We all have grown up with stereotypes, especially as women. Today, we're going to unravel those stereotypes that often tag women as catty or backstabbing, and instead we're going to focus on the positive relationships between women. Today, we're going to delve into the power of having a strong 'hype woman' or rather, 'hype women' in your life. Believe us when we say that having these supportive figures in your life can drastically impact your success. So, we're going to share our experiences and...
May 29, 2023•28 min•Ep. 164
This is an exciting episode of Empire Building! We're about to embark on a journey deep into the lives and stories of our two new co-hosts, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti and Tiffany Fykes. Both of these incredible women bring a wealth of expertise, dynamism, and unique perspectives that I'm sure you, our listeners, will greatly appreciate. Get ready for an episode full of personal stories, inspiring journeys, and valuable lessons from two extraordinary women. Stay tuned for a deep dive into Tiffany's an...
May 22, 2023•37 min•Ep. 163
Picture this: we're live from Anaheim, California at the Keller Williams Family Reunion, and we have an inspiring conversation lined up for you. I'm your cohost, Seychelle Van Poole, and today's episode of Empire Building features the incredible Anusha Paramevaran. Not only is Anusha a powerhouse in empire building with a thriving business, but she's also a proud mom, overcoming remarkable obstacles to get where she is today. We're thrilled to dive into her backstory, uncovering what drives and ...
May 15, 2023•14 min•Ep. 162
Join us for an exciting episode of Empire Building as we sit down with the exceptional Margaux Drake, Executive Director of Her Best Life. Margaux has a wealth of experience spanning over 30 years, from her beginnings in pharmaceutical sales to becoming an entrepreneur, athlete, and even a television star! Get ready to be inspired as we dive into her incredible journey and learn more about her current empire, which revolves around her family and her mission to create generational impact. In this...
May 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 161
Have a big life and a big business? We’ve got the ultimate hack: weekly family meetings. Sharing personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of scheduling meetings, setting agendas, and being adaptable to accommodate everyone's needs can be a true game changer. On this episode, we'll explore the importance of discussing goals, coordinating schedules, and involving key family members in crucial conversations. Plus, we'll share valuable tips on setting priorities, staying flexible, and attend...
May 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 160
You're closing in on a crucial deal, but it slips away, leaving you questioning your skills and approach. Frustration, anyone? Fear not, because in today's episode, we’re here to guide you through the eight critical mistakes to avoid when closing a deal. No matter your industry or business, these tactical tips will help you level up your sales skills, closing abilities, and objection-handling prowess. From asking the right questions to matching and demonstrating value, our hosts emphasize the im...
Apr 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 159
Picture this: the market shifts, and suddenly, your industry is down 40% year over year in the number of sales. Yikes, right? But don't panic just yet. In today's episode, we're going to discuss shift tactics - the key to weathering any change, big or small, in both business and life. Drawing inspiration from the book Shift by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, and Dave Jenks, we'll be diving into the basic tactics you need to focus on when faced with a market shift. Trust us, the quicker you can lean in...
Apr 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 158
Are you a "do it all" person? As female empire builders, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of doing it all, but the truth is, we can't. We have to lean into the things we're good at and leverage out the rest. And that includes help at home. We'll be diving into the importance of help at home for female leaders, and how it's just as crucial as having help in our work and teams. Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wendy Papasan: @wendypapa...
Apr 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 157
In this episode of Empire Building, we share valuable lessons we learned from Gary Keller, the founder of Keller Williams, at our Family Reunion event. We discuss five truths you cannot hack that can help people achieve success in life. We cover the importance of working based on a model, system, or proven approach, putting numbers on everything to reach goals, changing one's identity to change one's life, focusing on one thing, and prioritizing relationships. We also discuss the importance of b...
Apr 03, 2023•41 min•Ep. 156
Are you looking to improve how you handle stress and crises? Then join us on this episode as we talk about the importance of grit, tenacity, perseverance, and resilience. We share how it is not about what happens to us but how we react to it that shapes our lives. Discover how to grow your grit over time and gain a bigger perspective that makes those minor setbacks feel like nothing. Don't miss out on this empowering discussion that will help you excel not only in your big business but also your...
Mar 27, 2023•32 min•Ep. 155
Welcome to this special Women's History Month episode of "Empire Building," where we celebrate the incredible women who have paved the way for our success. We'll be sharing inspiring stories of women who have made a significant impact on our lives and the world around us. We'll be highlighting some of the most powerful and influential women in history, as well as some who may not be as well-known but have made an incredible impact nonetheless. From trailblazing entrepreneurs to groundbreaking sc...
Mar 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 154
Are you ready to learn from some of the most successful business leaders in the real estate industry? Join us as we discuss our experience at the Keller Williams Family Reunion in 2023. From late-night networking to powerful quotes from industry icons like Mo Anderson, the first female CEO of Keller Williams, this episode is packed with valuable insights on resilience and well-being. Plus, we share tips on how to love on your database and build market share through consistency and execution. Tun...
Mar 13, 2023•40 min•Ep. 153
How can ambitious empire builders balance their ambition with being a caregiver? In this episode, host Sarah Reynolds interviews her co-host, Seychelle, on a topic that is often overlooked but essential for those in a caregiver role. Seychelle shares her personal experience of caring for her father, who passed away four months ago, and discusses the challenges she faced and how she navigated them. Listen in as she provides valuable insights and reflections on what she did well and what she could...
Mar 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 152
Join us for an emotional farewell to our co-host Vija Williams. After an incredible two and a half year run, she’s moving on to other adventures — but not without giving back to all of our listeners. We’re sharing Vija’s top twelve do’s and don’ts of launching a podcast. Focus on what your listener is going to get out of every episode Know your audience Don’t feel pressure to keep it under 30 minutes Keep a consistent recording schedule Be consistent with episode releases Be willing to devote ti...
Feb 27, 2023•40 min•Ep. 151
Leadership is hard — it’s not something you can master overnight. You have to think about the process of becoming a better leader as a journey, one where you’re going to make mistakes. We're excited to dive into some of the biggest challenges we’ve faced in both daily life and in running a business. As leaders, we're often asked to share the lessons we've learned through our experiences. We believe that understanding these lessons, even the tough ones, is crucial for growth as a leader. With tra...
Feb 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 150
We’re exploring the return of in-person events after the recent shift to online events. We’re excited to connect with attendees and listeners face-to-face, and we’re offering tips for navigating conference season and making the most out of in-person events. Join the discussion to learn how to dust yourself off and get back in the groove of attending live events as we share our five steps to maximize any event. Resources: Keller Williams Family Reunion Happy Hour: Sunday, February 19th, 6 PM - 9 ...
Feb 13, 2023•38 min•Ep. 149
Welcome to episode six of our series on money and wealth building. Today, we wrap up our journey as we explore creative and unconventional ways to grow your wealth. We've covered a wide range of topics over the past five episodes, including finding your FU number, wealth-building tactics, real estate, stocks and bonds, and today we're talking about more out-of-the-box approaches. Join us as we dive into the different methods of building wealth in a beautiful way. We'll share our personal experie...
Feb 06, 2023•22 min•Ep. 148
Welcome to episode 5 of our 6-part Money Series. If you haven't had a chance to listen to the first four episodes, we highly recommend going back and catching up. In episode 1, we discuss how to calculate your financial freedom number, while in episodes 2 and 3, we delve into the importance of developing good habits for managing your money. In episode 4, we take a closer look at investing in real estate, one of the most valuable assets you can own. Today, we're diving deeper into other types of ...
Jan 30, 2023•28 min•Ep. 147
Continuing our Money Series, we’re talking about the different kinds of investments you can make, starting with real estate. This form of investing is near and dear to our hearts. While it isn’t as straightforward as some other forms of investment, it is completely worth understanding the basics so that you can benefit from this incredible opportunity. We talk about the difference between investing and saving, how we each got started in real estate, and the pros and cons of real estate investing...
Jan 23, 2023•44 min•Ep. 146
In part three of our six-part series on wealth building, we’re covering three more tactics for building massive wealth. Last week, we discussed these three: Focus on your net worth versus your income Say no so you can say yes Pay your investment fund first In this week’s episode, we dive into the next three tips: Learn the rules of money Learn how to leverage your time and money Surround yourself with success Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Vija Williams: @viavija Sarah R...
Jan 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 145
Continuing our six-part series on wealth building, we’re covering the first three of six tactics for building massive wealth. The things you do today are going to determine your future wealth. Start with these three tactics today and you’ll be setting yourself up for a wealth-filled future. Focus on your net worth versus your income Say no so you can say yes Pay your investment fund first Connect on Instagram: Visit herbestlife.com/masterclass and use code EBP to get Her Rich Life On-Demand and ...
Jan 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 144
When we’re talking about building big lives, a huge part of that is building wealth. At long last, we’re kicking off a six-part series on wealth building based on a masterclass we host on Her Best Life. To start things off, we’re going to talk about the most important number to track when it comes to financial freedom: Cashflow. If you don’t have clarity of your goalpost, you’re never going to reach it. We share the step by step process on how to calculate your financial freedom number and how t...
Jan 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 143
At the start of a new year, it’s common to hear people set resolutions, goals, and habits for the new year. But one of the most impactful things you can do as a businessperson, entrepreneur, and human being is to take a moment to reflect back on the lessons you’ve learned over the past year. We’re going to walk you through some of the things we’ve learned over the course of 2022. Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Vija Williams: @viavija Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wen...
Dec 26, 2022•35 min•Ep. 142
You may have heard us talk about our sister organization, Her Best Life, but you probably don’t know the whole story. It’s our leadership organization all about empowering women to, you guessed it, build big businesses and even bigger lives. Today we’re going to dive into the history of this organization: What it’s about, how it all started, and how it grew from a meeting between some friends to a movement. Connect on Instagram: herbestlife.com Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Vija Williams: @v...
Dec 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 141
It’s the end of 2022, and we’re going to be sharing our absolute favorite things! If you need help with your holiday shopping, these are the things we can absolutely recommend to anyone out there. Fitbit Luxe SPANX AirEssentials Wide Leg Pants Brooks Running Shoes Dior Diorshow Maximizer 3D Lash Primer-Serum White House Black Market Ralph Lauren Athleta 7/8 Leggings The Ordinary High-Spreadability Fluid Primer Heart of Glass Hair Products Caddis Eye Appliances Her Best Life Boutique Batiste Dry ...
Dec 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 140
These last few years have not been easy for any of us, including those in the real estate industry. Burnout rates are through the roof. If something isn’t done about burnout in a timely manner, the results can be devastating. We’re going to share what it is, how it happens, and what to do about it. Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Vija Williams: @viavija Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan...
Dec 05, 2022•42 min•Ep. 139
You don’t often find the words “bliss,” “joy,” and “real estate investing” in the same sentence. But Moneeka Sawyer has made it her mission to marry those words into her vocabulary. She’s the host of Real Estate Investing for Women and a professional speaker, giving a TEDx talk titled “Who is the Boss of You?” Her book, “Choose Bliss,” resonates deeply with our mission on the podcast here. She shares the story of how she got into real estate, how hardship taught her to seek bliss in everything s...
Nov 28, 2022•47 min•Ep. 138
We’ve all been in meetings that were a waste of time, but effective meetings are instrumental in the success of any business. We want you to get the most out of your time during meetings, that they’re not boring, and that they serve a purpose. We’ve put together five strategies to make your meetings more effective and impactful. Every meeting needs an agenda Determine the purpose of the meeting beforehand Start on time and end early Foster useful communication Know your role Connect on Instagram...
Nov 21, 2022•19 min•Ep. 137
If you listen to a lot of news, you may be a little nervous about real estate right now—a feeling some of us knew all too well around and after 2008. But businesses of all kinds need to learn to be resilient, whether that’s just in your mind or in your finances. Today we’re going to share some strategies to help you stay grounded (particularly as the real estate market looks scary) and get through uncertain times. Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Vija Williams: @viavija Sa...
Nov 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 136
This episode is a personal one because we get to dive into Sarah Reynolds' personal life—specifically, her health journey. We’re all about building big businesses and even bigger lives, and the truth is that none of that matters if you don’t have your health. We talk about the patterns of her childhood, struggling to make health a priority and putting it on the back burner while she built her business, using food to cope with stress, and finally her big a-ha moment where it all began to turn aro...
Nov 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 135
