The Barely Balanced Agent

We've all done it. You scroll social media, see another agent closing deals, taking vacations, or somehow doing it all, and suddenly you're questioning everything you're doing. Comparison doesn't just affect your business. It shows up in motherhood, relationships, friendships, and the expectations we put on ourselves every single day. In this episode, we're talking honestly about why comparison is...

You know that feeling when you'll spend money on your business without hesitation, but suddenly freeze when it's something for yourself? This episode started with a simple question about grocery store outfits, professional appearances, and business write-offs. But it turned into a bigger conversation about self-care, confidence, and why so many women are comfortable investing in their business whi...

There's a unique dynamic in many entrepreneurial families: one person provides the stability, and the other chases the possibility. In this episode, we're talking about the contrast between a traditional W2 career and entrepreneurship, especially in households where a spouse's steady paycheck creates a safety net while the business owner takes on more uncertainty. But this conversation isn't reall...

Some clients make you question everything, especially when they start acting shady and trying to sell the house out from under you. This episode is about scammy seller behavior, protecting yourself as a Realtor, and learning how to hold your ground without spiraling, people-pleasing, or feeling like you have to beg for basic respect. For Realtor moms and women in real estate who are trying to buil...

A lot of people are using AI like a hype machine. Ask a question, get validation, move on. But the real power of AI is building systems that actually think with you, challenge bad ideas, help you make decisions, and take things off your plate in a real way. This episode is about agentic AI bots, how to start building workflows that actually support your business, and why your AI shouldn’t just exi...

Spring break has a way of exposing everything. The attitudes, the nonstop messes, the guilt, the overwhelm, and the impossible feeling of trying to be a good mom while still running a real estate business. This episode is an honest conversation about what happens when your kids are home all week, your work doesn’t stop, and you realize you can’t keep carrying the entire household on your own. We’r...

When you’re building a business, raising kids, and trying to keep up with everyday life, it’s easy to feel like nothing counts unless it’s a huge milestone. But the truth is, the small wins are what keep us going. In this episode, we’re talking about why celebrating the little things matters more than we think. The answered email. The hard conversation. The client follow-up you almost avoided. The...

Inspection responses can get a little wild… and if you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen it. In this episode, we’re talking about those over-the-top repair requests, the pressure to ask for everything, and how to actually advocate for your client without blowing up the deal. This is for the Realtor moms who are trying to do right by their people while also kee...

If we could go back and sit down with ourselves on day one, this is what we’d say. This episode is an honest look at the things no one really tells you when you start in real estate or step into running your own business. The emotional stuff, the time stuff, the identity shifts… all of it. We’re sharing the lessons we learned the long way so you don’t have to. If you’re a Realtor mom or a woman bu...

You booked the trip… but somehow you’re still working, juggling kids, and running on no sleep. This episode is about that in-between space where “time off” doesn’t really feel like time off. When you’re trying to rest, but your business still needs you. When someone’s sick, the kids need a plan, and you’re just trying to make one healthy choice in the middle of it all. If you’ve ever brought your...

In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent , we take a step back from the constant hustle and talk about something we don’t always give ourselves permission to prioritize— rest, self-care, and simply being . We dive into: ✨ What we’re doing to actually recharge (not just talk about it) ✨ The hobbies and small moments that bring us back to life ✨ The pressure of always needing to be productive...

In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent , we’re getting real about business growth—specifically, that moment when you realize you can’t (and shouldn’t) do it all yourself anymore. We also get into our experience on teams - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We’re diving into: ✨ How to know when it’s time to make your first hire ✨ What to do (and what NOT to do) when building your team ✨ The...

In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent , we’re diving into something that can make or break a listing… photography 👀 We’re talking about why hiring a GOOD photographer is non-negotiable, the biggest staging do’s and don’ts we see in real life, and how AI is starting to change the game in real estate marketing. From over-editing disasters to empty rooms that just don’t hit, we’ve seen it all...

Welcome back to The Barely Balanced Agent! This episode is equal parts you can’t make this up and okay… something has to change. We’re sharing some of our wildest showing experiences—yes, the kind where you’re bending over backwards, rearranging your entire life, and wondering how this became the norm. But beyond the stories, we’re getting real about the bigger conversation: ✨ When being “a great...

In Episode 3 of The Barely Balanced Agent , Larissa and Sarah dive into one of the hardest skills in real estate: setting boundaries. In a business where clients expect quick responses, constant availability, and nonstop communication, it can feel impossible to protect your time without feeling like you're dropping the ball. We talk honestly about: • Managing the workload and mental load of being...

In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent , we’re diving into the tools and systems helping us keep our businesses running while life is… well… life. From AI tools and business automations to the little hacks that help us remember all the things, we’re sharing what’s actually helping us stay organized and efficient as busy real estate agents and moms. Of course, it wouldn’t be Barely Balanced w...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Barely Balanced Agent! Hosts Larissa and Sarah introduce themselves and share the stories behind how they each ended up in real estate, what their lives look like outside of work, and why they decided to start this podcast. In this episode we talk about: • How we each got started in real estate • The realities of building a business while raising kids • The...