The Female Founder

Maria built a business from absolutely nothing, essentially being homeless and escaping a dire situation with her 1 year old twins in 2014 to being a top producer in the #1 Brokerage in DFW. Today, Rachel Sipperley is with her as she shares her journey of trials and triumph and gives potential buyers, sellers, and real estate agents tips for navigating the housing market in a pandemic. 

What you will learn in this episode 

Why Mindset Matters 

E to P in Real Estate: Entrepreneurial to Purposeful 

How to get your house ready to sell in the middle of the pandemic and where to invest money

Tangible Tips 

How to net a million dollars as a real estate agent 

Setting boundaries and expectations

Fear or Faith: Choose One 

Getting buy in from your family and support system to help them understand why you do what you do


Recommended Resources

Infinite Game

https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Game-Simon-Sinek/dp/073521350X

MREA: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent 

https://www.amazon.com/Millionaire-Real-Estate-Agent-About/dp/0071444041

The Right It

https://www.amazon.com/Right-Many-Ideas-Yours-Succeed/dp/0062884654

A New Earth Eckhart Tolle

https://www.amazon.com/New-Earth-Awakening-Purpose-Selection/dp/0452289963

Podcast with Ekart Toley and Oprah

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oprah-and-eckhart-tolle-a-new-earth/id1458654443


More About Maria 
Maria Rincon is a partner and advisor to her clients in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. As a Dallas native with a background in sales, she understands the intricacies of the market and is a top notch negotiator, getting her clients the best deal possible on the purchase of their homes. Using the latest technology to market her sellers' homes to the masses, Maria's team of professionals will stage, photograph and advertise your home to drive maximum traffic and ensure top dollar for your listing. With Maria, every listing is given luxury service, no matter the price point. Having grown up in the Dallas area, there is no one better to trust with your relocation than Maria. She prides herself on being a wealth of information for her clients and takes the time to complete a detailed needs assessment with each buyer in order to make the home search efficient, painless, and enjoyable. Her business model is based on relationships and she provides an experience that long outlasts the transaction. With Maria Rincon you can always expect constant and clear communication and a resource of information for life.

Maria's most important job is being a mom to her twin 7 year old boys, Lukah and Liam. As a single mom, Maria is focused on building a Life By Design and showing her boys that our potential is limitless when we are passionate about what we do and when our goal is to help others accomplish their dreams. Maria is very focused on strengthening her leadership ability. Since the pandemic started she has taken the role of running a Virtual Training calendar for 13 Market Centers within Keller Williams (4100+ agents) under GO Management as well as leading a daily Mindset Call for those market centers in which she is focused on energizing, educating and enlightening our collective mindset.
She has seen personally the abundance of this industry and...

This week Rachel Sipperley is joining the campaign for white social media content creators to mute and pass the mix to POC creators whose voices deserve to be amplified.
Alternatively you can listen and support: Perfect Pair; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/SPM9007372158?selected=SPM6022957973

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Donna Letier is the founder of Gardenuity and has raised over $9 million for her startups. She is in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley this week.

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In this episode Suzy Batiz, CEO of Poo~Pourri is in the hot-seat with Rachel Sipperley.

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Everyone needs a reminder about just how good people can be. On Wondery’s new series The Daily Smile, host Nikki Boyer brings you stories that will make you feel good each weekday morning. With interviews, inspiring clips, and chats with special guests and passionate friends, The Daily Smile takes you on a journey into goodness, gives you all the feels, and will leave you with a smile on your face. Listen to the full episode: wondery.fm/dailysmileff

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Shelley Luther made national headlines after being jailed for opening her hair salon against a Dallas judge’s order to shelter in place during COVID-19. Rachel Sipperley brings back Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington of the #lawyered podcast to discuss the legal ramifications and what business owners should take away from this case

About the Case:
https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article242594286.html
https://abcnews.go.com/US/salon-owner-defends-decision-reopen-create-sterile-environment/story?id=70614979

More About Austin & Andrea
#Lawyered is a podcast hosted by Andrea Seffens and Austin Pennington focused on what's trending in law & business in Dallas. The duo's mission is to provide commentary and insight on all things law and business in the news and in Dallas so their listeners can understand how the law affects their everyday lives.
Andrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with an knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.

You can learn more about Andrea and Austin and connect with them here:
www.instagram.com/the_dallas_lawyer
www.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyered
www.instagram.com/aseffens
https://pfdallas.com

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Brooke Burneet aka @onesmallblonde is back with Rachel Sipperley to a honor of mental health awareness month to discuss social distancing, the famous savant twins, and diving deep into the enneagram and all the hype.

What you will learn in this episode 

The importance of mental health and how awareness on the topic is changing

What the enneagram is all about and why learning your type can help you in business and life 

An overview of the 9 enneagram types and correct way to test 

Resources 

Take the Enneagram Test: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/


Enneagram Types: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions


The Savant Twins Documentary (also I was totally wrong this is not new and came out in 2008) https://www.amazon.com/Rainman-Twins-Dave-Wagner/dp/B07Y8SC5FH


The Road Back to You: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190



More About the Today's Guest 
Brooke Burnett is Owner & Digital Creative Consultant at Muse Media, a content creation agency where she helps brands with strategy development, creative content execution, and monthly consulting services. She is also a Dallas influencer focused on fashion, lifestyle, entrepreneurship, and fitness. Through her blog, One Small Blonde, she created the Blogger Boss Workshop and Planner along with launching her own online fitness program and activewear clothing line. 
Brooke holds a BA in Business from Southern Methodist University, and is celebrating her 10 year entrepreneur anniversary in April. She's passionate about helping others develop and share their "story" through starting their own blog or business. Brooke is also an open book about her dating life as a single woman in her 30s which her followers have been strongly drawn to, and appreciate her realness. She loves cooking, her two pups, trying out all the new Dallas restaurants, and teaching other "foodies" how to live a balanced lifestyle.

You can learn more about Brooke and connect with her here 
@onesmallblonde
https://www.onesmallblonde.com/
https://www.musemediaagency.com/

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The #lawyered podcast premiers this week with The Female Founder in the hot seat! Rachel Sipperley shares stories from her early childhood through her present entrepreneurial journey. Stay tuned for part 2 next week for Rachel’s interview with Austin and Andrea 
What you will learn in this episode:

How Rachel’s childhood shaped her entrepreneurial path and the famous original branding concept she literally sold on the street 

How Rent My Wardrobe started, has evolved, and is now pivoting amidst COVID-19

The hard lessons Rachel learned in her early years as a startup founder as it relates to contracts, lawyers and the legal system 

Tangible Tips:

Rachel’s advice for first time, non-technical founders that want to build an app 

Rachel’s advice on partnerships, contracts, and where to spend money on legal early on

The different types of attorneys that you need to hire 

Resources :

Get smarter about what makes most sense to you (a super smart blog): https://medium.com/


Discover innovative innovative companies and the people behind them (know what is going on with funds) https://www.crunchbase.com/


Dallas startup focused attorney: Scott Christiansen https://www.upcounsel.com/attorney/profile/54dcfec01f52c78b54828203



More About Austin & Andrea
Andrea is a litigator with a wide variety of experience, both here and internationally with a knack for handling high stakes cases. Austin runs his own firm and possesses a unique perspective on where law and business intersect.
You can learn more about Andrea and Austin’s new podcast here:
www.instagram.com/hash_tag_lawyered

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D’Andra Simmons is known for her role on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Dallas but what you may not know is she is also a total badass business woman! Hear the story rarely told about how D’Andra inherited, revamped, and relaunched one business and turned around to launch another. Now in the midst of COVID-19, D’Andra shares with Rachel Sipperley strategies and insights for coping with the crises and discusses how her small business is navigating and pivoting for the new normal. 
What you will learn in this episode 

How products and packaging are changing in the wake of COVID-19

Strategies for small business owners on crafting their COVID plan 

Ways to engage your customers and stay relevant during lockdown 

Update and pivot strategy for Ultimate Living, Hard Night Good Morning, and Rent My Wardrobe 

Tangible Tips 

How to get great content and photos for social media 

Allocating advertising spend for now and later 

Working with influencers and the pay it forward approach 

D’Andra’s secret sauce for flawless healthy skin 

Resources

Canva (marketing tool for content)

www.canva.com

Green Miracle 

https://shopultliving.com/products/green-miracle-powder


More About D’Andra Simmons 
With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the beauty industry, D’Andra believes that feeling beautiful, sexy and confident in one’s appearance is achievable at any age and for all genders. To this day D’Andra remains the sole product developer for her skincare line and is always on the cutting edge of research and effective plant-based ingredients for healthy and glowing skin.

D’Andra is an avid philanthropist who supports many charitable organizations. Her husband, Jeremy Lock, is a USAF MSgt. Retired, and they work together to assist veterans’ achieve better quality of life after serving our country. She serves as a Global Ambassador for Mercury One and The Nazarene Fund, which has taken her to Iraq and Lebanon to visit with victims freed from ISIS captivity and other persecuted minorities. Her contributions include raising money for UNICEF (where she sits on the Great Plains Regional Board), the Salvation Army, and the Friends of Simmons Cancer Center. 

In 2011, D’Andra became one of the youngest women to receive the Distinguished Woman award by Northwood University in Michigan for her business achievements, community and humanitarian work. She supports causes that work to combat human trafficking, domestic violence, at-risk children, veterans and suicide prevention. A few times per year, Hard Night Good Morning will donate a portion of sales to organizations that align with the brand’s and D’Andra’s values.
Read More of her story here: https://www.hardnightgoodmorning.com/meet-the-maker

You can learn more about D’Andra, her products, and connect with her here:
www.hardnightgoodmorning.com
www.ultimateliving.com 
IG/ Twitter:
www.instagram.com/dandrasimons
www.twitter.com/dandrasimons
Facebook: D’Andra Simons
@ultimatelivingd
@hardnightgoodmorning
@idontgivearippodcast - new episodes every Wednesday at 10am 

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Travis Hollman was recently recognized in Forbes Magazine and several notable media outlets for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week he’s in the hot seat with Rachel Sipperley to share advice for small business owners and startups on preparing and positioning for what's to come.

What you will learn in this episode: 

What Travis did early on in his career to failsafe his company long term

How Hollman Inc is navigating COVID-19 pandemic and a message for all small business owners

Travis’ advice to startup founders on creating company culture 



More About Travis 
Travis Hollman has been a serial “funpreneur,” businessman, innovator, and philanthropist for more than 20 years. Currently, Travis serves as President and CEO of Hollman Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of sports, fitness, and office lockers. Hollman’s leading-edge locker and workspace solutions can be found in the locker rooms of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, the Dallas Mavericks, The New York Times, and the J.P. Morgan Chase Park Avenue offices.
Long before taking over the family business in 2011, Travis’s products and projects earned recognition on national television and in publications such as Good Morning America, The Today Show, ABC News, USA Today, and Fortune magazine. His success and experience extend into traditional retail environments and channels, with partnerships at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Toys “R” Us, 7-Eleven, and more. Travis takes fun seriously, bringing big ideas and innovation to market.
Travis’s startup ventures include the award-winning Marshmallow Fun Company, the creator of marshmallow guns for all ages, and Vacation in a Bottle (VIB), the first relaxation drink in the United States that you could find in the hands of A-list celebrities as well as mom’s pantry. In addition, Travis has had a successful track record in Hollywood as co-executive producer of MTV’s popular show, Bully Beatdown, a Mark Burnett Production. He also produced the movie Rain, starring legendary actress Faye Dunaway.
Following his entrepreneurial ventures, Travis took the helm of the family business. Founded in 1976 by Travis’ father Joe Hollman, Hollman Inc. has always been viewed as an industry pioneer, a tradition that Travis intends to continue. Hollman’s innovative solutions can be found in notable organizations in the athletic, fitness, and corporate workspace arena, from the celebrated Chicago Cubs to trendsetting fitness clubs such as SoulCycle and the corporate offices of Goldman Sachs and Apple. Hollman is also the preferred partner of top private clubs and resorts, including 27 of the 36 major U.S. PGA courses.
In his time as president and CEO, Travis has grown the company to eight times its original size and introduced several new product lines, earning the coveted Locker Firm of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He attributes his success to the team he has surrounded himself with, as well as a continual drive to improve. While many of his early business ventures were successful, Travis has found that building foundations and focusing on continual success–rather than big flashes of success–is more fulfilling.
Throughout the years, Travis has been heavily involved with local charities, sitting on the Board of Directors for The Family Place, an organization that works to support victims of domestic violence. He and his wife, Stephanie Hollman, have been actively involved in Big Brothers Big Sisters for almost ten years and were honored with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Persons of the Year Award in 2017.
Travis has always put purpose over profit, showing the world that you can have fun in business and be a source of greater good for the local community.

You Can Follow and Connect with Travis:
www.hollman.com