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Send us Fan Mail A “safe” paycheck can still be a trap when it costs you your time, your peace, and the version of yourself your kids get to see. We’re Colleen Basinski and Kimberly Neill, and we sit down with Jackie Poponi, a former government mission planner who made the call a lot of people daydream about and then talk themselves out of: she walked away from a six-figure government path and wen...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re flooring it with no map? We break down the real cadence behind building something that lasts: push when it counts, pause with purpose, make small adjustments early, and repeat with more wisdom than before. Our focus is alignment—getting people, systems, schedule, and values moving in the same direction—so your grind translates to durable wins rather than burn...

Send us Fan Mail Tired of loud gurus selling empty promises? We’re pulling back the curtain on the coaching industry and showing you how to tell the difference between real mentorship and well-produced theater. As working agents and team leaders, we’ve been on every side of the table—coached, coached others, and built systems that help new and experienced agents grow without burning out. What we’v...

Send us Fan Mail What really separates thriving Realtors® from those just getting by? Is it timing, market knowledge, or something deeper? In this mini episode of Do Epic $h*t , your hosts Colleen Basinski and Kimberly Neill step in as guest speakers on Real Estate 101 with Todd Probasco . Together, they pull back the curtain on what’s happening in today’s markets— Chicago and Florida —while shari...

Send us Fan Mail The hardest truth about entrepreneurship isn't written in any business book. Your greatest heartbreaks won't come from lost deals or market downturns—they'll come from losing people you trusted completely. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Colleen and Kim pull back the curtain on the devastating reality of business friendship breakups and partner betrayals that...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when real estate becomes more than a job?  When it becomes your lifeline... your identity… your way out? In this episode, we go all in on the real talk — from homelessness, hustling with $14 in the bank, and figuring it out one open house at a time… to building a multi-state real estate business, creating financial freedom, and helping our kids build legacies of their...

Send us Fan Mail Building a real estate team is often positioned as the golden ticket to success, but behind the glamour lies a complex reality few are willing to discuss. What happens when the team structure fails? How do compensation models actually affect team members? And why do so many team leaders find themselves working harder rather than achieving the promised passive income? Drawing from...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what real estate professionals talk about when the cameras are off and the drinks are flowing? Welcome to the unfiltered world of property sales after dark. In this hilariously candid episode, veteran agents Kim and Colleen spill the tea on their most shocking, disgusting, and downright terrifying experiences in the field. From the $600,000 lakefront property where s...

Send us Fan Mail We explore what leadership truly means and how to effectively navigate the complexities of leading others through both challenges and successes. • Rookie leadership mistake: trying to do everything yourself instead of investing time to train others • Being relatable as a leader requires having walked in your team members' shoes • Leadership requires both getting in the trench...

Send us Fan Mail Setting boundaries and protecting your time are essential skills for navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship while maintaining balance and sanity. • Every time you say yes to something, you're saying no to something else—often your goals or family time • Planning your year in advance allows you to make strategic decisions about how to use your time • Don't tell...

Send us Fan Mail Crafting a life that balances business and family involves unique challenges and unexpected joys. We discuss navigating entrepreneurship while raising kids and share actionable strategies that stem from our personal journeys.  - Emotional moments and motivation behind starting a business  - Transitioning from stay-at-home parent to entrepreneur  - How business changes parent roles...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Do Epic Shit Podcast—where real talk meets real estate, business, and life. In this first episode, Colleen & Kim get raw and real about who they are, why they started this podcast, and what Doing Epic Shit truly means. From career-defining moments to hard-earned life lessons, we’re breaking down the mindset, the hustle, and the heart behind it all. Picture this:...