Empire Building

Growth sounds exciting until your business starts dropping balls, confusing your team, and creating inconsistent client experiences. In this episode, we talk about the systems that actually support scale so your business can grow without burning you out or breaking behind the scenes. We walk through what it means to stop building a business that only works when you are working and start building o...

What does it look like to build a big business, grow real wealth, and stay anchored through the messy middle? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Vories to talk about the path she took from working as a cocktail waitress to building a thriving real estate business, flipping properties, and creating long-term cash flow. Jennifer shares how she got started at Keller Williams, why speed of imp...

Ever feel like your business is pulling from you faster than you can refill? In this episode, we are back with part two of our conversation on protecting your energy, and we are getting practical with five simple, non-negotiable steps that help leaders stay out of burnout and in alignment. We talk about why white space is not wasted time but recovery time, how routines and systems reduce decision...

Ever feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else and still ending the day depleted? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re digging into the energy traps that quietly drain leaders before full burnout ever shows up. We talk about why leadership starts on the inside, and why protecting your energy is not selfish, it’s strategic. We break down five common traps: over-scheduling your life, c...

Have you ever hired someone because you were overwhelmed, only to realize you hired for relief instead of growth? In part two of our Scaling Series, we’re talking about the people side of scale—because the truth is, your business will only grow as far as your team can carry it. Hiring the wrong way doesn’t just slow you down, it multiplies your mistakes. In this episode, we walk through five criti...

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your business… but doing life alone? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Charlotte Johnson—top-producing real estate agent, entrepreneur, and one of the most resilient women we know. Her story is one you won’t forget. From a childhood marked by instability and trauma to building multiple successful careers, Charlotte shares w...

Ever feel like the long game is just…long? You're committed to your vision, but some days the grind can feel exhausting. In this episode, Tiffany Fykes and Kymber Lovett-Menkiti continue the conversation about playing the long game and share seven practical tactics to help you keep going when motivation starts to fade. Instead of abandoning the vision you're building toward, we explore way...

Ever feel like everyone around you is chasing the next quick win while you're trying to build something that lasts? In a world obsessed with viral moments and overnight success, it can feel like playing the long game is outdated or even impossible. In this episode, we unpack why the long game is still the most powerful strategy for building a business, wealth, and a meaningful life. We define...

Ever feel like you built a successful business… but somehow it still feels heavy? In this episode, we get real about cash flow, financial freedom, and why so many high-performing women feel trapped by businesses that look great on paper. We break down the concept of the freedom number and how understanding your personal cash flow changes the way you lead, decide, and show up every day. We talk abo...

Scaling sounds exciting. More revenue, more impact, more visibility. But what if growing too fast could actually break what you’ve already built? In this kickoff to our Scaling Series, we slow it down before we speed it up. We share the five essential questions every leader must ask before expanding into new markets, hiring more people, or chasing bigger numbers. Because growth magnifies everythin...

Ever wondered what it actually takes to get paid to speak? Maybe you’ve been asked to teach at your office or you feel the nudge to step onto bigger stages—but you’re not sure where to start. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we built speaking careers from the ground up. We talk about why speaking is a reps game (not a talent contest), how to “stair step” from your office whiteboard...

Great people don’t leave great businesses by accident. In this conversation, we dig into what actually keeps strong relationships thriving over the long haul and where leaders unintentionally push good people out the door. We talk candidly about what it really takes to go the distance with your team, starting with self-awareness as a leader and extending into hiring, compensation, onboarding, and...

All five Empire Building hosts are together for a rare and honest catch-up. We talk about the seasons we’re in right now—raising teenagers, navigating big family decisions, investing, growing businesses in tough markets, and redefining what success actually looks like. We share what it’s been like to lead through uncertainty, why clarity changes everything, and how each of us is prioritizing healt...

AI is already here, and the real difference is not who is using it, but who is using it with intention. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we are actually using AI inside our businesses to create clarity, save time, and generate more opportunities without adding more work. We walk through four practical prompts we use every week to sharpen our messaging, practice better conversations...

Money meetings don’t work when they’re reactive, emotional, or inconsistent. In this episode, we walk through the exact framework we use for monthly money meetings at home and in business, from updating your net worth to reviewing spending, planning ahead, and setting one clear financial priority. We break down how these meetings neutralize the emotion around money, create alignment with your part...

Ever set big money goals and then wonder why nothing really changes? We’ve all been there. In this episode, we kick off a two-part series on the rhythm of accountability around money, and why consistent money meetings at home and in your business are the difference between hoping and actually building wealth. We talk about why wealthy people don’t wing it, they track it, and how attention plus int...

If you’re in a season where it feels like one more thing might break you, this conversation is for you. We’re sitting down with Jay Papasan, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The ONE Thing Company, for a candid look at what it means to lead when life doesn’t let up. Jay shares what the last several years have really looked like behind the scenes, and how those experiences shaped...

Ever look up and realize the bar has quietly dropped—then wonder how you fix it without crushing morale? We’ve been there, and in this episode, we walk through a simple, repeatable reset that brings standards back with clarity, care, and real ownership. We’re breaking down a five-step framework Sarah implemented in real time after noticing a massive performance gap across locations—same headcount,...

Some lessons shape us long before we ever call ourselves leaders. In this episode, we revisit the unexpected teacher who influenced a generation of women from living rooms across America: Judge Judy. What started as a nostalgic moment for Seychelle turned into a powerful reflection on how this fierce, unapologetic woman modeled agency, negotiation, boundaries, and integrity in a world where women...

Ever had a moment where someone casually says something—and it completely cracks open what you believed was possible? That’s exactly where today’s episode begins. We’re talking about the surprising, perspective-shifting stories that helped each of us realize: “I didn’t know I could do that.” We talk about the rules we thought we had to follow, the expectations we carried from childhood, and the “j...

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to unlock opportunities effortlessly while others feel stuck on an island, this conversation is for you. Today we’re joined by USA Today bestselling author and high-value relationships expert Selena Soo to unpack the core framework behind her new book Rich Relationships , and the truth that one rich relationship is more valuable than a hundred casual co...

If your listings are sitting—and the market feels slower than ever—you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into a strategy that has helped Sarah’s team move hundreds of listings even in a real estate recession: the Online Broker’s Open. It’s a simple, scalable twist on an old-school tactic that gives sellers the feedback they need, restores trust, and gets homes sold. We break down exactly how t...

The holidays sneak up on all of us—especially when you're running a business, a household, and everything in between. So this week, we're giving you a gift: our 2025 list of favorite things, live from all four co-hosts together again. From bougie indulgences to simple basics that make life easier, we're sharing the products, tools, and little luxuries that truly made a difference for u...

Ever find yourself running from one task to another---dropping off packages, managing carpools, juggling emails---and wondering, "When did I become my own assistant?" In this episode, Wendy Papasan and Kymber Lovett-Menkiti dive deep into the exact moment you know it's time to hire a personal assistant and how doing so can transform your business…and your life. We explore what "buy...

Does the fear of failing quietly run your business plan? In this episode, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti and Tiffany Fykes open up about perfectionism, risk, and the stories we tell ourselves when something doesn’t go as planned—and how to turn all of it into fuel. As we head into business planning season, we talk about the very real questions that keep many women playing small: What if the launch flops? W...