?
We've got our co-host, Connie Chung, in the hot seat! We're going deep into the life of being a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur, amongst so many other hats. Yup, we're talking about being a #momboss! To all the big boss mama's out there, we see you and love you -- this one's for you!
We cover:A good typical day in the life of a #momboss (01:10)From business first to baby first (03:25)Optimizing those precious work hours (04:47)Getting through exhaustion (06:20)Mom Powers (07:30)Building community as a mom (08:09)Being a #momboss (09:19)#momboss style and makeup (11:04)The pressure to do it all (12:50)Living the #momboss mentality (15:10)
"Treat yourself how you would treat your daughter."
On the first edition of The Thoughtful Realtor: BOBA TALK (yup... caffeine, conversation, and conviviality), we're reflecting back on the past decade and sharing some of our favorite lessons learned.
From the front to the back:
1: Make your home wherever you are (02:14)#2: Your story matters (03:56)#3: Be open to whoever you meet, whenever (and wherever!) you meet them (06:09)#4: If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no (08:30)#5: Surround yourself with good friends and travel with them, too (11:19)#6: Align your actions to your values (14:11)#7: There is a season for all things (17:45)#8: The best investments you can make are in yourself (20:30)#9: Appreciate the gift of time (23:17)#10: Stop worrying, stop thinking, just do it (25:51)
Do you ever have a pesky voice inside your head creating doubt, guilt and shame? Yup, we do, too. It’s a voice often behind our fear, inaction and those long, sleepless nights. We're diving into the ways our inner critic can hold us back, and the practical tools to hold it back.
You can find our free exercise to escort that inner critic right out of your day at ConnieAndKenny.com.
We cover:Let's talk about that inner critic (01:34)How does your inner critic manifest? (04:32)How to handle your inner critic (07:58)
“What's different is how we react to those inner voices and critics, whether we can swat them away, get completely dragged into their weird dark anxiety dungeon, or confront them face to face.”
Basking in the crisp air and the crunchy leaves of the fall, we talking all about gratitude, as a life practice AND a business one. With only a few more weeks of the year (and decade), this is the time for reflecting on the present -- and to get introspective about the past year, while dreaming about the future one coming up.
In the episode, we cover:What we’re most thankful for (02:00)Our best gratitude practices (07:19)
“I’m grateful for the breath that I can take, the small little inhales and exhales that indicate I’m alive and here on this earth, living for another day, hour, minute, or second.”
The holidays are one of the brightest, busiest times of the year -- the parties, the gatherings, the family and friends. But, if you're like us, it can be exhausting. This episode goes out to the introverts out there. With so many events lined up in the span of a few weeks, we’re talking about how to tackle it all with grace, cheer, and maybe a spreadsheet or two.
We cover:Kenny, an introvert?! (00:58)What events do you say “yes” to? (02:05)Preparing for an event (03:46)The dreaded (or not so dreaded) “small talk” (06:38)Asking good questions (10:07)To eat or not to eat during a party? (10:42)
“Overall, I try to not take it too seriously and remind myself to take it easy. If my goal is to catch up with a friend I haven’t seen in a while, I’ll focus on that. If my goal is to meet 3 potential new clients, I will excite myself to talk to 3 new people.”
A final episode for our launch batch! We’ve got horror stories - some of our favorite scary tales from our experience as Realtors, especially from when we first got into the business. We’ve all been there, and we can all learn from them. And we know you’ve got your own, too.
A second episode for our launch! We’re talking all about business planning, one of the highlights of our year (especially since it usually involves a luxurious ambiance and spa time). Get ready to walk through the questions to ensure you 2020 business AND personal life are solid.
Download our FREE 2020 Business Plan: Launch Guide + Worksheet at www.ConnieAndKenny.com!
Our inaugural episode! To our budding real estate agents out there, we’re talking all about how our careers as non-profit fundraisers set us up to for success in residential real estate sales, going from making $40,000 dollar a year to six-figure incomes with a solid referral-based business.