Let's face it, no matter how filled with creativity you may be on a given day, we’ve all faced sitting down to write something for a property listing, a social media caption, or e-mail and have been stuck with writer’s block. 

You are staring at the screen and you’ve got nothing, or maybe you feel like you keep saying the same things and it’s getting stale. We feel you! It happens. Today Beth is sharing how she uses ChatGPT to help her when she's stuck. She isn't going to tell you to throw some prompts in and copy and paste, but she is going to share how she uses it as a tool to help her get out of a creative rut.

Using AI as a tool to help get some ideas going for you, or maybe give you some new adjectives can sometimes be all you need to get back on track and get your creative work done. 

Ever get stuck in a creative rut? This one is for you. Let’s dive in!

Alright BusBenchBabes this week we’ve got a special guest with us, Leah Garcyznski, the owner and principal designer at 13th Avenue Interiors in Minneapolis, MN. Leah gives us a window into what it’s like to balance a corporate career and a side business, while also being a mom and a wife. She shares some of her tips for time management, and prioritizing tasks, and we talk to her about her design style, mom life and transitioning her life from a full time corporate career to full time solopreneur.  We connected with Leah through social media and the podcast and we had SO much fun getting to sit down with her in person and have this conversation. She is full of wisdom and wonderful advice and we can’t wait to share this with you! Let’s dive in!

It’s not a secret to anyone at this point that the real estate market the last year or so has been quite a challenge. High interest rates have led to stagnating sales and limited supply. In fact the National Association of Realtors has reported that 60,000 Realtors have left the business altogether in the first half of 2023. That’s over 300 per day! We don’t want that to be you. 

This week we’ve got some Monday motivation to help you with adapting to the shifting market. Surviving and thriving during a difficult time in the market requires a multifaceted approach because you need business strategies for marketing and selling, but also you’re human and when times are tough you’ve got to find ways to keep motivated and inspired to carry on until you find the better times ahead. Nobody said this game was easy, but tough markets don’t last forever and if you can survive now you will be able to crush when the market eases a little bit. We are here for you and this week we share some tips on how to adapt to the market we are in. Let’s do this!

Okay BusBenchBabes, we are back with another birthday celebration episode! Beth is celebrating another trip around the sun, and we talked about everything that happened for Beth this year in life and business. Not gonna lie, this is an emotional conversation. It’s vulnerable, it’s real, and you might need to grab a box of tissues like we did. Beth also shares all she is looking forward to for the year ahead, and some of the lessons she learned along the way during this year. We hope you join us in celebrating Beth this week. Let’s dive in!

It’s hard to believe but fall is here, kids are back to school, and the fall real estate market is upon us. There are still many people worried about rising interest rates affecting the real estate market. However, despite higher rates, the market remains competitive with strong buyer demand and limited inventory. Most homes are still selling quickly, often with multiple offers.

While more buyers are showing interest through purchase loan applications, they're still 20% shy of last year's numbers. That means less competition for those hunting for their dream home right now. But here's the twist—when interest rates decide to take a breather those cautious buyers on the sidelines will likely jump back into the game. Brace yourself for a resurgence of multiple offers and high prices.

On the podcast this week, we’ve got a special guest, Annie, a top producer in the Kansas City metro area. We'll be dishing out insights, comparing market vibes, and spoiler alert: The sky's firmly in place in the world of real estate. Let's dive in to all the things!

Have you been on the Realtor summer break, slacking a little more than you should be and now the kids are already going back to school and you are not where you want to be with your real estate business? We are heading into the fall real estate market at full speed, but don’t freak out yet, you’ve still got time to put your foot on the gas to make sure you’ve got business this fall and winter. At the BPR Experience we planned ahead to take it easy this summer and enjoy the beautiful Minnesota weather, but we continued engaging with clients, sending out emails and prepped the business ahead of time so when we took our foot off the gas, we were able to stay front of mind for when our clients decided they want to make a move. This week we’ve got all our tips for preparing for the fall real estate market to make sure your business is on track and you have a paycheck come January.

It’s hard to believe, but we are in the final weeks of summer in Minnesota. Fall is right around the corner and if you are considering putting your home on the market before the year is over now would be a great time to get things moving to get your home on the market. We are still seeing very limited inventory in Minnesota and many parts of the country so if your home is priced well and prepared well it should sell quickly. Working with an experienced Realtor can make all the difference in having a successful strategy for marketing and selling your home.

One of the biggest things we will advise sellers on is making improvements that maximize your curb appeal and highlight outdoor spaces, especially this time of year, can really help buyers envision what they are buying before Winter arrives. Organizing and decluttering is another very cost effective way to highlight your living space. Also making sure that any needed maintenance and repairs are done so you don’t hit any snags in the selling process. 

2023 has seen interest rates remain relatively high and inventory has remained low so while there are some challenges to buying and selling the sky isn’t falling and a trusted professional will be able to guide you through if you are ready to start the process. This week we’ve got all the tips and tricks to get you ready to sell your home. Let’s do this!

Hey BusBenchBabes! This week we are doing something that we’ve never done before. Back on our anniversary episode we gave away a one hour coaching call to one of our listeners and Amy was gracious enough to agree to using the call on the podcast! So this week we have Amy Anderson. Amy is a Realtor, a military spouse, a mom, and she and her family recently made the move from California to Arkansas. We talked to Amy about a variety of topics and we covered everything from building a real estate business in a new state, overcoming imposter syndrome, social media strategies, email list building and so much more! This was a really fun conversation. Amy was so great to talk to and we absolutely loved doing this, so we hope you enjoy it as much as we did, and we hope you will join us in cheering Amy on in her new journey! Let’s dive in!

Are you ready to buy your first home? First of all - Congratulations! Buying your first home is one of the biggest purchases you are ever going to make and while it is super exciting it can also be intimidating and overwhelming if you aren’t sure where to start. It is important to have the right professionals by your side to help guide you through the process. A great Realtor will hold your hand from beginning to end, and help to get you into a house that works well for you and your needs. In addition to a great Realtor you’re going to need an awesome lender. Your lender can make the process smooth and easy and help you figure out how much house you can afford and make sure you are getting into a mortgage that works well for you. This week we are going to walk you through all the steps to buying your first home and things that you should think about as you begin this process. We love first time homebuyers and we are so excited for you as you begin this journey! Let’s dive in! 

Happy Birthday Kristi! If you’ve been following us for a while you know Beth doesn’t mess around with birthdays so we are celebrating Kristi Clinton with a special episode this year and it is packed with excitement! Kristi is off living her best beach life right now in Holbox with her hubby Ryan, who also happens to be the producer of this podcast, but we are here celebrating this special birthday podcast episode with you. We did a year in review and asked Kristi about what she thought her year would look like versus how it actually did and got to know a little more about this creative entrepreneur. She shared about her highlights from the year, and what she's learned and how she celebrates the joys of getting older and views them as a gift.

There is a surprise giveaway at the end so you will want to stick around for that! 

Let’s dive in!