Hustle Humbly Podcast

💡 In This Episode   You're not alone in this business — and you're not in a race. Katy and Alissa open up about their journey from "friendly competitors" to podcast partners and explore why community wins over competition every time. Hear how agent collaboration creates referrals, friendships, and freedom from comparison. 🧰 Resources Mentioned   - Email Templates 101 — emailtemplates101.com   -...

💡 In This Episode   A great listing starts with great prep. Katy and Alissa share exactly how they guide sellers through staging, cleaning, and decluttering — all with empathy and clear systems. Learn how to deliver honest feedback, make fast-impact improvements, and help your clients feel confident about listing their home. 🧰 Resources Mentioned   - Email Templates 101 — emailtemplates101.com  ...

💡 In This Episode   HGTV makes it look so easy… but that's not how real estate works. Katy and Alissa explore the fun and frustration of working with clients who've absorbed TV expectations. From magically fast closings to $10k renovations, we unpack the myths and share how to set the record straight (without sounding judgy). 🧰 Resources Mentioned   - Email Templates 101 — emailtemplates101.com...

💡 In This Episode   Busy season is coming. Are you ready? Katy and Alissa share exactly how they prep their business, mindsets, and systems to handle a surge of clients — without losing their sanity. Plus, a little Enneagram humor to start the show. 🧰 Resources Mentioned   - [Email Templates 101](http://emailtemplates101.com)   - [Agent Systems 101](http://agentsystems101.com)   - [HustleHumblyP...

In response to several requests from our community, we decided to release a bonus episode of Hustle Humbly dealing specifically with real estate and COVID-19. As this situation changes and evolves the information included here may become out of date. Our tips on what to do while you are quarantined at home should hold up regardless of any requirements put in place by the government. We are looking...

💡 **In This Episode**   Ever feel behind, overwhelmed, or like you're the only one struggling? You're not. This week, Katy and Alissa get real about the emotional ups and downs of real estate life. If you've been in a funk or second-guessing your path, this is your reminder: you're not alone — and what you're feeling is 100% normal. 🧰 **Resources Mentioned**   - [Email Templates 101](http://emai...

💡 **In This Episode**   Email templates changed the game for Katy and Alissa. In this episode, they share how templates save time, reduce stress, and improve communication with clients — without sounding robotic. Learn their favorite emails to template, how to create your own, and why even one great email saved can make a big difference in your workflow. 🧰 **Resources Mentioned**   - [Email Temp...

💡 **In This Episode**   We all need a little encouragement sometimes — especially in real estate. This Motivation Monday episode is your reminder to keep showing up, even when it's hard. Katy and Alissa offer mindset boosts, affirmations, and behind-the-scenes truths that will make you feel seen, supported, and motivated. Come back to this episode whenever you need a pep talk! 🧰 **Resources Ment...

💡 **In This Episode**   Buyers can take over your calendar if you're not careful. In this episode, Katy and Alissa share exactly how they keep the buyer process under control — while still delivering amazing service. You'll learn how to set expectations, spot red flags, and create systems that simplify your workflow and protect your time. 🧰 **Resources Mentioned**   - [Email Templates 101](http:...

💡 **In This Episode**   Let's demystify appraisals! Katy and Alissa invite Alissa's dad Johnny — a veteran appraiser — to explain how appraisals work and what agents need to know. Johnny shares stories from over 40 years in the business and gives honest, helpful tips for working with appraisers the right way. 🧰 **Resources Mentioned**   - [Email Templates 101](http://emailtemplates101.com)   - [...

💡 **In This Episode**   Starting a real estate career? This episode is packed with everything you need to know BEFORE you even get licensed. Katy and Alissa walk you through how to prepare, what to research, and how to choose the right brokerage for you. You'll hear honest advice, practical interview questions, and mindset shifts that make all the difference in how your journey begins. 🧰 **Resou...

Surprise! It's a bonus episode! If you have subscribed to the podcast we have a little gift for you today! It's our first time ever being on the other side of the mic as Anna Dearmon Kornick of "It's About Time" podcast interviews us. Enjoy this little sneak peak of that interview and then head on over to "It's About Time" to hear the rest. Anna is a time management coach and was featured on Hustl...

💡 **In This Episode**   It's the "Who's Who" episode! Katy and Alissa take you behind the scenes with stories, quirks, and laughs as they answer your listener-submitted questions. If you've ever mixed up their voices (or personalities), this episode is for you. They cover everything from their real estate beginnings to personality types, work habits, guilty pleasures, and the surprising things th...

💡 **In This Episode**   If your database feels like a jumbled list or an ignored spreadsheet, this episode is your wake-up call. Katy and Alissa break down exactly why your database is your business — and how to build, use, and love it. You'll learn what to include, how to organize it, what systems make it easy, and why your future income depends on the relationships you build today. 🧰 **Resourc...

💡 In This Episode Katy and Alissa share the one class they wish every agent had to take: Client Management. It's more than just answering the phone — it's about being a leader and protector in every transaction. You'll get real strategies for setting expectations, managing time, creating healthy boundaries, and working with even the most challenging clients. 🧰 Resources Mentioned Email Templates...

💡 In This Episode Ever worked with an agent who made the whole deal harder than it needed to be? Katy and Alissa are here to raise the bar — and help you become the agent everyone wants to work with. This "soapbox" episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and real examples of how professionalism can change your business. You'll walk away with clarity, confidence, and maybe a few things to refle...

💡 In This Episode Ever feel like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around? Time Management Coach Anna Kornick joins Katy and Alissa to help agents shift from chaos to clarity. This episode is packed with tips that are actually doable — even in the middle of your busiest season. Anna shares her "ideal week" strategy, insights on batching tasks, and most importantly, the m...

💡 In This Episode This isn't just another "get to inbox zero" pep talk. Katy and Alissa open up about their real-life email struggles and share the personal systems that work for them — without requiring hours a day or color-coded chaos. From folders that reduce stress to tools that save time and templates that keep your replies polished, this episode is about making email manageable and useful....

Your season matters — and it's okay if it looks different than someone else's. In this episode of Hustle Humbly , Katy and Alissa get real about how your personal life and business don't exist in separate bubbles. Whether you're in a season of growth, transition, or rest, this conversation will help you give yourself permission to evolve, pivot, or slow down without guilt. They share stories from...

Success in real estate doesn't come from grand gestures or lucky breaks — it comes from consistency. In this motivating episode of Hustle Humbly , Katy and Alissa unpack how showing up daily (even in small ways) builds trust, momentum, and long-term business stability. They share personal routines, mindset strategies, and realistic tips that make consistency feel achievable — not exhausting. Wheth...

Forget resolutions — let's talk about real, sustainable change. In this episode of Hustle Humbly , Katy and Alissa walk you through their annual goal-setting process: choosing a word that anchors your mindset, setting goals that actually feel achievable, and building a plan that fits real life (not just Instagram-perfect productivity). You'll hear their own words of the year, learn how to connect...

✏️ Show Notes — Episode 17: "What to Do When You Are New or Slow" Whether you're a brand-new REALTOR® trying to get your first client or a seasoned agent riding out a slow market, this episode will help you stop spiraling and start strategizing. Katy and Alissa share what to focus on when the phones go quiet — from relationship building to system setup — so you can make progress even when deals ar...

Real estate can be overwhelming — endless tasks, high expectations, emotional clients. But when you pause and practice gratitude, everything shifts. In this uplifting episode, Katy and Alissa explore how choosing gratitude over grind can change the way you work, serve, and live. They share personal stories, simple daily habits, and examples of how appreciation strengthens client relationships, boo...

Back again with more love for your database! This episode is a follow up to episode 9, What's a Database and the How and Why You Should Work It. We keep the "touch" talk down to a minimum and dive into ways you can CONNECT with your people during the holiday season. We cover some of our methods of contact during this fun time of year while talking all things pie, Christmas card and much more. Tune...

Hold on tight! If you aren't paying close attention you might miss a gem from this real estate rockstar. Leigh Brown is a successful REALTOR®, forward-thinking CEO, and #1 best-selling author. She runs one of the top real estate teams in the country, is a kickin' keynote speaker, and LOVES everything baseball. Leigh has a gift for motivating people to become a better version of themselves. She has...