Empowering Women in Real Estate. Listen in as I share stories and tips from my life and business, and interview some of my favorite people.
Social media has changed—a lot. And if you're still approaching it the same way you did a few years ago, you may be putting in a whole lot of effort without seeing much return. On today's episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm joined by Alyssa Stalker, Head of Member Education at Coffee & Contracts, for a behind-the-scenes look at what's actually working on social media right now. With more than 6,000 real estate agents using Coffee & Contracts, Alyssa and her team have a unique view into what agents are doing, where they're struggling, and what's getting results. And one of their biggest findings? The challenge isn't necessarily knowing what to post anymore—it's knowing how to turn your content into actual business. We're talking about why raw, real content is outperforming overly polished content, the rise of "comfort content," why your audience probably doesn't want another real estate educational post, and how AI can help you find and refine your voice without replacing it. We also dig into something I think a lot of agents need to hear: more content, more templates, and more ideas aren't necessarily the answer. Without strategy and intention behind what you're doing, more can simply create more overwhelm. If social media has been feeling harder, noisier, or less effective lately, this conversation will help you think differently about how you're showing up—and hopefully take a little pressure off in the process. You can listen to Episode 422, "What's Working Right Now on Social Media with Alyssa Stalker of Coffee & Contracts," on your favorite podcast app. If you want to learn more about using Coffee & Contracts, click here: https://get.coffeecontracts.com/6uzjk3fj8c3m Join Alyssa and I for a FREE Empowering Women in Real Estate® Growth Session on this topic coming up on September 17, 2026 at 1 pm EST! Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/EWREGrowthSession Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Clarity sounds simple, but for so many of us, it can be surprisingly hard to answer one question: What do I actually want?
In Episode 421 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm wrapping up our conference speaker series by introducing my own session, The Clarity Workshop.
In this episode I'm sharing why clarity has become so important to me personally, how it has shaped some of the biggest shifts in my 24-year real estate career, and why I believe so many women spend years operating on autopilot without stopping long enough to ask whether the business and life they've built still fit who they are today.
We're talking about the difference between wanting more simply for the sake of more and intentionally deciding what you actually want more—and less—of. I share some of the choices I've made around motherhood, production, leadership, my mornings, my business, and even the things I had to stop doing simply because I had always done them.
And perhaps most importantly, we talk about this idea:
You can't choose an option you don't know exists.
Sometimes clarity doesn't mean having the whole next chapter figured out. It might simply mean recognizing what you no longer want, questioning something you've always assumed was a given, or identifying one small shift that moves you closer to the life you want.
If you're joining us at the Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, this episode is a preview of the work we'll do together during our final 90 minutes. And if you won't be there, I hope it inspires you to make an appointment with yourself, get quiet, and start asking some of these questions anyway.
Because five or ten years are going to pass either way. The question is whether you'll be any closer to the life you actually want when they do. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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If your business has felt a little quiet this summer, resist the urge to panic, buy more leads, or completely reinvent your marketing.
Start by reconnecting with the people you already know.
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen shares practical, relationship-focused ways to re-engage your database as summer winds down and routines begin again. From simple text messages and handwritten notes to showing up on social media, asking better questions, and completing a full database refresh, these ideas will help you rebuild momentum without making every interaction about real estate.
Karen also shares why reconnecting should never be a disguised sales pitch, how small and consistent touches can keep relationships alive for decades, and the story of a client she had not heard from in more than 20 years who still remembered her when it was time to make a referral.
Your database doesn't need constant attention or perfect marketing. They simply need to know that you are still here, still in business, and still ready to help.
Listen in for simple ways to reconnect, create momentum, and begin preparing your business now for the spring market ahead.
This is also the topic of our September Empowering Women in Real Estate® Meet Ups. Check out the Local Leader Directory here if you are looking for in-person: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/ ,or register here for the Virtual Monthly Meet Up on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1 pm EST https://bit.ly/vmuregistration Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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What does it really take to become self-managed—and why do so many capable people struggle to follow through on what they already know?
On today's episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm joined by Soni Graves and Steve Rigby of New Wings Consulting for a conversation about relationships, accountability, self-management, and the choices that shape both our success and our quality of life.
Soni shares how more than 35 years in sales and leadership taught her that business has always been—and will always be—about people. We also talk about why asking for support does not mean giving up control, the role accountability plays in helping us grow, and why success without a meaningful life is not really success at all.
Soni also gives us a preview of her keynote at the 2026 Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, The 6 Keys of Empowerment. She walks us through the questions that help us move from where we are now to where we want to be: what, where, why, when, how, and who—along with the seventh key that ultimately determines everything: which choice will you make?
Listen in for an honest and practical conversation about moving beyond knowledge, choosing excellence, and creating a life and business where you are supported, accountable, and empowered to follow through. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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What happens when you keep every promise you make to everyone else—but repeatedly break the ones you make to yourself?
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with Rosemary Lewis, associate broker, coach, and "real estate bestie," for an honest conversation about self-trust, faith, vulnerability, and the small commitments that shape who we become.
Rosemary shares how a nudge to "go help" led her from teaching into real estate, how success and loss changed the way she views business, and why no amount of striving can fill the places that require deeper healing and faith.
Together, Karen and Rosemary explore how repeatedly putting yourself last can quietly erode your confidence—and how keeping even one meaningful promise to yourself can begin to rebuild trust, unlock courage, and change the way you show up in your life, relationships, and business.
You'll also hear why asking for help is not a sign of weakness, the importance of being vulnerable in the right rooms, and Rosemary's encouragement for any woman who feels discouraged by her year so far: focus on what you can do today. The basics may be boring, but they work.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that you do not have to outwork your pain, hide in plain sight, or keep removing yourself from your own priority list.
Listen to Episode 418: Keeping Promises to Yourself with Rosemary Lewis. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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You can be successful, earn a strong income, and still feel financially stressed.
For many women in real estate, the problem isn't the ability to make money. It's that no one ever taught us how to manage inconsistent income, prepare for taxes, create financial stability, or run the business side of the business.
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with business strategist and bestselling author Michelle Jacobik to talk about the hidden financial pressure successful women often carry—and why earning more money doesn't automatically create more peace.
Michelle shares why revenue without a system can actually make the financial gaps in your business bigger, how financial avoidance erodes self-trust, and what it takes to build real clarity, confidence, and stability in both your business and personal finances.
They also talk about shifting from "what-if worry" to "what-if possibility," Michelle's standing Friday appointment with her voice of doubt, and how one courageous investment led to an extraordinary opportunity with Ed Mylett.
Michelle will also be speaking at the 2026 Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, where she'll help attendees uncover the financial stress hiding beneath their success and begin creating a path toward greater profit and personal peace. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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For the past 12 years, Karen Cooper has had a front-row seat to the experiences of tens of thousands of women in real estate through her community, Empowering Women in Real Estate®.
And across every level of success, certain patterns continue to appear.
Every woman questions herself. Every woman loses clients, makes mistakes, and considers quitting at some point. The women with the most staying power are not the ones who avoid hard seasons, but the ones who learn how to recover, evolve, and build their businesses in a way that can evolve with them. And so much more.
In this special anniversary episode, Karen shares what 12 years of Empowering Women in Real Estate® has taught her about mindset, consistency, comparison, relationships, ego, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who expand what you believe is possible.
You'll hear why there is no substitute for doing the work, why connecting with people matters more than your CRM or branding, and why there is no single right way to build a successful real estate business.
Most of all, this episode is a reminder that you are not the only one navigating doubt, disappointment, change, or uncertainty—and you are allowed to create a business that supports the life you want now. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen sits down with style coach Afton Porter for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion.
Together, they explore how style impacts confidence, presence, personal branding, and the way women show up in their businesses — especially in midlife. Afton shares why the clothes in your closet may no longer reflect the woman you are today, how color and presentation influence first impressions, and why becoming unforgettable starts with feeling aligned, authentic, and confident in your own skin.
If you have ever looked in your closet and felt like nothing works anymore, or wondered how to show up more confidently in your business without pretending to be someone you're not, this episode is for you. You can get Afton's freebie at: https://www.HouseofIconicStyle.com/Iconic Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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What if one of the biggest factors impacting your business isn't your marketing, your scripts, or your systems—but your nervous system?
In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with psychologist, trauma specialist and neuroscientist Dr. Monique Thompson to explore how stress, anxiety and an overwhelmed nervous system quietly shape the way we lead, communicate, make decisions and show up for our clients.
Drawing from more than 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Monique shares practical, science-backed tools that can help you regulate your nervous system in just minutes—without expensive programs, complicated routines or adding more to your already full plate.
Together, they discuss:
Whether you're feeling burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, or simply ready to lead your business from a healthier place, this conversation offers practical hope and simple tools you can begin using today.
This isn't just a conversation about mental health.
It's a conversation about becoming the kind of leader—and woman—you were created to be.
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In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen is joined by Marcella Oakley and Elia Alfonso for a powerful conversation on presence, confidence, safety, emotional regulation, and leading through high-pressure moments.
Marcella and Elia bring their backgrounds in law enforcement, hostage negotiation, crisis management, defensive tactics, and real estate to talk about the tools women need but are rarely taught in this industry. From walking into a room with confidence, to managing client emotions, to regulating yourself before reacting, this episode is a reminder that presence is not about being loud or aggressive. It is about being grounded, aware, and able to lead.
This conversation is especially relevant for women in real estate who are constantly managing stress, crisis, negotiations, and other people's emotions while trying to protect their own peace, safety, and confidence. You can connect with Marcella and Elia and learn more about their programs at www.TheVerityAccord.com Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference
What if the key to growing your business isn't another marketing tactic, but simply being more of yourself?
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate®, I'm joined by speaker, coach, and personal branding expert Krista Demcher for a powerful conversation about authenticity, visibility, and why you are your most important business asset.
Krista shares how her own journey from struggling salesperson to successful entrepreneur taught her that people don't connect with perfection. They connect with real people. Together, we discuss why so many women in real estate hold themselves back from showing up online, how to build confidence in selling yourself without feeling salesy, and why your unique personality is actually your greatest marketing advantage.
We also dive into the role of storytelling, personal branding, social media, and the importance of embracing what makes you different instead of trying to blend in.
If you've ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself, struggled with what to post on social media, or worried about being judged for showing up online, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
Krista is also one of the keynote speakers for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, so this episode is a great chance to get a preview of her talk! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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We are halfway through the year, and this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and refresh.
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen shares a thoughtful mid-year refresh process for women in real estate. This is not just about reviewing numbers or checking whether you are on pace with your goals. It is about acknowledging what has worked, celebrating what you have accomplished, reviewing the data in your business, and giving yourself permission to adjust what no longer fits.
Karen walks you through three key areas: acknowledge and celebrate, take inventory and review the data, and set the course for the second half of the year.
You will hear practical questions to help you evaluate where your business has come from, what marketing is actually working, what habits may need to shift, and how you want the rest of your year to feel.
Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do at mid-year is not push harder.
It is pause, refresh, and choose what comes next with intention.
And don't forget, this is also our July Monthly Meet Up topic inside our Empowering Women in Real Estate® community. I would love for you to join us in person or virtually.
Check out the Local Leader Directory here if you are looking for in-person: https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/
Or you can join me on July 2nd at 1 pm EST for the Virtual Meet Up. Register here for the Zoom, it's free! https://bit.ly/vmuregistration
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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference
What if the thing holding you back in your business isn't your marketing, your systems, or your lead generation strategy?
What if it's your nervous system?
In this powerful conversation, Karen sits down with mindset and business coach Jaemi Pierson to talk about why so many ambitious women are operating in a constant state of urgency, overwhelm, and reactivity—and how it's impacting both their businesses and their lives.
Together, they explore the connection between nervous system regulation, decision-making, burnout, comparison, boundaries, and sustainable success. Jamie shares why investing in yourself may be the most important business investment you can make and offers practical strategies to create more calm, focus, and clarity in your day.
If you've ever felt exhausted by the constant pressure to do more, be more, or keep up, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why your nervous system is one of your greatest business assets • The difference between being reactive and being regulated • How comparison pulls you out of your own success • Why boundaries create better businesses and stronger client relationships • The hidden cost of constant accessibility and phone addiction • How to create more white space, clarity, and focus in your day • Building a business that feels as good as it looks
This episode is a reminder that sustainable success doesn't come from doing more. It comes from learning how to lead yourself first. You can learn more about Jaemi and connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jaemi.pierson/ Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Tickets are now available for our 6th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference! The conference is on September 29-30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dulles, Virginia. You can get all the details and get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/EWREConference
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm joined by Christina Mesones for a conversation about dual career agents and the support they need to succeed. Christina shares her journey from more than 20 years in the title industry to becoming a real estate agent, mentor, and resource for agents who are building their business while also balancing another career.
We talk about the stigma dual career agents often face, why "part-time agent" doesn't tell the whole story, and how systems, support, mentorship, and community can make all the difference.
If you are a dual career agent, or you've ever felt like you were trying to build your business with limited time and limited support, this episode is for you. You can register for the next Dual-Career Collective Monthly Pop In Mastermind on June 23rd at 11 am EST here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/60PsNSVKSgWNXvSHfl8etQ You can connect with Christina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/christinamesones_realtor/ Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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On this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm sharing a very personal reflection as I approach my 53rd birthday.
For a long time, I thought success at this stage of life would mean having it all figured out. More confidence. Less pressure. More freedom. More certainty.
But what I've learned is that success in midlife often looks very different than what we imagined in our 20s and 30s.
In this episode, I'm talking about:
This is an honest conversation about midlife, growth, and building a business and life that feel as good on the inside as they look on the outside.
Thank you for listening.
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Summer can bring a shift in routines, priorities and energy — both for you and your clients. In this episode, Karen shares practical, creative and relationship-focused marketing ideas to help you stay visible and consistent during the summer months without sacrificing your quality of life.
From summer pop-bys and local events to newsletters, postcards, vendor partnerships and back-to-school marketing ideas, this episode is packed with simple strategies you can implement right away.
Karen also shares her philosophy on avoiding the "summer shutdown" that often leads to burnout and inconsistent business cycles — and why a slow, steady drip of marketing matters more than going all in and disappearing completely.
You'll also hear details about the June Empowering Women in Real Estate® Monthly Meet Ups happening in cities across the country, plus the upcoming virtual meet up on Tuesday, June 2nd at 10:30 AM EST. You can see all the locations for the in-person Meet Ups at https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/local-leader-directory/ , or to register for our (free) virtual meet up, go here https://bit.ly/vmuregistration . Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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In this powerful episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, Karen sits down with Maty Bradbury for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, faith, boundaries, healing, and what happens when life forces you to finally be still.
After experiencing two seasons of burnout and a serious car accident, Maty began to recognize that she was the common thread in the stress, pressure, over-responsibility, and constant striving she had been carrying for years.
Together, Karen and Maty talk about tying your worth to production, learning to ask for help, discerning what deserves your energy, and building a real estate business that honors the season of life you are actually in.
This episode is heartfelt, vulnerable, and full of reminders for any woman in real estate who has been carrying too much for too long. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream?
In this episode, Karen shares a heartfelt reflection on the "crazy ideas" that shaped her career — from getting into real estate after being laid off, to starting a team, building Empowering Women in Real Estate®, and expanding nationally across 22 states.
Inspired by a recent conversation about the future of the real estate industry, this episode is a reminder that some of the best things in life and business begin as ideas that make no sense … until one day, they do.
If you've been feeling stuck in the monotony of the to-do list, overwhelmed by the day-to-day, or disconnected from what excites you, this conversation will encourage you to pause, reflect, and dream again.
Because sometimes the next chapter of your life starts with one simple question:"What if?"
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What if an open house wasn't just a weekend activity, but part of your daily business-building system?
In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Archer, a 21+ year realtor and team leader serving multiple markets across the Carolinas and beyond. Lisa shares the simple, consistent open house strategy her team uses to generate listings, attract buyers, create neighborhood visibility, and build serious momentum.
Last year alone, her team tracked 347 open houses, with 32 listings selling to buyers who came through those open houses.
We talk about how she makes daily open houses work, why "there's no such thing as a bad open house," and how agents can use this strategy even if they don't currently have listings of their own.
If you've been looking for a simple, practical way to create more opportunity in your business, this episode is for you.
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What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your real estate business was already all around you?
In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most impactful strategies I've used over the past 20+ years—focusing deeply on my local community. Not in a complicated or overly strategic way, but by simply leaning into what I was already doing and going a little deeper.
From schools and sports to local businesses, social media, and everyday routines, I walk you through how to turn your daily life into meaningful visibility, connection, and long-term business growth—without adding more to your plate.
This isn't about doing more.
It's about doing what you're already doing with more intention.
This conversation is also the focus of our May Empowering Women in Real Estate® Monthly Meet Ups happening in cities across the country—casual, in-person gatherings where women in real estate connect and talk through this exact topic.
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What if the skills used in hostage negotiations could completely transform the way you navigate real estate?
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, I'm joined by Marcella Oakley—real estate team leader, former SVU detective, and trained hostage negotiator turned negotiation coach. Marcella brings a perspective that most agents have never been taught … but desperately need.
Because the truth is—real estate isn't just about contracts and transactions. It's about managing emotions, navigating high-stakes conversations, and guiding people through some of the most stressful moments of their lives.
Inside this episode, we dive into:
Marcella also shares how these principles don't just improve your deals—they change how you experience your business. Less stress. More connection. Better outcomes for everyone involved.
If you've ever felt the weight of difficult clients, tense negotiations, or the emotional toll of this industry … this episode will give you a completely new way to approach it.
Plus, we're inviting you to go deeper—Marcella will be hosting a free live webinar for our Empowering Women in Real Estate® community, where she'll teach you exactly how to apply these techniques in your business. Use this link to register: https://bit.ly/EWREGrowthSession
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In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm talking about something we do not discuss nearly enough in this industry: stress and anxiety.
So many women in real estate are carrying the weight of constant pressure, nonstop availability, empty pipeline fears, overloaded schedules, burnout, and the emotional toll of trying to keep it all looking fine on the outside. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone.
In this conversation, I'm sharing some of my own very real experiences with stress and anxiety in business and life, how it shows up for me, and a few simple strategies that help me interrupt the spiral when it starts. From gratitude and prayer to getting outside, reducing caffeine, making a list, and creating better boundaries, this episode is an honest look at what it means to care for yourself while building and sustaining your business.
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400 episodes … and it all comes down to one thing: consistency.
In this milestone episode, I'm sharing the real lessons behind what it takes to keep showing up. Not just in podcasting, but in your business and your life.
Because consistency isn't about adding more things to your already overcrowded plate, it's about doing the right things … over and over again.
Inside this episode, I share 5 key principles that have helped me:
We talk about:
If you've ever struggled with consistency, this episode is for you.
How you start your morning can shape everything that follows.
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I'm joined by bestselling author Jennifer Dukes Lee to talk about how creating intentional morning rituals can bring more peace, purpose, and joy into your day — even in the middle of a busy life and business.
Jennifer shares the inspiration behind her new book How to Love Your Morning (releasing April 7th), and why she believes mornings are not about rigid routines or waking up at 4:30 AM. Instead, they are about creating meaningful rituals that help you begin your day grounded, intentional, and connected to what matters most.
We talk about the difference between a routine and a ritual, how your identity shapes the way you approach mornings, and why even a few intentional minutes at the start of the day can change your mindset and energy.
Jennifer also shares wisdom from interviewing 100 women across different seasons of life about what actually helps them start their day well.
In this episode, we discuss:
• Why mornings are so powerful — and why they matter for busy professionals
• The difference between a morning routine and a morning ritual
• Why you don't have to wake up early to become a "morning person"
• How morning rituals can sustain you during stressful or caregiving seasons
• The surprising impact of "revenge bedtime procrastination" on your mornings
• Practical ideas from women in many stages of life for starting the day with intention
If your mornings often feel rushed, reactive, or chaotic, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you begin your day — and how a few intentional moments can change everything.
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We are nearing the end of the first quarter of the year—and whether business has felt busy or slow, this is the perfect moment to pause and take a look at what's actually happening in your business.
In this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful 1st Quarter Review process that will help you:
• analyze your closed and pending transactions
• identify the real sources of your business
• evaluate your current pipeline and active opportunities
• reflect on your biggest challenges and successes
• determine whether you're on track to reach your goals for the year
• choose a clear focus for the second quarter
This doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. Block an hour, grab your numbers, and walk through the process with me.
A quarterly review is one of the best ways to build a consistent, sustainable real estate business—because it helps you see what's working, what needs attention, and where your next opportunities are.
This episode will give you the framework to do exactly that.
Also mentioned in this episode:
Our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Monthly Meet-Ups across the country will be discussing the 1st Quarter Review throughout April. If you'd like to attend a meetup in your city, go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Monthly Meet Ups.
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Imposter syndrome doesn't always show up as "I'm not good enough."
Sometimes it shows up as overworking. Overtracking. Overthinking. Comparing. Second-guessing what's already working … and then rebuilding your business (or your identity) from scratch because someone else looks like they're winning harder.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dani Hampton from The Real Dani Show for an honest conversation about how imposter syndrome and comparison feed each other — and why this can be especially costly for successful, high-capacity women in real estate.
We talk about:
If you've been feeling triggered by what you see online, questioning your value, or tempted to overhaul everything… this is your reminder: you don't need a new identity. You need a clearer connection to your own.
Listen now to episode 397 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app.
What happens when a 20-year real estate veteran says yes to mentoring a brand-new agent?
In this episode, I sit down with Platinum Group team members Jodi Hooper and Val Ovalle to talk about a modern mentorship story that has transformed both of their businesses.
Jodi has been licensed since 2005. After years of saying she might retire "soon," she found something she didn't know she needed — mentoring.
Val joined our team in late August, received her license in September… and was our Top Producer by December — less than four months into her career.
But this episode isn't about production numbers.
It's about:
If you're a new agent wondering where to start…
Or a seasoned agent wondering what's next…
This conversation will give you perspective, possibility, and maybe even a new path forward.
Listen now to episode 396 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast on your favorite podcast app.
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What if your next stream of real estate leads didn't come from cold calling, paid ads, or chasing the latest trend, but from building a local online community people genuinely love?
In this episode, I'm joined by Tina Beliveau of Baltimore, MD, a 21-year real estate veteran, team leader, and coach who rebuilt and scaled her business using a hyper-local Facebook community group. Tina breaks down exactly how she runs a group that serves her community, grows consistently, and quietly turns into a reliable lead generator.
You'll hear how she:
If you've been thinking about starting a community group but feel overwhelmed by the "how," this conversation will give you a practical path forward.
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Confidence in real estate isn't about being loud or arrogant.
It's about clarity.
In this episode, I'm breaking down what business confidence really looks like and why owning your value is one of the most important skills you can develop as a real estate professional.
We talk about how confidence shows up in your boundaries, your pricing, your communication, and how you handle difficult situations. I also share why confidence fluctuates (even for experienced agents), how comparison and market shifts quietly erode it, and why tying your confidence to outcomes will always keep you stuck.
I walk you through three core areas every agent must be clear on in order to lead with confidence:
And I close the episode with a simple but powerful exercise to help you reconnect with the value you already bring to the table … especially if you've been feeling unsure, discouraged, or disconnected from your confidence lately.
If you've ever questioned your worth, your pricing, your boundaries, or your place in this industry, this episode is for you.
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What if success in real estate didn't have to come at the expense of your presence at home?
In this episode, I'm joined by Kerry McDonald, one of my team's top producers, for a powerful and honest conversation about redefining success in real estate during motherhood.
Kerry shares her journey from a high-volume, hustle-heavy team environment to building a business that supports her life as a mom, without sacrificing income, confidence, or momentum. We talk about betting on yourself, leaning into systems, letting go of hustle culture, and giving yourself permission to define what "enough" really looks like.
If you've ever felt torn between growing your business and being present for your family, this conversation will remind you that there is another way.
In this episode, we discuss:
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Teams are hard.
They're complex, emotionally heavy, and often far less profitable than people assume. And if you're leading a team right now that feels more draining than fulfilling … it's time to rethink how your team works, not whether you're cut out for leadership.
In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned after 11 years as a team leader and two years into national expansion with our team.
I'm walking you through the moments when a team model stops working, and why that's not a failure. Sometimes it's because of success. Sometimes it's the market. Sometimes it's the season of life you're in. And sometimes it's because the "old way" just isn't sustainable anymore … either for you or for your team members.
You'll also hear the specific shifts we made that changed everything … including the biggest mistake we made early in expansion, how we simplified service levels, reduced overhead, and created a structure that's more stable financially and lighter emotionally.
If you're rethinking your team model (whether you want to expand nationally or simply run your local team differently), start here.
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Ever open Instagram or Facebook for a quick scroll … and suddenly feel that drop in your stomach?
Someone else just won an award. Signed a pile of listings. Posted a highlight reel that looks so polished. And even if you're happy for them, something in you starts whispering: I'm not doing enough. I'm not doing it right. I'm not good enough.
In this episode, I'm talking about The Comparison Trap — and how it pulls you off track in two big ways: the immediate disruption (the urge to change everything) and the slow erosion of confidence that happens over time.
We'll talk about how to recognize when it's happening, why it's especially costly for experienced agents, and how to get yourself back to center … with clarity, peace, and focus on your definition of a win.
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By the end of January, the excitement of a fresh start often fades—and for many women in real estate, consistency is the first thing to slip.
In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, Karen shares why motivation is unreliable and what actually creates sustainable success. Hustle and willpower only take you so far; clarity, realistic habits, and accountability are what carry you through the rest of the year.
In this episode, you'll learn:
If you're feeling behind, overwhelmed, or tempted to give up on the goals you set just weeks ago, this episode will help you reset without guilt and move forward with intention.
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In this episode, I'm sharing my 2026 goals — and more importantly, how I plan to achieve them.
I'm walking you through the five goals I've set for the year, why I approached goal-setting differently this time, and how my 2026 word of the year — surrender — is shaping both my life and my business.
We'll talk about:
I'm also breaking down the specific action steps behind each goal — because vision without a plan doesn't get you very far.
If you're heading into this year craving clarity, simplicity, and a way forward that actually feels sustainable, this episode is for you.
Listen now and then come share your goals with us inside the Empowering Women in Real Estate® Facebook community.
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Real estate can feel like a 24/7 industry — and when you add multiple businesses, a team, family, sports schedules, and real life on top of it, it's no wonder so many women feel like they're constantly behind.
In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact time and task management system — the rhythms, routines, and tools I use to keep multiple businesses, a team, a podcast, a community, and family life running without burning out.
We'll talk about:
If you've been craving more ease, structure, and peace in your days — without pretending real estate is a 9–5 — this behind-the-scenes episode will give you practical ideas you can start using right away.
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Your 2026 Business Plan: The Only 3 Things You Actually Need to Focus On
Feeling like your business plan is a 47-tab spreadsheet and a whole lot of pressure? Let's simplify that.
In this episode, I'm breaking your 2026 business plan down to the only three things that truly matter in your real estate business:
If you've been feeling distracted by the noise, the shiny objects, and all the "do it my way" advice online, this episode will help you refocus on what really moves the needle.
Dial these three areas in, stay consistent, and your business at the end of 2026 will look very different from 2025 — in the best way.
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A new year always brings fresh energy, possibility, and—if we're honest—a little fear. Especially in real estate, where every January 1st our numbers reset to zero and we feel like we're starting all over again. In this episode, Karen shares her 2026 Word of the Year … and why her original word choice just wasn't enough. Listen in as she talks about: • How choosing a Word of the Year has guided her life and business for over a decade • Why open felt safe—but not fully transformative • What surrender really means (and what it doesn't) • Releasing the illusion of control, timelines, and other people's expectations • Letting go of old ways of working, people-pleasing, and carrying everything for everyone • Journaling prompts to help you choose your own word for the year ahead If you've been feeling a nudge toward something deeper, different, or more aligned in this next season, this episode will give you language, courage, and a gentle push forward. Listen now to episode 386 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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If you're listening on the day this episode airs… it's Christmas Eve.
And if you're anything like most women in real estate, you're moving through the day with a full heart and an even fuller to-do list.
In this short, heartfelt Christmas Eve episode, Karen shares gentle words of wisdom for the woman who is juggling clients, caring for family, holding emotions for everyone around her — and still trying to find a moment to breathe.
Inside, you'll hear:
Acknowledgment of the many roles you carry
Encouragement for the woman who feels like she fell short this year
Reassurance for the woman who had an incredible year (and is quietly scared about repeating it)
A grounding practice to bring you back to the present moment
A Christmas blessing to carry into tomorrow — and into the new year
This is your permission to pause, breathe, and remember:
You are enough.
You've done enough.
And you are worthy of joy, rest, and gentleness this season.
Merry Christmas, friends.
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The end of the year can feel like a blur of client care, goal setting, school events, and holiday obligations—and as a woman in real estate, you're often the one holding it all together. In this episode, Karen shares practical ways to find calm in the year-end chaos so you can finish strong without burning yourself out in the process.
She'll walk you through choosing a few key non-negotiables, creating a simple end-of-year plan, protecting your energy before your calendar, and building in real rest—especially in the week between Christmas and New Year's. You'll also hear how consistent prospecting can give you the confidence to say no to poor-fit clients and yes to what matters most at home.
If you've been running from thing to thing with your hair on fire, this conversation will help you exhale, reset, and actually enjoy the season you've worked so hard to create.
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What would I tell my younger self about building a real estate business that actually supports your life — not consumes it?
This episode was inspired by a recent Instagram post that received a huge response, because so many women in real estate feel the pressure to hustle, grind, and "push through" for far too many years before finally learning what truly creates long-term success.
Today I'm sharing the 10 lessons I wish I had known at 32, instead of learning them the hard way over 23 years in this business.
Inside the episode, you'll hear:
Whether you're 32, 52, or anywhere in between, this episode will help you build a business that feels sustainable, meaningful, and true to who you are becoming.
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After three years at Real Brokerage, I can finally see the compound effect in action.
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what this move has really meant for my business, my life, and our all-female Platinum Group Real Estate Team. From navigating a major brokerage transition with 30+ pending transactions and 30+ team members, to expanding into 19+ states, to building revenue share and new income streams that support our long-term goals—nothing about this has been surface level.
I'm sharing why we left a brokerage we loved, what drew us to a cloud-based model we originally said a hard "no" to, and how the Real platform has allowed us to grow nationally without me getting licensed in multiple states. You'll hear how we've created leadership and income opportunities for our team, how revenue share has brought in over $150,000 this year, and how access to top agents nationwide has elevated the way we serve clients.
If you've ever wondered what a move like this actually looks like behind the scenes—or you're feeling that nudge that you might need a change—this one's for you.
In this episode, I talk about:
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In this heartfelt annual gratitude episode, Karen reflects on what has been a transformative year—after several that were incredibly hard.
She opens up about the seasons of loss, burnout, and rebuilding that defined her 40s, and how this year, through faith, boundaries, and slowing down, she finally found herself again. From choosing Worthy as her word of the year to embracing joy, morning rituals, and authenticity, Karen shares how gratitude became the anchor that helped her rediscover peace, purpose, and happiness in both life and business.
If you've ever walked through a season of struggle and wondered when you'll feel like you again, this episode will remind you that healing, joy, and gratitude are always within reach.
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In this week's episode, Karen shares her presentation from the 5th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, titled The Intangibles.
While most training in real estate focuses on the tangible — contracts, marketing, scripts, negotiations — the truth is that what often separates good agents from great ones are the intangibles.
In this episode, Karen reveals the 10 subtle, often-overlooked qualities that define top-producing agents. These are the habits, perspectives, and small-but-powerful actions that can completely transform your business.
If you've ever wondered what truly makes the difference between agents who simply survive and those who thrive, this episode will show you exactly that.
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Drowning in emails? In this episode, Karen walks through the exact email management system she uses to keep multiple inboxes under control—while running businesses, leading a team, raising kids and supporting a 40k+ community.
You'll learn how to:
A simple, sustainable system to reclaim time—and your peace.
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In this special replay episode, Karen shares her recent conversation with Renee Ruth, host of The Platinum Agent Podcast. Together, they dive deep into what it truly takes to build a flourishing real estate business — one that's both profitable and sustainable.
With over 23 years in the industry, Karen opens up about how she's grown a thriving team, created balance while raising a family, and built Empowering Women in Real Estate® into a community of over 39,000 members. You'll hear practical strategies and mindset shifts that have stood the test of time — from her favorite prospecting habits to how she's stayed consistent and inspired through every market cycle.
If you're ready to elevate your real estate career without burning out, this episode is for you.
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The most profitable system you'll ever build is the one that protects your energy and your peace. In the Systems Series finale, Karen shares a practical framework to guard your time, attention, and emotional bandwidth—so you can lead, serve, and grow without burning out.
You'll learn:
Missed earlier parts? Start with 372 (why systems create freedom), then 373 (Prospecting), 374 (Nurture), 375 (Follow-Up), and 376 (Visibility).
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Being "visible" isn't about being on every platform—it's about showing up with intention where it matters most. In Part 4 of the Systems Series, Karen shares a practical visibility system you can run in under an hour a day:
Turn visibility into a repeatable habit that supports your pillars and keeps you top of mind—without burning out.
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Prospecting and nurture bring business in. Follow-up keeps it.
In Part 3 of the Systems Series, Karen shares her simple weekly update system—the cadence, scripting, and expectations that reduce client anxiety, cut down inbound "status" calls, and build trust through every phase of a transaction.
You'll learn:
Run this for one week and feel the difference in your pipeline—and your peace of mind.
Listen now to episode 375 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast
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Your prospecting system gets you new leads, but it’s your nurture system that keeps your business thriving year after year. In this episode of the Systems Series, I’m breaking down how to create a simple, sustainable nurture system that ensures you stay top of mind with clients, your sphere, and your referral network.
I’ll share my real-life approach to monthly, quarterly, and annual nurture activities—including email newsletters, postcards, pop-bys, and client appreciation drawings—and how they all work together to generate consistent business.
If you’ve ever overcomplicated your systems (like I have!) or struggled to keep up, this episode will show you how to simplify, automate, and create a nurture system that actually works.
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Prospecting. It’s the system most real estate agents love to hate — but it’s also the one your business can’t survive without.
In this first episode of my Systems Series, I’m breaking down what prospecting really looks like today, why it doesn’t have to mean cold calls and door knocking, and how to create a system that works for YOU.
I’ll share my own “Daily Business Builders” — the prospecting system that has helped me consistently generate business for more than 20 years. These small, repeatable actions have kept my pipeline full through every season of my career.
If you’ve ever struggled with consistency in your lead generation, this episode will change the way you think about prospecting.
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Here’s the truth: systems don’t box you in—they set you free.
In this episode, I’m giving you an overview of the five essential systems every real estate business needs … and setting the stage for a special October systems series where we’ll go deeper into each one.
Think of this as the “behind-the-scenes business” that makes everything else flow with more ease, consistency, and peace of mind.
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A business that comes to you might sound too good to be true … but it’s not. For 23 years, I’ve built my real estate career on referrals—not cold calls, not door knocking, not chasing leads. And the best part? It’s sustainable, consistent, and actually joyful.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how a referral-first mindset really works, why it’s not “passive” at all, and the systems I use to keep the referrals flowing year after year.
Listen in now to episode 371 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for a fresh perspective on building a business that lasts.
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Why would a seasoned solo agent with decades of experience choose to join a team?
In this episode, I’m sharing a replay from my friend (and now Founding Agent Partner on our team in Florida!) Michele Bellisari. Michele opens up about the real reasons she made the move—not for leads, not because she didn’t know how to generate business—but for strategy, sustainability, and long-term opportunity.
This conversation is eye-opening, especially if you’ve ever wondered whether joining a team could actually benefit an experienced agent.
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We all want things to be perfect — our systems, our client experiences, our businesses. But the truth is, perfection isn’t possible … and it’s not even the goal. The real key to long-term success in real estate (and in life) is continuous improvement.
In today’s episode, I share the story behind this reminder, how a simple comment shifted my mindset, and why embracing small tweaks over time is the true superpower that will sustain your business for years to come.
Listen in for practical ways to approach challenges with curiosity instead of frustration — and why the more you grow, the more important this mindset becomes.
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing something I’ve never done before: a live, five-week coaching experience built exclusively for women in midlife real estate. It’s called The Midlife Real Estate Blueprint™, and this is the guide I wish I had six years ago when I knew I wanted to evolve my business—but didn’t know how.
This episode is for the woman who’s been successful in real estate but finds herself wondering … what’s next? Maybe you’re tired of the hustle. Maybe you’re craving more freedom. Maybe you’re ready to do real estate differently.
I’m walking you through the full breakdown of the course: who it’s for, what we’ll cover, and why it matters now more than ever.
This is for you if:
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It may still feel like summer, but now is the perfect time to start thinking ahead. In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I’m helping you jumpstart your fall and holiday planning—before the busy season hits.
From thoughtful client touches to personal must-do moments, I’m walking you through the simple but powerful ways to set your intentions for the rest of the year. We’re talking seasonal events, holiday cards, budget-friendly gifts, and how to nurture yourself in the midst of it all.
This episode is your friendly nudge to pause, plan, and set the tone—so your fall and holiday season feels fulfilling and fun, not frantic.
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What if the secret to a five-star client experience had nothing to do with gift baskets or fancy touches?
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Jerrica Kontos, coach with Ops Coaching and one of our keynote speakers at the 5th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference!
Jerrica has a unique gift for simplifying complex strategies and tailoring them to you. We’re diving into the habits, systems, and people that truly elevate your business … and how long-term trust and expectation management are the real keys to creating a memorable client experience.
Listen in and get a sneak peek of what Jerrica will be sharing live on stage this October!
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Midlife in real estate can feel like a crossroads, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your momentum. In this episode, I’m sharing why more and more women in our stage of life are not only staying in the business but thriving, especially at Real Brokerage.
From flexible business models and multi-state licensing to actual retirement options (yes, really!), Real is designed for longevity and freedom. I’ll also share why I stopped serving clients personally, how I still generate $15–20M annually, and the creative ways Real supports this kind of growth.
If you're asking "what’s next?" or wondering how to make your business fit this season of life, this episode is for you.
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Are you carrying the weight of “doing it all” in your real estate business … and wondering where the joy went?
In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® – The Podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own real estate reset for 2025. I’m sharing what led me to step back from personally serving clients, they why behind evolving my team, and the quiet decisions I made this year to I’ve finally let go of guilt and embrace a new definition of success.
This episode is for every woman navigating a new season, redefining what fulfillment looks like, and is in need of remembering that you are worthy of your dreams.
Tune in and let’s reset together.
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What happens when life, business, and personal growth all shift at once? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Julie Voris, keynote speaker at our upcoming Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, for a conversation that covers so much more than the title suggests.
Julie and I talk about:
This conversation is especially powerful for women in midlife, entrepreneurs, and anyone craving clarity in the midst of change. Julie’s insight is practical, grounded, and deeply inspiring.
Want more from Julie? She’s one of our keynote speakers at this year’s conference on October 7th in Ashburn, Virginia! Grab your ticket now at EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com — click “The Conference" tab.
Listen now to Episode 363: A Life in Transition with Julie Voris and get ready to rethink what drives you.
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Have you ever felt unseen or irrelevant in your real estate career—despite decades of experience, countless transactions, and deep relationships built over time?
In this raw and honest episode, host Karen Cooper opens up about what it feels like to be a seasoned woman in real estate navigating mid-life, evolving roles, and an industry that often prioritizes what's new and flashy over wisdom and longevity. If you've ever questioned your visibility or value in a business that seems to celebrate only certain types of success, this conversation will feel like a deep breath of validation.
We talk identity, evolution, mentorship, and why your experience still matters—now more than ever. You are not alone. And you are far from invisible.
Let’s start talking about it.
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Realtor safety is something we don’t talk about nearly enough—but we should. In this episode, I’m joined by Shannon Cutler, a Canadian real estate agent and former homicide and SVU detective, for an honest and eye-opening conversation about staying safe while doing our jobs.
From open houses to private showings in remote locations, our day-to-day as real estate professionals comes with risks. Shannon shares both her personal experiences and tactical strategies you can start using today to protect yourself and stay aware in the field.
Whether you think “it could never happen to me” or you’ve had close calls of your own, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s prioritize safety—because your life is more valuable than any sale.
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It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year! Whether you're off to a strong start or feeling like you’re behind, a mid-year review is the key to resetting, refocusing, and finishing strong.
In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to evaluate your business at the halfway mark. We'll dig into what’s working, what’s not, and—most importantly—how to move forward with clarity and purpose.
If you’ve had a slow start, don’t bury your head in the sand. And if things are going well, don’t skip the reflection. Reviewing your patterns, performance, and marketing efforts will help you make smarter decisions for the rest of the year.
Grab a pen and your calendar—let’s dive in and set the stage for a powerful second half.
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It’s here! On today’s episode, I’m sharing all the details about our 5th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference happening Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in Ashburn, Virginia.
From how the event has evolved over the years, to what makes this year’s conference extra special, you’ll get an inside look at the thought, care, and strategy that goes into creating a transformational experience for women in the real estate industry.
You’ll also hear about:
The public debut of my game-changing presentation, The Intangibles * A brand-new AI panel featuring real-life real estate professionals and how they are using AI in their business
Early bird tickets are officially open! Listen in and get all the details on what to expect, how to register, and why this event could be the next-level moment your business has been waiting for.
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Authenticity is more than a buzzword—it’s a strategy. In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Sara Tessel, a standout agent on our team who has built a thriving, multi-million dollar real estate business by showing up as herself. We dive into how Sara has grown her business through genuine connection, strategic use of social media, and effective geographic farming—all while staying true to who she is.
If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to do business “the way everyone else does,” this episode is for you. Sara’s story is proof that when you lean into what feels right for you, real success follows. Follow Sara here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19GW9tXg8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing two powerful lessons that hit me recently—both rooted in how we show up as leaders in our lives and businesses. Whether you realize it or not, you are a leader—of your clients, your family, and your business. But are you leading yourself first?
I’m opening up about what it really means to lead yourself (hint: it’s not about spa days), and why rescuing others may be holding you back more than you think. I’m also sharing a story about learning to let go—of control, of guilt, and of the belief that just because you can do something means you should.
If you’ve ever felt overextended, burnt out, or like you’re carrying more than your share—this one’s for you. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Today is my birthday—and I’m inviting you to celebrate with me!
In this special birthday episode, I’m reflecting on the bold moves that have shaped every stage of my life and business over the past 23 years in real estate. From getting started in the industry, to building our team, launching Empowering Women in Real Estate®, and stepping into new phases of life as a mother, entrepreneur, and leader, this episode is both a personal look back and an encouraging nudge forward.
Whether you’re just getting started or entering a new season of your business, I want to remind you: boldness looks different at every stage—and it’s always worth it.
Tune in for a real, honest conversation about:
I’m giving you permission to be bold—whatever that looks like for you. You don’t need it, but sometimes it helps to hear it.
DM me on Instagram … I’m @karen.w.cooper … and let me know: What’s the boldest thing you’ve done in your real estate career so far?
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Today I’m sharing a special episode where I was interviewed on the Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast, hosted by Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen—two incredible women doing important work through their platform, Purse Strings.
In our conversation, we dive into the real stories behind women, money, and real estate—the ones we often don’t talk about enough. From building wealth and navigating career pivots to the emotional and practical sides of financial decision-making, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and encouragement.
You’ll hear about:
This episode is real, raw, and packed with the kind of conversation we all need more of.
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What’s the difference between a pipeline that dries up and one that keeps producing? One word: follow-up.
In this episode, I’m diving deep into the art (and science) of follow-up in your real estate business. Whether your lead timeline is five days or five months, staying top of mind is how you build trust—and close deals.
I’ll walk you through:
Plus, I’m sharing the exact structure I used during my sales career to consistently follow up with listings, buyers, and even long-term nurtures—without dropping the ball.
If you’ve ever struggled with what to say, how often to reach out, or feared “bothering” someone, this episode will help you reframe, refocus, and re-engage.
After you listen, send 3 follow-up messages—and let me know how it goes! DM me @karen.w.cooper on Instagram. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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What does it really take to build a lasting business in real estate—one that grows with you and creates real impact?
In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tara Krach, founder of The Real Estate Edit and the Women in Real Estate Summit. Tara and I are both passionate about creating thriving communities for women in real estate, and in this conversation, we’re diving deep into what it looks like to evolve your business beyond just closing deals.
We’re talking:
If you’re feeling the call to grow, pivot, or simply do business differently—this episode is for you.
Tune in now for real talk, actionable insights, and inspiration to build a business that’s not only successful, but sustainable. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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New Podcast Episode: From Dream to Reality: Our 10-Year Business Journey
This week on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm joined by my incredible business partner, Vicky Noufal, as we celebrate a major milestone: 10 years of partnership and leading the Platinum Group Real Estate Team together!
In this special episode, Vicky and I reflect on our journey — from the early days of dreaming big to building a thriving, nationally recognized real estate team. We’re sharing the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we didn’t see coming, what we would have done differently, and how our partnership has evolved over the past decade.
Whether you’re considering a business partnership, currently navigating one, or simply love a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and sustain a successful business, you’ll find plenty of insights (and a few laughs!) in today’s conversation.
Thank you for being part of our community — we’re so excited to share this milestone with you!
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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest — Lauren Duke, founder of Core Ops Collective — for a conversation that could completely shift the way you think about support in your real estate business.
We’re diving into the power of strategic support — not just hiring someone to take tasks off your plate, but finding that right-fit person who acts as an extension of you and helps grow your business in meaningful ways.
Lauren brings such a fresh, thoughtful perspective to this topic, and I walked away from our chat with new ideas and clarity I didn’t have before. If you’ve ever thought about hiring help — or if you already have but want to do it better — this episode is for you.
Listen in and discover how rethinking support could help you double down on what’s working in your business and free yourself from what’s not. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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This episode is your permission slip, pep talk, and wake-up call all in one.
Inspired by a heartfelt question from a member of our Empowering Women in Real Estate® community — “Is it really worth it?” — I'm diving deep into the doubts we all face in this business. Whether you're new to real estate, feeling stuck in a tough season, or just wondering if you can really make this work … this one’s for you.
I’m sharing my personal story — the risks I took, the burnout I battled, the blessings I’ve experienced, and the hard-earned lessons I’ve learned. We’re talking about trusting yourself, showing up, and keeping promises to yourself when no one else is watching. Because when it comes to building a business and life you love, no one is coming to save you … but you’ve got what it takes.
Tune in now to silence the doubts and start showing up for yourself in a whole new way. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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n this special replay episode, I’m sharing an interview I recently did for the Icons of Real Estate Podcast, and it’s packed with insights from my 23-year journey in the industry. From unexpected beginnings (hello, layoff!) to building a multi-state real estate team, and founding Empowering Women in Real Estate® — we cover it all.
I talk about the lessons I’ve learned, the challenges I’ve faced, and how thinking differently allowed me to create a business and a community that truly aligns with my life. If you’ve ever doubted your path or felt like the traditional way just doesn’t fit, this episode is for you.
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Last year, my Platinum Group Real Estate team helped 363 families—without buying a single online lead. In this episode, I break down exactly how we did it, the systems we use, and why consistency is the key to success in real estate. I’m sharing:
Our top lead sources (hint: referrals, database, and social media play a huge role!) The Client & Community Care Program that keeps business flowing year after year Why we don’t chase leads—and how that creates more efficiency and profitability
If you're looking to build a sustainable real estate business without cold calling or door knocking, this episode is for you!
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Can you believe the first quarter of 2025 is already behind us? Whether you're celebrating big wins or feeling like things didn’t quite go as planned, now is the perfect time to reflect, adjust, and move forward with intention.
In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m walking you through a step-by-step quarterly review—the same process I’ve used in my business for years. We’ll break down what’s working, what’s not, and how to use this insight to set yourself up for success in the months ahead.
Here’s what you’ll learn: How to analyze your closed, pending, and pipeline transactions The importance of tracking your lead sources to focus on what’s working How to identify patterns in your business to refine your marketing and branding Why reviewing your biggest challenges and successes can fuel future growth A reality check on your prospecting efforts—are you really doing the work?
Taking the time to review your progress is essential for long-term success, and I promise—it’s worth it!
I’d love to hear how your first quarter went! Send me a message on Instagram @Karen.W.Cooper and let’s chat.
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Walt Disney World isn’t just about theme parks and characters—it’s a masterclass in business, customer experience, and unforgettable service. And guess what? Those same principles can transform your real estate business!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing five powerful lessons realtors can learn from Disney’s legendary attention to detail, consistency, storytelling, anticipation of needs, and seamless systems. Whether you’re a Disney fan or just want to elevate your client experience, this episode will leave you inspired to bring a little magic into your business!
Tune in now to learn: How small details create unforgettable client experiences Why consistency builds trust and long-term loyalty The power of storytelling to connect and sell How anticipating client needs sets you apart Why strong systems are the secret to a stress-free, smooth business
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Are you a Disney fan too? Send me a message on Instagram @Karen.W.Cooper and let’s chat!
Listen now and bring a little Disney magic to your business!
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Are you ready to shift from just another real estate agent to the go-to expert in your market? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down exactly how you can establish yourself as an authority—without cold calling or door knocking.
We’re diving deep into the power of farming—and not just geographic farming, but alternative ways to cultivate your brand and business in a way that feels aligned and effortless. I’m sharing how my own journey of consistent marketing, community engagement, and authentic presence has transformed my business and positioned me as the trusted expert in my area.
You’ll learn: Why choosing the right farm (not just one based on stats) makes all the difference The key mistake agents make when trying to farm—and what to do instead How to build authentic visibility through local businesses, social media, and community involvement The power of consistency and why it takes multiple touchpoints to create lasting impact
This strategy has been one of the best investments of my career, and I’m sharing exactly how you can implement it too.
Ready to establish yourself as the go-to real estate expert? Tune in now and let’s talk about how you can make farming work for you!
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New Podcast Episode: Lead Generation Without Burnout
Lead generation is essential for a thriving real estate business—but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the most dreaded tasks. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to generate leads consistently without the stress, exhaustion, or rollercoaster cycles that often come with traditional prospecting methods.
We’ll talk about: Why lead generation doesn’t have to feel hard The key to avoiding burnout while keeping business flowing The power of warm leads and how to attract them effortlessly Leveraging your strengths to build a sustainable prospecting system
Success in real estate isn’t about chasing leads—it’s about becoming magnetic. Tune in now and discover how to make lead generation work for you in a way that feels aligned and sustainable!
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New Podcast Episode: Taking Your Real Estate Team from Local to National
Have you ever dreamed of expanding your real estate team beyond your local market? In this episode, I’m sharing the journey of how my business partner, Vicki Noufal, and I took our Platinum Group Real Estate Team from serving a single region to operating in 14 states + D.C.—a milestone that was years in the making!
You’ll hear: The challenges we faced and the lessons we learned along the way Why getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is key to leadership How we transitioned from a traditional team model to a nationally scalable structure The importance of constant evolution in business Why community and collaboration are the heart of long-term success
Plus, I’m announcing the launch of our Team Leader Forum—a dedicated space for team leaders (or aspiring ones!) to connect, strategize, and grow together.
If you’ve been thinking about expanding your team—or just want insight into what it takes to build a thriving, adaptable real estate business—this episode is for you!
Let’s connect! Find me on Instagram @karen.w.cooper and send me a DM with your thoughts!
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What if you could generate consistent income from your real estate business without personally serving clients? For the past five and a half years, I’ve done exactly that—producing nearly $20 million in sales volume in 2024 without personally running comps, going on appointments, or writing contracts.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing: How to shift your mindset and step out of client service. The critical role of consistent prospecting in sustaining your business. Tips for staying visible and maintaining your brand presence. Why this model is a win-win for you, your clients, and your referral partners.
If you’re considering scaling back, preparing for retirement, or simply evolving to the next phase of your real estate career, this episode will help you map out a plan to do it successfully—earning without serving.
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Are you ready to create a day that works for you, not against you? In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing highlights from a recent mini training I led for our Inner Circle members, focusing on the ultimate power duo: time management and energy management. We’ll dive into: Why managing your energy is just as critical as managing your time. How to shift from doing more to focusing on what matters. The three key concepts to reclaim your time and energy: Yes = No Establish Boundaries High Value vs. Low Value Tasks
Whether you’re feeling stretched too thin or simply looking for ways to work smarter, not harder, this episode will inspire you to align your time and energy for maximum impact in your life and business.
Ready to power your day? Tune in now!
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On this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing how I turned my chaotic mornings into the most joyful and productive part of my day. It all started with an observation of a neighbor’s seemingly peaceful life, which helped me realize that what I truly wanted wasn’t her life—it was time freedom in my mornings. I’ll walk you through the three steps I used to create a life I love:
These changes have made a dramatic difference in my life and my business. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, set boundaries, and design a life that aligns with your values, this episode is for you. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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In this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm diving deep into the transformative power of tracking to drive success in your business and life. Inspired by a thought-provoking question from a team member, I share why tracking is one of the most impactful habits you can develop in your real estate business.
Learn how tracking helps you focus, uncover invaluable data, and make smarter decisions, including:
• What to track and why it matters.
• My favorite tools and methods for simple and effective tracking.
• Real-life stories illustrating how tracking has saved time, prevented emotional decision-making, and led to significant breakthroughs.
• Tips for building tracking into your routine without feeling overwhelmed.
Whether you’re a seasoned tracker or new to the concept, this episode will inspire you to embrace tracking as a key strategy for sustainable growth in your business.
Tune in to discover how tracking can bring clarity, confidence, and freedom to your work and life! Now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite listening app, or you can click the link below.
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We are now 4 weeks into the new year, how are you doing? Chances are, at this point you have already abandoned at least one of those new year habits you established for yourself, or are otherwise feeling pretty off track. No worries! The year is still young, and I have a plan for you to get it together. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you what to do when you get off track … and I can do so confidently because I’ve done it myself many, many times. You can listen in to today’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m getting super personal with you … I’m sharing the goals that I have set for myself personally and for my business in 2025? Why? When you speak it out loud there is an accountability that happens, and I’m here for that! Also, hearing my goals just might inspire you when it comes to your goals for 2025. I love hearing the goals that other women set for themselves, I almost always learn something or am opened up to another idea that I can use in my own life. You can listen in to today’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Did you know that statistically speaking, the majority of the transactions that you close in 2025 will be generated in first quarter? If there was ever a time to solidify a prospecting habit in your business, it is right now! Here’s the thing … a lot of us feel “repelled” by prospecting, and that is a mindset. Usually because of what we perceive prospecting to me, both in terms of the activities themselves and the time that it takes. I’m here to de-bunk all of those myths for you today. In episode 336 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing all about “Everyday Prospecting” … the why, what and how. By the end of this episode you will have what you need to know to train your brain to see opportunities for your real estate business everywhere and every day. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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You’ve heard that saying, right, about how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side?
Yet somehow we still manage to look, and wish, and envy, and compare.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate – The Podcast I have a very special replay episode for you which includes who I’m envying these days, and sharing a few stories that just might change your perspective. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Happy New Year!! It has now been 2 years since my business partner and I made the decision to move our businesses and our team to Real. We’ve learned so much during that time. In today’s very vulnerable and authentic episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast … including going deep on the numbers … I’m sharing an update of how the last 2 years have gone for us. What has changed in our business, and more. I’m also sharing why this episode was originally supposed to run at the beginning of December (our anniversary is December 1st) but was pulled at the last minute. That whole story is included in the introduction. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Do you choose a word of the year? I’ve done this as a guiding light and principal for myself for nearly a decade now. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast (and our last episode of 2024!), I’m sharing not only my 2025 word of the year, but also why choosing a word of the year can be impactful for you, why (and when) I started choosing a word of the year, a history of the words I’ve chosen, AND the brand new strategy I used this year to help me to identify and lean into my word. If you are a word of the year person, I think you will really love this episode. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s that time of year … winter is coming, and not just the official first day of winter this weekend, but metaphorical winter in your business. Chances are you’ve not just taken your foot off the gas in your business this holiday season, but you’ve probably slammed on the brakes too. If you don’t have a plan to get back to it … or better yet, a plan that prevents you from being on the real estate roller coaster over and over again … it will be spring before your business gets back on track. And nobody can afford that. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking through how to make it through winter, and how to get off the real estate roller coaster too. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s that time of year … not just holiday time, but time to review your business and your life and to set your goals for the new year! This is truly a time and a process that I love. The time that I have invested here over the past 2 decades has truly been transformative for my life and my businesses. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I am sharing a few things with you … 1) How you can follow my process and do your review and goal setting with me this year! The first time we’ve offered this publicly in many years. 2) The tools that I use. 3) What you need to do and focus on if you want to DIY it. Don’t skip out on this … 2025 you will thank today you! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Have you set your goals yet for 2025? Are you feeling bad about some 2024 goals that went unfinished? Let me tell you a little secret … I can’t remember a year where I didn’t have unfinished goals! Some are meant to leave behind, some take more than a year, and some are a “not right now”, and that’s okay! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips for how to handle your unfinished goals, including the one I keep carrying over. Again and again and again. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Gratitude. It’s something we say a lot, but how often do you actually feel it? As in take the time to actually feel grateful for all the goodness in your life? Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is all about it, as is our tradition every year at this time. On today’s episode I am sharing specifically what I am grateful for right now in my life and business … and I hope it inspires you to share what you are grateful for too. Will you message me or share it in the comments below? You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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There is more than one way to be successful in real estate. The traditional path that has been laid out for all of us … on a team, solo agent, team leader or broker … isn’t the only way. I am living proof of that having been or currently having a multitude of creative roles in the industry. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I have two things for you … First, a quick recap of Reinvention Roadmap, the 4th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference. This year’s even was truly our best, and my absolute favorite. Second, I’m sharing with you a behind the scenes recording of my conference keynote presentation, Consistent Real Estate Success: Strategies for Every Stage. In this presentation I talk through the evolution of my real estate career, as well as the strategies that have helped me to be consistently successful at each stage. From new agent, to established agent, to starting over, to referral agent. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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No matter how long you have been in the real estate industry, chances are you have had to get creative a time or two. Whether it is getting creative to get a deal done, seeking out creative options with lenders or vendors to serve your clients, or just getting creative in your marketing or how you go about finding clients. What I think a lot of us are not creative in doing is in how we run our businesses. There are far more options and choices available to us than I think we realize. If I haven’t had the opportunity to experience some of these myself, I’d have no idea. Running a successful real estate business isn’t just based on selling houses. There’s property management, investing, flipping, the creator economy (getting paid to teach/share what you know), and so much more. Recently I had the opportunity to speak on a panel at D3, the annual conference for my local association, the Dulles Area Association of Realtors. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I am sharing my thoughts as well as the recording of that presentation. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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How do you know when to quit something? Whether it is your real estate career (spending more than you are making) or something else, I think we all hit this crossroads at one point or another in our lives. Maybe it’s not that you need to quit something, maybe you are just finished. As in, you have finished what you started. You have reached completion on whatever it is. I think that is a beautiful way to look at it. Whatever the case may be for you, or whatever you are debating right now, I think you will find today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast to be helpful. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Take a deep breath for a second … Are you feeling overwhelmed? Feel like you are letting people down? Feel like you are being pulled in a thousand different directions? Are you trying so hard to be all things to all people, but you end up feeling like you are failing left, right and center instead? This episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is for you. And me. Part pep talk, part therapy session. Protecting your peace means getting clear on your priorities and what is most important to you, then applying boundaries and “fulfillment overlap” where you can. I’m sharing it all in today’s episode. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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There is power in routines, habits and consistency … But that power isn’t just limited to your real estate business. Inspired by a recent exchange with my team, on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my Daily Business Builders™ … for Your Life! Daily Business Builders™ is my kindler, gentler version of prospecting. Part of what makes them work is that they are so easily to do consistently, brining you consistent results. You can flip those and make them things to benefit your personal life as well! If you love a good “life hack”, this episode is for you! Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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When is the last time you took a long, hard look at your database? Who’s in it? Do they deserve to be? Whose missing? What contact information is incomplete, needs updating, or is missing all together? This is the PERFECT time of year to do a Database Refresh. I do these at least twice per year in my business, and it helps to keep my marketing spend in check, while also boosting my opportunities. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m walking you through my process so you can complete your own Database Refresh! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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One of the most frequent questions I get is about my Daily Business Builders™ . My kinder, gentler form of prospecting. Why? Because we tend to overthink prospecting. How hard it should be. How long we should do it for. What it actually is. Also, because prospecting is critical to our real estate businesses. No prospecting, no business. It’s as simple as that. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing all the details about my Daily Business Builders™ and how you can put them to work in your business. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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When is the last time that you checked in with your goals? Remember those? Those things you set with excitement way back in January, or even at the end of last year. One of the best things I have ever done for my life and my business was to do consistent reviews each quarter. Reviewing my life, my business, my goals, my progress. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m talking through my 3rd Quarter Review process. There are some questions I really want you to ask yourself about your life and your business, and I hope you will listen. Fourth quarter is just starting. 3 months is a LONG TIME. You can make a lot happen. Even if you aren’t on track for those goals you set … or maybe the just don’t resonate with you anymore, there are things you can do right now to get momentum happening before the end of the year. You’ll hear them all in this episode. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Let’s be honest … fraud is happening everywhere, and for sure in our real estate industry. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing with you a few real life stories, and some strategies for how to protect your business, your clients … and yourself … from being susceptible. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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Chances are you have worn a lot of hats over the years and had a lot of different jobs before you came to real estate … and I’d be willing to bet that there is a lot of experience there that helped to prepare you for your current career. In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing some of the things that make up my resume, and how they have supported my role in real estate. I’ve been a Project Manager for Clinical Trials, a Bank Teller, and EMT-Shock Trauma Technician, even worked at a daycare center. It was fun to look back and talk through each of those roles and experiences in this episode. Thank you to Inner Circle Member Kris Norwine for the suggestion! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. What are some of your jobs before real estate? Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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Have you ever experienced a plateau in your business? You just can’t seem to push past a certain production level or goal? You’ve hit an invisible ceiling, and it’s time to push past. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing lots of ideas, examples and stories for the plateaus we experience in our business, why, and how to break through! Want to learn more about the conference? Go to EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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At the beginning of my career, I couldn’t learn enough. Then around maybe year 2-3, I found myself feeling too busy to get better. I could write a killer contract, won the majority of the listing appointments I went on and was closing 40-50 transactions per year … so what else could I possibly need to know? See I thought training meant basics that I already knew. I also thought I didn’t have time to learn anything new. How wrong I was. It was only when I was introduced to higher quality, higher value training (initially through Brian Buffini’s courses!) that my eyes were opened … and my business too off for the better. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’ll be sharing my favorite ways to learn (it doesn’t mean just sitting in a classroom or traveling to an event!) as well the tactical ways I find time to learn every single day. What is your favorite way to learn?
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Like it or not, our real estate industry has changed.
This isn’t new though, it is always changing.
So is your life. With each phase and season and stage our needs tend to change … and the good news is that our real estate businesses can evolve with us.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing all about Reinvention Roadmap, the 4th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference coming up on November 12th.
You’ll hear all about how we came up with this year’s theme, as well as in-depth information into our keynote speakers and panelists.
This is an episode you won’t want to miss. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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There is such a push and so much pressure in our industry for numbers … Achieving a certain amount of sales, calling a certain number of people, closing a certain number of deals each year. Yes, all of these metrics are important, but what I think many of us forget is that this is a people business. We are serving other people, other human beings with a significant moment in their lives. My guest for today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast recognizes that perhaps more than anyone I know, and as a result has built a real estate business that meets all those metrics, and then some. As a brand new real estate agent Aaron Nichols closed $10M in sales volume in his first 10 months … not only a feat that is a challenge for most seasoned agents, but practically unheard of for a newbie. Listen in to our conversation as he shares his intentional efforts to serve and grow. I just know that you will walk away from this episode feeling not only inspired, but with a lot of actionable content as well. You’ll find the show on your favorite podcast app, or you can click the link below to listen on our website. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Lots of changing have been happening in our industry, and one of the biggest will happen this weekend when coop commissions will come out of our MLS. In today’s short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I am sharing a word of encouragement for you. I hope you will listen in. You’ll find the episode on your favorite podcast app, or you can click the ink below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Here’s what I’ve learned in life and business … small efforts repeated consistently, over and over again, will outperform big, grand things done every once and a while. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing several stories about how I and some of my team members have put this to work in our lives and businesses. What is your superpower? Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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This week marks a huge milestone … the 10 year anniversary of the launch of this community, Empowering Women in Real Estate®! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing not only the story of how the group began, but also some parts of the story you’ve never heard before, along with two BIG announcements! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate
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There is no doubt that “passive income” is the buzz word not just in the real estate industry, but in business as a whole. But here’s the thing … there is nothing passive about building a business and a cashflow machine, you need solid habits. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my best habits … 5 things I do literally every day as a realtor, business owner and mom. What are your best daily habits? You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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How has your last week been? Think about the feelings you’ve had, the frustrations in your business. Picture what your bank account looks like.
Do you want to repeat this week again next week? Next month? How about 5 years from now?
Chances are, the answer is that you don’t, but if you aren’t taking steps now for 2029 you, that is exactly what you will be doing … only you will be doing it while you are 5 years older, 5 years tireder, 5 years sadder.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking about the power of compound interest, a lesson I learned my very first year in college a very, very long time ago.
What do you want your life to look like 5 years from now, and what are you doing to get there?
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Picture this … it’s a Tuesday afternoon. You’ve spent all weekend showing homes to buyers and sitting at open houses, and most of your evenings this week are full of showings or listing appointments.
So you take a couple hours to go get your hair done, or to run personal errands, or just to sit by the pool … and you feel guilty about it.
Does that resonate with you? It always has for me and for many women that I talk to.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking about so many of the areas where we feel guilty in our business (including what I personally have felt guilty about), why that is and what we can do about it.
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We’ve officially reached mid year, can you believe it! Time marches on, and if you aren’t paying attention all those things you said you wanted to do and accomplish and dreamt about will be left trailing in the wind. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing my framework for a solid Mid-Year Review … or as we call it now, our Mid-Year Refresh. Let’s get right with your business and your life so you can truly thrive in all the ways that are important to you in the second half of the year. For the first time ever I am also opening up our Inner Circle Mid-Year Refresh session to those who wish to join us. You’ll hear all the details about that in the episode. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Need some quick cash?
I’d love to give you a strategy that you could use today to get you a commission today, but we all know that isn’t how our real estate business works.
However, there are some strategies I can give you today that will put some money in your pocket today, and also this week, next month, and even next year.
Want to know what they are? I’m sharing them all on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast.
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Have you ever been on vacation and dreamed of what it would be like to own a home there? Or maybe live there year round? Or maybe even sell real estate there? My guest on todays episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast has done all three! In this episode I am interviewing Sonja Bush, a real estate broker in Mammoth Lakes, California. The overwhelming majority of the business they do there is primarily servicing second home buyers (who then sometimes become sellers), and she has some outstanding insights for anyone who serves a second home market too. I love how much of her advice is pertinent for any agents who work with investors as well. You can tune in to today’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. If you serve a second home market, where are you located? Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s been over a year and a half since I made the move with my real estate team to Real, and I can honestly say it was the best move we’ve ever made. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done an update episode for you, and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m breaking down two primary things …
1) Real, by the numbers. Specifically, our numbers. Like actual numbers with dollar signs attached, shared.
2) Real from a Team Leader's perspective. If you are a team leader feeling the weight more than usual these days, this is going to be a must listen.
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For the entirety of my career I’ve spent a significant part of my time teaching, training and mentoring agents. Sometimes for pay, a lot of the time for free.
I’ve never believed in holding your best ideas close to the vest. Sharing and giving them freely is where it’s at. For me, anyway.
This month we are celebrating two things … my birthday and the 5th anniversary of our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Inner Circle program, and so I’m giving opportunities all month long to “steal my strategy” for free. For years I did a coffee giveaway on my birthday, but this year I thought we would do something different.
Every day this month I am giving away something … conference replays, postcard templates, pop by tags, full digital courses. Basically all the things.
Only it’s not all the things. It’s just a taste of all that is available in our Inner Circle, which you can join with special birthday pricing too.
I’m breaking down all the details in today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Be honest … when you get a call these days from a buyer, do you feel a little apprehensive?
Our industry is changing … has changed … but that isn’t anything new.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing my take on the changes coming to buyer agency and what we need to do as professionals to continue serving at a high level.
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Recently Vicky Noufal and I celebrated not only 9 years of our business partnership, but 9 years of being team leaders!
Our now nearly 50 woman real estate team has served well over 3,000 clients over the years and over $1.4 BILLION in real estate sales volume.
We have learned so much through this experience, and in true Karen and Vicky style we are talking (at a very fast pace!) about all the things on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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There is no doubt about it … there is no such thing as an overnight success, BUT success does leave clues and there are strategies you can use to shorten the learning curve in whatever it is you are doing.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing the tips I’ve used in my own life and business to shorten the learning curve. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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THREE HUNDRED EPISODES! It’s kind of crazy to think that today is episode 300 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast … and the perfect example of the power of consistency. I’ve used consistency throughout my career to build a … wait for it … consistent business, and you can too. No matter your level or phase. In today’s episode I’m talking through each phase of my business and how I used consistency (and what I was consistent with) to get to where I am now. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Have you ever felt awkward “asking for the business”? But isn’t that we are supposed to do right? We’re sales people! Actually, no. But also, yes. The point here is finding a way to do it that is authentic to you and how you do business. I’m sharing my playbook for asking for the business on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Join me on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for a fascinating conversation around social prospecting with my friend Michelle Berman-Mikel! Do you utilize social media in your business? Do you prospect in your business? Hopefully (!) the answer is yes to both, and if it isn’t, it should be. On today’s episode we talk about the integration between the two that can lead to big time success in your business. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s time to Spring Clean Your Business … are you ready? The best way I know how to do this is with a database refresh. This is an exercise I go through twice per year in my business and it is so helpful to ensure I am not only maximizing my return on investment with my marketing, but it also brings about an influx of activity … and who doesn’t want more of that right now?! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m walking you through my Database Refresh process, step by step. You can tune in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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I am OBSESSED with efficiency.
There just never seems to be enough time in my day for the things I need to do and for the things I want to do.
It’s not just my day … it’s life too. It moves fast. Too fast. I don’t want to waste it doing things that are unimportant or on the mundane minutia … that stuff that has to happen, but isn’t necessarily where we want to be spending our time.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing several areas of my business where I am using systems and automation to streamline and save time … and not just time, money too.
It’s a good listen. You can find it on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link in my bio.
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Have you heard the saying before that unsolved problems are energy drainers?
I’m here to tell you that it’s true, and I am breaking all that down for you today on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast.
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What is your biggest unsolved problem right now?
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I have a very special episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you today!
On today’s episode I am sharing with permission a conversation I had with my friend Dionne Malush on her podcast “Shine On Success. We cover a lot of topics from sales to sisterhood … it’s a good one!
You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below … and be sure to check out Dionne’s show too!
Dionne’s Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-sales-to-sisterhood-revolutionizing-the-real/id1724975171?i=1000644580023
Dionne’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dionnerealtyonepgh/
Dionne’s Website:
https://sites.google.com/goldstandardpittsburgh.com/dionnemalush/home
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Have you ever referred out a vendor only to have your client reach back out to you upset that it didn’t go well?
Yep, me too.
So how do you deal with it? In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast we are talking about just that! How to handle missed expectations … and just expectations in general.
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Listen, it’s time to get it together. Are parts of your life and business feeling messy right now?
Yep, me too. No more. We are going to do the things to save us time, help us to be more efficient, and to eliminate all of those dreadful decisions that drain our energy day in and day out.
I’m sharing my favorite strategies, new and old, for getting it today on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
Last year I turned 50, and while I’m not planning to retire anytime soon, with the pages turning on the calendar a little more rapidly these days it is certainly a little more top of mind.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking all about How to Retire in Real Estate. In my 22 years in the industry I’ve known a few agents who’ve been able to do it pretty well, and many more who really didn’t. Making an exit while continuing to have income coming in certainly can be a challenge. Today, I’m talking through a few of the options.
Whether retirement is a glimmer in your eye yet or not, I think this is an important episode for us all. No matter your timeframe, the success of your retirement is going to depend on little things you do now.
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For the past almost 9 years now I have been a real estate team leader. Way back in the beginning of my career 22 years ago I was on a traditional real estate team … and those two experiences and types of teams could not be more different.
I think there is a common misconception in our industry about real estate teams … how they operate, what the splits should be (you know the book on this subject), who they are for.
I’m here to tell you that now, in 2024, they are many different types of real estate teams, structures, splits (from high to low) and everything in between.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing with you the different types of teams … and maybe even why no matter who you are, how long you’ve been in business, or what you produce, there may be one that is right for you.
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Did you know that this year is a leap year?
That means that we get 1 extra day, what are you going to do with it?
It may be that you need to be back on track, and this extra day is the perfect time to do it … and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’ll be sharing with you my strategies for how.
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Last year I turned 50, and while I’m not planning to retire anytime soon, with the pages turning on the calendar a little more rapidly these days it is certainly a little more top of mind.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking all about How to Retire in Real Estate. In my 22 years in the industry I’ve known a few agents who’ve been able to do it pretty well, and many more who really didn’t. Making an exit while continuing to have income coming in certainly can be a challenge. Today, I’m talking through a few of the options.
Whether retirement is a glimmer in your eye yet or not, I think this is an important episode for us all. No matter your timeframe, the success of your retirement is going to depend on little things you do now.
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Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is something that we have never done before … it is an interview with my husband!
I’ve been in business for 22 years and we’ve been married for 22 years, so he has been there literally since the beginning … and it hasn’t always been smooth. What we do is so different, the non-stop nature is so unique, that not everyone in our lives understands, especially if that partner comes from a more traditional career.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I have a refresh of one of our most popular episodes from a couple years ago … Low Cost Marketing Ideas!
I don’t care who you are, just about all of us are being more conscious of our spending and expenses when it comes to our real estate businesses, and paying more attention than ever to return on investment.
In this episode I am sharing with you 10 low cost marketing ideas … all things that I have done myself or would be willing to do right now, which means door knocking and cold calling aren’t on the list.
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What is your favorite low cost marketing idea?
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Want to know one of my success secrets that has served me well over the past nearly 22 years?
It’s going “next level” … taking that one more step, one more level with everything I do.
Curious what that means?
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing 5 tactical examples for how I’m doing this in 2024.
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We’ve all been there … the new year starts off a little slow, not necessarily in terms of new business coming in, but in terms of actual funds coming in with transactions in January.
Throughout my career January has always been one of lowest settlement months for me (if not the lowest).
HOWEVER, now is the time to kick your marketing up a notch to get the business flowing throughout 2024, enter today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast … How to Run a Real Estate Business with More Time Than Money.
If you are finding yourself right now with more time to invest than you have money to invest in your business, this episode is for you. I’m sharing some easy to implement strategies that don’t cost a whole lot (or anything) to get your business moving.
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Do you know Kendra Adachi?
I love her book and her podcast, “The Lazy Genius Way”, and I know you will too. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing my favorite concept of hers, “decide once”.
Deciding once will save you time, money and frustration … not only in your personal life, but in your business too.
Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. I’m sharing all about it, plus my own “decide once” strategies.
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Chances are you’ve heard me use the term, “Daily Business Builders™” at least a time or two … and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m diving deep into what it all means …
What they are …
Why they are important to your business …
And HOW to utilize them to revolutionize your business in 2024!
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Do you know what the pillars are in your real estate business?
Knowing where your business is really coming from bring a clarity that can’t be bought … and helps you to eliminate distractions and focus your time, effort and money where it really counts.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing all the details on how to identify your pillars (including what they should be if you are new to the business!) and what to do with them. I’m also sharing my pillars in my personal real estate sales business.
You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Next week’s episode will be identifying your Daily Business Builders™ to hone in on the power of your pillars, a perfect continuation to today’s episode!
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Do you choose a word of the year?
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m talking through my 2023 word (didn’t expect to get so deep ), how that worked out, as well as the word I have chosen for 2024 and my process for doing so.
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If you chose a word for 2024, share it with us in the comments!
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I have a very special replay for you that I am sharing with the permission of my friend Julieta Pina.
Julieta started a group for Moms at my brokerage, and every month there is a mastermind. I was lucky enough to join in on a recent conversation, and am happy to share it with you!
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Today is another very special episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast!
For the first time ever I am interviewing members of my Platinum Group Real Estate team!
In this episode you will hear from Patricia Gallardo, Martha Mason, Judy McHenry, Robin Gebhardt and Michelle Danilowicz. All are highly experienced strong producers, and they are sharing their perspective from our first year at ΓEA⅃ Brokerage.
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In case you missed it, in last week’s episode I interviewed my business partner Vicky Noufal … two weeks from two very different perspectives. You’ll want to be sure to listen to both!
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Today is a very special episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for 2 reasons …
First, my business partner Vicky Noufal is on the show with me today, only the second time ever!
And second, because we are celebrating our 1 year anniversary at ΓEA⅃ Brokerage!
This has been a big year for us in a lot of ways, and on today’s episode Vicky and I are talking through it all from the perspective of two high level producers with multiple decades worth of experience, and also as team leaders.
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Next week, I’ll have a handful of our Platinum Group Real Estate team members on the show sharing about our first year from their perspective. You won’t want to miss it!
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Picture this … you go to sit down and write out the birthday cards for the month for your clients.
Then you can’t find any stamps.
And you are out of coffee gift cards.
So you run out to the store to pick up the supplies.
While you’re out you might as well pick up your dry cleaning and pick up something for dinner.
By the time you get back 2+ hours have passed and you sit down again, only to realize you forgot the stamps.
Sound familiar?
There are a zillion of these small inconveniences that happen in our lives and our businesses that derail us, but the truth is the solutions are typically quick, simple and inexpensive.
Listen in as I talk through this and more on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, you can hear the episode on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Real Talk: Sometimes it’s hard to feel grateful.
You KNOW you should. You KNOW there are many things to feel grateful for, AND the season you are in can make that feel really, really hard.
Our annual gratitude episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is taking a bit of an unconventional turn, but it’s also real life and I’m pretty sure that is part of what you come here for. I’m sharing what I’m grateful for, why that’s hard, and how to tap into both your gratitude and your feelings no matter the season you are in.
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It’s that time of year again … time to review your year, set your goals and make your plans for your business and your marketing.
We have a comprehensive system that works for this, and I am a huge proponent of doing this work NOW vs later in the year.
You can learn all about it on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Have you ever tried to tell a friend about a problem you are having but get frustrated because they start offering solutions … and all you wanted to do is vent? Or vice versa? I first learned about this distinction at a family meeting at my youngest’s educational center and it has forever changed how I think about some of the conversations I have with family, friends and clients. You can hear the story and more on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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The fourth quarter is upon us, can you believe it?
It’s time to take a look at your third quarter, where you’ve been and how you’re doing, and look forward to changes you need to make for fourth quarter. Whether you’ve had a great year or a terrible one (or somewhere in between), now is not the time to let it all go … or you can guarantee that your first two quarters of 2024 will not go the way that you want.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m walking you through my 3rd Quarter Review process, and sharing what I’m doing with my goals for the remainder of the year.
Do you do business by referral?
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Have you ever walked into a property and you or your client just felt like something was “off”, and maybe you left wondering (or feeling for sure!) that it was haunted? I sure have, and I know I’m not the only one! On today episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, we are talking all things “Haunted Houses” with Kristy Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal. This is one conversation you don’t want to miss! Have you ever shown a haunted house? Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Are you seeing the signs of the holidays in your favorite stores already? Yep, me too. It may feel early, but the truth is, especially when it comes to holiday prep for your business, now it the time to start planning, scheduling and making arrangements. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m running down the list for you of things to do and think about for your clients and your business as it relates to the holidays … and not just a to do list, but also suggestions for how to implement. That way you can decide what makes the most sense for you and how to implement them in your business. What is your favorite holiday thing to do for/with your clients? You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Align 2023, the 3rd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference happened last week, and it was such an amazing day! For today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m doing a full recap for you. Not just my favorite takeaways, but I am also sharing some of the lessons learned from an event planning perspective. Whether you attended the event or not, I think there is something for everyone in this episode. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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The fourth quarter is upon us, can you believe it? It’s time to take a look at your third quarter, where you’ve been and how you’re doing, and look forward to changes you need to make for fourth quarter. Whether you’ve had a great year or a terrible one (or somewhere in between), now is not the time to let it all go … or you can guarantee that your first two quarters of 2024 will not go the way that you want. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m walking you through my 3rd Quarter Review process, and sharing what I’m doing with my goals for the remainder of the year. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s been 9 months since our team moved to ΓEA⅃ Brokerage, and I have to say, it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done.
When your business is off it’s easy to think that you need a better commission split, but what you actually need is a better business model. We’ve found that here in spades. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing the latest (and some numbers!) from the last 9 months.
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Need to get your business moving?
Again or for the first time ever?
I can help. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m taking you through 4 tactical steps (as in, exactly what to do) to create momentum in your business. I promise, it’s easier than you think!
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Struggling with time management in your business?
Trying to time block but frustrated that it doesn’t seem to work for you?
Guess what … time blocking doesn’t work for me either!
Over the years I’ve developed a few systems to help me to manage my time in my business and life better, and I am breaking them all down for you on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast.
Rhythms, time chunks, daily themes … these things work for me, and they may work for you too!
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I have a personal life update for you on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Many of you know that our family has suffered a devastating loss recently, and on today’s episode I am sharing some of those thoughts and feelings, as well as a replay of an older episode of the show (episode 109) where I talk through how to get through a hard time. If you are struggling right now, I hope you find some help and comfort here. Thank you for listening. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Today I’m excited to share with permission an episode of Samantha Tunador’s show, “Your Real Sphere”.
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Sam (literally … we recorded in person!) and she interviewed me all about my real estate story. It’s not something that I have shared often here on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast (it was episode #1!) and I know that Sam asked me questions that no one ever has and stories were told that haven’t been heard.
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Summer is winding down, which means we are moving into prime client event season. Fall, holiday time and winter are some of the most popular times to hold events (at least they have been in my world), and so for today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing some of my client event best practices.
Over the years we’ve easily held and hosted 40-50 client events … during some years doing 5 events for clients PER YEAR, some of those events in two locations each, plus another 5+ good sized events for our team as well. We’ve learned a lot of things, and I’m sharing them today.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I have a very special interview with Sarah Ponder, a certified financial planner and founder of Real Estate Wealth Planning.
Here’s my favorite quote from Sarah during the episode, “Financial planning is directing your time and treasure towards your vision and values.”
And that’s just one. There are so many golden nuggets here, it is worth the listen.
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Have you ever thought of doing your own podcast?
Or just curious about the behind the scenes?
I’m sharing it all with you today on episode 261 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast!
Listen in as I share my process, step by step, plus the lessons I have learned from nearly 4 years of podcasting. You can listen on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
Do you have your own podcast or ever thought of doing one? What would it be about?
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If you were to put a post on social media today … even right in this group (we see them all the time) … about which brokerage is the best, you’ll practically have a fight on your hands.
Okay, maybe that’s a little dramatic, but I find that everyone has strong opinions.
AND they have almost MORE strong opinions about why another brokerage is BAD vs why theirs is good.
Sometimes that boils down to mis-conceptions. I get it. I’ve done this too.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing cloud brokerage mis-conceptions. Things that I was sure I knew (or had heard enough people say enough times that I thought were true), that once I got curious and asked a few questions realized weren’t the case at all.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I have a very special replay of an interview I did with Michele Bellisari for her Real Estate Reinvention podcast.
If you don’t know Michele, she essentially reinvented herself and her real estate business at age 50 (over 10 years ago!) and shares her how tos with other women. This was a fun conversation, and I hope you will listen in.
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We’ve now had 258 episodes of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, and today I am talking about something I don’t think I’ve ever discussed before … and that is how my real estate team works!!
There have been epsiodes on whether or not you hold join a team (episode 12), how to build a team (episodes 10 and 11), and lots of episodes on leadership, but I’ve never really share how it works!
On today’s episode I am doing a deep dive … and the longest episode to date … on exactly how my team works. The history, the ins the outs, all the tea. Spilled, just for you. ;-)
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I’m so excited to share with you on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast all about the theme for our 3rd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference, Align 2023!
We’ve got so much heart and soul going into this years event, and I’m thrilled to share the story behind it and what you can expect.
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We are halfway through 2023, can you believe it?
It is time for your mid year check in. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing information on what to do if your business is up (great!) or if it’s down (evaluate!), and specific tips and strategies for how to lean into what’s working, and how to let go of what’s not.
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It’s been a few years in our industry, has it not? Talk about a roller coaster … from quarantines and shut downs to learning how to pivot our businesses during a global pandemic, to climbing interest rates and plummeting inventory levels, it’s been A LOT. And that can take a toll on your energy and on your mindset. That’s the topic of today’s Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast episode, along with my personal strategies for how to pick myself up when I’m feeling down. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s been 6 months since my team and I moved to Real Brokerage, and boy has a lot happened! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m breaking down our experience and sharing a whole lot of numbers! If you are someone curious about this brokerage model, or just like hearing the behind the scenes (and the actual numbers $$$ involved!) then this episode is for you! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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A month or so ago I had the opportunity to chat with my friend Katie Day of the Move Me to Texas team in Houston, TX for her podcast, REal Advice, and Katie generously allowed me to share it with our Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast listeners!
We cover so many topics on this episode, it was a really fun conversation. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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My 50 by 50 Joy List has reached it’s “conclusion” with my 50th birthday this past weekend and boy did I accomplish a lot … and learn a lot too!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m breaking down for you my experience. What I did, what I didn’t. What I learned, and what I will or won’t try again.
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What does “community” mean to you? I’ve learned a lot about this, including the impact that these communities have in my life. I’m sharing all of it with you today on this short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Summer is here … are you ready? It’s time to get your business (and your life) summer ready. Who cares about a “hot girl summer” … instead how about an “abundant business summer” or a summer where you actually get to enjoy it vs spending all your time glued to your phone or your laptop. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, we are talking about just that. How to do it. What to focus on, and how to put the “fun” back in the sun. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. What’s on your summer bucket list? Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing a few of my favorite things … well, 8 of them to be exact! Most of the things on this list I don’t think I’ve ever shared before, but they are absolutely things I swear by. You can hear all about them by tuning in to today’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. You can also find all of my favorite things (including many of the ones mentioned in today’s episode) on our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Karen’s Favorite Things”. Tell me one of your favorite things! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend, so I felt it was only fitting on this week’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast to share some of my personal stories (and lessons learned) from balancing a busy real estate career while raising 3 sons. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Happy Mother’s Day! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you an interview that I did with JP Fluellen, a fantastic Realtor® and Team Leader based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I’ve been a team leader now for just about 8 years, and have learned so much! Our team has been big (42!), small (5!) and everything in between (we are currently 28 women and moms and 1 very brave man!). In this interview I talk about how we started, recruiting, pain points and so much more. You may also enjoy the funny backstory about this interview that I share as well (note to self, not all interviews are podcasts, sometimes they are videos on YouTube too, lol). Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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I couldn’t think of a better guest for today’s Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast episode, airing on Administrative Professional’s Day than the original Ops Boss® herself, Christy Belt Grossman! Please join me for this robust conversation in which we cover a whole host of topics … including how to be the architect of your future. Christy has done this so, so well (4-5 weeks in Paris every year anyone?), and is passionate about guiding others in how they can do the same. This is a conversation you will want to hear. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. You can also learn more about Christy and her company at www.OpsBossCoaching.com. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Today I have a short and sweet episode for you of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, all about Plantings Seeds in your business. I’m sharing a recent story, and how I have put this philosophy to work in my business to have personally served well over 700 families in my real estate career. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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It’s been almost 4 months since my team and I made the move to ΓEA⅃ Brokerage … and there’s a whole lot we’ve learned in that time!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m breaking down the good AND the bad of our experience. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
And if you are interested in learning more about ΓEA⅃ , please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I’ve started a highlight on my Instagram of more detailed information about ΓEA⅃ … but it is only for those labeled
as my “close friends”. If it is not content that is interesting to you, you won’t see it. But if it is, just DM me on Instagram (I’m @karen.w.cooper) with “close friends” and I’ll add you to the list so you can start seeing that content too!
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m interviewing my friends
Keysha
Washington and Melissa
Case.
Both of these ladies have done what so many others have struggled with and often not been able to do, which is to work full-time in another career while also working their real estate business … and ultimately transitioning
to real estate as their only career.
We covered so much on today’s episode, not just on how to make that transition, but also the importance of and how to show up on social media, and the value of your “circle people“.
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Sigh
Really, that’s the only way I know to start this episode. Many of you know I’ve been under audit for 2 ½ years and it was a very eye opening experience.
I also learned a lot of things … some confirmation that what I am doing is right (you need a system!) and others that I needed to do differently.
I’m breaking all of that down for you today on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
Have you ever been audited?
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Do you ever feel like you struggle with prospecting and converting leads in your business? Then you will love today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast! In this interview with Sharran Srivatsaa we cover A LOT of good stuff … including his approach on converting leads, which you may not have heard before. You know I am all about the “kindler, gentler” way of prospecting … and this mindset and process of converting those leads goes hand and hand. You can listen in to today’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Be sure to connect with Sharran for tons of free, valuable content either on his social media channels (@sharransrivatsaa), his Business School podcast, or at www.TopAgentPowerPack.com. It’s all free, and it’s all so good, promise! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Want to know my favorite way of being that has helped me to grow a huge real estate business? It’s being the resource of the resource. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. I’m sharing why this is important, how it works, and how you too can position yourself in this way. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Have you ever dealt with “difficult” clients? Is it possible part of that difficult-ness is because they were feeling confused? Anxious? Unsure? I’ve got some thoughts on this today for you on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, along with what to do about it. A hint … it’s all about communication. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Are you ready to upgrade your real estate business? On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’ve got three strategies for you that I have personally used … and I can tell you for sure that they work! Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m so excited to share a very special conversation with the one and only, Katie Lance!
Katie is an internationally known keynote speaker, social media strategist and best-selling author. She is the founder of the Social Smart Academy and has worked with many of the biggest brands in real estate.
In this episode we are talking all things social media from best platform, trends, how to find success on social, and so much more.
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Do you ever feel misunderstood? Like you don’t fit in? Then you might be a “golden sheep”! When I first heard this term from my friend Jessy Printz, I just knew I had to share it with you. Listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate
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You know the saying, right?
The best CRM is the one you will use … but how do you choose when there are so many options?
On today’s short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing some questions to ask yourself and to consider about what you really need and want in a CRM, as well as sharing the details of the one I use and why it works for me.
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Life sure comes with its challenges, does it not?
All the time, but especially when things are hard, I am always looking for ways to make things easier. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing a few of my tips and strategies for ease as a Realtor®, Investor, Team Leader and Mom.
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I have a special treat for you today on the podcast! A couple months ago I was interviewed by Christina Zimmerman, host of the “Hold My Juicebox” podcast, and she has graciously allowed me to share that episode on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast! Listen in as we chat about leadership, team building, marketing and more! You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or at the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Are you feeling that? It’s the winds of change.
Our markets have changed. Our industry is changing. And you may be feeling the urge to change too.
So how do you know when the time is really right for a change, or you’re just stuck thinking the the grass is greener? I can help. Having just gone through this myself, my business partner, my team, we’ve learned a lot. I’m sharing the whole story on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I think you’ll find it helpful.
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New Year, New … You? … it’s a message we hear a lot this time of year, but I’d like to challenge that a little bit.
Do you really need a new “you”? I’m all about growth and goals and learning and changing, but what I am not about is feeling less than or not enough, and I don’t want you to feel that way either.
Listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below, and I’ll be sharing my thoughts on this topic.
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Happy New Year!
It is a fresh new year, and no matter how you ended 2022, you are probably feeling hopeful and energize for 2023, I know I am!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips for How to Kickstart Your Year!
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You did it! Today is the last step for your new year prep!
All week long I’ve had quick and simple episodes of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with actionable tasks to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023. If you haven’t tuned in to those yet, I recommend starting with episode 223.
Today’s episode is all about January, and planning your “big blocks”. This is an important one, don’t skip this step!
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Have you finished your new year prep?
Happy New Year!
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It’s new year prep time! All week long I’ve got a quick and simple episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with an actionable task to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023.
Today’s episode is all about shopping! Well, sort of! Time to take stock and replenish. I promise, you’ll thank me for this one when you are in the thick of spring market.
Listen in on your favorite podcast app or click the link below. Be sure to listen to episode 223 for the introduction, and tune in tomorrow for your FINAL step … or save up your episodes all week and knock everything out this weekend. The choice is yours!
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It’s new year prep time! All week long I’ve got a quick and simple episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with an actionable task to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023.
Today’s episode is all about setting up your planner and calendars … my favorite!
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It’s new year prep time! All week long I’ve got a quick and simple episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with an actionable task to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023.
Today’s episode is all about your PAPER files … clearing out the old and setting up the new!
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It’s new year prep time! All week long I’ve got a quick and simple episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with an actionable task to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023.
Today’s episode is all about your digital files … clearing out the old and setting up the new!
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Here we go … it’s new year prep time! All week long I’ve got a quick and simple episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast for you with an actionable task to help you close out 2022, and to get ready for 2023.
Today’s episode is all about de-cluttering!
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If you’ve been around for a while you know that every year I do what I call my “new year prep” … closing out the current year, and setting myself up for success in the new one.
This year, I am taking you along for the ride! Listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below, then come right back on Monday and I will have an episode a day for you each day all week with a specific task to get you moving and ready for 2023.
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Do you choose a word of the year? This has been part of my annual routine for many years now, and I swear it helps me to stay more focused … especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed and life gets hard.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you my 2023 word of the year, why I chose it, how I chose it … and how you can choose yours too!
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What is your word of the year for 2023?
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Have you set your goals yet for 2023?
Are you feeling bad about some 2023 goals that went unfinished? Let me tell you a little secret … I can’t remember a year where I didn’t have unfinished goals! Some are meant to leave behind, some take more than a year, and some are a “not right now”, and that’s okay!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips for how to handle your unfinished goals, including the one I keep carrying over. Again and again and again.
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After listening come back here and tell me if you can relate!
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2023 is almost here, can you feel it?
Are you also feeling a bit of stress over the shifting market, perhaps an anemic pipeline, and wracking your brain for how to put together your marketing and keep in touch plan for the new year?
Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing all about how the EWRE® Inner Circle can be the easy button for your 2023 marketing. We see what’s happening in our industry right now, and we are keeping the big picture in mind by offering more value (over 3 years worth of content and templates!) at an even better price (only $49 per month for EVERYONE).
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year … time for prepping fresh calendars and planners for the new year!! Did anyone else get a little thrill thinking about that? I know it isn’t just me!
After all these years (over 20!) of managing real estate and motherhood (3 boys!), and trying nearly all the systems, planners and calendars out there, I’ve settled on a solid system that works really well for me … and it’s a combination of digital AND a paper planner! I’m not giving up paper!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips on how to choose the right planner for YOU!
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Do you consider yourself to be an introvert?
Does being around people drain your energy rather than charge it?
Yep, me too.
But being an introvert doesn’t mean you can’t succeed in real estate … a very extroverted business!
I’ve learned many strategies over the years that have helped me to be highly successful, without sacrificing my true nature, and I’m sharing them with you today on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
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You know I’m a big fan of setting boundaries in your life and business, right?
Did you also know that boundaries don’t always need to be rigid?
I heard something recently about flexible boundaries that I really, really love and am sharing it today with you on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
In what areas do you set boundaries in your life and business?
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A couple months ago I was thrilled to share on the audio summit for Courtney Freitag, a personal branding coach for women in real estate, and Courtney has very generously offered the replay of that presentation just for you!
Listen in to my conversation with Courtney all about branding, what you need, why you need it, and what you don’t.
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The holiday season is upon us! This can be a fun and exciting time of year … the parties, the special activities, shopping for presents, spending time with friends and family, who has time for work?!
You do, I promise. The work you do now, the seeds you plant, this is what will ensure you have a pipeline in 2023. On today’s short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing the strategies you need to keep your business moving and to avoid the holiday slow down, while still slowing down and enjoying the season!
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It’s that time of year when we like to reflect on our life and all there is to be thankful for … and today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is not exception.
Listen in as I share the things I’m grateful for … you can tune in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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You know that efficiency is one of my favorite things, right?
Well so is marketing. And not only is it one of my favorites, but it is one of the keys to my business success.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m going to be sharing my strategies for how to not only save time, but also money, when it comes to marketing your business.
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It’s that time of year again!
Time to review your business, and set your goals for the year ahead. You know I’m a big fan of this process, and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips and tricks … and strategies (and tools!) that I personally use in my life and business.
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It’s that time of year again!
Time to review your business, and set your goals for the year ahead. You know I’m a big fan of this process, and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips and tricks … and strategies (and tools!) that I personally use in my life and business.
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Have you ever heard that saying, “you can’t see the forest for the trees”?
Has your brain ever felt like that? You are so deep down in the struggle or the worry or the problem that you can’t see your way out?
Yep, me too.
On today’s short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing the strategies I’ve learned from my own experiences to get out of the muck, and on the way to the answers you need.
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Have you ever heard that saying, “you can’t see the forest for the trees”?
Has your brain ever felt like that? You are so deep down in the struggle or the worry or the problem that you can’t see your way out?
Yep, me too.
On today’s short and sweet episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing the strategies I’ve learned from my own experiences to get out of the muck, and on the way to the answers you need.
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Do you feel that?
It’s the holiday season breathing down your neck! The busiest … and for many, most wonderful … time of the year is upon us, and the best way to make the post of it is with a plan.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, we are talking about putting together Your Holiday Plan for your business. I’m sharing my plan, as well as the questions you need to answer to put together your own.
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Do you feel that?
It’s the holiday season breathing down your neck! The busiest … and for many, most wonderful … time of the year is upon us, and the best way to make the post of it is with a plan.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, we are talking about putting together Your Holiday Plan for your business. I’m sharing my plan, as well as the questions you need to answer to put together your own.
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I have a special “behind the scenes” episode for you today! When preparing for my keynote presentation, “Becoming a Master of Your Time” for our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle”, I recorded that presentation so I could listen to it over and over again.
Only that recording ended up way longer than my actual presentation time so lots of my stories and tips never actually made it on stage!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing that “behind the scenes” recording in its entirety. Even if you heard my presentation live, you didn’t hear all of this.
Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
PS: If you like what you hear, and would like access to the rest of the content that was shared at the conference you can still purchase a professionally recorded replay of the FULL event … over 6 hours of content, for just $65! Go to our website, www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
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I have a special “behind the scenes” episode for you today! When preparing for my keynote presentation, “Becoming a Master of Your Time” for our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle”, I recorded that presentation so I could listen to it over and over again.
Only that recording ended up way longer than my actual presentation time so lots of my stories and tips never actually made it on stage!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing that “behind the scenes” recording in its entirety. Even if you heard my presentation live, you didn’t hear all of this.
Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
PS: If you like what you hear, and would like access to the rest of the content that was shared at the conference you can still purchase a professionally recorded replay of the FULL event … over 6 hours of content, for just $65! Go to our website, www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on “Conference”.
Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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You know that there is an extremely high failure rate in the real estate industry, right? I can’t help but think it is because we aren’t taught in real estate school all the things it actually takes to start, grow and run a real estate business!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m sharing a few of the things that aren’t taught in real estate school … but should be.
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What have you learned in real estate practice that you didn’t learn in school, but wish you did?
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Are you in the thick of a busy season? I sure am. Fall is always a busy time with planning the following year’s marketing and Client Care for my real estate team and our EWRE® Inner Circle, as well as retreat planning for my team, a little travel for my wedding anniversary, and fall sports. We also happened to add in hosting a massive conference for women in the real estate industry, so the plates been a little full.
Enter today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, “10 Things Saving My Life Right Now”. A couple of these are tried and true that you’ve heard before, but some you haven’t.
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If you had asked me two years ago about working with a virtual assistant, I probably would have told you something like it wouldn’t work for me. I’m here to say, that I’m eating my own words! You may have heard earlier this month that we announced our first Empowering Women In Real Estate® strategic partnership with Evolve Virtual Solutions a company that I have been working with for sometime now, and could not be more thrilled with the experience. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing everything that I have learned about working with a virtual assistant. What my experience has been like, what has worked and what hasn’t, and how I am using VA‘s in my own business. I’m also sharing about how you can benefit from our partnership with Evolve to enjoy a special savings off of their services. Have you ever worked with a virtual assistant? Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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In our last episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I shared with you the 5 Things You NEED in Your Real Estate Business … and in today’s episode I’m sharing with you the 5 things you DON’T!! At least one of them may not be popular. ;-)
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In our last episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I shared with you the 5 Things You NEED in Your Real Estate Business … and in today’s episode I’m sharing with you the 5 things you DON’T!! At least one of them may not be popular. ;-)
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Who doesn’t love a good list?
Today on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I have a list for you of 5 things that you absolutely NEED in your real estate business … and in our next episode I’ll be sharing the 5 things you don’t.
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Who doesn’t love a good list?
Today on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I have a list for you of 5 things that you absolutely NEED in your real estate business … and in our next episode I’ll be sharing the 5 things you don’t.
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All the best ideas, training, programs, conferences and more are GREAT … but they won’t do anything to help you business if you don’t actually IMPLEMENT them.
Today, I’m going to tell you how. This is an exercise that we integrated into our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle” last week, and I’m excited to share it with you here too.
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All the best ideas, training, programs, conferences and more are GREAT … but they won’t do anything to help you business if you don’t actually IMPLEMENT them.
Today, I’m going to tell you how. This is an exercise that we integrated into our Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle” last week, and I’m excited to share it with you here too.
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Wow! We are fresh off our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle”, and this year‘s event was truly not like anything else we’ve ever seen or done before.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m reviewing some of the highlights from this year‘s event, along with some lessons learned and tips that can help you the next time you’re planning your own events.
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Wow! We are fresh off our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference - “Mastering the Juggle”, and this year‘s event was truly not like anything else we’ve ever seen or done before.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m reviewing some of the highlights from this year‘s event, along with some lessons learned and tips that can help you the next time you’re planning your own events.
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What’s your money mindset? Never worry or never enough?
Your mindset around money can actually impact the health and success of your business. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’ll be sharing a few thoughts on this, some stories, and things that I hope will open your mindset about money.
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What’s your money mindset? Never worry or never enough?
Your mindset around money can actually impact the health and success of your business. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’ll be sharing a few thoughts on this, some stories, and things that I hope will open your mindset about money.
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I can hardly believe it, and am so grateful to our faithful listeners. It has been almost 3 years now, and 200 episodes of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, and I can confidently say that we are just getting started!
I’ve learned alot along this journey and am sharing 7 tips with you today to help you with your business, and even a few that are helpful if you are considering staring your own podcast.
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I can hardly believe it, and am so grateful to our faithful listeners. It has been almost 3 years now, and 200 episodes of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, and I can confidently say that we are just getting started!
I’ve learned alot along this journey and am sharing 7 tips with you today to help you with your business, and even a few that are helpful if you are considering staring your own podcast.
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Are you familiar with “The Compound Effect” … this episode, and episode 199, are a perfect example!!
Listen in to learn why it is so powerful, some of my specific numbers to provide it, and tips for how to get it going in your own business.
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So you know that I put “Follow the 12 Week Year” on my #50by50JoyList, right?
And I planned to follow it for the 3rd quarter, right?
Well, it didn’t go quite like I thought. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing my experience, how it went, and what I’m doing now. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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So you know that I put “Follow the 12 Week Year” on my #50by50JoyList, right?
And I planned to follow it for the 3rd quarter, right?
Well, it didn’t go quite like I thought. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast I’m sharing my experience, how it went, and what I’m doing now. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Do you love to read as much as I do?
I know that so many of you do, because I hear from you about it all the time! I love to read, and I love hearing what other people are reading, and so today I am sharing my list with you … along with some tips on how to get more reading done in your life.
You can listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
What have you read lately?
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Do you love to read as much as I do?
I know that so many of you do, because I hear from you about it all the time! I love to read, and I love hearing what other people are reading, and so today I am sharing my list with you … along with some tips on how to get more reading done in your life.
You can listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Are you the woman in the arena?
I can tell you this much, those who may criticize you or poke at how you show up and run your business definitely aren’t.
Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is one you don’t want to miss. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Are you the woman in the arena?
I can tell you this much, those who may criticize you or poke at how you show up and run your business definitely aren’t.
Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast is one you don’t want to miss. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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If you listened to our last episode, then you know how important Building Momentum is your business, and today we are diving deep on that topic on episode 195 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast.
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If you listened to our last episode, then you know how important Building Momentum is your business, and today we are diving deep on that topic on episode 195 of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast.
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You know that saying, “the riches are in the niches”? They must have been talking about real estate!
There is no doubt that being a specialist can be a great way to grow your business, and also bring more ease into your life. Listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast all about how to “Be a Specialist”.
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What do you specialize in?
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You know that saying, “the riches are in the niches”? They must have been talking about real estate!
There is no doubt that being a specialist can be a great way to grow your business, and also bring more ease into your life. Listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast all about how to “Be a Specialist”.
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Is this not the hardest thing … keeping a commitment to yourself?
We are so much more likely to keep the ones to make to others, but when it comes to us, meh. Not so much. Tell me I’m not the only one.
We are talking about this on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - the Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Is this not the hardest thing … keeping a commitment to yourself?
We are so much more likely to keep the ones to make to others, but when it comes to us, meh. Not so much. Tell me I’m not the only one.
We are talking about this on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - the Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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You know what I’ve learned?
When it comes to your life or business, you don’t always have to choose. It doesn’t have to be this OR that. It can be this AND that. Maybe not at precisely the same time, but whatever it is that you want most … it is doable.
Here’s what I mean … listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast to find out. Available on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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You know what I’ve learned?
When it comes to your life or business, you don’t always have to choose. It doesn’t have to be this OR that. It can be this AND that. Maybe not at precisely the same time, but whatever it is that you want most … it is doable.
Here’s what I mean … listen in on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast to find out. Available on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Leadership.
It is a lot of things, but I will tell you what it is not … it is not reserved just for those with a team or support personnel. EVERYONE is a leader.
Thought it’s not for the faint of heart.
I have lots of thoughts on this on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Leadership.
It is a lot of things, but I will tell you what it is not … it is not reserved just for those with a team or support personnel. EVERYONE is a leader.
Thought it’s not for the faint of heart.
I have lots of thoughts on this on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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You know I love Fall! It is my favorite season … and not just for all the pumpkin-y things (although I love that too).
There is just something about a fresh new season that inspires me to change things up and offers a boost of energy to my life and business that is second to none. Fall does that for me even more so than January 1.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you “A Fresh Approach for Fall”. Let’s get re-energized in our businesses and form some great habits. A good companion episode to this one that I mention during the episode is Episode 27, “Using Contests to Inject Fun in Your Business.”
What is your favorite season?
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I have a short and sweet quick jolt of what I think you need to hear.
What if there was nothing wrong? I read these words as a part of a post from someone else a few months ago and had an immediate visceral reaction. I’m sharing that post with you today, why fear is a liar, and reminding you of who you are.
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We all have fears. Some seemingly silly or mundane, other serious and realistic even.
Having and feeling fear is natural, letting it de-rail your life is not.
Listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast as I share my fears … both big and small, along with what we can do to keep the fears at bay. You can listen on your favorite podcast app or at the link below.
What are you afraid of?
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The sky is falling!!
I don’t know everything, but I do know this … that is NOT true!
What is true though is that our marketing is shifting, and having lived through a market shift a time or two, I’m very clear on what you need to do (and what not to do) in order to not just survive, but also to THRIVE.
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Are you ready to take your business to the next level?
Then you need to be a next level agent!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my 3 tips for how to take it to the next level, and you may be a little surprised at what they are! What I love about this is that they are accessible to EVERYONE … no matter your budget, years of experience or licensure. 2 days, 2 months, 2 years or 20, anyone can be a Next Level Agent with these tips and strategies.
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Ready to have your most productive today?
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing 5 (okay, it’s more like 7 ;-) ) habits for how to have your most productive day … and you may be surprised by what some of them are!
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What lights you up? Do you even know?
I’ll admit, for quite awhile I had forgotten. It is so easy to get mired down in the day to day, the challenges and difficulties that are just part of life, that you can forget what it is that makes it all worth it.
Listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast where I am sharing all about what lights me up, how to plug back in to yours, and why it matters. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link below.
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Have you heard about my 50 by 50 Joy List? I’ve been sharing about it since starting in June, and it’s truly my new favorite thing. I’ve actually learned a lot already, and this has been a big part of helping to get my mind and heart back on the right track.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my list and a little bit about each thing on it, as well as things I have learned and how you can do this yourself!
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, we are going to be talking about … Empowering Women in Real Estate!
Specifically, our 8 year anniversary of the beginning of this group and all that has come along since!
I’m telling the story of how it all began, and about the lessons I’ve learned along the way.
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Today’s episode is the final of our 4 part series on Mastering the Juggle … which also mirrors the theme of our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate Conference coming up on October 6, 2022!
We are ending with family because, well, this is often what ends up on our lists first. Do you ever feel like everyone else’s agenda comes before yours? You’re not alone. Listen in for thoughts and tips, and check out our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Conference to learn more about our upcoming event.
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Today’s episode is the third of our 4 part series on Mastering the Juggle … which also mirrors the theme of our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate Conference coming up on October 6, 2022!
Next up is business, and can I tell you something? It tends to be my favorite thing. Health, wealth, business, family (the 4 topics we are covering) … of them all business tends to come the easiest to me, so especially when things are hard in other areas, this is where I tend to go. Do you feel that way to? Listen in for thoughts and tips, and check out our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Conference to learn more about our upcoming event.
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Today’s episode is the third of our 4 part series on Mastering the Juggle … which also mirrors the theme of our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate Conference coming up on October 6, 2022!
Next up is business, and can I tell you something? It tends to be my favorite thing. Health, wealth, business, family (the 4 topics we are covering) … of them all business tends to come the easiest to me, so especially when things are hard in other areas, this is where I tend to go. Do you feel that way to? Listen in for thoughts and tips, and check out our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Conference to learn more about our upcoming event.
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Today’s episode is the second of our 4 part series on Mastering the Juggle … which also mirrors the theme of our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate Conference coming up on October 6, 2022!
Today’s episode is all about WEALTH. What we do all day, every day in our real estate businesses is help our clients to growth their personal and family wealth through real estate, but how much time, thought and effort do you put into this for yourself? Listen in for thoughts and tips, and check out our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Conference to learn more about our upcoming event.
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Today’s episode is the first of our 4 part series on Mastering the Juggle … which also mirrors the theme of our 2nd Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate Conference coming up on October 6, 2022!
We are starting with health because it usually ends up last on all of our lists. Are you feeling tired, stressed, anxious? You are not the only one. Listen in for thoughts and tips, and check out our website at www.EmpoweringWomenInRealEstate.com and click on Conference to learn more about our upcoming event.
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I am celebrating 20 years in real estate! I can hardly believe it myself. It feels like forever since I first started all those years ago, but also just like it was yesterday.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you some of my lessons and thoughts from 20 years in the business.
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Can you believe that we are already halfway through the year?
Time seems to move faster and faster each year. Whether you are happy with your progress so far this year, or feeling a little down and defeated, a mid year review is a good idea for everyone.
On today’s episode I’ll be walking you through some of the finer points of my process, so you can do this in your own business. Set aside an hour to gather your info and complete your review. You and your business are worth it!
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You made it today! Today is out last day of Super Summer Bootcamp!
My hope was that working through this challenge would not only bring an infusion of action and activity to your business, but also help to instill some habits in you that you can continue with in the days, weeks, months and years to come! (I’ve been following this process for almost 7 years myself!)
Our last installment is about giving referrals and reviews, one of the most fun parts in my opinion.
You know I”m going to tell you all about the how’s and the why’s. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
We also have a wrap up from this challenge, I hope you have enjoyed it. Share in the comments below if you completed it!
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Database, database, database.
Today’s challenge for Super Summer Bootcamp is all about your database … specifically ADDING to your database.
I’ve got lots of ideas and strategies to share today, I promise you this, you know more people than you think.
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You’re halfway there!
Today’s challenge will probably take you the longest of all of the aspects of this week’s challenge, and that is pop bys. I love giving pop bys, but I don’t always love delivering them. I’ll be sharing the ins and outs of that today too.
Listen in for my favorite strategies for making pop by giving more fun AND efficient (my favorite). I’ve even got two Canva templates for you to customize for summer ready pop by options …
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I’ll admit, today’s component of the Super Summer Bootcamp challenge is my absolute favorite. Today is all about writing notes.
Do not overthink this. (I know you do, I have too.) A note doesn’t have to be long and complicated. Short and sweet gets the point across.
I’m sharing my favorite note writing strategies today to make this easier and more effective.
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It’s day 1 of our Super Summer Bootcamp challenge … and we’re starting with everyone’s favorite, or should I say lease favorite, calls!
Have no fear, you know I’m going to make this easier for you that what first comes to mind when you hear “calls”. Today I’ll be sharing with you not just the why these calls are important, but actually HOW … and what to say!
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Summer is here and the living is easy!
Well, maybe sometimes a little too easy. Have you ever experienced a summer slump? Or, more likely, a fall slump resulting from a little too much summer fun?
I say there is no such thing as too much summer fun AND you can keep your business humming along at the same time.
Enter … Super Summer Bootcamp! If you’ve ever done this program with me before, this year’s edition is much, much different.
If I had to tell you 1 thing that has revolutionized my business it is my Daily Business Builders. My daily habits for “prospecting” and staying in touch that I can adjust based on my phase of life and business.
For this year’s Super Summer Bootcamp I will be walking you through each of the 5 components, with a challenge for each one. My hope is that you will see just how doable these habits are and will make them a regular part of your business. Even if you just complete this challenge one time, I hope that it will give you an infusion of energy and activity into your business this summer!
Today’s episode is our introduction … why you need to do this, how to do it, and the prep you need. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
Let’s go … who will join us!
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So this episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast was not supposed to be this episode … but I got de-railed.
It happens to all of us. The transaction that doesn’t go our way. The client that chooses to work with someone else. An issue at home or in your primary relationship. One step forward, two steps back.
On today’s episode I’m sharing with you real time, how I deal with it … and dealt with it on this particular day!
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You know I love a good routine, right?
Here’s the thing, I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that it is those routines that have helped me to be so successful in my real estate business … and they can help yours too.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my favorite routines, why they are important, and some great resources to help you in establishing yours.
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Share with us your favorite routine!
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You’ve heard that saying, right, about how the grass isn’t always greener on the other side?
Yet somehow we still manage to look, and wish, and envy, and compare.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you who I’m envying these days, and sharing a few stories that just might change your perspective.
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Being a Mom is hard work. Being a Realtor® is hard work.
Put the two together, and you may have more hard days than not!
My oldest son, Ben, graduated from high school yesterday (!!!) and so I am just starting to see the light on the other side. I’ve learned a lot from being his Mom, and am sharing on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast some of those lessons.
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Sweet, sweet summertime is upon us!
There are so many fun things to do to work into our days … and some things that require a shift in how we get our work done (I’m looking at you kids who are home from school!). Having a strategy is a must if we want to get it all done, and I don’t just mean the work part.
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Happy 3 Year Anniversary today to our Empowering Women in Real Estate Inner Circle! It’s been a long journey with this program, starting out as Empower Coaching, big changes through covid, and a complete “re-branding” and addition of our educational portal last year. We’ve been through a lot, and we have a lot of exciting changes yet to come. You can listen in to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or at the link below. Are you a member of the Inner Circle??
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast we are talking about “pain points”.
You know, those things in your life and business that cause you trouble, irritation or just plain old slow you down on a regular basis?
I’m sharing today several of mine that I have found in my business and in my personal life over the years, as well as the solutions (which are often quick, easy and inexpensive!).
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Today is my birthday! Check out the post here in the group or on my Instagram @karen.w.cooper for a Starbucks code to enjoy your favorite morning treat on me!
Be sure to tune into today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast for my lessons from this past year … and also for the gift that’s on my birthday wish list.
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Sometimes we take our inspiration from the most interesting places … truly, it is all around us if we just look … and today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast is no exception!
My inspiration for “Ask for What You Need” comes from the most unlikely of places, and you’ll need to tune in to find out!
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Have you ever had a “full circle moment”?
You know, those moments that happen in your life or business that show you just how far you have come. It represents a repetition of something that happened in the past, but typically this go around you are in a different spot.
Our last episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast represented a HUGE full circle moment for me, and on today’s episode I’m sharing all about it, as well as some other meaningful moments as well.
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When was the last time you had a full circle moment?
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Today’s episode is so special to me, as I am interviewing one of my mentors, Fabienne Fredrickson! I’ve been a fan and follower of Fabienne for well over a decade, and if you have listened to the podcast or followed along in our Empowering Women in Real Estate Group on Facebook for long you’ve certainly heard me quote her more than once. On today’s very special episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast we are talking all about The Leveraged Business (also the title of Fabienne’s newest book!) and so, so much more. This is one that you will want to return to again and again. I hope that you will be as inspired by Fabienne as I have been. You can connect with her on Instagram @fabiennefred, and be sure to check out her business at www.BoldHeart.com. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
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Are you newer to the real estate industry? Then today’s episode is for you!
Even if you have years of experience and success under your belt, I bet you’ll find a few nuggets in today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast on “How to Be a Rising Star”! Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Sometimes, you just need to quit.
Sometimes, you just need make some changes.
Sometimes, it’s just a no for right now.
But how do you know the difference?
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I’m sharing my thoughts and experiences for how to know. Whether it’s toxic clients, or outdated processes, I’ve got some ideas for you to consider and you make the decision whether or not to quit.
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Are you starting to feel a hint of the winds of change in your local real estate market?
How about just changes in your own business?
I’ve seen them, survived them, and lived to tell the tale! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my Coping Strategies for a Changing Market.
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There is a concept I read about once when it comes to travel about going deep, not wide and it was a real eye opener to me … and it also applies to our real estate businesses!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing that story with you, and how you can apply this concept to increase your level of success in your business. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Do you suffer from “shiny object syndrome” when it comes to your real estate business?
I know I do. Want to know a cure? Reconnect with the basics!
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Tomorrow my business partner Vicky Noufal and I will celebrate seven years of making it “official“ with our Platinum Group Real Estate team!
In this time we have learned so, so much, and I’m sharing some of my top lessons on today’s episode of Empowering Women In Real Estate - The Podcast. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Just like fashion, everything that’s old is often new again when it comes to marketing … at least I think so anyway!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing real life data from my team on what modern day marketing looks like for us, and how you can find success in it as well.
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Today is Administrative Professional’s Day (and it’s also my middle son Ryan’s Birthday! Not that he will ever see or hear this, lol.) and I want to help you celebrate support.
The support that you give others, and the support that others give to you. It is a two way street, you know.
In this episode I also introduce MY support team both for my real estate team and for Empowering Women in Real Estate. Dee, Sharon, Deb, Stacy, Jeni, Anna, Shannon, Madi, Jess and Natalie … I appreciate you all so much!!!
Shout out in particular to Natalie Pyles who produces this podcast!!
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Today is Administrative Professional’s Day (and it’s also my middle son Ryan’s Birthday! Not that he will ever see or hear this, lol.) and I want to help you celebrate support.
The support that you give others, and the support that others give to you. It is a two way street, you know.
In this episode I also introduce MY support team both for my real estate team and for Empowering Women in Real Estate. Dee, Sharon, Deb, Stacy, Jeni, Anna, Shannon, Madi, Jess and Natalie … I appreciate you all so much!!!
Shout out in particular to Natalie Pyles who produces this podcast!!
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Who doesn’t want to have it “all”, right?
But here’s the thing, YOU get to define what having it all means to YOU. I think we too often get trapped in comparing what it means for others (or what we perceive it means), and that can lead to a whole lot of disappointment.
I’m sharing lots of info on this, including what having it all currently means for me, on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast. Tune in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
What does having it all mean for you?
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When it comes to hiring in your business … whether it is your first employee or your 7th … your first agent or your 38th … it can be more than a little intimidating.
Where do you find the right fit?
How do you attract the right people?
What can you possibly learn in one or two meetings to feel confident in your hire?
We’ve just gone through this process with my team, and we’ve learned a lot. We used some of our time tested strategies that has helped us to grow to a team of 43 incredible women, as well as employed some new tactics to help us to identify our just right fit.
I’m breaking down all steps on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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You know how important it is to build a strong foundation in your real estate business, right?
Did you know that this is not something you do once?
As you grow either in the size of your team or in the amount of business that you do, there will come a time when that foundation needs a renovation.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing some of the things we have learned as we have been in the midst of this process with my real estate team.
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If you’ve been following along on the podcast or on my Instagram stories (follow me @karen.w.cooper!), you might know that we’ve been doing a lot of re-organization with the operations of our team, and boy oh boy have we learned a lot!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I’m sharing the first of what turned into a 3 part series (lol) all about operations, running a business, and our hiring process that WORKS!
Today’s episode is called “Lessons from the Weeds” and in it I’m sharing a lot of what we learned as we began this process back in December.
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Do you find yourself struggling with “imposter syndrome”?
Questioning the value you bring … even though you have documented success?
Worrying that others will “find out” that you aren’t as smart or capable as they think you are?
Just me? No? Yep, I thought so.
I have conversations with incredibly successful women on the regular, and you’d be surprised how much this topic comes up.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my (near daily) experiences with Imposter Syndrome, and the things I have learned to tell those voices to sit down and shut up already!
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Do you struggle with Imposter Syndrome?
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Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast was submitted by group member Abby Drobinski … Her request was to cover ideas for how to combine business and kids activities FOR business.
If you’ve been around for a while, then you known that I have a LOT to say on this topic! ;-)
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Given that our group and podcast are called Empowering Women in Real Estate, that the topic of women empowering women is one that is very important to me …
Yet I’ve never fully discussed this on a podcast episode! That changes today, thank you in part to a topic recommendation by group member (and one of my oldest friends!) Rebecca Stack!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I’m covering a couple things … WHY women empowering women is important, and HOW to do it!
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Thank you to our group member Valerie Crosby for submitting this topic today … it is one that I am very passionate about, and that is supporting small businesses!
I’m sharing all the reasons why you want to make this part of your regular practice (far beyond business to business referrals) and some of my favorite “hows” on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast.
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Do you form relationships with other agents? Locally or in other markets?
I often hear agents express concerns about this … about being in relationship with their “competition”.
I couldn’t disagree more.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, we’re talking all about Agent to Agent Relationships. I’ll be sharing the reasons why you should prioritize this in your business, and also the how.
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Are you a buyer’s agent?
This market can be a challenge, can’t it?
Our Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast episode today was a topic submitted by our EWRE Inner Circle member Kris Norwine on “Being a Buyer’s Agent in a Seller’s Market”.
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This market is tough right now, isn’t it?
Competition is at an all time high. Not just for getting offers ratified, and for getting business in the first place, but also for KEEPING the business you have.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m talking all about Client Retention … most specifically BUYER retention in this crazy market.
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Thank you Shruthi Shyamala for submitting today’s topic!
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Do you ever feel like you are burning the candle not just at both ends, but in the middle too?
You work so hard to serve your clients well, to build an abundant business, to take care of your home and family, to be a good friend. Basically, all.the.things.
But here’s the thing … oftentimes things will fall through the cracks. And many times it is our relationships with people outside of real estate.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m talking about Real Estate & Relationships. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
Thank you Robin Gebhardt for submitting this topic!
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I often hear comments like, “you do so much”, “how do you do it all”, “I never get that much done”.
Listen. I don’t. I don’t do it all. There are plenty of things that I don’t do, so today I am flipping the script and sharing those things with you!
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You know I love all things efficiency, right?
And I know you do too, because it is one of the most frequent types of questions I get!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my #1 (and #2) efficiency tips.
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How do you take care of yourself?
Manicures?
Pedicures?
Monthly massages?
I’m here to tell you that is not what it takes. I’ve learned a lot in this area, particularly over the course of the last year, and I am sharing all of the good, bad and ugly on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast.
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When is the last time you celebrated … YOU?!!
That’s a hard one, right? You don’t want to come across “brag-y”. You speed right past completing one goal on to the next with barely a blip or a blink of an eye.
You spend more time talking and thinking about the areas where you are falling short in your life and your business than you do acknowledging all of your tremendous accomplishments.
I have lots to say on this topic, and am sharing on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast. You can listen in at the link below or on your favorite podcast app.
Share a recent success of yours … nothing is too small! … in the comments below!
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When you hear the term “coaching”, what comes to mind?
For many of us it means a person or program that you pay to “coach” you up in an area of your life or business.
What I’ve come to learn that is that we all need and use coaching, and it comes from many different places … and the majority of those are free or low cost!!
Listen in to today’s episode to hear about my favorite ways that I have been coached throughout my 20 year career … and the majority of which barely cost a dime. I’ll share my favorite coaching resources, a few of the programs and people that I personally pay to be coached by, and even a little bit of information on how you can be coached by me in our Empowering Women in Real Estate Inner Circle.
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We talk a lot about morning routines around here, but your evening routine is just as important!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real eState - The Podcast, I’m diving into my evening routine, what works for me, what doesn’t … and how you can use these strategies and lessons in your own business.
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You have big goals, right? Things you want to accomplish or achieve?
But what are you not willing to do to get there?
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing for the first time an exercise I do with my team and our EWRE Inner Circle members on identifying your non-non-negotiables … and what to do once you know what they are.
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There is a section of one of my favorite books called, “The Fear of Success”, and as soon as I read it I had a realization that I often hold myself back because of this fear.
In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing an excerpt from that book, as well as thoughts on how the fear of success affects us, and how to get past it.
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Today I have for you the final episode in our 2 part series on how to Build and Grow Your Database.
Not sure who to add? When do you delete? What to do if you don’t have all of their contact information?
Those questions and more are answered today. Listen in at the link below or on your favorite podcast app.
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Building and growing your database … how well you do this is truly one of the biggest indicators of long-term, consistent success.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I have a very special replay for you of part 1 of Building and Growing Your Database. We are covering all the things, from how to set it up, to the best CRM (hint: it’s the one you’ll actually use!) and so much more!
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What is your favorite CRM?
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One of the most common questions I get is how I plan … my day, my week, my month … and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m walking you through it all!
Step by step, I’m sharing my process to plan my week, both from a personal and a business perspective. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or at the link below.
Share with us in the comments, how do you plan your week?
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Real estate is a challenging business in so many ways … and unfortunately sometimes one of our biggest challenges is dealing with each other!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m talking all about “The Un-Polished Professional”, how to recognize them, how to deal with them and how not to be one.
I’m also sharing one of my biggest pet peeves … any guesses what that might be?! I know some of you will know!
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I love, love, love to hear about and read about other people’s day in the life. Getting a peek behind the scenes is usually inspiring to me or helps me to realize that we all have similar challenges and issues.
On today’s episode I’m taking you through a day in my life, the way it looks right now. In a few months I’m sure it will look a bit different, there doesn’t seem to be anything “typical” anymore!
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You know what they say …
The fortune is in the follow up.
If you don’t follow up, someone else will.
If you don’t follow up with them, they won’t follow through with you.
And in this case, they are all right.
Your ability to follow up consistently and persistently will make the difference between a successful real estate career, and none at all.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my personal follow up tips and strategies that led me to consistently sell 50-60 homes per year throughout my career.
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We are a few weeks into the New Year, how’s it going?
Still feeling excited and energized, or is real life dragging you down?
I’m sharing quite a bit on this topic today, including my mindset and struggles at the moment. You can listen in to Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below.
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Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast was a topic submitted by group member Brooke Willis from Texas, entitled, “I’ve Got My License … Now What?”
When you are a new agent (or if you are re-starting your business, or changing brokerages) there is so much to do and learn, it can be extremely overwhelming. In today’s episode I’m sharing with you the areas of focus for your first few weeks (or months) in business.
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Thank you Brooke for today’s topic! If you have a topic or question that you would like to see addressed in a future episode, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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I don’t know about you, but I LOVE hearing, reading and learning about tips, tricks and products that help other people to run their lives and businesses better.
Things that are GAME CHANGERS.
You know the thing. Once you incorporate it into your life or business things become infinitely easier or more efficient. You are probably thinking of one or two things right now.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing some of my Game Changers from my business, and a few from my personal life too.
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What are some of your favorite game changers?
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Having a baby is such a unique and precious time of life … it can also be incredibly stressful.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing a story from a new Mom and Realtor that really inspired this episode, and my tips for how to navigate pregnancy and your business.
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One of the things that is so great about our real estate businesses is that there is literally no ceiling. How much you earn is directly related to the investment that you are willing to make in your business in time, effort and money. The not so great thing though is that there is no floor. No work, no pay. Sometimes (lots of times) even there is lots of work and still no pay. I see plenty of conversations about the potential of our business and what people are earning, and a fair share of how to pinch pennies and save on the various aspects of doing business, but what I don’t usually see is a tactical conversation of how to handle your finances and your business … everything about the day to day to handling your taxes. You can listen in at the link below or on your favorite podcast app! Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
The new year is here … does your schedule reflect your goals? It’s great to have goals (you know I’m a big fan), but if you haven’t looked at, tweaked, modified your schedule to make room for them On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m talking you through a demonstration I’ve done in the past for my team on how to ensure you are fitting the “right” things in, as well as sharing some adjustments I’m making to my schedule in the new year. Listen in at the link below, or on your favorite podcast app! Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Happy New Year! If you are anything like me, you are excited for this fresh start and the hope that a new year brings. You may also have some big goals set and you are spending time revamping your routines to fit in these new habits.
You might also be feeling a little bit of pressure … this past year or two has been a lot, hasn’t it? And if you are feeling overwhelmed or worn out (like I am) then instead of feeling excitement over your goals, you might be feeling a little bit of dread too.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m talking all about Goals, Goals, Goals … including sharing a bit about my personal goal setting process and goals for the new year.
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Do you choose a “word of the year”? It is one of my favorite annual traditions.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you how I choose my word each year, and the steps I take to ensure it stays top of mind throughout the year.
I’m also sharing the word that I’ve chosen for 2022 … curious what it is? Listen in! Click the link below or listen on your favorite podcast app.
What is your word of the year?
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I love the fresh, clean start of a new year. I want to hit the ground running and leave the old year behind. In order to do that, there are some things I need to do in my business toward the end of December.
I organize folders on my computer for everything in my business.
I de-clutter my desk and office.
I order any office supplies I know I’ll need like paper, ink, gift cards, note cards, return address labels, etc.
I buy a calendar for the upcoming year.
And, I map out my social media plan.
I hope these tips help you feel ready for the new year!
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Every year I create a vision board. Honestly, it’s been so rewarding to see my life more toward the goals I set, and it’s a fantastic way to get inspired. I keep it really simple. I set up a private board on Pinterest. I use an app called Project Life and I browse and pin all of the images that really resonate with me. I always include a photo of my family and my word for the year.
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If there’s one thing we know, it’s real estate. It’s our business. Investing in real estate is also one of the best, safest paths to wealth, so today I’ll walk you through how to get started.
Tips and Resources:
Check out the Bigger Pockets Podcast.
Read up on the BRRR Method: Buy. Rehab. Refinance, Repeat.
Look into creative lending programs.
Consider buying straight from clients
Self manage at first
Start small
You know fair market values, you know about listings before they hit the market, and you know other agents all over, so we have a little bit of an unfair advantage.
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Today I’m walking you through developing your marketing plan and I’m keeping it simple. It comes down to this: we’re going to plan when you are going to stay in touch and how you are going to stay in touch.
Let’s look at the whole year in advance and ask these 3 questions:
You can still evaluate every quarter, but you’ll be so much more prepared for the year if you make a plan.
By the way, you can join the Empowering Women in Real Estate inner circle if you want someone to just plan all of this for you. Whether you are hearing this before or after Dec. 16th when the 2022 plan is debuted, I am here for you!
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As REALTORS® our full time jobs are helping other people to relocate, but what happens when we are the ones doing the relocating?
It can be challenging to say the least … no matter how much experience and success you have, if you are relocating your real estate business to another area it is like starting from square one.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I am address this topic submitted by group member Shelly Hart. Listen in on your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below to listen right within the blog post on our website.
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What does leveling up mean to you?
I’ve come to learn that leveling up in our industry is very different than a “typical” definitely of leveling up when you are working in the traditional corporate sector that so many of us came from.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing a conversation I had with a team member on this topic and some thoughts about how you too can redefine what leveling up means to you.
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It’s story time! I had so much great feedback to my post earlier this week that I decided to turn that into a podcast episode for those of us who would rather listen than read. I’m going deep in today’s episode on my story in real estate, including sharing quite a bit that hasn’t been shared before. You can listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or click the link below to listen in on the blog post on my website. And while you’re at it … would you consider leaving me a review? It would mean so much! iTunes is my favorite spot. Thank you! Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Are you in a season of struggle?
Me too, sister. Me too.
Today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast is for you. And me.
I’ve often said that real estate (entrepreneurship, really) is a lifestyle, not a job. It’s not something that you can just turn on and off, clock in and out.
And so, when you are struggling in any area of your life, your business will be impacted, and vice versa. The quicker we acknowledge that, the better. It’s one of the reasons I’ve always shared openly here personal struggles and challenges. Identifying ways to cope and solve those issues can be just as important as identifying new ways to market and prospect. It’s all interconnected.
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Are you struggling right now? How can we help?
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It’s officially holiday time!!! Get ready, these next few weeks are going to FLY, and if you don't take some time now to plan what is most important to you, and how you want to celebrate your loved ones AND your clients you may find yourself running out of time to accomplish what you want.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my tips to Planning for the Holidays. Listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below to listen on our website.
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With the Thanksgiving holiday tomorrow, today is the perfect day to share my gratitude practice, and a few suggestions and tips for creating one of your own.
You can listen to episode 107 of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, “My Gratitude Practice”, on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or by clicking the link below to listen on our website.
Do you have a gratitude practice?
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Well this is a new one for us! This is our first episode specifically for our vendor partners! The title says “lenders”, but really it is a great episode for what to do … and what not to do … for any vendors who serve Realtors® and the real estate industry.
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Today's episode is the first of 2 parts on vendor partnerships (episode 106, specifically for lenders and other vendor partners will air on Saturday!) that was submitted by EWRE Inner Circle Member Carrie Fincham!
Establishing vendor partnerships and relationships was truly one of those game changer moments in my career, and I’m happy to share with you today some of my thoughts, experiences and tips on how to effectively build these relationships.
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Have you ever wondered the differences between being an a big name real estate brokerage, versus a smaller “boutique” brokerage?
I’ve got plenty of experience at both, and on today’s episode I’m breaking down some of the primary differences in my mind, and how I feel they have impacted my career.
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Are you with a “big brand” or “boutique” brokerage, and why?
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I’m going to be sharing with you several stories from throughout my career where I have really benefited from having someone give me permission to start or stop something.
Obviously, I really don’t need anyone’s permission, and neither do you, but we tend to put so much pressure on ourselves with what we do or we tend to overthink and feel like we’re under qualified, that sometimes having someone else say just those few words … that they give you permission … can make all the difference.
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On today’s episode I am covering a special topic submitted by long-time Empowering Women in Real Estate community member, and my friend, Nichole Curtis!
Nichole wanted suggestion on how to make those little “extras” happen in your business to connect the dots. I’m not perfect at this, but I am learned a lot of strategies over the years for how to work this in to help you grow your business and I am excited to share with you today.
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On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I have for you a very special presentation on one of our most requested topics … balancing real life and real estate. I was very fortunate to be asked to present on this topic to the Greater Piedmont (Virginia) Association of Realtors, and with their permission am sharing this with all of you! Take a listen and be sure to leave a review on iTunes to let me know what you think. You can listen in on your favorite podcast app, or at the link below. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Welcome to our 100th (!!!!!) episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast! This is such an incredible milestone, and I truly have all of our listeners to thank. Your support and interest has been such a gift, and I truly appreciate it. For today’s episode, I am covering some of our highlights from the first 100 episodes, and unveiling and sharing tidbits from the top 5 episodes based on listens and downloads. Be sure to listen all the way through for a very special podcast-related announcement! You can listen to this week’s episode on your favorite podcast app, or click the link below to listen on our website. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Social media. It can often feel like the overwhelming, necessary evil in your business, and you’re not wrong. On today’s show, episode 99 (!!!), of Empowering Women in Real Estate I’m sharing my philosophy, strategies, and how I plan my social media so it happens consistently without losing my mind! Listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or click the link below to listen on our website. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Yesterday my husband and I celebrated 19 years of marriage … and I’ve been in business 19 years, so you can imagine the ride it’s been! Starting a brand new career in real estate as a newlywed wasn’t for the faint of heart. I’ve learned a lot over the years about what it means to have a supportive (or not!) partner, and how it can impact your real estate business and your life, and I’m sharing those thoughts with you today on this quick episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast. Listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or click the link below to listen on our website. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Do you have elements of your business or marketing (or life!) that aren’t working for you … or aren’t working for you anymore? When I think back over the past 19 years of my career there are many different marketing strategies and things that I tried and stopped, either because they ran their course, or just weren’t working. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’ll be sharing with you some real life examples from my business, as well as my strategies for what to do. Listen in on iTunes or your favorite podcast app, or click the link below to listen on our website. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
Now you know I love a good plan … and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing with you a few of my favorite areas to plan for success.
I’ve found over the past 19 years in business … and often from trial and error … that taking the time to plan actually allows me more time and freedom in my business, and I think you will too!
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Did you know that our Empowering Women in Real Estate community has a monthly membership program? We sure do! It’s called Empower Coaching, and today I have a bonus episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast to tell you all about it! This is also a LAST CALL for the program as it is today AND to lock in the $59 per month membership fee. We are completely revamping the delivery of the program this fall which will be a game changer for accessing the hundreds of videos, samples and templates that we have available … and along with it there will be a significant price increase. Take a listen today … at less than $750 per YEAR for a full marketing plan, weekly tasks, samples, templates, group coaching sessions and more, it is truly a no brainer! You can learn more and register at https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/coaching/ … but don’t wait, prices go up on October 1st!
So.
This topic has me just a little fired up as I think you can tell when you listen to today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, all about why you can’t (and shouldn’t even if you could!) do it all!
I’ve had a lot of painful experience with this, especially lately, and the way we treat other women who ask for help when they need it really is a shame.
I really hope you will take a listen, think on this topic, and then come back to this post and share your thoughts with us.
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Grab your ear buds, or your air pods or turn on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast for 7 minutes of my best cheerleading efforts!
We all need a pep talk from time to time, I know I sure do, and today I’m giving you one!
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Earlier this year I had a very interesting and eye opening experience which has changed some of my thoughts and philosophies about doing business.
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m going to be sharing that story with you, and why it is so important to “Be Yourself”.
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The health and strength of your business is directly dependent on the health and strength of your database!
On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my favorite tips and strategies, including answering the question “how do you follow up without feeling awkward”!
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It’s back to school time! Either you love or hate this time of year … and for me, as much as I love summer, there is nothing more that I love than the fresh start that fall and back to school season brings. If you are a working mom balancing your real estate business with real life, things may be about to get a little extra tricky for you, and so on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing my own personal tips and strategies for how to handle this new season. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or on the link below/link in my bio. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are over 27,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
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Freedom … it’s a topic that has been on my mind a lot this year. You might even say I’m obsessed. Obsessed with having the freedom to build the business and the life that I want. I’ve figured out a few things about this, and I am sharing them with you today on Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast! Listen in on your favorite podcast app or on the link below/link in my bio. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are over 27,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
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Which parts of your business are your favorite? How about your least favorite? On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing all of mine … and why it’s important to understand which is which. Listen in on your favorite podcast app or on the link below/link in my bio. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are over 27,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
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It shouldn’t come as a surprise to you that I am a big advocate for systems in your real estate business … but not just any systems, you need systems that WORK! On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I am going to be sharing with you some of my very favorite … and most effective … systems that have worked in my business over the past 19 years! Listen in on your favorite podcast app or on the link below/link in my bio. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are over 27,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
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Are you feeling stuck in your business? Thinking that perhaps you have outgrown your current brokerage or team?
It happens to all of us! Sometimes the solution may be a move, and sometimes not. On today’s episode I’ll be sharing with you how to tell the difference … and what you should do if this is you.
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Are you ready to go to the next level in your business?
Whether you are a new agent leveling up to consistent closings, or an established agent ready to level up to building a team, I’ve found that the foundational principles are the same … and today I’ll be talking through them on episode 86 of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast.
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Lead generation. It’s not everyone’s favorite topic … but it IS one of the topics I get asked about most!
It doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Over the years I’ve established my own “kindler, gentler” and EFFECTIVE methods that have led me to consistent success over the past 19 years, and on today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast, I’m sharing them with you!
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It’s vacation season, and I hope you have a get away planned! While I’ve got my system down pat for leaving my business, I often struggle with the actual getting out the door part. There is something about getting away that makes me want to finish all.the.things. On today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate - The Podcast I’m sharing some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned over the years to make getting away just a little bit easier. Listen in at the link below or on your favorite podcast app. Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. We are close to 30,000 members strong and we want you to join us!
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Karen's 17 Favorite Apps:
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We have a very interesting conversation that we're really excited to bring to you today. We're sharing Karen's guest appearance on Rob Houghton's podcast WDC Metro Insurance Careers.
Rob is a top recruiter for insurance positions in the DC area. He invited Karen on his podcast to ask her perspective on office dynamics among women, especially in leadership roles.
It is pretty refreshing to be able to hear such a frank discussion about women in sales, office politics and the best ways to have great working relationships.
We would love to hear your feedback on this topic. Please share your experiences with us in our Empowering Women in Real Estate group on Facebook.
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Another Tell-All episode for you today with Karen Cooper.
You wanted to know what the best use of time is starting out, the biggest waste of money starting out, how careful we should be with our intellectual property, and how Karen and Vicky Noufal started their partnership. Karen answers all of these questions and more!
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Here's your chance to ask Karen anything! Today she's answering the first round of questions, and this week you still have the chance to submit more questions in the Empowering Women in Real Estate Facebook Group for Karen to answer in "Ask Me Anything - Part 2."
Most of us want to know when we'll stop feeling like beginners and feel like legitimate real estate agents. When will we start to feel like we can say we are successful? It would be nice to have a time frame for our progress. Karen answers how long it took for her to start to feel like she could say she was successful, what that means and how to get there more quickly.
Karen also answers questions about balancing being a full-time real estate agent with being a wife and mother. She says that real estate is one of the most flexible jobs and one of the least flexible jobs at the same time.
She encourages us to set up a few systems and patterns so that we protect the most important aspects of each role from being encroached on by the other roles. For example, one of her rules was that she wouldn't missed 2 dinnertime/bedtimes in a row. Another rule was that if she was at one of her son's games and she had to look at a contract on the stands, that was OK!
In answer to questions about getting the hang of things starting out Karen recommends going into the office everyday. Now, this might not currently be an option for us during the pandemic, but wherever possible, be around others who are doing the work.
Another great question was about how to do your budgeting when you were starting out. Listen in to hear what matters most at the beginning and throughout your career when it comes to budgeting. Hint: it's not fancy shoes.
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Here's a topic Karen gets asked about quite a bit: building confidence in your role as a real estate agent. And, it's not just brand new agents who want to know how to present themselves as knowledgeable. At every stage of her career Karen has put in to practice certain tools to appear confident and actually feel confident helping people buy and sell homes.
Let's go straight to the sources of confidence: knowledge and repetition.
Karen's first tip is to memorize some good, current stats so you know how to answer when people ask you "How's the market?" Instead of saying, "It's good," you can say, "It's really strong. The average days-on-market is 7 and at this time last year it was 33." This is a very confidence-inspiring way to talk with people and it gives the conversation somewhere to go!
Next, get familiar with the tasks you do. It will just take time and experience but if you can practice filling out paperwork, for example, and have a mentor look it over, you'll be much more comfortable doing it for real. And actually, being able to explain what everything in the paperwork means is a very important part of being an agent. Your clients will feel secure if you can help educate them.
In the same vein, preview the properties when you can so that you can have another go-to answer when people ask you about the market and so that you feel ready to show these properties.
If talking to people isn't your strongest trait, honestly, here's a super easy trick: wear a name tag. This way even if you're not feeling confident enough to initiate conversations, you're making it easy, people know you are in real estate and they can feel a little more comfortable approaching you. A name tag is basically a professional invitation to talk about work.
Karen's final tip for building confidence today is to work with renters. It's not the most glamorous work we can do, but it is so helpful as we are learning.
You want to stay fresh, on top of your game and confident throughout your career. These will be things you can keep up your sleeve all the time.
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We've heard some industry-shaking news announced this week about Zillow buying ShowingTime. Karen Cooper is showing up today to share some reassurance and perspective, so we can get through this.
Your first thought might be to question the relevance of personal real estate agents in the future, but we're going to keep being amazing resources for our clients. Karen's nearly 20 years in the industry have taught her that things work themselves out, roles shift and the work moves on.
Please take this opportunity to learn more about Karen's coaching group for help shoring up your business. It's only $59 per month and there is no commitment required. Karen covers weekly lessons and action items for growth and streamlining, customizable marketing materials and she answers your questions so that you can get the most out of the program!
https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.com/coaching/
Technology makes things easier for your clients. Do you? Join us!
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Today Karen is sharing a fantastic YouTube Live chat that she had with Caitlin Ellis and Courtney Brown about balancing motherhood and real estate. Each season of motherhood will bring new joys into your life and new challenges with making time for work, your family and yourself.
Karen, Caitlin and Courtney share some seriously helpful lessons they've learned about delegation, time management and mindset. Tune in for actual examples of how to set up systems to make things go a little more smoothly.
Check out the video here:
https://youtu.be/tAuZgZPjV_c
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Written reviews can really boost your "know, like, trust factor." When a potential client checks out your name online you want them to see social proof of how wonderful it is to work with you.
Karen recommends inviting clients to leave reviews right after the transaction and again in 2 months, as needed. It's a small ask and you have so much to gain in just a few sentences from a happy buyer or seller.
In addition to these reviews being online on Google or Facebook, you can re-use them on your website and social media. Listen in for a timely update on the status of any reviews you may have on Zillow!
Yes, it is amazing to get good reviews, so make sure to return the favor this week and leave positive reviews for the people you work with!
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Today's topic is so fascinating and we're a little riled up about it. Think about the advice you've been given or the things you've been told about your business. If some of them were less-than-helpful or self-serving or discouraging, then let's take a moment to stop and flesh them out. We can still learn from them because we can turn them upside down and move ahead with new understanding.
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We are master networkers and generous referrers. We refer clients to other agents all over the country and we sometimes, wonderfully receive referrals from all over the country. This process sure would be even better if other agents could associate your name with your geographical area easily
Michele Bellisari is #soooboca and she is here to teach us how to brand ourselves in a way that makes us synonymous with the area we serve. This is such a fun way to get out there on social media, embrace your community and showcase your community!
Karen and Michelle share helpful tips to help you get started!
Check out Michele Bellisari:
https://www.instagram.com/themichelebee/
https://www.instagram.com/soooboca/
https://soooboca.com/
As real estate agents and/or as moms we have a lot on our plate. Each day, each hour, we accomplish a lot. And yes, we like it. We love getting things done and helping the people in our lives, but we HAVE to be smart with our time, too.
Karen is sharing dozens of timesaving tips today to help you carve out precious minutes here and there. This extra time will save you! It will save you from decision fatigue, unneeded stress, little mistakes and sleep deprivation.
These changes don't require a super-strong tech background or a lot of money. They're just smart and simple.
On the technology front you can use timers and alarms to manage your to-dos and appointments so that you don't have to check the clock every 5 minutes. You can just focus on your task until you hear the beep. This is a great trick to teach your children as well.
You can also utilize keyboard shortcuts to help you populate the texts and phrases you frequently write.
Obviously, using a Alexa can be a real help. If you're hesitating because you're reluctant to bring one more device into your life, it might be worth consideration because you can keep better tabs on your kids this way. Listen in to learn how! And, Alexa can also read aloud to you which can really help you reach your reading goals.
For appointment setting Karen recommends making the next appointment at the end of the current appointment. It saves you a step and a phone call.
In general, whether with meal prep or picking your outfit for the day, it can be super helpful to plan one week at a time. Decision making in bulk preserves your brainpower for important choices in your business that only you can make.
And lastly, why do we have to be reminded to set aside the time to take care of ourselves? What a mystery. We just always seem to put us at the bottom of our list. Decide to make the time to do something nice for yourself every single day. Karen has learned over the years to be an early riser and she loves what it does for her outlook and her energy throughout the day. She gets the time to read her devotional and sip her morning drink in peace. Whenever in the day it makes sense for you to squeeze this in - do it.
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What kind of year do you want to have? What kind of person do you want to be this year?
Simplify
Faith
Present
Balance
Enough
Purpose
There are so many wonderful tones to strike for this new year, but have you chosen yours? Listen in as Karen shares her 2021 word of the year and details the process of selecting a word and integrating it into her year.
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We are so excited to share this episode with you! Wrapping up one year and rolling into a new, what could be more fun?
Today Karen Cooper, mom of three, real estate broker and team owner is giving us a checklist of EVERYTHING you need in order to transition into a new year.
She goes over some smart financial and management tasks that really help with organization and efficiency, and she also covers things you might not think of like stocking up on business supplies, decluttering and a digital re-fresh.
Thanks for tuning in!
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Welcome to the podcast! Today Karen's detailing years of hard-learned tips to actually set goals the right way.
If you love setting goals, making lists, and dreaming big, then you probably find the New Year to be an exciting time! You'll geek out on this episode.
And, if you think resolutions and goals are ineffective and lame, then you'll still want to listen in because Karen has a very practical goal-setting approach. You can use it to implement grand and moderate goals alike!
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Welcome to the podcast today! We're talking about how to properly and realistically review a year like this. For a lot of us it was a hard year. It might be a little painful to look at your numbers and the goals you had. Karen's advice is to look for the small wins you had. If you need help or support please consider joining our Empowering Women Facebook group. The cost is only $59 per month and there is no commitment.
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Karen has 16 must-reads to tell us about today. This episode is a real treat. Thanks for tuning in!
Karen is an avid reader and these are her favorites business, the ones that occupy prime real estate on her bookshelf:
Everything is Figureoutable - https://amzn.to/37Jvy67
Make it Happen - https://amzn.to/2VNe2bN
The 10 x Rule - https://amzn.to/2IopVBP
The Year of Yes - https://amzn.to/2VLG3jO
Emily Ley Planners - https://amzn.to/3qDDHlp
A Simplified Life - https://amzn.to/3mUHOXN
Grace Not Perfection - https://amzn.to/3qADW0h
When Less Becomes More - https://amzn.to/3qDT2lE
Start With Why - https://amzn.to/33RaSbg
You are a Badass - https://amzn.to/3gnbfzj
You are a Badass at Making Money - https://amzn.to/3gmu1qr
Find Your Extraordinary - https://amzn.to/33TIvcB
Get Rich, Lucky Bitch - https://amzn.to/3n6vWlT
Chillpreneur - https://amzn.to/3ozKTge
Untamed - https://amzn.to/3gmT1xN
The Slight Edge - https://amzn.to/33TirOB
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Pivot!
You get it.
This year has thrown us some curve balls and we've all had to demonstrate flexibility.
We've had to do:
Gifts instead of events
Open houses by appointment only
Zoom meetings
Surely you've made some of the same adjustments. The thing to keep in mind during challenging times is to double down. Karen follows Grant Cardone's 10x Rule. If you pull back you're business will disappear so re-commit to your marketing.
Amid all of the challenges, focus on the benefits. And, the beauty in all of this adapting is that some of these changes will stick around because they are actually better.
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Special Message Hello to you all! This is Karen Cooper here. I just had to drop a short and sweet episode to tell you how grateful I am for each of you! I love our sisterhood.
Focusing on gratitude really can make a difference. Keep a gratitude journal and you'll notice all of the GOOD around you. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
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There are 5 daily tasks that you can do everyday to build your business. Karen's sharing how she built her business in the beginning, rebuilt her business after working as a broker, and how she maintains her business still today.
If you're going to set goals for daily business building make them obtainable and intentional!
The essentials are:
Calls
Notes
Pop bys
Referral
Add one person to data base
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Good morning and welcome! Episode 50 features a fantastic overview of: 1) how to understand where your business comes from and 2) how to shore up those channels. Thanks for tuning in!
A pillar of your business is literally something that holds your business up. So, your pillars are going to be the way business comes in. You'll have about 3-4 different pillars.
First, Karen talks about tracking our business sources. This will be so helpful to enable you to pull reports and analyze your incoming referrals.
Let's take a look at your possible pillars:
Database referrals
Geographic farm
Social media
Vendor relationships
Open Houses
Expired Listings
Whatever pillars you choose (or whatever pillars have chosen you!) just remember that your business will grow from small activities done consistently.
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Welcome to the podcast today! It's episode 49 and Karen is talking about keeping boundaries in the real estate industry to protect your personal life and enhance your professionalism.
You'll learn how to better respect your own personal time, how to prioritize prospecting in your day, how to schedule appointments and how to refer to your personal time commitments.
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Now is the time to plan your holiday pop bys and cards. You still have time! Karen walks us through what Platinum Group does each year to celebrate their clients and what she does personally each holiday season to make sure she really gets to enjoy the season with her family.
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Every agent needs an awesome customer care coordinator! Meet Melissa, Karen's powerhouse assistant! You may see a day when you NEED a Melissa. Listen in to find out how to prepare for and hire your own rock star.
Step 1: As you find yourself getting more and more busy, write down the tasks you do and the steps involved in each.
Step 2: Decide which tasks you don't have to do yourself
Step 3: Write a job listing that will attract the right assistant for you. Include in that listing, a specific instruction for them to do so that you can automatically filter through the applicants based on who completed the instructions.
Melissa is fantastic. She anticipates what Karen will need and she just does it. Working with her is a dream. Start taking the steps today to be ready for this kind of amazing partnership.
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There is room for every good, hard-working agent in the real estate industry. That's what we love about it! There are plenty of transactions to go around; you just have to get your name out there.
Karen encourages the use of free social media and other low-cost options like postcards, flyers and brochures.
Postcards
Here's the thing: yes, they'll probably throw the postcard away, but at least they'll see your name and face, if however briefly, to remind them of you. Karen uses My Marketing Matters for her postcards.
Flyers and Brochures
For any listing or open house, the first batch of flyers you go through will be snatched up by the neighbors. And that is totally fine with us! They are seeing your beautiful work and seeing your name.
Other creative ideas are to do joint offers and promotions with vendors and to keep working the rental market. Working with renters essentially means getting paid to practice your craft.
In real estate, honestly, it’s more cost effective to be all in. So as you work toward meeting your transaction goals, just know that your cost-per-use is going to get better.
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Imagine if you spent 1 hour per day prospecting. How would that affect your business in 2021?
This is the mindset Karen wants us to adopt as we do our third quarter review. What can we improve in fourth quarter that would really pay off next year?
It takes repeated work over time. There's really nothing in our business that we just do one time so let's keep at it!
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Karen's back with another inside peak into how she manages her business. Today in episode 44 she's tackling the topic of weekly planning.
Karen uses the Emily Ley Teacher Planner. Karen loves it because it shows the whole week at-a-glance and each day has 6 sections.
Have an ACTUAL plan for how and when you utilize social media. As much as we complain about how social media is too time consuming, mindless or complicated, it is a huge part of how we function in real estate. Schedule out your posts and set aside time to be social on social!
We really don't like the feeling of scrambling and feeling behind, so let's take charge. In at least one area at a time, begin to plan your week for success!
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Let's play a little game!
How many emails do you have in your inbox right now?
Wait... this game isn't fun at all. Okay that's precisely why Karen is talking to us about inboxes today. She is circling this task herself and so she's walking us through her process.
Join us today for the steps you can take to turn your inbox from a scary jungle to an organized delight!
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No one rocks a hand-written note like Karen Cooper! Thanks for tuning in. We're so glad you're here to chat about the ways to streamline your hand-written note game and all the reasons why you should take up the lost art. Jackie Fields is joining us, too so you're in for a real treat!
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Today we're talking in depth about Empower Coaching so you can get the most out of this wonderful program. The time has come to re-launch. The cost is $59 per month and there is no commitment. So join us in doing the work to build amazing businesses!
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At some point in your business you are going to want to bring in support staff to help you do the tasks that you can delegate. Karen's teaching us today how to scale your business.
First you'll want to write a list of all of the things that you do over the course of several days. Take a look at which of these things have to be done by you. The other things on that list, that have to do with your business or your home life can be hired out. We know it may be a little scary, but start with hiring a runner by the hour and realize that this will help you have more time for prospecting!
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Welcome! You're tuned in to Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast, Episode 39 and we're so happy to have you here!
Our title makes a pretty outlandish claim: that Karen shares the secrets to her success and we won't disappoint you. The secrets may not surprise you, but they work!
Unfortunately, there's no magic button you can hit to achieve business. There's no subscription you can buy, but the great leveler of all things is hard work. Karen's been building her business for 18 years; that's long enough to see ups, downs and steady growth.
Karen says above all else to prioritize marketing. That's an important budget item to keep things rolling. Listen in to hear what she recommends most.
Remember engagement. Real estate is a lifestyle. You're always working so stay genuinely engaged in whatever you're doing.
Lastly, to deliver the best service to your clients you've got to be careful with time-sensitive tasks. Urgent matters that need to be done right now, that could cost your clients the deal if they're not done by EOD, make sure you get those done! That's how to be excellent.
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Welcome to the podcast! We are so glad you're joining us for our back to school pep talk. We're facing logistical challenges with school starting back up again, to say the least. Whether you are a parent or your clients are parents, everyone is crunched for time and screen time.
Let's talk about how to adjust your schedule to accommodate education and this fall season, while still maintaining your professional appointment systems.
And, as a special bonus Karen is giving us tips on how to "take back the morning!"
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Join Karen's client care program Empower Coaching for only $59 per month with no commitment.
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Welcome to Empowering Women in Real Estate! Karen is back with another backyard addition of the podcast, this time to talk about making real estate fun!
Karen loves to use contests in her business and she has 2 main ways she does this:
Client contests. Having a contest with clients like a pumpkin carving contest, for example, is a really fun way to get people excited. People like winning things and so it gives you an extra opportunity to interact them. And, the bonus is that it gives clients the chance to share their entry or their prize on social media!
Team Incentives. Actually, whether or not you work on a team you can incorporate incentives into your business. You can set a challenge for you and your teammates or for you and your colleagues and either way this ends up being lots of fun! Gear the incentives toward specific actions or create a point system for things like: meeting up with clients, delivering pop-bys, adding listings, etc. Then give prizes for certain point levels. This way there isn't just one winner; everyone can win!
By the way, tracking for the contest has other benefits. This kind of tracking shows you how well you are doing your job and how good your stats really are. Turn things into a game and life gets better!
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The level of success that you're going to have in the listing appointment depends on how prepared you are, your ability to connect quickly and inspire confidence. Thanks for tuning into Episode 36 of Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast today where Karen Cooper is sharing her entire playbook on listing appointments!
When you are on that first phone call to schedule the listing appointment you need to ask a few key questions. Here's what they are:
How did you find me?
Tell me about your situation? (This allows you to assess their motivation.)
What is your expectation of value?
Confirm what you see on the tax record regarding bedrooms, bathrooms, fencing, etc.
(Don't directly ask if they are interviewing other agents.) Instead ask, "After our appointment on ... Wednesday, are you going to be ready to make a decision?" or "What does your decision timeline look like?" If they tell you that they are going to be interviewing other agents, then respond positively and boldly. (Karen's got a great way of using this potentially awkward conversation to confirm your expertise!)
When you arrive for the listing appointment bring a small gift. A pie or a plant is fantastic, just never show up empty handed.
Listen in for exactly what Karen says during each stage of the listing appointment. She recommends leading the appointment and following this sequence: tour, presentation, comps, and paperwork. It's the best way to build connections with the homeowners and demonstrate how professionally you work.
Lastly, make sure you know your worth. Know the commission rate you want and ask for it!
This episode is chock-full of wisdom. Psst! Especially listen for tips about what to do right after the listing appointment and how to be professional when you know you're being compared to other agents.
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Karen Cooper is here today to talk about one of the best long games you can play in your community: becoming the local expert.
Get involved in local events, sports teams and programs, and better yet, sponsor them.
Also, as you are supporting local businesses, post pictures on your business AND personal social media accounts. Patronize local shops and restaurants, leave your business card on the board, and talk to everyone you can.
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We love renters! Renters are future buyers and they refer buyers. Join Karen Cooper and Christie Pekala as the go over all of the reasons why helping renters is worth your time!
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Learn how being the go-to person for everything related to homeownership can improve your business!
Be the connector between vendors and their customers. Share the name of the painter, the stager, the photographer, etc! If you can establish a reputation of someone who knows the best referral for any need three main things will happen:
Buyers and sellers alike will think of you first when it comes to their home's needs.
You'll lock in better service and loyalty with your vendors.
You'll widen your network - big time.
Though you'll always try to refer the best quality work, if a referral ever goes south make sure to step in and help resolve the situation.
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Thanks for joining us today to learn how to strategically fresh your database!
As far as databases go, Karen uses the Referral Maker CRM by Brian Buffini, but there are so many ways to organize your client data. You can even just use Excel or the contacts feature on your phone.
Feel free to refer back to our episodes 6 and 9 here to learn more about how to build your database:
https://empoweringwomeninrealestate.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=database
As you begin your database refresh you might want to find a way to print it out and work on paper.
Start with the A+ names and go from there. Make any revisions based on how many referrals are coming in and how engaged they have been in social media.
Of course, update missing and outdated information. Take the time to gather e-mails, addresses, phone numbers, etc.
Next, spot-check the silent accounts. See if you can find out whether these contacts have made any transactions with other agents lately and maybe even reach out to let them know you're happy for them and you're interesting in knowing how you can improve. Often the reason they used a different agent on their recent transaction is because a family member became licensed. There's no need to feel bad about that. Karen reassures us that she knows this can be a hard step but not to do any mass deletes.
As you're working on your database refresh, keep a list on the side of things that pop into your head. As you review these names of your wonderful contacts, you'll be reminded of nice things you can congratulate them for or thank them for.
This process takes Karen about 2-4 hours and she does it at least twice a year. Go ahead and dive into your refreshing your database, too!
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We're half way through 2020! Can you believe it? Seriously, good job for hanging in there. And, thanks for tuning in today. We're going to . . . attempt a mid year review.
It's important to check in and see if we are on track toward meeting our goals. In this very difficult year we've had, we may need to course-correct in order to meet our goals or adjust our goals all together. Let's dive in.
First, look at the data. What are your lead sources? What is your conversion rate?
Second, reflect on what worked and what didn't work in your business.
Third, reflect on your very best transaction and then your worst transaction? Can you crack the code on what worked so well and what did not? Can you identify red flags with certain clients that you can avoid moving forward?
Karen walks us through how to adjust for the huge upsets of this year and she reminds us that Empower Coaching is free until September 1st. Join in and benefit from this great support!
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Listen in to learn how to pull off awesome events for your client care program, even amid social distancing limitations.
Platinum Group does client events throughout the year. They range in size from reverse pop-bys for a Thanksgiving pie to a full-on hotel breakfast with Santa.
Don't be intimidated by logistics because Karen is going to show you how you can host fun, crowd-pleasing events that help build great relationships with your clients!
Once you know your budget you can pick your event. Great ideas include renting out movie theaters, happy hours and vendor meet-and-greets. Be creative!
Send the invitations to your A-list clients first and then when you get your RSVPs back you'll know how many more of your clients you can also invite.
Take care to plan for staffing so that the event runs smoothly. Teenagers provide excellent help in these roles! Also, make sure to cover your event. Photographs and video clips will make for great social media content and they'll also serve the purpose of enriching the event in real-time!
After the event sit down with your team to have a little debriefing session. Go over what went well and what you can change for next year. Karen encourages you to have fun with your client events and they'll pay off!
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Today Karen is talking with special guest Ayana Douglas. Ayana is a real estate agent with Compass Real Estate in the Washington DC area. She has backgrounds in economics, corporate real estate, and real estate investment. Ayana has known wonderful success as an agent and during her chat with Karen the two women discuss their insights into how to step outside of what you know and be more inclusive.
Reach out to Ayana via e-mail: Ayana.Douglas@gmail.com
Learn more about Ayana here: https://www.compass.com/agents/ayana-douglas/
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We're so happy to bring you this special episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast. Today we're shining the spotlight on two incredible black women in real estate: Nicole Wilhelm and Keysha Washington.
Nicole Wilhelm is a phenomenal agent working in a wife-husband team in the San Francisco/East Bay Area, California. Her business is called Compass and she has incredible wisdom and experience to share with us.
More about Nicole: https://www.compass.com/agents/nicole-wilhelm/
Keysha Washington has an incredible work ethic. She is very successful in her real estate business, in addition to working a full time corporate job. We're grateful for her perspective on relationships and connections.
More about Keysha: https://pearsonsmithrealty.com/agent/keysha-washington/
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We're comin' at you with a short and sweet episode today to help you kick off your SUMMER!
First of all, even with business slowing down a bit right now, we need to keep our efforts going or you know it will take years to catch up. So, we're staying in the game! And if you need any help right now please join Empower Coaching. Karen has made it totally free so that no one misses out, since we all need support more than ever. Details below!
OK let's talk about how to make time for fun this summer. Whether it's golf with friends, an actual family vacation or just some quality time alone in nature, think of what you'll enjoy and schedule it in now.
Logistically making it work:
Karen likes to start working a little bit earlier in the morning so she is freed up to spend some time outside in the afternoon to hang out with her kids.
Is there someone you can rotate with so you can have a block of time "off" each week to do fun summer things?
Reevaluate your schedule every season. Things shift as families grow and other life changes evolve.
Time blocking as a time management strategy isn't the best fit for real estate because we have to be so flexible. We just have to be OK with a very fluid schedule!
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If you are like me, you're forever trying to find the "easy button" for lead generation. We just want something we can buy or some service to subscribe to that will bring in business. The truth is there's just a finesse to it. Listen in to hear Karen explain this fine line!
Karen's main message has always been, "I'm here to help when it's right for you."
That's it.
Don't chase; it puts them on the defensive. It's not her style to ask people on the spot for referrals, to knock doors, or to chase down business, but she does have some examples of business practices she whole-heartedly believes in:
Social media: Can your friends even tell that you are a real estate agent from your social media accounts? Whether it's your personal or business account, it should be apparent that this is what you're good at and that this is how you help people.
Be the go-to person for all home-related resources. Karen wants to be the person her friends ask about vendors, appliances and advice. If you know a good plumber or painter, share the info! The next time they ask for your help it may be to actually buy a home.
Be focused on your geographic farm. Promote good businesses in your community. This indirectly makes you a big name in your community as well.
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Welcome! We have a really inspiring episode for you today. Thanks for tuning in.
Remember to search Empower Coaching on Facebook to join Karen's coaching group. She's made it free through most of the summer and we want you to join us!
A little encouragement can mean a world of change. We have two beautiful stories to share that illustrate just that. Our first story is about the SATs and it's so astonishing. And our second story is about Karen's first career. Yes, in another life Karen Cooper had a completely different profession. You'll never guess what it was; you'll just have to listen. The message is that you can do wonderful things!
Another way to keep your space positive is to unfollowing social media accounts that don't feel right. If reading a post stirs up feelings of negativity, insecurity or fear, unfollow! The same goes for books. Karen was a long-time book finisher, but these days she's not afraid to either quit reading a book or set it aside for later. Protect your mindset! We need all the positivity we can get!
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They say it's impossible. They say, "You can't go on vacation if you work in real estate." But, is that true?
Today Karen shows us how to take a proper vacation while still providing a high level of service to your business:
You don't need to keep your vacation a secret!
Tell your clients that your vacation starts a day earlier and goes a day longer than it actually does. (Listen in to find out why!)
Check your email once or twice a day while you're away so you can forward important things to your back up person, delete the junk emails, and save the emails that you will want to follow up on in a separate box within your inbox for after your vacation.
Don't schedule any morning appointments for your first real day back to work.
Not only are breaks from work possible, but they are necessary. If you prepare correctly, you'll return refreshed and better than before!
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As we gear up to get back to normal in our businesses, whether it's because we're coming off maternity leave, illness, brokerage management position or a global pandemic, there are simple ways to build back up momentum!
In Real Estate we have two main modes: Expansion vs. Contraction. Today in Episode 23 of Empowering Women in Real Estate, Karen shows us how to take full advantage of expansion mode. (By the way, these same practices also work for new agents just starting out, too!)
We should plan on a solid 1-5 years of a little hustle. This is when you take rental listings, properties out of your immediate area and buyers. Karen is hearing that some agents' businesses are functioning at about 30% right now, so it makes sense for us to broaden our range.
Now, the more in touch you have been during your time away, the easier it's going to be to ramp up and the less time you're going to have to spend in this expansion stage. So keep having coffee over Zoom! Double down on your efforts to compensate for the restrictions you're facing.
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Welcome to Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast. Today in Episode 22 Karen is covering the ins and outs of Pop Bys!
Pop bys are a fantastic way to share a little treat with your clients. After a delivery Karen's clients will always snap a picture to share on social media where they tag her so it's a major marketing win.
You may want to drop and dash or you may want to stay and visit, either way your clients will feel special and remembered! And, don't forget your long-distance clients. You can make some simple Pop by mailers, too!
Listen in for all of Karen's tried and true logistics for year-round planning, assembly and delivery.
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Are you raising children and at the same time building your business? Today's episode is for you! Over her 18 years in real estate Karen is raising three sons. She is sharing her personal experience with maternity leave, scheduling, childcare, priorities and eventually enlisting help from her boys! Listen in for tips on how to be present for both your family and your clients.
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Today Karen gives us a doable strategy for staying in contact with our people. We're adjusting to working from home and we are limited in our access to showings and public events so let's make sure we stay close.
Reach out 2x weekly to your active clients. They may be hearing mixed messages on the news or from friends and family, so you need to be that calm, steady source of wisdom surrounding their transaction.
Contact 3 people per day. Have a low goal like this and maybe you'll get into a good rhythm and you'll want to do more than 3. In reality, it will feel easier once you get started and your calls may turn into texting conversations and that's really good, too.
Do 5 social media posts per week. These should be positive and should promote the community. This is your best substitute for meeting new people out and about.
You know Karen loves her hand written notes. She's a big believer, so keep it up and shoot for 5 per week.
And remember! Empowering Coaching is currently free. Join Karen here at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com. She really feels strongly about supporting as many women as possible right now.
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All of our days feel pretty much the same right now, but possibly without even noticing it, we've crossed over into the 2nd quarter of the year. Karen is walking us through how to conduct a 1st quarter review for yourself, your business and your employees that is appropriate for our circumstances.
Karen is also sharing how she plans to set up 2nd quarter goals that are not transactional, so that you can measure your efforts!
Right now it's super important to set daily goals, too, because our productivity is not quite the same. Working from home and having added family and household responsibilities mean we need to restructure our daily expectations.
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Welcome to Episode 18 of Empowering Women in Real Estate, the Podcast! Today Karen is talking about how systems can be your best friend in your business. Why? Because systems help make things repeatable by someone else. Systems will cut your training time in half when the time comes to hire someone new.
Even if you're not in hiring mode now systems are important for your sanity.
What do you need a system for? Any task that is something that you would do more than twice, even if it is something that you know exactly how to do.
Down the road, you'll get busier and, though it seems impossible now, you'll forget the details of that task. Many steps of real estate transactions become so automatic to us but we still experience times when we can't remember if we've done a certain step precisely because they are automatic.
All of that information that lives in your head - write out all of your steps from start to finish.
Thank you for listening! Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to connect with Karen in the Empowering Women in Real Estate Group in Facebook.
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We've got a bonus episode for you today to make sure you've heard that news that Karen's membership program Empower Coaching, which supports women real estate, is opening its doors for free. Take advantage of these next few weeks of free content!
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Welcome to today's episode! Today Karen is teaching us how to make a new schedule that will work with our new situations facing COVID-19 while still managing our businesses.
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Meet Jan Copeland! Today Karen and Jan chat about the honest truth when it comes to making it in the real estate industry.
Let's break it down: putting in the time up front, focusing on micro-wins and niching down are just a few of the ways women are using their experience and maturity to build incredible businesses.
You can follow Jan Copeland on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/coachjancopeland
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Karen's offering help to stay motivated and productive in your business during uncertain times.
Your days may be turned completely upside down by the recent pandemic but Karen encourages us to stay on a schedule even if you're working from home.
Things you can do to keep your business moving forward are: updating contacts, working your on taxes, cleaning up inbox, establishing better inbox habits, and taking a course or joining a program.
Karen offers a great monthly program called Empower Coaching. Check it out!
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Karen is sharing time-saving hacks galore today on episode 13 of Empowering Women in Real Estate, the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in!
First, we've got to understand that saying "yes" to something means saying "no" to something else. We make these choices subconsciously sometimes so let's get on top of it!
Karen teaches us how to identify our high value activities and how to eliminate our low value activities. Her process for assessing our time commitments is fantastic!
It's true: there are certain things that only you can do. For Karen those things are that she wants to do her own client outreach and she also really values being the one who gets to drive her kids to school and talk to them in the car.
The other things... let's streamline the other things.
Hiring services to help you, especially in the busy season, may seem like an unnecessary expense, but stop to consider whether you can actually recoup the income working at what you do best! Cooking, cleaning, laundry and landscaping are a few examples. If you can't afford it in your business right now, find routines around these activities and you'll still add efficiency to your day!
This next tip is the real deal: Clean out your closet! You'll save so much time getting ready in the morning if your closet is full of clothes that fit and look good as opposed to having all of your favorite articles hidden under other things.
Another great trick is to use recurring timers and alarms on your phone to help you unburden your brain from constantly watching the clock and trying to remember everything.
Oh and listen to the end of the episode for handy iPhone keyboard shortcuts you need to start using!
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Welcome to Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast! Today I want to offer you specific markers you can use to know if you are ready to join a team and how to pick the team model that is right for you.
I'll share my experiences over 17 years of doing business, joining a Rainmaker team and moving on.
If you're new to the business and you are focusing on leads, a Rainmaker team might be a good place to start. As soon as you notice that about half of your incoming work is from personal contacts, though, I want you to re-evaluate.
There are actually many different models of teams. These other types of teams are great for agents whose motivation is leaning more toward camaraderie and marketing assistance.
Consider these aspects of the teams you are considering:
What is the lead rotation system?
What are the splits?
What are the expectations of the team, especially time-wise?
The best tip I can give you is to attend a few of the open houses of the brokerage or team you are considering and chat with the agent. Talk to them about how they feel on the team.
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What questions do you have about starting your own Real Estate Team?
Karen is answering all of our questions today from A-Z as she chats with Amber Cook & Tania Willis of Keller Williams Revolution in Bloomington, Illinois. These ladies are ready to start their own team and they got the chance to chat 1-on-1 with Karen, and we get to listen in!
How do you know when you're ready to start a Real Estate Team?
What should you look for in a partner?
What legal documentation do you need to begin?
What is the best way to structure splits?
Are their certain policies you've put in place to ensure best practices in your business?
How and when do you hire new members of your team?
To see the wonderful team Karen and Vicky have build visit: https://bit.ly/2HvuXIv
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
Today I’m sharing everything I’ve learned about how to build a Real Estate Team! Thanks for tuning in!
My partner Vicky Noufal and I have built a real estate team that we are very proud of. This is actually a topic other agents ask me about quite often so I want to pull back the curtain and tell you how we did it!
First, we found a partnership we could really trust and we set it up legally.
Over the years, because of that trust, we've been able to cover for each other during major life events and having that documentation in place has made that possible.
Let me tell you how to recruit and hire in a way that allows the strongest candidates to stand out. I'll also teach you how to build a culture that feels like a family, how to structure splits that are fair to everyone.
I'll discuss a few different options for real estate team business models, specifically rainmaker teams and whether that model is right for you.
To see the wonderful team we’ve build visit: https://bit.ly/2HvuXIv
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate, The Podcast." Click subscribe to be notified when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
We're expanding on the topic of database building today so that you can keep yours growing every day! Welcome to Episode 9 of Empowering Women in Real Estate.
If you haven't heard episode 6, that's our Part I episode covering Database building so be sure to give that one a listen next. Here's episode 6: https://bit.ly/2OHPoG2
In today's episode, Karen Cooper is sharing her master networking tips as she walks us through this veritable database scavenger hunt!
Think about your kids' coaches and your kids' teammates' families. Find fun ways to support those organizations and then your outreach to them will feel natural and comfortable. Remember the vendors you use, your doctors' offices, your mechanic, and don't forget your family, friends, and neighbors. They should all know that they're friends with a dynamite real estate agent!
Don't forget to send out your pop-bys, Christmas cards and magnet calendars as well. And, you'll want to listen as to hear Karen's take on when to use business cards!
Stick around through the end for a fantastic tip Karen has to get others to feel comfortable to start up conversations with her!
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
Welcome to Episode 8 of Empowering Women in Real Estate. Today Karen talks to us about surrounding ourselves with the support we need. She calls it your Circle of Success. You need to be intentional about who is in your circle. Karen's circle is made up of mentors, teammates, vendors, employees. These are the people who can coach you with unbiased feedback, support your growth, and network with you. Also, listen in for tips about how to make your first hire!
Please comment in our Facebook community to share who is in your Circle of Success!
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Today Karen chats with Katie Lance, founder and CEO of Katie Lance Consulting and the #GetSocialSmart Academy. Learn how to use your business and personal social media accounts strategically.
First, Katie recommends doing a self-audio of your online presence. She talks to us about how to choose which platforms to engage in and how to manage your inactive accounts.
Karen and Katie also discuss to best ways to create multi-purpose content and cross-post. Katie shares that on Facebook short copy works well right now, whereas, on Instagram IG you can write a lot more and use more hashtags. This is helpful as you're mapping out the lifespan of your content!
Listen in for some cool social media content ideas for your business and personal social media accounts!
Remember to "take the 'online' offline."
To learn more about Katie Lance Consulting and the social media trainings she offers visit: https://katielance.com/
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
You know that you want your database to be in a state of expansion. Karen Cooper shares the most effective organizational tips and tools and the mindset that it takes to make it happen!
Whether you’re just starting out or you want your database to grow Karen can help you add names to your list. We’re talking about the people you know and all the people those people know.
Listen in as Karen gives us step-by-step help to organize your database with tiers and color codes and every good thing!
Now let’s talk logistics: You can use as your CRM, Referral Maker, Evernote, your iPhone or Excel. Karen doesn’t recommend trying to find a free option because your database is the lifeblood of your business and you want a tool that has some really user-friendly features. It’s worth investing in.
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
Prospecting isn’t just part of your business. Prospecting IS your business. Karen Cooper is the host of Empowering Women in Real Estate and she has some fantastic CRM and referral tips to share with you today so we’re glad you’re tuning in!
Karen has built her business on referrals. Her prospecting system is pretty well aligned with that of Brian Buffini and her success comes from her daily business builders system. Listen in to hear her thoughts on the best ways to reach out to her contacts, the power of a hand-written note and smart ways to use social media to cross promote within her own community.
This doesn’t have to take you all day, but you do need to do it everyday! Find an accountability partner and start where you are!
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Karen brings special guest and friend Vicky Noufal to the podcast to share her story restarting her career after losing her husband.
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
As a mother of 3 children I love to share my experiences sharing my time between work life and home life. Today I'll give tips for getting support from teammates and putting helpful scheduling practices in place.
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
In this tactical episode I'm sharing my favorite goal setting tips for you to do in your team or on your own. As we approach the end of the year, it's definitely time to start thinking about what's coming around the corner. Learn how to set goals that are challenging and achievable. Thanks for tuning in!
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.
Thank you for listening to "Empowering Women in Real Estate", the podcast. Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook.
If you are interested in more detailed coaching from Karen, you can find her at www.empoweringwomeninrealestate.com or you can follow her on Instagram.