Take it and Run

How to Actually Take a Break and Enjoy Vacation

Life has a way of throwing curveballs—school drop-offs, surprise PTO, family vacations, sick kids—interruptions that can tank your momentum if you’re not ready. But you can plan for them without burning out or losing your stride.

Kristi and Kelcie are sharing their PAUSE method: a simple, actionable framework to help you navigate busy seasons with more ease and less chaos. If you’re trying to balance business goals with family schedules and still show up as your best self… this episode is for you.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• How to spot and prepare for recurring patterns of chaos
• Why automating and delegating are your secret weapons
• How to reset and update your priorities when life gets hectic
• The key to setting clear expectations with clients, team, and family
• Why easing back into your routine (instead of sprinting) helps you sustain momentum
• Bonus: How to create a “momentum menu” for those messy in-between days
• How to protect your energy without striving for perfection

💡 Real Talk Takeaways:

• Interruptions are normal... your plan is what matters.
• You don’t have to do it all; delegate what you can.
• Your future self will thank you for automating now.
• Resetting expectations reduces stress for everyone.
• Momentum comes from small, intentional steps.
• Progress > perfection. Keep moving forward.

🎯 Chapter Markers
00:00 — Intro: Life Interrupted
03:01 — The PAUSE Method Explained
06:04 — Automate & Delegate to Protect Your Time
09:01 — Updating Priorities Mid-Chaos
11:45 — Setting Expectations with Others
20:44 — Easing Back Into Your Routine
23:43 — Bonus Tips to Keep Momentum

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

Breaking Barriers: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

What if the only thing standing between you and your next big win is a belief?

In this episode, Kristi and Kelcie explore how limiting beliefs sneak into your goals and how to dismantle them with mindset, action, and support. Using the inspiring story of Roger Bannister breaking the four-minute mile, they show how belief shapes what’s possible—and how to rewrite the story you've been telling yourself.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• What limiting beliefs actually are and how to spot them
• How Roger Bannister’s story proves belief can reshape reality
• The role of mindset in both athletic and professional performance
• Why having a coach or pacer changes everything
• How taking action helps break mental blocks
• Reflective questions that uncover the root of your resistance
• The truth about waiting for permission (hint: you don’t need to)

💡 Real Talk Takeaways:

• A limiting belief is just a thought. You have the power to challenge it.
• When one person breaks a barrier, others follow. Be the one who goes first.
• Coaches help you stay accountable and focused on the goal.
• Action creates evidence, which helps build new beliefs.
• Ask better questions to move through fear and doubt.
• “I’m not good at money” or “I’m not a leader” are starting points, not facts.
• Movement matters more than motivation. Winners are already moving.

🎯 Chapter Markers
 00:00 — Understanding Limiting Beliefs
 01:50 — The Story of Roger Bannister
 05:10 — The Power of Belief
 06:05 — Mindset in Athletics
 10:10 — The Role of Coaches and Pacers
 16:09 — Taking Action Against Limiting Beliefs
 19:54 — Reflective Questions for Growth

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

Team or TC? CRM or Chaos? We’re Not Sugarcoating or Gatekeeping

Ever wish someone would just give you straight answers to the most common real estate questions without all the fluff? This is that episode.

Kristi and Kelcie are breaking down the things agents Google at 11 p.m., from how to get clients fast to whether it’s time to start a team. If you're juggling open houses, market updates, time blocks, and toddler drop-offs... you're in the right place.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• How to get your first (or next!) client from your own network
• Open house strategies that actually lead to leads
• What you need to know about market trends and how to use them
• How to structure your day when your to-do list is never done
• Why a CRM isn’t optional (and how to pick one that doesn’t suck)
• What to do when your family’s needs clash with your business goals
• Our favorite free tools to streamline your marketing
• When to hire a transaction coordinator and what they can take off your plate
• What makes a brokerage actually the right fit for you
• Why training and mentorship will always beat bells and whistles

💡 Real Talk Takeaways:

• Your sphere is your fastest path to your first deal.
• Open houses work, but only if you know what to say.
• If you’re winging your pricing, your clients will feel it.
• Structure = sanity. Get a calendar that works for you.
• Investing in the right tech pays you back in hours and clarity.
• You can grow your business and be there for your people.
• A team isn’t a magic fix, but support can be.
• Don’t settle for a brokerage that doesn’t support your growth.

🎯 Chapter Markers
 00:00 — Intro: The Real Questions Real Agents Ask
 02:42 — Finding Clients Starts with Your People
 05:39 — Social & Open Houses: Building Your Pipeline
 08:43 — What Market Trends Really Mean
11:38 — AI & Tech: What’s Worth Using
14:52 — Your Ideal Daily Structure
17:47 — Real Talk on Time Management
18:05 — Balancing Kids and Closings
20:58 — Best Tools for Real Estate Marketing
25:23 — Choosing Marketing Tech That Works
30:19 — TC vs. Team: What to Do First
32:17 — The Right Way to Build a Team
37:32 — Brokerage Red Flags and Green Lights

If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run.

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

How to Stop Micromanaging and Actually Get Help That Helps

Whether you're bringing on your first assistant or trying to get more mileage out of the one you already have, this episode is your permission slip to stop doing it all yourself and start delegating like a CEO.

We are pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to create a working relationship that feels supportive, not stressful. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” this one’s for you.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why communication (not just capability) is your assistant’s secret weapon
• How to use Loom and other tools to cut down on back-and-forth
• What to do before you hand something off (hint: examples = everything)
• Our favorite way to prioritize tasks based on ROI and energy
• The mindset shift that makes delegation way less scary
• Why “trust but verify” isn’t micromanagement...it’s leadership

💡 Real Talk Takeaways:

• Training your assistant is part of the job. You’re not failing, you’re leading.
• If you’re a verbal processor, stop trying to write it all out. Record a Loom and move on.
• Use visual trackers and regular check-ins to stay aligned without being in the weeds.
• “Is this a $15/hour task?” is your new mantra when you feel stuck or overwhelmed.
• Trust builds over time, but transparency builds it faster.
• Define success for every role, not just the result you want.
• Delegation is a two-way relationship. Expect feedback and give it too.

🎯 Chapter Markers
 00:00 — The Real Talk About Assistants
 01:55 — What Most People Get Wrong
 08:03 — Setting Expectations That Stick
 12:00 — Communication Tools That Save Your Sanity
 13:28 — How to Delegate Without Dumping
 14:43 — Building Trust One Task at a Time
 18:55 — Why Transparency Matters More Than You Think
 20:51 — Assistant Roles, Defined and Refined
 23:32 — Prioritization for the Win
 25:36 — Tools & Resources to Make It All Smoother

👉 Listen to the episode and take one action today. Whether that’s recording a Loom, scheduling a check-in, or finally letting go of that one task you keep clinging to.

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

Whether you're headed to your first industry event or you’re a seasoned pro, this episode is your go-to guide for getting the most out of conferences, without getting overwhelmed. Kristi and Kelcie break down exactly how to prep before, connect with intention during, and follow up like a boss after.

If you’ve ever come home from a conference fired up… but then let the momentum fade, this one’s for you.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• How to set goals that actually mean something
• Why your elevator pitch matters more than your swag
• The digital tune-up you need before you board that plane
• Our hot takes on the business card debate 🥵
• A simple follow-up system that keeps the convo going
• Post-conference rituals to help you implement, not just collect ideas

💡 Real Talk Takeaways:

• Set 1–2 clear intentions before you go (Hint: “I want to meet 5 referral partners” is better than “I just wanna soak it all in.”)
• Refresh your online presence. LinkedIn, Instagram, bio links before the conference.
• Don’t sleep on note-taking! Use voice memos, color coding, or your favorite app.
• Bring a branded giveaway that sparks convo—not just clutter.
• Have a follow-up plan: Think personalized DMs, video messages, or a quick “So good meeting you!” text.
• Block time after the conference to reflect, create content, and take action.
  
  

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🎯 Chapter Markers

00:00 — Maximizing Conference Value
05:16 — The Business Card Debate
08:05 — Creating Memorable Giveaways
09:44 — Packing and Preparing for Success
10:46 — Preparing for Success: Organization and Mindset
17:49 — Post-Conference Strategies: Maximizing Your Takeaways

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If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run.

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

In our first episode of Take It and Run, Kristi coaches Kelcie through a very real-life rut — falling off a simple, game-changing routine. They break down the power of visualization, the science of systems (hi James Clear), and how to rebuild trust with yourself through small, consistent actions.

If you've fallen off track lately — in your business, your health, your schedule — this episode is your permission slip to start again with grace and strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify your one catalyst habit
  
  
  
• Why the “timer trick” works for procrastination
  
  
  
• How to make a streak visible + motivating
  
  
  
• The Take It and Run reset framework (and how to apply it to any area of life)
  
  
  

Links + Resources:

• Free Worksheet: Take It and Run — Get Back on Track
  
  
  
• Connect on Instagram: @kristijencks
  
  
  
• Join our Email Community: Subscribe
  
  
  

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If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run.

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🎙️ About the Podcast

Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.