Sometimes, life kicks you in the teeth. Your aging parent needs extra care. Your kids’ school closes. You get kicked out of your housing in Taiwan because a global pandemic started.  Okay, Tiffany is probably the only one who went through the Taiwan thing, but you get the point. In today’s episode, we give you 10 practical tools to help you survive—and actually thrive—when your life gets chaotic.  You will get through this. We promise.   Resources: Read “Grit: The Power of Passion and...

If you want to build a business empire, you must understand the needs of your people. Your job as a leader is to make sure your team has the resources and mindsets to perform at a high level. In today’s episode, we review the top five needs you should ensure are met for everyone at your company. You may have heard of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs before, but we explore this cornerstone of human psychology through the lens of business leadership. Using stories from our own lives, we explain how...

If you’re like us, you probably have a team meeting on your calendar in the next couple of weeks to set the business plan for the new year. In this episode, we share what you need to do to prepare for that meeting so you can be a decisive, visionary leader. We give you tactics for getting your mindset right, revisiting your goals, and recasting your vision. Many people know that business planning meetings are important, but few understand the steps that leaders need to take ahead of time to...

Do you feel like you are hitting a wall with potential clients? In today’s episode, we talk about a tool you can use to get people to open up and deeply engage with you. Today, we teach you the secret magic of open-ended questions. Open-ended questions help you uncover the other person’s motivation, discover their priorities, and build rapport with them. When you pair open-ended questions with reflective listening and follow-up questions, you can learn their most powerful motivator—their...

A lot of leaders are too afraid to talk about it. Still, the fact is, we all have thought about quitting at some point or another, especially with all the recent lawsuits, high interest rates, and skyrocketing inventory. Here at Empire Building, we’re not afraid to take on uncomfortable topics. Today’s episode is all about quitting. First, we look at why people quit: lack of progress, burnout, misalignment with goals, persistent obstacles, and lack of joy or fulfillment. Then, we talk about...

Success leaves clues. Failure leaves clues, too. In this episode, we discuss recent personal wins and losses and what we have learned from them.  We analyze the departure of a recent hire and what clues that situation gives us about how to improve our leadership, hiring, and managing skills. We also talk about getting off track with personal health and how it can bring our attention back to what really matters. We also celebrate our wins. Seychelle was able to run her company remotely for the...

Amanda Han is on a mission to make taxes sexy… or at least somewhat understandable. Amanda Han is a CPA, real estate investor, author, and social media influencer. She joins us on the show today to share her empire-building journey and give us nuggets of wisdom about tax planning. As a child, Amanda Han ran around with her cousins, collecting rents on behalf of their non-English-speaking grandparents. After years of working for a big accounting firm, she decided to get back to her roots....

Welcome back for Part Two of our episode on burnout! As a reminder, in Part One, we covered the five reasons you're burnt out: You don't know what matters most to you. If you do, you aren't prioritizing it. You think you can do it all, have it all, and know it all. You take no time for recovery after stress. You don't know your numbers, especially your finances. You don't get that it's not about winning; it's who you become on the way. In the last episode, we covered what to do about number 1...

Are you regularly physically and emotionally exhausted? Are you more cynical and detached than usual? Are you feeling like all your hard work isn't actually accomplishing anything? If you answered yes to those questions, you're probably experiencing burnout. In today's episode, we dive into the five reasons you're burnt out: You don't know what matters most to you. If you do, you aren't prioritizing it. You think you can do it all, have it all, and know it all. You take no time for recovery...

The most rewarding part of building a big business is that you get to bring other people on the journey with you. You need to make sure they’re the right people, though. In this episode, we go over how to attract the best talent for your team. We break it down into five steps: be a confident leader, define your value proposition, evaluate your culture, determine who you’re missing, and create a talent funnel. For each one, we give specific tactics. The people you work with are key to your...

Each one of us has made mistakes and learned lessons the hard way while building our big businesses. In this episode, we share those lessons with you, hoping to spare you some of the pain and heartache. We discuss everything from the importance of documenting all your processes as you start your business to learning how to let people go as they move on from your team. For each lesson learned, we give you examples from our own experiences. This episode is our gift to our listeners. You are not...

As women, especially Empire Builders, we are at high risk of being overcommitted. It’s even considered normal for a lot of us, but we should expect better for our lives. Our lives should be filled with rest, family time, and enjoyment. In this episode, we cover how to step back from being overcommitted and how to avoid it moving forward. We talk about using a physical pen to paper and a color-coded highlighter scheduling system. We talk through how to back out, apologize, and ask for help....

Good leadership is hard but critical. The number one reason agents leave a brokerage is because they’re seeking better leadership. If you’ve hit a leadership wall, or if you haven’t even thought about leadership as an ongoing journey, this episode is for you. We share the tips and systems that have been the most helpful to us as we lead our empires. We break it all down as the four A’s of leadership: autonomy, authenticity, accountability, and appreciation. We cover self-investment, growth...

At the risk of sounding like Betty Crocker, we have some amazing homemaking tips for you today. We go through ways to make your cooking, finances, and overall home management more efficient. That way, you can cut down on your stress and increase quality time with your loved ones. We dive into juggling kids’ and spouses’ schedules, mandatory date nights, meal prep hacks, and dividing up house chores. We also share some apps and platforms that have been lifesavers for us. So no—we don’t cover...

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, a strong bio makes all the difference. Plus, you owe it to yourself to not hide your...

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 finding moments to be present, seeking counterbalance, and trusting in yourself. Most importantly, we...

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. See below for Tiffany’s Powerball recipe! Then we get into sleep: Making sure your bedroom is...

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 pays the bills. Equity builds wealth. Cash flow can be affected by market changes and business...

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 Say” by Phil Jones“Leading in Tough Times” by John Maxwell“The Mountain is You” by Brianna...

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 seller side. That’s what we’re here to share with you today. We give you five key fundamentals to...

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, increase stability and confidence, and dream really, really big. Brianna is definitely part of our...

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” and “Pivot Year,” you’ve already seen who Brianna is at her core, her ageless wisdom and courageous...

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 group how to significantly influence the outcome of conversations, using specific words designed...

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 donating time through volunteer work. We discuss how to incorporate lead generation, team building,...