Messy Success with Tracy French: Recent Episodes
Speakeasy Podcast Network
Welcome to Messy Success with Tracy French, where she and friends shine a light on being successful in an unconventional way while juggling all the things that go along with being a busy parent and running a successful business. Tracy French is a mom, wife, real estate agent, real estate investor AND real estate team leader. Over the past 8 years she has sold nearly 700 homes and over $75million in volume. Success in life doesn't always have to look the same and Tracy is here to prove that to you.
After a crazy-loaded week for both of them, Tracy and Jim the busyness of real estate. Many agents and related jobs are working 80+ hours a week, but are their efforts really worth it, and is there a balance that can be achieved?
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Topics Discussed:
- Setting Priorities
- Putting Family First!
- Time/Investment
- Teslas and new puppies!
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Show Notes
Tracy and Jim welcome Candace Durham, Mobile Crisis Project Director at LifeSpring Health Systems. Candace explains the progressive nature of addiction, how it took over her life and how far she's come in her recovery and helping others achieve the same kind of success. Everyone's recovery looks different. Candace's looks like an incredible story of overcoming odds and restoring her family.
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Topics discussed:
- Mental Health and Addiction
- Recovery Support
- LifeSpring Health Systems
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Guest Links
Candace Durham
Candace.durham@lifespringhealthsystems.org
LifeSpring Health Systems
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim welcome "The Jay Pitts" to the show. Jay chops it up with Tracy and Jim on the tenets of leadership, humility, and leading from behind the curtain.
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Topics discussed:
- Leadership
- Bad Leadership
- Humility
- Growing as a Leader
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Guest Links
Jay Pitts - Real Estate Broker & Agent
Jay Pitts Team
FB - @JayTPitts
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
Show Notes
In this episode Tracy is joined by Joel Weiland and Andrew McCawley of Speakeasy Podcast Network. They juggle real estate, the challenges of parenting, and of course, this time of year, The Kentucky Derby!
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Topics discussed:
- Current Housing Market
- Rising Interest Rates
- Teen Drivers
- The Kentucky Derby
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Guest Links
Joel Weiland & Andrew J. McCawley
Speakeasy Podcast Network
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim chat with fellow real estate team leader, Jeanitra Moore. Jeanitra has been with the team since late 2018 and comes from a medical background and is also a fitness guru in the bodybuilding industry with over 150,000 Instagram followers. She is an amazing Mom to 3 kiddos and the perfect example of controlling your own destiny regardless of your struggles. She is proof that your struggles only make you stronger!
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Topics discussed:
- Qualifying Leads
- Prioritizing Business & Personal Life
- How to Best Serve your Client
- Navigating the 2022 Real Estate Market
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Guest Links
Jeanitra Moore - Real Estate Agent & Fitness
Agent Info - RE/MAX Premier Properties
FB - @RealtorJeanitra
IG - @soldbyjeanitra
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Jeanitra's Fitness Channels
jeanitrafit.com
IG - @Jeanitra
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim reflect on the current state of the real estate market while sharing some best practices in working leads and generating new business.
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Topics discussed:
- Qualifying Leads
- Prioritizing Business & Personal Life
- How to Best Serve your Client
- Navigating the 2022 Real Estate Market
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Forewarn App for Real Estate
forewarn.com/forewarn-for-real-estate
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim welcome the sparkling Nikki Wagner to the show. Nikki and Jim reminisce on their cheerleading glory days, winning 2 national titles, and their journey through life since. Nikki is now a mom to 2 kids and a successful Beach Body coach and fitness trainer. She preaches a body positive outlook, to love who we are, and what we look like instead of what we think we should.
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Topics discussed:
- University of Louisville Cheerleading National Champions
- Cheerleading Skills and Training
- Cheerleading Organizations
- Kids in Sports and Cheer
- Fitness Lifestyle
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Nikki Wagner
5x National Champion - University of Louisville and Navarro Cheerleader
IG - @nikkiuwagner
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim welcome the lovely Stephan and Lara Van Treese. Stephan, former U of L basketball player and 2013 National Champion, and Lara, entrepreneur and Instagram sensation, are excited to be joining their efforts in the world of real estate.
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Topics discussed:
- University of Louisville Basketball
- 2013 NCAA National Championship
- Social Media Engagement
- Transitioning into Real Estate
- Relationship Building
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Stephan Van Treese a.k.a. Vanilla Godzilla
NCAA Basketball 2013 National Champion, University of Louisville
Real Estate Agent
FB - @RealtorVanTreese
IG - @realtor_van_treese
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Lara Van Treese
Real Estate Agent
IG - @LaraPro4
FB - Lara & Stephan Van Treese Realtors
Show Notes
Tracy and Jim reflect on 2021, the highs, lows, and how they feel about moving into 2022. They're joined by Joel Weiland of the Speakeasy Podcast Network, and together the three talk reality tv, Brody Jenner, hitting sales goals, Tesla's new fart feature, and much more!
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Topics discussed:
- Setting & Reaching Sales Goals
- Finding Strength & Inspiration
- Humility
- Uplifting Others
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
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Joel Weiland - Project Manager with Wayne Media Group
& Speakeasy Podcast Network
This week, Tracy and Jim welcome Zack Pitts to the Podcast to discuss his baseball career as a pitcher with the University of Louisville, family, divorce, fatherhood, and how he is now living a fulfilling life.
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Topics discussed:
- Family Dynamics
- Divorce
- Fatherhood
- Being Intentional
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Zach Pitts
(502) 384-5944
Zack@pittsteamtoo.com
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim welcome Todd Sharp, former University of Louisville Lady Bird Dance Coach. Todd is the winningest coach in the dance world. He holds 15 national championships and won a double national title in 2016 with the University of Louisville.
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In this two part episode he tells the emotionally charged story of his "rise and fall" from success to rock bottom to his best self; he shares the roller coaster of the past 20 years of his life that lead to betrayal, recovering from addiction, and finding his new purpose.
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Topics discussed:
- Falling into addiction
- Rebounding from Rock Bottom
- Finding hope in recovery
- Life after addiction
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Todd Sharp
Former University of Louisville Dance Coach
Recovery Advocate and Specialist
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim welcome Todd Sharp, former University of Louisville Lady Bird Dance Coach. Todd is the winningest coach in the dance world. He holds 15 national championships and won a double national title in 2016 with the University of Louisville.
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In this two part episode he tells the emotionally charged story of his "rise and fall" from success to rock bottom to his best self; he shares the roller coaster of the past 20 years of his life that lead to betrayal, recovering from addiction, and finding his new purpose.
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Topics discussed:
- Todd's rise to Success as a dance coach
- "So Sharp" - Lifetime TV Opportunity
- Being fired from University of Louisville
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Todd Sharp
Former University of Louisville Dance Coach
Recovery Advocate and Specialist
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim have Teresa Wallace, fellow realtor with RE/MAX Premier Properties, to the show to discuss Professionalism. They affirm some notions while dispelling some myths about what professionalism truly is.
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Topics discussed:
- Professionalism
- Keys to Communication
- Accountability/Taking Ownership
- Knowing Your Industry
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Teresa Wallace
Realtor, RE/MAX Premier Properties
www.teresawallaceteam.com/meet-the-team
FB - @teresawallacerealestateteam
Connect with Teresa on LinkedIn
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim have Joel Weiland back in studio with them to discuss Kindness and the ways it trumps all.
Topics discussed:
- Kindness & boundaries
- Putting people first
- Kindness and Honesty go hand in hand
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Show Links
Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Joel WeilandProject Manager - Wayne Media Group
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim welcome Matthew Hoagland of The Hoagland Team at REMAX Premier Properties to the show. In this episode these three toss around thoughts on how to make the most of situations, finding the silver lining, making lemonade when life hands you lemons, you know, all that sage wisdom stuff.
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Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Matthew Hoagland
Team Lead at The Hoagland Team at REMAX Premier Properties
www.mylouisvillehomesearch.com
Show Notes
This week, Tracy and Jim welcome Mellanie Murphy into the studio. Mellanie is a past client turned friend who has experienced unimaginable loss and yet, still chooses to push forward each day to inspire and care for others. Mellanie shares the story of the loss of her son, Jaden, and how she has found purpose in helping others that live in Louisville, all while raising 3 more children. She leads the "Raise a Jaden" back-pack drive that provides school supplies for local children and set up a scholarship to help high school seniors prepare for college. Mellanie shares the importance of surrounding yourself with an excellent support system what really cares for you.
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Show Links
Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Mellanie Murphy
FB: @mellanie.lanette
Twitter: @misspiggy502
Show Notes
In this episode Tracy is joined by her co-host and team member, Jim Hill, and Joel Weiland of Wayne Media Group. Tracy chimes in on the everyday challenges she faces in finding balance between being a mom and a the leader of a successful real estate team.
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Show Links
Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Joel Weiland - Project Manager with Wayne Media Group
& Speakeasy Podcast Network
Show Notes
In this inaugural episode, Tracy is joined by fellow real estate agent, Ryan Harris, and Joel Weiland of Wayne Media Group. Together they uncover some secrets behind A Messy Success and discuss Tracy’s life experience that has lead her to where she is now. Tracy has a track record of selling millions of dollars in real estate every year and over 700 homes in her career, but it is relationships, taking care of people, and doing the right thing that drives her. Tracy points out that overcoming fear, jumping feet first into entrepreneurship, and maintaining an intentional mindset everyday has been crucial to her success.
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Show Links
Show Links
FB - @messysuccess
IG - @messysuccess
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Tracy French
Tracy French Real Estate Team
FB - @tracyfrenchrealty
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Jim Hill - Real Estate Agent
FB - @soldbyjimhill
Team Member - Tracy French Real Estate Team
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Guest Links
Ryan Harris - Realtor with ReMax Premier Properties
www.getsymba.com
Agent Anonymous Podcast
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Joel Weiland - Project Manager
Wayne Media Group
Speakeasy Podcast Network