Everything Life and Real Estate

In this episode, Linda chats with Profit First author Mike Michalowicz. Mike created two extremely successful businesses, but his third venture fell apart before his eyes and in the process lost his home. That moment in his life lead him to want to discover how to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty. Now the author of multiple books geared towards entrepreneurs, Mike shares tips on how entrepreneurs...

On this episode of Everything Life and Real estate, Linda and Dana answer a question from a listener who asks how her married friends can avoid their career in real estate affecting their marriage when their spouse doesn't understand why they are doing what they are doing. They discuss the need for a shared growth plan, how important it is to not hold your spouse back, and how fierce, honest conve...

In this episode, Linda and Dana chat with Monica Reynolds, who has has garnered national recognition as a real estate seminar and convention speaker, trainer and author and is now a KW MAPS coach. Monica shares plenty of insights including how to find the perfect candidate when you are hiring, the power of leveraging people more talented than yourself, and what it's like working with Gary Keller!

In this episode, Linda and Dana discuss one of the biggest obstacles we all face: self doubt. They discuss times they have encountered it, and how they combat it by asking themselves questions, talking to someone they trust, or looking back on and acknowledging their accomplishments.

In this episode, Linda and Dana sit down with Chantel Ray, CEO of Chantel Ray Real Estate, author of Waist Away The Chantel Ray Way and host of multiple podcasts.  They discuss how Chantel attributes her early success in real estate to tithing, how allowing her community to utilize her facilities grew her sphere of influence and led those community members to buy homes with her, and how being 'Sma...

In this episode, Linda McKisack and Dana Gentry sit down with Jeff Cohn, CEO of Elite Real Estate Systems and host of The Team Building Podcast.  Jeff started his real estate career at Berkshire Hathaway where he did 50 transactions in his first year, netting an impressive $96K. After starting his own team, he grew his business from 70 to 700 sales a year, and after 13 years in the industry has cl...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry prepare for 2020 by discussing what helps each of them stay motivated.  There are many tactics you can use to keep yourself motivated when it's hard to imagine keeping up your same level of success while also improving on what you were able to accomplish last year.  Dana and Linda discuss the power of pay time, play time and prep time, learning to n...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry reflect on 2019 with questions from The One Thing Planner.  By taking a second to look back at the year, you are given an opportunity to see the improvements you made and become more intentional about the things you want to continue to improve going into the New Year.  Linda and Dana discuss their biggest wins, their best changes in how they investe...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss their goals for 2020 and talk about the one word that will help them reach their goals. By being intentional, you can control my schedule instead of your schedule controlling you. Plan the year you want to have by staying focused on the things you want to achieve. Linda and Dana share the list of things they would like to accomplish in 2020...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry answer a question from one of our listeners.  Natalie and her husband have built a team in Florida. Natalie builds relationships through networking and would like to expand her community involvement by highlighting local business owners and trusted vendors on her website and social media.  Natalie asked Linda and Dana, "What are the questions we sho...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Dan Holt and Jen Davis with The Holt Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty in Springfield, Missouri. Dan recruited Jen to join his team over 6 years ago. He provided the vision for the organization and soon realized that Jen was the perfect hire to implement the vision.   View Show Notes Here Got a Question? Share your situation, opportuni...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about the challenges of leading and offer suggestions for dealing with difficult people.  People don't just know your heart, they feel your heart. Show them your heart first. Admit when you feel like you've done something wrong or you were perceived a certain way that was not your intention. Talent and true leaders welcome having difficult conv...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about traveling to London to attend the leadership event hosted by John Maxwell, Exchange. The memories and lessons learned while traveling to London will last a lifetime. From the rich history to the timeless teachings from legendary leaders.  Listen as we share some of our favorite take-aways.  View the entire show notes here.  Got a Question...

A common theme among the events we have recently attended is generational differences. Many of our problems are focused around expectations. Different generations have different expectations and different ways they communicate. Tim Elmore refers to generations as Builders (1929-1945), Boomers (1946-1964), Busters (1965-1982), Millennials (1983-2000), Homelanders ( 2001+). Because of the lies from...

Energy can be conveyed in many different ways. Someone with a mild personality can have the same amount of energy as someone who has an enthusiastic personality as long as the person is authentic. The energy must also be authentic. If someone does not have the same energy that you have, are they a good fit for the organization? View the entire show notes here.   Got a Question? Share your situatio...

Short term rentals are increasing in popularity across the country. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry interview Josh Shepler and Heath Green from Keller Williams and The Kentucky Life, Realty and Property Management in Lexington, Kentucky.  Josh and Heath manage over 30 short term rental properties and share their formula for success with our listeners.   Investors are realizing tha...

What's the ONE Thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?  In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Geoff Woods about ways to think big and act small.  Geoff Woods is the Vice President of The ONE Thing and the hosts The ONE Thing podcast which is in the top 5% of all podcasts in the world. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and...

As life-long learners, Terry Moerler and Linda McKissack met at a conference. They have been friends ever since. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Terry Moerler about strengthening relationships with friends and clients. Text "TOPAGENT" to 33444 for your FREE copy of the OPENING CEREMONY that Terry Moerler shares with her clients. Get the full show notes here .  Got a Ques...

When you are exploring the idea of working with a partner, keep these pros and cons in mind when making your decision. Either way, have a plan that utilizes models and systems to reach your goals.  If you are considering a partnership, get clear on the expectations. Use Career Visioning as a guide to really get to know the person before you partner with them in business. Pitfalls in partnerships h...

Identify and utilize your strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about their own strengths and weaknesses.  Your strength or weakness is not better or worse than anyone else.  It's the way you develop and utilize the strength or weakness to reach your goals.  View the Show Notes here Got a Question? Share your situation, opportunity or challenge with us and...

Marketing and Real Estate are Dean Jackson's two true loves. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Dean about the three units that every real estate business is running simultaneously. There are two ways to promote your real estate business to build your brand, prospecting and marketing. Dean recommends running the business in three units: the Before Unit, the During Unit, and...

Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk about their greatest mentors and what they have learned. Mentors can be direct or indirect. Books, podcasts, conferences, and videos are examples of indirect mentorship. Direct mentors are those who you have one on one relationship with. View the entire SHOW NOTES here.   Questions for this we...

If you don't design your life, something or someone else will. In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share their interpretation of living a life by design. We are called to live our best lives possible. If we don't do that, we can fall into living the life someone else wants for us.  If we go through life and don't have a decision made for very key areas, there will be a default decisio...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share their favorite highlights from Mega Camp in Austin, Texas. Mega Camp is where top-producing professionals go to focus, embrace opportunity and connect with the industry's most esteemed leaders. This year, Gary Keller and 15,000 top agents from around the world, gathered to network, learn, and prepare for the future of real estate. The week end...

In this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry talk with Jessica Fox, Team Leader at Keller Williams Palm Harbor Realty. Jessica Fox was "born into real estate", being part of a successful real estate development and sales family.  After earning her college degree in Business and Communications, Jessica returned back to real estate. In 2004, Jessica took on the role of Team Leader with Keller Wi...