Empire Building

The most rewarding part of building a big business is that you get to bring other people on the journey with you. You need to make sure they’re the right people, though. In this episode, we go over how to attract the best talent for your team.

We break it down into five steps: be a confident leader, define your value proposition, evaluate your culture, determine who you’re missing, and create a talent funnel. For each one, we give specific tactics.

The people you work with are key to your success and your happiness. We hope this episode helps you build and maintain an excellent squad!

Resources:

• Join Her Best Life
• Read The Millionaire Real Estate Agent
• Work with Anna Krueger
• Learn more about the Empire Circle

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Each one of us has made mistakes and learned lessons the hard way while building our big businesses. In this episode, we share those lessons with you, hoping to spare you some of the pain and heartache.

We discuss everything from the importance of documenting all your processes as you start your business to learning how to let people go as they move on from your team. For each lesson learned, we give you examples from our own experiences.

This episode is our gift to our listeners. You are not alone on this imperfect journey to building a big business and an even bigger life.

Resources:

• Listen to Episode 135. Health Journey with Sarah Reynolds
• Listen to Episode 233. How to Be a Leader That Someone Wants to Follow: The 4 A’s of Leadership
• Join Her Best Life
• Read Acres of Diamonds

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

Produced by NOVA Media

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

As women, especially Empire Builders, we are at high risk of being overcommitted. It’s even considered normal for a lot of us, but we should expect better for our lives. Our lives should be filled with rest, family time, and enjoyment. In this episode, we cover how to step back from being overcommitted and how to avoid it moving forward.

We talk about using a physical pen to paper and a color-coded highlighter scheduling system. We talk through how to back out, apologize, and ask for help. Most importantly, we talk about learning to say that word we all have been trained to hate, “no.” No is a beautiful word.

So schedule that rest time, delegate what you can, and live the life you’ve always dreamed of.

Resources:

• Join Her Best Life

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

Produced by NOVA Media

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Good leadership is hard but critical. The number one reason agents leave a brokerage is because they’re seeking better leadership. If you’ve hit a leadership wall, or if you haven’t even thought about leadership as an ongoing journey, this episode is for you. We share the tips and systems that have been the most helpful to us as we lead our empires.

We break it all down as the four A’s of leadership: autonomy, authenticity, accountability, and appreciation. We cover self-investment, growth plans, trust, high standards, the five love languages, and much more.

Your empire will only grow to the level that your leadership grows. Listen to this episode, and never stop pursuing leadership development for yourself.

Resources:

• Join Her Best Life
• Learn more about Brain Boero’s 1000WATT’s research
• Check out Dianna Kokoszka’s website 
• Take a look at Brene Brown’s Rumble Process
• Watch the Simone Biles documentary on Netflix

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

Produced by NOVA Media

This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

At the risk of sounding like Betty Crocker, we have some amazing homemaking tips for you today. We go through ways to make your cooking, finances, and overall home management more efficient. That way, you can cut down on your stress and increase quality time with your loved ones.

We dive into juggling kids’ and spouses’ schedules, mandatory date nights, meal prep hacks, and dividing up house chores. We also share some apps and platforms that have been lifesavers for us.

So no—we don’t cover how to make a doily for your next tea party. We just swap tips and funny stories about managing life.

Resources:

• Apply to join Her Best Life Empire Circle

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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If you’re like us, writing your bio is probably the last thing you want to do on your to-do list. You’d rather be out doing the work and pouring into others. We get it. But an excellent bio is important, so in this episode, we give you 10 tips to get it done and get it done well. 

Bios lay the groundwork for first impressions. Whether you’re applying to a new position or trying to get a new client, a strong bio makes all the difference. Plus, you owe it to yourself to not hide your accomplishments and skills.

The tips we review: 1. Tailor your bio and have multiple versions. 2. Have a short bio and a long bio. 3. Start strong. 4. Ask for help. 5. Use a template. 6. Explain how you got to where you are. 7. Include interesting hobbies. 8. Write in third person. 9. Revisit your bio once a year. 10. Include an updated headshot.

So go out there, write that bio, and send it to us because we would love to see it!

Resources:

• Share your bio with us: [email protected]
• Listen to Episode 221. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
• The Muse’s Professional Bio Template 
• Studoc’s Professional Bio Template

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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Welcome back for Part 2 of our health hacks conversation! Today, we cover mental health, exercise, stress management– and, of course, the overlap of all three.

We share our favorite ways to move: Walking meetings, weightlifting, and Peloton. Remember, the best exercise is the one you actually do, so explore which kinds of exercise you enjoy the most– yes, pickleball counts.

We also talk about finding moments to be present, seeking counterbalance, and trusting in yourself. Most importantly, we talk about the power of human connection. If you feel like human connection is a missing piece for you as an empire-building woman, you can always join us at Her Best Life.

Resources:

• Join our community at HerBestLife.com

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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Just like finances, health is going to happen to you whether you focus on it or not. If you do not take time for your wellness, you will be forced to take time for your illness. That is why we are here to share our health hacks with you! 

First, we cover nutrition: How to make sure you drink plenty of water, protein-packed snack ideas, and more tips on how to fit healthy fuel into your busy life. See below for Tiffany’s Powerball recipe!

Then we get into sleep: Making sure your bedroom is dark and cool, keeping a sleep schedule, putting a notepad by the bed, etc.

Our conversation gets so in-depth that we actually have to hit the pause button and turn it into two episodes. So, stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we will talk about mental health, stress management, and exercise!

Tiffany’s Powerball recipe:

1 1/2 cups whole rolled oats

1/4 cup chia seeds

1/4 cup flax sleds

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup virgin coconut oil

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Stir together peanut butter, coconut oil, and honey in a small mixing bowl until smooth

Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Pour peanut butter mixture over dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined. Form small balls with 2 tablespoons of mixture and place in a glass storage container. If the mixture does not stay together easily, refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Resources:

• Read “Sleep Smarter” by Shawn Stevenson
• Listen to Episode 195. How to Own a Business and Sleep at Night

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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A huge part of building big businesses and even bigger lives is determining the best balance between cash flow and equity for you and your family at a particular time. In today’s show, we dive into the details of each and how to calculate the right balance.

Cash flow is all about the money you make regularly, while equity is your stake in an asset. There are risks and benefits to both. Cash flow pays the bills. Equity builds wealth. Cash flow can be affected by market changes and business hiccups. Equity relies on the value of an asset going up, which is never guaranteed. 

The most important aspect of finding the right balance is knowing your specific goals. From there, you can create a strategy and action plan, identifying metrics to measure success.

These are important conversations we need to be having—thank you for joining us!

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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Summertime is a wonderful season for books. Here at Empire Builders, we’re all readers, so we’re excited to spend this episode talking about our favorite books we’ve read over the past year. They’re books that have changed our businesses and lives… and don’t worry, we throw some novels in there too!

They are:

• “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan
• “Leaders Who Last” by Dave Kraft
• “Exactly What to Say” by Phil Jones
• “Leading in Tough Times” by John Maxwell
• “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest 
• “Million Dollar Weekend” by Noah Kagan
• “Help, Thanks, Wow” by Anne Lamott
• “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
• “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
• “Brainstorm” by Daniel Siegel
• “The Pivot Year” by Brianna Wiest
• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
• “Emotionally Healthy Leaders” by Peter Scazzaro

Links to each of these books can be found in the Resources section. Enjoy!

Resources:

• “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan
• “Leaders Who Last” by Dave Kraft
• “Exactly What to Say” by Phil Jones 
• “Leading in Tough Times” by John Maxwell
• “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest 
• “Million Dollar Weekend” by Noah Kagan
• “Help, Thanks, Wow” by Anne Lamott
• “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride
• “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey
• “Brainstorm” by Daniel Siegel
• “The Pivot Year” by Brianna Wiest
• “The Women” by Kristin Hannah
• “Emotionally Healthy Leaders” by Peter Scazzaro
• Listen: Empire Building Episode 205. Leading in Hard Times

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan
• Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti
• Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes

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