Empire Building

This is the sixth and final episode of our series covering The Six Personal Perspectives, and we’ve saved the last for something that ties all of the others together: accountability. Once we remove limiting beliefs, there are still going to be things that happen in our life – and while you can’t control this, you can control how you respond to it. Accountability is incredibly freeing if you learn...

We’re still tingling on a high from our inaugural Her Best Life event: an incredibly expansive conference focused on curating your best life and the process of getting there. It’s unbelievable what magic unfolds when you create a container for 300 businesswomen to shine. We reflect on everything we learned, from leadership, loneliness, and trauma, to wealth building, and financial freedom, and dis...

When you see the successes of other empire builders, you don’t get a true glimpse at the principles behind their success. There are some that are fundamental to success in business and in life. We see their effects, but it can be hard to identify where they come from.  Continuing our series on The Six Personal Perspectives, we’re going to talk about “moving from E to P,” or going from being entrep...

The 80/20 Principle (also known as the Pareto Principle) states that 20% of your efforts yield 80% of your results, while 80% of your efforts only make up the remaining 20% of your results. You see this balance reflected all over the world in almost any area. And while the numbers aren’t always exact, the idea is always present: things in life are not distributed equally. We explore how this princ...

If you’re listening to this podcast, chances are you either are – or want to be – a high-level achiever. We’ve found that there are six foundational principles that the highest achievers each possess. Gary Keller calls them The Six Personal Perspectives. These six things can have a massive impact on lives, so we’re dedicating an entire series of episodes to them, starting with “committing to maste...

Whether we want to admit it or not, all of us have limiting beliefs. These are beliefs that are deeply ingrained in us that hold us back from accomplishing things because we’ve often given up before we even get started. It’s hard to do something when your mindset is telling you that it could never be successful. We’re going to share six steps to overcome these limiting beliefs and move past your c...

If you’re an empire builder, you are interested in growth. To do that effectively you have to be learning-based. John F. Kennedy has a famous quote: “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” We’re going to talk about the power of being learning-based, some of the traits of great leaders, and six things that learning-based leaders have in common. Spend time and money on learning Fo...

This is a special episode. We’re going to deep dive into Wendy’s wealth journey. In just over ten years, Wendy went from being a stay at home mom, making no income, to being one of the largest, most successful real estate business owners in the nation, with a business bringing in over $3 million in yearly revenue. Her story proves that anybody can succeed beyond their wildest dreams – and both her...

Carin Nguyen is a part of our Five Dolls network, and she has an incredible life story. Not only has she built an incredible business, she’s also built a big life to go along with it – and she’s managed to devote a ton of time into personal growth and development. She shares what the return of that investment has been, and how it’s helped her in her business. Resources: Read: Integrate the Shadow,...

We’re all about building wealth here, and a big part of that can come from investing in real estate. An amazing resource for learning everything you need to know about the subject is the Bigger Pockets podcast, as well as numerous real estate community blogs, podcasts, books, and more. Today, we’re talking with the co-host of Bigger Pockets and bestselling author, David Greene. We discuss how he g...

When you start out as an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for everything. And for female entrepreneurs, the unfortunate truth is that we’re often left to be responsible for most of the things at home too. We’re trying to keep our teams, our companies, and our households running smoothly all the time. We only have so much time in the day, so what makes the difference between getting everything done...

Have you ever had a great idea that you put into action? What about one you didn’t? Having a great idea is one thing, but turning it into a business is something entirely different. One of the best parts of being an entrepreneur is making something out of nothing, but it’s not easy. We’re going to give you a simple tool you can use to take an idea you have and create a plan to turn it into a reali...

Let’s talk about something that can be intimidating for some and exhilarating for others: your profit and loss statement (also known as P&L). We all have moments where we feel intimidated, insecure, or that we don’t know what we’re doing. We’re going to take something that can seem complex and intimidating and make it as simple as possible – as well as sharing our own journeys through our P&am...

Let’s be honest: when it comes to building big businesses, we can often fill ourselves with big guilt. It comes from everywhere. When you’re not working in your business, when you’re not with your family, when you really need a vacation, it’s always there. However you’re feeling right now, you’re not alone. We’re going to talk about our own struggles with guilt and how we’re (slowly) working throu...

Kymber Menkiti is one of the most impressive business leaders in the world. She has broken glass ceiling after glass ceiling while also managing to be a great wife and mother. She’s the perfect example of building a big business and an even bigger life. Her and her husband run a massive real estate empire in Washington, D.C. They started off as real estate agents, then became owners of brokerage,...

How is giving away money good for my business? We hear about it all the time: corporate philanthropy, “doing well by doing good” – but why, specifically, is it great to give back to your community? We’re going to define strategic giving, talk about the six reasons generosity is actually good for your business, and some of the ways you can give back as a company. Why Giving Back Is Good for Your Bu...

Does this sound familiar? You really need to hire some help in your business, but there’s one annoying thing that’s causing you to pause: the thought of training. Let’s be honest, training is hard to do – especially when you’re already busy and you need help now . It can be hard to remember what we learned along the way, let alone how to pass our knowledge on to someone else. It requires you to st...

As entrepreneurs, we often have our heads down. We grow because we are great at our craft, but rarely do we have a background in advertising, marketing, or self-promotion. When you start getting noticed in your field, many don’t know what to do with that attention. We’re going to talk about the importance of self-promotion, both as your business and as a person. It’s important to identify your sup...

Self-care is not what you think it is. It’s not just wine, massages, and pedicures. It’s about making the conscious choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from. You need to establish simple habits that create balance and health in your life. We’re continuing our discussion of those habits, based on the seven circles from “ The ONE Thing .” Last week, we talked about your spiritu...

As leaders, we are constantly pouring into others: our teams, our families, our clients, and even our communities. But rarely do we take the time to fill ourselves up. If you don’t take care of yourself, you’re not going to make it anywhere. In this two part series, we’re going to touch on seven ways to approach self-care. Our spiritual life Our physical health Our personal life Our key relationsh...

We all hit a point in life when we realize that we have to plan for our personal finances. It doesn’t matter how much you make; if you don’t have your spending under control, you’re going to run into problems. We’re going to talk about our wealth-building journeys and, whether you’re far along on your path or just at the beginning, we’re going to hit all aspects of the journey. Connect on Instagra...

Diane Griffin is an international businesswoman with an insurmountable work ethic. Her drive for building and leading businesses combined with her desire to create endless opportunities for everyone around her is incredible. Not only does she play a major role in leading organizational strategy across multiple businesses with Keller Williams Realty as both a business owner and a coach, Diane has a...

When a business relationship isn’t working out, it can be painful — both for the person who isn’t performing and for the business. Having someone, who may be right for your organization but in the wrong role, can be a liability for them as well as for the business. We want to create environments that support us and our teammates. So how do you ensure that everyone on your team is a good fit… and h...

Most children growing up today are accustomed to both parents working, but back in the day it was traditionally the male who brought home the bacon and the female fried it in the pan. We’re well past those days — today nearly a third of American households have a female breadwinner. However, many of the other traditional dynamics haven’t changed: Women still do more childcare and housework than th...

If there’s one rule to life, it’s that change is the only constant. There will be disruption and there will be changes in your business. You have to learn to grow, motivate, and lead your team in the midst of change and disruption. Change often leads to fear, and your job as a leader is to alleviate those fears as much as possible. We’re going to look at what you need to focus on when change is ha...