In this episode, Kara interviews Heather Robbins, owner of Robbins Realty Group in Portland, Oregon. Heather shares her inspiring journey from financial hardship during the recession to building a successful virtual real estate brokerage focused on empowering women. She discusses her leadership philosophy, systems for running a virtual team, and practices for manifesting success.
Episode Topics:
- Heather's story of overcoming financial difficulties and rebuilding her business
- Creating a virtual real estate brokerage with strong company culture
- Systems and processes for running an efficient remote team
- Time blocking and productivity strategies
- Mindset practices for success and manifesting goals
- The importance of core values in business
Insights:
- Focusing on the "4 Hs" when hiring: humble, happy, hardworking, and hungry
- Using tools like Google Calendar, Todoist, and Follow Up Boss to stay organized
- Structuring meetings efficiently with clear agendas
- Dedicating time daily to prayer, meditation, gratitude and manifesting
- Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation
- Balancing family priorities with business success
Resources:
- The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber
- Todoist task management app
- Follow Up Boss CRM
Connect with Heather on Instagram @RobbinsRealtyGroup or visit RobbinsRealtyGroup.com to learn more about her business and approach to empowering women in real estate.
Heather Robbins is the top selling agent in the West Linn area (portland metro). Raised in West Linn, she has an extensive knowledge of the area and surrounding communities and has spent the last 20+ years helping clients buy and sell real estate right in her hometown. She knows and loves the people, the schools, the parks, the neighborhoods and the homes. She also loves what she does. “For me, the joy of real estate comes from improving people’s home life–helping them downsize, upsize, and rightsize is all part of improving upon their family’s sanctuary.”
To her unmatched knowledge of the local market, Heather adds experience in construction, flipping homes, bank-owned and short sales, investment properties, and home sales. She can easily ascertain the potential equity of a home and knows which improvements to make and how to market its best assets for a maximum return. Heather is well connected and has an extensive network in the West Linn area, the greater Portland area and beyond. She is highly respected in the industry, noted for her ethics, incredible negotiating skills, professionalism, and smoothly-run transactions.
Heather possesses a combination of traits that have clients expressing gratitude for both her “gentle guidance” as well as “fierce negotiating.” A sensitive extrovert, Heather makes friends quickly and establishes a relationship of trust to make negotiations smooth for all parties involved. “When you meet Heather, you are immediately impressed with how personable and professional she is. Then when you start working with her, you realize the depth of her knowledge and experience.”
Heather has assembled a stellar team that helps her take care of things so she can focus on her clients and deliver an exceptional experience. She assures her clients, “I love a good challenge. I will be with you every step of the way, lending my expertise to your specific needs.” She backs that up as she shows up on time, prepared with research in hand, then guides and supports them throughout the transaction, down to the last detail. She enjoys getting things done and works tirelessly to accomplish her goals.
Heather loves being outdoors and revels in the Northwest’s recreation, views, and proximity to rivers, lakes, mountains, and beaches. “I love the people of West Linn–they believe in community and taking care of each other.” She is involved in fundraising for the YMP Youth Music Project, and she routinely holds shoe and coat drives for Northwest Children’s Outreach and food drives for West Linn Pantry.
Heather’s favorite people to hang out with are her husband, 4 children, and 1 son-in-law. Their newest adventure was adding a dog to the family! That is, their even newer adventure was adding a precious grandbaby to the family! She loves a clean organized home, and having family dinner together every night is a must. She has a passion for international humanitarian work, and has enjoyed traveling with her children to help new friends in far away countries.
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