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On this episode, Linda McKissack shares her biggest takeaways from Exchange with Dana Gentry.  She shares John's takes on being prepared for opportunities, sharing ideas, finding answers, bringing people together, and the qualities required for good leadership. He also emphasized the negative effects of complaining and taking shortcuts in leadership roles.  Linda and Dana discuss the significance...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Marcus Green about serving others, the current real estate market, and work family balance.  Marcus shares his background, growing up in Utah, serving a mission in Brazil, and meeting his wife. He talks about how he developed his work ethic and competitive spirit. Marcus also discusses his real estate career in Utah and Arizona, leadership opportunities at...

On this episode, Linda McKissick shares advice with Dana Gentry that her 40-year-old self would''ve loved to know.   She covers doing hard things to make life easier, building momentum in certain areas like weight loss and business, taking advantage of investment opportunities, resolving conflicts with family members quickly, enjoying the journey rather than waiting for the end result to be happy,...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss the importance of being generous and grateful, and reflect on the difficulty of maintaining gratitude in a fast-paced world. They both share quotes and guidance they've received on generosity, and talk about the positive experiences they've had with it. They also dive into the things they are most grateful for this year, and talk about plans...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share more of their biggest takeaways from the I Love Coaching Summit they both attended recently.  They discuss their key takeaways from Dr. Ryan's talk on wealth building, and emphasize the importance of taking action, praying hard, and moving your feet in order to achieve success. They also highlight the significance of surrounding yourself with...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share their biggest takeaways from the I Love Coaching Summit they both attended recently.  They discuss what stood out to them most from each different speaker and subject, and how they plan to take action on what they learned.  They dive into health goals, social media goals, sales goals and business goals they've created for next year since liste...

This episode is from a panel with Stephanie Keleman, Patrick Murphy, and Lori Lynn where they discussed their experiences in the real estate industry and strategies for success in a shifting market. Stephanie shares her 20 years of experience and emphasizes the importance of consistency and staying informed about the market without getting overwhelmed by external factors. Patrick talks about his f...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss a listener's question about whether she would benefit from a sales manager.  They break down why they feel sales managers may not be necessary, but having leaders in your life is. Linda shares her experience with a sales manager who lacked leadership qualities, while Dana talks about how leaders help you think bigger and achieve greater success. The importan...

On this episode, Linda and Dana share takeaways from a roundtable they attended with John Maxwell where they met Dan Cathy, the son of Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy.  They share how it took ten years for the phrase "My pleasure" to catch on at Chick-fil-A, and the lasting vlaue it brought to the restaurant. They also discuss the importance of going the extra mile or doing second mile behaviors,...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Stacy Esser about how she has pivoted multiple times with her Luxury Real Estate Team. Stacy shares her backstory of transitioning from the fashion industry to real estate after getting fired. She discusses the growth and success of her business, which specializes in luxury properties in Bergen County. Despite the current market downturn, Stacy's team has...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss the topic of pressure, after having multiple people ask them how to handle a pressure filled situation. Dana mentions a sermon that gave her insight by Dr. Daniel Floyd on "Pressure to Purpose." Linda shares her thoughts on pressure, emphasizing the importance of being proactive rather than reactive. She suggests identifying the root cause of pressure and fi...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss some of Linda's key takeaways from Gary Keller Masterminds she attended this week.  The most common questions asked in the Masterminds were how do I keep my team members, whaht's the best tactic for lead generation, and how should I manage my database?  Dana and Linda dive into ideas such as doing house makeovers, having the database vote on charity donation...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss an exercise they did on planning for the next decade, brainstorming ideas for creativity, productivity, fitness, and health. They dive into the importance of experiences, overall wellness, family time, opportunities to learn and challenging yourself with your goals.  They share what they each are prioritizing for their next decades, and encourage the listene...

On this episode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry share tactics for navigating challenging real estate markets. They discuss the importance of mindset, monitoring sleep, and purposeful strategizing. They emphasize the importance of understanding local markets and focusing on what is selling fast. Additionally, they encourage agents to remember their "why" to strive for a bigger future. They also di...

On this episode, Linda and Dana answer a commonly asked question and share 10 of each of their favorite things!  Check out the links to everything here: Linda's Nose spray     Dana's hair ties    Dana's hydration packets     Dana's healthy beef sticks    Dana's morning protein shakes     Dana's supplement packets (Glutathione)    Linda's ORGANIZING workbook for ADHD   Dana's Sisley Face Oil    Dan...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk with Dr. Ben Hardy, a friend of Linda's who is an author and psychologist. Ben shares his backstory, including growing up in a chaotic environment, becoming a writer, and adopting three children. He discusses his successful blogging career and collaboration with Dan Sullivan on books like "Who Not How" and "Ten X." Ben emphasizes the importance of aligning with...

On this episiode, Linda McKissack and Dana Gentry discuss their experience at the CEO Summit. They discuss Tony Dicello's challenge to push people beyond their limits and think bigger and Henry Cloud's discussion about the importance of one's track record. They dive into Phil Jones' emphasis on asking questions to show genuine interest in others, and Tim Grover's insights on obsession versus inter...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk to Garrett Maroon and Tyler Wilson about their community The Faithful Agent.  Garrett and Tyler share their backgrounds in real estate and how they discovered their shared passion for creating a community for Christians in the industry. They discuss how they went about combining business with faith, acknowledging that there was initial pushback but emphasizing...

On this episode, Linda and Dana talk so Dr. Henry Cloud about his new book Trust.  He explains the importance of personal issues in business performance and highlights the significance of trust in relationships at work and in personal life. The conversation touches on topics such as boundaries, necessary endings, emotional intelligence, and trusting others based on behavior or past experiences.  D...

On this episode, Dana and Linda discuss the importance of track records in evaluating trustworthiness. They explain that when assessing individuals, they are categorized as either raw, emerging, or proven talent based on their past experiences. They emphasize how a proven track record provides more evidence and is easier to trust. They also mention the significance of forgiveness in evaluating som...

On this episode, Linda talks to Rhonda Smith about building strong teams. Rhonda shares her journey in real estate and emphasizes the importance of self-starters and urgency in team members. She also explains the benefits of pairing people with different strengths in a team and overcoming limiting beliefs when hiring top talent.  Rhonda and Linda talk about the mistakes they've made in hiring, inc...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss character and how it goes beyond just honesty, including qualities like perseverance, knowledge, self-control, courage, and more.  They discuss the importance of traits like self-control, perseverance, and brotherly kindness in building trust. They reflect on their own struggles with being kind to everyone and emphasize the need for empathy. The speaker also...

On this episode, Linda and Dana continue their discussion about building trust in relationships.  They dive into determining a person's ability when hiring with a method called "test first hiring" that involves three steps: video submission, profile assessment, and a test project. They also discuss the importance of slowing down during the hiring process and seeking input from others to ensure obj...

On this episode, Linda and Dana continue their series on trust, focusing on motive as the second key piece. They emphasize that trust should be mutually gratifying and not solely about one person. Pure motives involve caring more about others than oneself and being selfless in actions.  They share examples when they trusted someone's motive, including personal experiences with trustworthy individu...

On this episode, Linda and Dana discuss trust, which is identified as one of five key factors for success in business relationships according to Dr. Cloud's new book. They delve into what it means to be understood by someone else, emphasizing that empathy is essential for building trust even when we don't necessarily agree with others' choices or actions, and they touch on the idea that sometimes...