In the world of real estate and life, having difficult conversations is par for the course. While uncomfortable at times, engaging in tough conversations makes us more understanding, compassionate and resilient. We share some of our tips in this episode and would love to hear yours too.
21. Branding and Building a Legacy with Kenny Truong AKA #FastAgent
When we talk about branding, there’s no doubt that Kenny Truong AKA #FASTAGENT has built one of the most recognizable and innovative brands in the Bay Area. Having built a niche as a disruptor with an inkling for trying out new tools and marketing campaigns, Kenny shares his passion for being a thought leader in our real estate industry, scaling and building up his team, and leaving a legacy for his community.
20. How to Show Up on Social Media During a Pandemic
We’re all spending a ton of time online during these times of quarantine.Today, we’re talking SOCIAL and how best you can show up on social media during a pandemic. But, really, this is all about how to best show up any time. Especially in this time, where it’s advised that we be socially distant, it’s important to know that we need to be emotionally close.
19. Interview with San Francisco's Premier Luxury Leasing Agent, Inna Rubinchik
We chat with San Francisco's premier luxury leasing agent, Inna Rubinchik -- where she shares how giving value and sharing all that she knows has helped fuel and drive her business. Inna's polished, persistent and tenacious -- and her recognized brand reflects that. Tune in to hear what motivates Inna -- how she went from a tax consultant at Deloitte to picking up the Yellow Pages and landing a job in real estate that provides a lifestyle she truly loves -- and where she gets to execute major leases while making dinner with her sons.
18. How to Fortify Your Business for Uncertain Times.
As today’s pandemic continues to progress, we won't know the full ripple effects for some time, but it sure looks like we’ll be in this COVID-19 situation for quite a while. So, yes, your business will change -- maybe for a single quarter, or maybe for the entire year, maybe beyond. So, now comes a choice… Do you choose to wallow in uncertainty and freeze? Or do you choose to focus on the present - on this moment -and use it as an opportunity to thrive and fortify your business for uncertain times?
17. How to Have Faith in Yourself.
For so many of you, you’re likely working from home — acclimating to a new kind of business, a new kind of normal… virtual tours, online meetings and trainings, plenty of check-in calls with clients, looking ahead, and preparing for what’s to come. More than ever, in these unprecedented and trying times, we have to have faith in ourselves -- to know that we CAN and WILL get through these difficult times. So today, we're answering the question: What does it REALLY mean to have faith in yourself? And, how do we cultivate that faith right here and right now?? Tune in to listen!
16. Let's do a Brand Audit.
Is your branding reflective of who you are and your business?
When we talk about branding, we’re talking about the look and feel of your business. From your website to social media to your direct mail, to how you show up… your brand matters. And it’s a lot more than just looking pretty. Tune in as we share tactical tools to help you think through your brand and how you want to it be.
15. How do you know if it's the One?
We often get asked by our coaching clients and students, How do I advise buyer clients to move forward? How do you know if it’s the one?
Making big decisions like whether or not to write an offer on a home can feel scary and daunting. After all, buying a home is one of the largest purchases any person will ever make! As a result, decision fatigue is a real thing. In this episode, we share tips on how real estate gents can help guide their clients through their journey — and decide if a home is “the one” worth submitting an offer.
12: How do you stay present with the MVP's in your life?
So today’s question is… How do you stay present with the most important people in your life, when you’ve got business on the line or when you THINK you’ve got business on the line? This episode is for those times when you find yourself with your loved ones -- physically -- but with your mind off somewhere completely different. It's time to get present!
14: Where to find your best stories.
As a Realtor, you may not think of yourself as a storyteller. Heck, you may not think of your story at all. But, we’re here to say that YOUR stories and your storytelling have real and major impact on your brand and your business. Well-told stories are the bedrock of any strong branding strategy. Today, we’re sharing our five top sources of story inspiration and how we use them to find the best stories so that, of course, you can, too.
13: 10 Ways to Up Your Instagram Game
We love Instagram! It's visual, inspiring, and - when done right - can be a space for authentic connections. It's not for everyone, but for those of you who employ the platform in your branding strategy, it's an amazing opportunity to tell stories -- YOUR stories. We've got 10 super simple and highly-actionable ways to optimize your Instagram presence. Let's get to 'em!
11: Elegance and building up the next generation with Paula Rose
Our very first interview! We're talking with one of our favorite Realtors in San Francisco, Paula Rose. Paula is such an elegant professional. Her work speaks for itself and her clients know that they have an agent on their side who they can wholeheartedly trust. We get into how Paula got into the business, how she thrives, and how she’s building up the next generation of Realtors.
Paula Y. Rose / COMPASS
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10: How to go head-to-head with your Challenges
We all experience challenges, right? They can have a major impact on us, our business, our relationships. And if we don’t focus on how to better confront them, we can’t truly breakthrough, thrive, and do what we do best. So... How do you confront your challenges? Today, we're talking about the 3 not-so-ideal ways we often show up in the face of challenge and diving into a better way to go instead.
9: The 4 prospecting skills that built our entire business
How did we build our sales business? Prospect by prospect, of course. But, we only used 4 skills to build and cultivate the pipeline of leads that fueled our growth from the very beginning -- all super simple skills but certainly not easy. How do you prospect for new clients, or nurture the existing ones?
8: The superpowers of a #momboss
We've got our co-host, Connie Chung, in the hot seat! We're going deep into the life of being a powerhouse mom and entrepreneur, amongst so many other hats. Yup, we're talking about being a #momboss! To all the big boss mama's out there, we see you and love you -- this one's for you!
We cover:
A good typical day in the life of a #momboss (01:10)
From business first to baby first (03:25)
Optimizing those precious work hours (04:47)
Getting through exhaustion (06:20)
Mom Powers (07:30)
Building community as a mom (08:09)
Being a #momboss (09:19)
#momboss style and makeup (11:04)
The pressure to do it all (12:50)
Living the #momboss mentality (15:10)
"Treat yourself how you would treat your daughter."
7: Top 10 Lessons of the Decade
On the first edition of The Thoughtful Realtor: BOBA TALK (yup... caffeine, conversation, and conviviality), we're reflecting back on the past decade and sharing our favorite lessons learned.
From the front to the back:
#1: Make your home wherever you are (02:14)
#2: Your story matters (03:56)
#3: Be open to whoever you meet, whenever (and wherever!) you meet them (06:09)
#4: If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no (08:30)
#5: Surround yourself with good friends and travel with them, too (11:19)
#6: Align your actions to your values (14:11)
#7: There is a season for all things (17:45)
#8: The best investments you can make are in yourself (20:30)
#9: Appreciate the gift of time (23:17)
#10: Stop worrying, stop thinking, just do it (25:51)
6: How to talk back to the voice in your head
Do you ever have a pesky voice inside your head creating doubt, guilt and shame? Yup, we do, too. It’s a voice often behind our fear, inaction and those long, sleepless nights. We're diving into the ways our inner critic can hold us back, and the practical tools to hold it back.
You can find our free exercise to escort that inner critic right out of your day HERE.
We cover:
Let's talk about that inner critic (01:34)
How does your inner critic manifest? (04:32)
How to handle your inner critic (07:58)
“What's different is how we react to those inner voices and critics, whether we can swat them away, get completely dragged into their weird dark anxiety dungeon, or confront them face to face.”
5: Practicing Gratitude, for the sake of your life AND your business
Basking in the crisp air and the crunchy leaves of the fall, we talking all about gratitude, as a life practice AND a business one. With only a few more weeks of the year (and decade), this is the time for reflecting on the present -- and to get introspective about the past year, while dreaming about the future one coming up.
In the episode, we cover:
What we’re most thankful for (02:00)
Our best gratitude practices (07:19)
“I’m grateful for the breath that I can take, the small little inhales and exhales that indicate I’m alive and here on this earth, living for another day, hour, minute, or second.”
4: How to socialize during the holidays (when you'd rather be at home)
The holidays are one of the brightest, busiest times of the year -- the parties, the gatherings, the family and friends. But, if you're like us, it can be exhausting. This episode goes out to the introverts out there. With so many events lined up in the span of a few weeks, we’re talking about how to tackle it all with grace, cheer, and maybe a spreadsheet or two.
We cover:
Kenny, an introvert?! (00:58)
What events do you say “yes” to? (02:05)
Preparing for an event (03:46)
The dreaded (or not so dreaded) “small talk” (06:38)
Asking good questions (10:07)
To eat or not to eat during a party? (10:42)
“Overall, I try to not take it too seriously and remind myself to take it easy. If my goal is to catch up with a friend I haven’t seen in a while, I’ll focus on that. If my goal is to meet 3 potential new clients, I will excite myself to talk to 3 new people.”
3: Realtor Horror Stories
A final episode for our launch batch! We’ve got horror stories - some of our favorite scary tales from our experience as Realtors, especially from when we first got into the business. We’ve all been there, and we can all learn from them. And we know you’ve got your own, too.