Empire Building

If you’re like us, writing your bio is probably the last thing you want to do on your to-do list. You’d rather be out doing the work and pouring into others. We get it. But an excellent bio is important, so in this episode, we give you 10 tips to get it done and get it done well.  Bios lay the groundwork for first impressions. Whether you’re applying to a new position or trying to get a new client...

Welcome back for Part 2 of our health hacks conversation! Today, we cover mental health, exercise, stress management– and, of course, the overlap of all three. We share our favorite ways to move: Walking meetings, weightlifting, and Peloton. Remember, the best exercise is the one you actually do, so explore which kinds of exercise you enjoy the most– yes, pickleball counts. We also talk about find...

Just like finances, health is going to happen to you whether you focus on it or not. If you do not take time for your wellness, you will be forced to take time for your illness. That is why we are here to share our health hacks with you!  First, we cover nutrition: How to make sure you drink plenty of water, protein-packed snack ideas, and more tips on how to fit healthy fuel into your busy life....

A huge part of building big businesses and even bigger lives is determining the best balance between cash flow and equity for you and your family at a particular time. In today’s show, we dive into the details of each and how to calculate the right balance. Cash flow is all about the money you make regularly, while equity is your stake in an asset. There are risks and benefits to both. Cash flow p...

Summertime is a wonderful season for books. Here at Empire Builders, we’re all readers, so we’re excited to spend this episode talking about our favorite books we’ve read over the past year. They’re books that have changed our businesses and lives… and don’t worry, we throw some novels in there too! They are: “10x Is Easier Than 2x” by Dan Sullivan “Leaders Who Last” by Dave Kraft “Exactly What to...

We get to teach and consult with agents all over the country, so we have a pretty good picture of what folks are experiencing in their local markets. For some folks, the market is still really fast-moving, but for many folks, it has slowed down. However, we also have a great view of what works for agents regardless of what kind of market they are in, regardless of whether they are on the buyer or...

Welcome back for the second half of our interview with Brianna Wiest where we learn more about this amazing woman who is going to be our keynote speaker at the Her Best Life Flagship Event in Miami in September! In this part of the conversation, we dig into her writing quirks (including dark rooms and parking lots!) and favorite books. Plus, we get into growing pains– how to bring on help, increas...

We’re so excited to have Brianna Wiest on the show today! She’s going to join us at Her Best Life event in Miami in September, and we thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and introduce you all to her! This interview was so powerful that we actually had to break it into two parts, so be sure to catch part two later this week. If you’ve read her bestselling books like “The Mountain is You” an...

Are you feeling like you’re working really hard but just not seeing the results? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of real estate agents are feeling the same right now. That’s why today we share with you communication tips that will finally move the needle for you in your client conversations. The information we give you is from Phil Jones. Phil is a communications specialist. He has taught our...

In our busy lives, it can feel impossible to add yet another thing to our plate, much less raise millions of dollars for charity. But it is possible! And not just that, it’s fun and will help your business! In this episode, we show you how to integrate supporting charities into your life and business. We tell you about what has worked for us: Hosting annual events, making personal donations, or do...

Did you know 82% of people report experiencing imposter syndrome? Even if you are one of the 18% that haven’t, you might still want to tune it because it can crop up anytime you make a career or social change. Imposter syndrome is when you feel you haven’t earned what you’ve achieved and are a fraud. In this episode, we give you 7 tips you can use to overcome it: Learn the facts, Share your feelin...

As a leader, it’s easy to get hooked on solving every problem for your organization—it feels great to be the hero. However, this can actually hinder your team’s development. In today’s episode, we are going to show you how to step back and empower your team to build their problem-solving skills. Tiffany has crafted a five-stage framework to help assess where a team member is in their problem-solvi...

Seychelle’s 10-year-old daughter Quinn is not ashamed to talk about money. She also loves to save it, make it, and spend it. Unfortunately, not many of us can say the same. Most of us grew up in environments where talking about money was taboo.  So, in honor of Quinn’s openness and curiosity—and to answer some of her many questions—today we cover Warren Buffet’s top 10 money secrets that everyone...

“Your new life is going to cost you your old one. It’s going to cost you your comfort zone and your sense of direction. It’s going to cost you relationships and friends. It’s going to cost you being liked and understood. It doesn’t matter. The people who are meant for you are going to meet you on the other side. You’re going to build a new comfort zone around the things that actually move you forw...

Vulnerability might seem the opposite of strong leadership, but it’s actually foundational to it. In today’s episode, we talk about the benefits of being vulnerable and authentic. Plus, we give you three practices to unlock this superpower for yourself. Brené Brown’s 2010 Ted Talk on The Power of Vulnerability sparked a new, positive way of looking at vulnerability. Vulnerability is the birthplace...

Have you ever faced a situation where somebody in your life– a client, family member, team member– was stuck in non-action? Things weren’t going well and they just weren’t doing what they needed to do to change the situation?  In today’s show, we help you understand the psychology of non-action and teach you how to lead people past it.  When things aren’t going well, people try to find reasons oth...

In any part of life, but especially in real estate sales, communication is critical. In this episode, we dive into DiSC, the personality assessment that helps everyone communicate and understand each other better.  DiSC stands for the four main personality profiles in the model. “D” is for dominance, “i” is for influence, “S” is for steadiness, and “C” is for conscientiousness. You can score high...

Guilt-free vacations are a must. You need them. Every single one of your team members needs them. Not only do vacations reduce burnout and illness, but they’re critical opportunities to cross-train staff, create systems, and overall make your business more autonomous and sustainable. But here’s the thing– no one is going to take a guilt-free vacation if you don’t systematize it. In this episode we...

Here at Empire Building, we’re all about building a big business, and more importantly, a bigger life. So today we dive into how to live a big, long, healthy, robust life. We are talking Blue Zones. Blue Zones are parts of the world where people live the longest. Dan Buettner came up with the term while studying the places that have the highest life expectancy or with the highest proportions of pe...

Krisstina Wise is a real estate mogul, Millionaire Coach, and creator of several multi-million dollar businesses including Goodlife Luxury, The Paperless Agent and most recently, WealthyWellthy.  Krisstina started WealthyWellthy based on her own experience of being a hard-working real estate agent. She was bringing in good income, but she wasn’t creating wealth. She was high-achieving, but she was...

The key to building big businesses and even bigger lives is to hire well. That’s why in today’s episode we walk you through the 9 steps you need to take in order to make a great hire. Whether it’s your first assistant ever (nerve-wracking!) or adding a new member to your long-standing team (still nerve-wracking!), we give you tips that will make it easier and more effective. We dive into each step...

The average person makes over a thousand decisions every day. Can you imagine what that means for a person leading an empire? We’re probably making ten times as many decisions as that. Today, Kymber and Sarah dive into “decision fatigue.” First, we cover the signs of decision fatigue. If you notice you’re reacting to making a decision in these ways, you probably have decision fatigue: Emotionally...

We had such a great time at the Keller Williams 2024 Family Reunion, we wanted to share it with you! That’s why we’ve made this episode a recording of our panel Q&A session. We cover everything from tactical advice to sharing meaningful parts in our lives. We talk about finding good tenants (both residential and commercial) and developing strong relationships with them. We talk about mom guilt...

When a lot of people see numbers and math, they run for the hills. If that’s you, take a deep breath– you’re going to get a lot of this episode. Developing the habit of tracking your numbers is critical to wealth-building (we focus on personal wealth, not businesses in this episode). Which numbers? We’re glad you asked… We talk about your budget, and how to approach it with a positive mindset. We...

Today is Part 2 of “The Top 7 Tactics to Grow Your Business.” Just like Part 1, we outline the top tactics, then we take questions from a live audience to give you real-life, applicable strategies. We cover finding your value and fighting for it– charging what you deserve, yes even and especially in service industries. We also dive into finding additional revenue streams based on what you are alre...