Windermere Coaching Minute Podcast

Episode Title: "Unlocking Success: How Hiring an Assistant Transformed My Real Estate Business"

Host: Michael Fanning

Speaker: Allison Stensrude

Episode Overview:

In this enlightening episode of the Windermere Coaching Minute podcast, host Michael Fanning sits down with real estate professional Allison Stensrude to discuss the transformative impact of hiring an assistant in the real estate business. They explore key insights on recognizing when to seek help, the processes involved, and the profound benefits of delegating tasks.

Key Points Covered:

1. Introduction to Allison Stensrude:

Allison began her real estate journey in 2012 and relocated to Walla Walla in 2017, starting fresh without local connections.

2. Identifying the Need for Assistance:

Agents often hit plateaus due to overwhelming workloads.

Allison shares her breaking point experience, marking a panic attack while trying to juggle multiple appointments.

3. The Decision to Hire:

The importance of evaluating business and personal health on a scale of 1 to 10.

Allison documented her daily tasks and identified 55 tasks that could be delegated to an unlicensed assistant.

4. Finding the Right Assistant:

Allison’s approach included social media advertising, using job platforms like Indeed, and local referrals.

The significance of hiring someone with the right personality type to complement her own.

5. Training and Implementation:

Emphasis on the initial investment of time in training her assistant.

Strategies for gradually increasing the assistant’s responsibilities and hours.

6. Results and Benefits of Hiring:

Introduction of structured systems and processes leading to increased productivity.

Financial returns, increased transaction volume, and enhanced work-life balance.

How delegating enabled Allison to focus more on high-income activities and personal life.

7. Encouragement for Other Agents:

Advice for agents facing burnout and the importance of making the uncomfortable decision to seek help.

The positive impact of having an assistant on overall business growth and personal wellbeing.

8. Final Thoughts:

Allison reflects on the transformational journey and encourages agents to act sooner rather than later on hiring support.

Offers to share her list of identified tasks for potential assistants to help others get started

Contact Information:

Allison Stensrude

Phone: 509-552-1966

Email: [email protected]

Michael Fanning

Email: [email protected]

We hope you enjoyed this episode and found valuable insights about hiring an assistant in real estate. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to cover in future episodes, please reach out!

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