Building the best team you can is always important and is not only a financial investment but it is also an emotional investment.  In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how they handle new hires and how hard it can be on the business and team when someone leaves. 

Mortgage lenders aren't interchangeable. They don't all do the same amount of work or advocate for their clients. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss what makes a good mortgage lender and what makes a GREAT lender. There is a difference in what they can get done for you. 

There is no doubt that real estate and mortgage lending are having a moment. With interest rates rising and inventory low, getting into a new home can be challenging. Today the Leading Ladies discuss alternative lending products that can help buyers get the funding they need to get into their dream home. The experts once again have lots of great advice. 

One of the best ways to get referrals is to partner with real estate agents who want to work with a trusted lender— someone dependable and willing to go the extra mile to help them close the deal. Today, Colleen and Alicia discuss strategies to help get more referrals from real estate agents and existing clients. 

In this tough real estate market getting a listing as a real estate agent is the holy grail. Today, Colleen and Alicia discuss how the real estate market has changed and give advice on how to get more client listings.  

Most of us wear many hats daily, boss, mom, teachers, mentor. Today, Colleen and Alicia talk with a total BA that wears many many hats,  Hillary Folkvord. The leading ladies discuss Hillary's success in business, building a brand, and being a mom of two young children. 

Whatever type of loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the stages and types of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia are joined by guest host Sari Feenstra as they discuss the seven stages of grief and how it's a process that doesn't always have an end. 

Think you've got a crazy job?  From naked sellers to kissing plants goodbye to renters who can't bother to clean, the real estate market has some of the craziest cast of characters. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss some of the craziest and wildest experiences that they have had in real estate. Get ready to feel normal! 

After the past two years, no one knows what to expect next. Real estate is like the Wild Wild West these days. Today the Leading Ladies discuss resetting your real estate expectations and not fearing what's next. 

Momming is hard, and we often second guess ourselves. Being a mom can give you constant anxiety about how much we're messing them up or being a bad mom. Today Colleen and Alicia talk with mother of eight kids and real estate agent, Tara Bowman, about how we all feel like we're not doing enough or how we're barely making it...and how that's part of being a parent.