You asked, we answered! It's been way too long since we've done a good old-fashioned Q&A, and y'all delivered some great questions. From systems and tools to mindset, burnout, and building consistency—we're covering it all in Part 1 of this 2-part Q&A series!

Grab your sweet tea (homemade by Jac, no less!) and join us as we tackle everything from unresponsive leads to what "making it" in real estate actually feels like. We'll give you a peek into what a "day in the life" looks like for us, plus share some pivotal moments in our careers that could have totally changed our path.

And spoiler: if you're feeling behind, unorganized, or like you made some bad business choices… you're not alone. We're getting real and talking about what to do next.

In this episode, we're chatting about:

• Our favorite systems, tools, and apps we use daily

• How we handle unresponsive leads (hint: it's all about permission and perspective)

• What a "typical" day really looks like (if that exists!)

• When we finally felt like we "made it" in real estate

• What to do if you've made some bad financial choices

• Preparing for busy seasons without burning out

• Tips for creating long-term consistency in your business

• The emotional and financial investments that paid off in our careers

• A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run Hustle Humbly

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💬 Key Quotes & Takeaways

"Making it in real estate is when you finally stop crying over lost deals." – Alissa

"Just because someone ghosted you doesn't mean you did something wrong—people have lives. Don't take it personally." – Katy

"You can't drop your lead gen just because you got busy. Future business depends on today's actions." – Alissa

"Preparing for busy season isn't just about your calendar—it's about setting boundaries and staying sane." – Katy

"You don't need 30 subscriptions. You probably don't even know what half of them are." – Alissa

Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode 8: Real Estate Tech Tools

• Episode 33: Preparing for Busy

• Episode 87: Morning Routine

• Episode 89: Evening Routine

• Episode 264: Relocating Your Business with Christine Cooper

• Episode 265: Should You Renew Your Real Estate License?

• MileIQ (mileage tracking)

• Trello (project management)

• Skyslope & DotLoop (transaction management)

• MailChimp (email marketing)

• Canva & CapCut (content creation)

• Google Docs/Google Calendar

• Compass App

• MLS App

• Rocket Money (subscription tracker)

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