The Aligned & Prosperous Podcast

Most people think convincing is part of the job. A client hesitates. They ask more questions. They raise an objection. And suddenly you feel the urge to explain more, justify your recommendation, and help them see why your solution is the right one. But what if that urge is actually a warning sign? In this episode, Deb explores one of the most important lessons she's learned through sales, coa...

Do you actually have a team, or have you accidentally built a dependency? Most real estate and financial services professionals reach a point of overwhelm and assume the answer is to bring people on board. But adding people to a broken or unstructured business doesn't create relief, it magnifies every gap you've been avoiding. In this episode, Deb and Tracey get real about why so many team...

What if the pressure you feel in your business isn’t actually coming from the work itself, but from the way you’ve learned to relate to it? In this episode of the Aligned & Prosperous Podcast , Deborah Stellingwerff explores the difference between building your business from pressure versus building it from play, curiosity, creativity, and leadership. This isn’t about being irresponsible or av...

You know what to do. You’ve made the plan. So why does follow-through still feel so difficult sometimes? In this episode of the Aligned & Prosperous Podcast, Deb and Tracey explore one of the most common struggles entrepreneurs faces: the gap between the version of you that creates the plan and the version of you that has to execute it in real life. This conversation reframes inconsistency thr...

It’s April. And for many entrepreneurs, that means tax stress. But whether you’re feeling calm, scrambling to pull money together, or quietly avoiding your numbers altogether, the real issue isn’t taxes themselves; it’s how your business is structured to handle money. In this solo episode, Deborah Stellingwerff walks you through the 4 common “tax personalities” that show up this time of year, and...

Let’s be honest, most “elevator pitches” feel awkward, forced, and forgettable. In this episode of Aligned and Prosperous , Deborah Stellingwerff and Tracy Lundell reframe the entire concept of how you introduce yourself in business. Because the goal isn’t to memorize a script, it’s to communicate your value clearly, confidently, and in a way that actually connects. You’ll hear: Why traditional el...

In the newest episode of the Align & Prosperous Podcast , Tracy Lundell and I unpack professional networking in a completely different way. We talk about: Why networking is a long game built on trust not transactions How to shift from “looking for clients” to building meaningful relationships The systems that make follow-up simple and natural The mindset that builds credibility over time And y...

In this episode of the Aligned and Prosperous Podcast , Deborah Stellingwerff and Tracy Lundell have a candid, real-world conversation about professionalism—and why it matters more than ever. They explore how professionalism isn’t about being polished or perfect, but about how you show up, communicate, and lead—especially when things feel uncomfortable. Drawing from personal experiences, they unpa...

In this episode, Deborah Stellingwerff and Tracy Lundell unpack why traditional New Year’s resolutions so often leave us feeling pressured, behind, or not enough and offer a more compassionate alternative. Instead of adding more discipline, effort, or expectations, they invite listeners to consider intentions and eliminations as a way to create relief, capacity, and sustainable growth. Together, t...

Let’s talk about something that comes up constantly in my coaching conversations: “I don’t want to seem greedy, but…” I hear it from women. I hear it from men. I hear it from top producers and new agents alike. Somewhere along the way, we internalized the idea that wanting more — more income, more freedom, more peace, more room to breathe — makes us greedy. It doesn’t. In today’s episode of the Al...

In this honest and heartfelt episode of the Aligned and Prosperous Podcast , host and coach Deborah Stellingwerff pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a big vision to life—and how to recover from the sprint. Deb shares candid lessons from launching her bestselling book Align & Prosper, a book for realtors about building a business without burnout, and how the very process of...

In this special episode of the Aligned & Prosperous Podcast , I hand the microphone to my dear friend and former client, Tracey Lundell , who interviews me about the journey of bringing my new book, Align & Prosper , to life. Over three years, this book stretched me in every way — personally and professionally. Tracey and I talk about the hurdles I had to overcome, the lessons I distilled...

In this episode of the Align and Prosperous podcast, I’m joined by seasoned Realtor Linda Burchell for a real conversation about something that doesn’t get talked about enough: how we treat each other as agents. With over 30 years in the industry, Linda has seen it all—and she knows that deals don’t fall apart because of clients, they fall apart because of poor communication between agents. Togeth...

In this episode of The Aligned and Prosperous Podcast , Deborah Stellingwerff unpacks a truth every entrepreneur needs to hear: motivation is not enough . It’s fleeting, unreliable, and never shows up on the hard days when you need it most. Instead, Deborah shares what actually moves the needle— systems, structure, and daily non-negotiables . You’ll learn how to stay consistent even when motivatio...

Mid-Year Goal Review: Hold Steady, Update, or Recalibrate? We’re halfway through 2025. How are you doing with the goals you set at the start of the year? In this episode of the Aligned and Prosperous podcast, I’m inviting you into a powerful mid-year check-in. Together, we’ll explore the question I ask myself and every one of my clients around this time: Where are you in relation to where you said...

We’ve all heard it— consistency is king . But after coaching hundreds of realtors, I’m here to tell you: consistency isn’t the problem. The real issue? You haven’t committed to mastery yet. In this episode of Aligned and Prosperous , I’m breaking down why focusing on consistency too early actually keeps you stuck—and what to do instead if you want lasting results in your business. I’ll share a pow...

Your income mirrors your beliefs, habits, and daily actions. In this episode, we break down how confidence and cash flow are built—not found. Learn why trusting yourself, mastering your sales skills, and shifting your money mindset are the keys to unlocking the next level of income and impact in your business. Ready to implement this at a high level? Email hello@deborahstellingwerff.com with Confi...

People pleasing is a subtle form of self-sabotage that could be limiting your success without you even being aware you are doing it. In this episode, Deb talks about the ways you might be people pleasing without even realizing it and the impact that is having on your clients and your bottom line. She also shares steps you can take to let people pleasing be a thing of your past. Want support buildi...

In this episode, Deb shares from her experience both being on a real estate team and coaching several team leaders. Listen to learn the reasons to join a team and the one reason you should definitely not join a team. Deb will share why she joined a team and why she left as well as why a lot of people want to join teams and why they shouldn’t. And what you need to know before you join or start a te...

Often when clients come to me, it’s because they have the belief that if only they could figure out how to be more productive they would be more successful. And they are hoping that somehow I can help them to be more productive. The first thing I tell them is to stop trying to be more productive. If you are thinking you need to be more productive to get better results, then this episode is for you...

Many of us judge ourselves when we procrastinate as if we are fundamentally flawed and that we need to beat our procrastinating tendencies out of ourselves. That approach will never help you overcome procrastination, because it treats the symptom not the cause. You see, procrastination is a stress response. It’s one of the fear responses. You know, flight, flight, freeze or fawn. Can you guess whi...

If you have ever said “I’m just not feeling motivated” then this episode is for you. When you rely on motivation, you are relying on an external locus of control to move you in the direction you want to go. When you tap into inspiration, you take your power back and you can be unstoppable.  Follow Deborah Stellingwerff: Website -  https://www.stellarlifeproject.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instag...

Recently, I was speaking to a prospective client and I asked her if she was ready to run her business like a business. Most of the time when I ask someone that question, they know what I mean and they are ready to say yes. This particular client asked me what that meant. In that moment, I realized I use the phrase a lot and no one has ever asked me what it means. So in this episode I share what it...

Have you ever wanted to do something big or important but you just didn’t feel ready? Some of the best ideas never make it out of the idea stage because the process of collapsing infinite possibilities into material reality is simply too tough for many people. Faced with an unknown amount of work and problem solving, we tell ourselves that we aren't ready to take the next step. And so we wait...

Stop asking yourself if you have what it takes to stay in the game and play to win. This question is more likely to derail than inspire you. Instead, listen to this episode where Deb talks about what will be required of you so you can to stay in the game and play to win. Find out what kind of problem solver you are and why that might be taking you out of the game at crucial moments in your busines...