What is mom guilt? It simply means that as a mom you feel like you're never doing enough, not doing things right, or making decisions that may “mess up” your kids in the long run. It's real and it can plague you. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how they deal with mom guilt and why being gentle with yourself matters. 

Whether you are asking for a job, for an interview, for an investment, or for a personal loan, you are the one asking for the opportunity, which means the other person has something you want, and that person also has all the power not to give it to you. How do you navigate the ask? In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how to ask for the opportunity and navigate the positives and negatives of the ask. 

The number of women-owned businesses in the U.S. continues to grow each year, but many still need help getting started. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia talk with guest Suzi Berget White, Business Development Director at Prospera Women's Business Network. Suzi shares how her non-profit organization can help small businesses and entrepreneurs launch and maintain their dreams of being business owners. 

Our dreams are like seeds that grow and evolve over time and experience. Passion and drive will more than likely change, evolve, and morph over the decades and lifetime of your career. In today's episode, Colleen and Alica discuss how their passion and drive have evolved from the beginning of their careers to today and what they envision for the future. 

Everyone hates to be sold to. The images that are conjured up are of used car salesmen in cheap suits but in reality, every business owner is selling ALL THE TIME. How do you sell without coming across as that used car salesman? The techniques that often make customers uncomfortable are often simply poor sales skills. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss their approach to bring in new clients and how sales should be an act of service enjoyed by both customer and provider. 

Effective self-motivation is one of the main things that distinguishes high-achieving professionals from others. So how can you keep pushing onward, even when you don’t feel like it? In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how they keep their passion, drive and teams motivated even when they don't always feel like it. 

More and more often buyers are writing "love letters" to entice a seller to choose their offer. These love letters often share information about why a buyer should be chosen and why they would love the house if picked by the seller. These practices are coming under more and more scrutiny. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how to navigate the love letter practice and why more listing agents are shying away from the practice. 

Life is full of uncertainty about the future. While many things may be out of your control, your mindset is key to coping with difficult circumstances and confidently facing the unknown. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia talk about how they navigate the uncertainty in the constantly changing world of real estate and mortgage lending. 

Pre-qualified and preapproved are often used interchangeably in casual conversation BUT they are actually VERY different. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia talk about what you must know about these two terms and how they can greatly affect your entire home buying experience. 

Setting boundaries with clients can cause a lot of angst, especially if you’re not clear where your boundaries lie. When client's requests go above and beyond the scope of work, how comfortable are you addressing these requests or saying no? 

As a business owner, it’s up to you to protect your time, energy, and emotional health. In today's episode, Colleen and Alicia discuss how they set boundaries and stick to them with their clients, partners, and employees.