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The Messy EmpirePreparedness = ConfidenceWho knew that being prepared created confidence? We all do, but how does it apply in business and in life? This is a quickie on what I recently learned about the joy of my obsessive research on everything! As John Wooden says, "Confidence comes from being prepared". How do you prepare for the best results in business & life.
2021-03-0815 minThe Messy EmpireLeap into Leadership with Eric KleinEric Klein is a KW Team Leader in Geneva, IL. Caryn sits down with him to discuss his journey, what he has learned, what has changed inside his world, and how he has been exposed to bigger thinking and more opportunities...in other words, he "get's it". It's not about the money- and here you will get to know that in a personal way...his passion, his heart show through in this interview. Enjoy!
2021-03-0158 minThe Messy EmpireI am Baaaaack......It has been a tough year for everyone, and yet we as a tribe are more resilient than ever...What do you want your 2021 to look like? How can you win through the year? Who do you want to hear from, let us know!
2021-02-2106 min
Get Forward Focused(GuestCast) Messy Empire InterviewForward Focused hits the road. Jon was interviewed by Caryn Prall on the Messy Empire podcast, talking about the wins, losses and experiences that have shaped him as a leader. Listen in for a peek behind the curtain of Jon Reusch.
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2020-11-3054 minThe Messy Empire68. Pandemic Predictions RevisitedThis is a rehashing of episode 49 where we made some predictions around covid and what the lockdown might do to businesses and Realtors.
Revisiting old predictions and making new ones.
2020-09-1442 minThe Messy Empire67. Should You Be In Business With Your Spouse? w/ Bruce and Tasha MillerIn Real Estate we see plenty of couples "try" to work together and build a team but never have you seen a Husband and Wife duo do it as effortlessly as Tasha and Bruce Miller. Sure, there's a lot of hard work on the back end but their dynamism in business comes from a deep rooted understanding of each others strengths and their own individual blindspots.
Learn more about Team Miller at www.TeamMillerHomes.com.
2020-09-0750 minThe Messy Empire66. Get Forward Focused w/ Jon ReuschForward Focused founder Jon Reusch is dedicated to helping people thrive through results-driven leadership development. As the current Operating Principal of Keller Williams of Lakeside, his proven strategies helped drive the brokerage’s growth from 220 to 400 agents in three years, earning a position as a Top 50 office of 920 company-wide.
Along with a passion for serving others, Jon has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and is a certified MAPS (Mega Agent Productivity Systems) Business & Life Coach. Learn more about John amd his amazing content at getforwardfocused.com
2020-08-3153 minThe Messy Empire65. Being Anti-Racist PART 2 w/ Keisha & Marcus RembertPart 2. Lead by Marcus and Keisha Rembert.
Marcus leads The Rembert-Blount Property Group Team with the Keller Williams Infinity offices in Naperville and Plainfield, IL. With a professional background in Project Management, Marcus transitioned from the corporate world to Real Estate over 7 years ago and has since been recognized as a Chicago Magazine Rising Star, Keller Williams Top Producer and member of the Agent Leadership Council. Marcus lives by the motto "Leave a place better than you found it '' and with that in mind serves on the board of the Edward Hospital Patient Advi...
2020-08-2453 minThe Messy Empire64. Being Anti-Racist PART 1 w/ Keisha & Marcus RembertJoin us as we embark on a conversation aimed at shining a light on racial inequality and systemic racism. Lead by Marcus and Keisha Rembert.
Marcus leads The Rembert-Blount Property Group Team with the Keller Williams Infinity offices in Naperville and Plainfield, IL. With a professional background in Project Management, Marcus transitioned from the corporate world to Real Estate over 7 years ago and has since been recognized as a Chicago Magazine Rising Star, Keller Williams Top Producer and member of the Agent Leadership Council. Marcus lives by the motto "Leave a place better than you found i...
2020-08-1751 minThe Messy Empire63. Winning Mindshare By Building Relationships w/ Todd GosdenThe Todd Gosden Team of Compass Mortgage has done over 400 transactions so far this year and as Todd tells it that's all do to his 33 touch program.
Really it's so much more than a 33 Touch program, the magnitude at this point requires a full time team member to run operations on the touch program but Todd doesn't just systematize relationships, he actively builds them every day.
2020-08-1044 minThe Messy Empire62. The Only 3 Brokerage Models + Why Brands FadeI get a bit of a history lesson in Real Estate from Caryn and learn a little more about why brands need to reinvent themselves to survive.
Tons of great content in here.
2020-08-0352 minThe Messy Empire61. Purpose, Passion, and Clarity w/ Tricia BrouwersTricia Brouwers helps every person she meets find clarity and purpose so they can put their passions into action.
In this episode Tricia shares her journey to becoming a one thing instructor.
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2020-07-2747 minThe Messy Empire60. Believe In Your Product w/ Aaron KaufmanAaron Kaufman shares so much of his profit share knowledge in this group.
Check it out if you'd like to grow your downline.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/kwprofitsharemastermind/
2020-07-201h 04The Messy Empire59. Mental Health and Wealth Building w/ Jessica StarrJessica Starr is a burgeoning Kellebrity and has been growing several sources of income since she entered the real estate world at the age of 23.
Jessica's reading list:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-word-that-will-change-your-life-expanded-edition-jon-gordon/1117239037?ean=9781118809426
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-would-the-rockefellers-do-garrett-b-gunderson/1124280480?ean=9780692635360
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hold-steve-chader/1113137786?ean=9780071797047
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/atomic-habits-james-clear/1129201155?ean=9780735211292
2020-07-1355 minThe Messy Empire58. Breakdown to Breakthrough w/ Rachel Adams LeeRachel Adams Lee is a Realtor, Author, Speaker and Coach. Rachel is the owner of The Rachel Adams Lee Group at Keller Williams Realty, Roseville, CA. She is currently ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors in Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties. She was named Top 1000 Agents in the country by the Wall Street Journal from 2014-2019. Her creative marketing strategies paired with her upbeat attitude and love of building lasting relationships has earned Rachel the nickname "Listing Queen."
2020-07-0750 minThe Messy Empire57. Mindshare, What it is and How to get itWhen you think of tissue what brand do you think of? When you think of soda pop what brands come to mind? These are examples of very prominent brands that have mindshare with you. If someone asked you the name of a tissue brand, no brainer right?
Here's the important question, what if we plucked someone out of your target market and asked them "Do you know any good Realtors?" do you have mindshare with them?
2020-06-2947 minThe Messy Empire56. The Double Win w/ Jeff Ristine Part 2Jeff shares his story and explains why he has shifted his focus from just winning in business to doubling down and committing to win in both business and life.
Enjoy this interesting 2 part episode featuring Jeff Ristine.
2020-06-2247 minThe Messy Empire56. The Double Win w/ Jeff Ristine Part 1Jeff shares his story and explains why he has shifted his focus from just winning in business to doubling down and committing to win in both business and life.
Enjoy this interesting 2 part episode featuring Jeff Ristine.
2020-06-1544 minThe Messy EmpireThe Show Must Be Paused#blackouttuesday
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2020-06-0802 minThe Messy Empire55. Binge On (What Watching TV Has Taught Me)We have a tendency to feel guilty when we binge a good TV show. Hopefully this episode calms that unnecessary guilt.
2020-06-0137 minThe Messy Empire54. Nick Baldwin Interviews Caryn PrallCaryn Prall and Nick Baldwin have teamed up to record a crossover episode of Lab Coat Agents & The Messy Empire.
Be sure to join the largest Facebook community for Realtors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/labcoatagents/
2020-05-2527 minThe Messy Empire53. F**k "Systems and Models" w/ Jody SholeenSometimes systems and models can seem restrictive, robotic or even intimidating. That's why as a budding rainmaker, Jody Sholeen has decided to disregard them when building her business. Jody doesn't downright say that these models are no good, she just makes a strong case for ignoring them until you're ready.
2020-05-1844 minThe Messy Empire52. 0 to 100 Million w/ Josh AndersonJosh Anderson has spent the last 14 years building Nashville's premier real estate team The Anderson Group.
In this episode he shares the ups, the downs and the lessons he learned along the way. Phenomenal advice in this episode for anyone looking to build a successful business.
https://www.joshandersonrealestate.com/
2020-05-1145 minThe Messy Empire51. Using Love to Lead w/ Karen ScholleIf you know Karen, you know she traverses the world as a literal a ray of sunshine BUT what you might not know is behind the smiles and warmth is one of the strongest people you will ever meet.
2020-05-0441 minThe Messy Empire50. The Ins and Outs of Virtual Assistants w/ Bob LachanceThinking of hiring your first assistant. Why not go virtual.
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2020-04-2742 minThe Messy Empire49. Finding the Opportunity in a PandemicWe are all adjusting to various shelter in place orders but what if we stopped for a little to observe the new skills you're gaining right now? How would that change your business? We explore that very topic today.
2020-04-2040 minThe Messy Empire48. Using MATCH.COM to sell 34 Home Per YearIn this lighthearted and fun episode, Caryn teaches us all about how she used Match.com to sell 34 homes per year. We are joined by a special guest, Brittany Povalish who helps juxtapose Caryn's experiences with her own.
2020-04-1333 minThe Messy Empire47. DISC Profile Basics For Realtors and SalespeopleThe DISC profile is an easy to learn system for profiling people's behavioral style so you can better sell to and service them.
D-Driver
I- Interpersonal
S- Stability
C- Compliant
2020-04-0635 minThe Messy Empire46. Panel of New Empire Builders (Part 2) with Melissa Walsh, Wendy Pusczan & Ricardo MirandaWith just a hand full of years in the business each, these top producers are in the thick of building their empire.
They have made lots of mistakes and had lots of wins because they know how to embrace the chaos, of course, they have made plans but what is most important is that each of them regularly does the work it takes to grow their business. So much to learn from these empire builders.
2020-03-3044 minThe Messy Empire45. What do we say to our clients? W/ Cindy WindelerKnowing what to say is always hard.
Talking to your clients is always important.
It's just MORE important during times of uncertainty!
2020-03-2333 minThe Messy Empire44. Panel of New Empire Builders (Part 1) with Melissa Walsh, Wendy Pusczan & Ricardo MirandaWith just a hand full of years in the business each, these top producers are in the thick of building their empire.
They have made lots of mistakes and had lots of wins because they know how to embrace the chaos, of course, they have made plans but what is most important is that each of them regularly does the work it takes to grow their business. So much to learn from these empire builders.
2020-03-1642 minThe Messy Empire43. Reverse Interview with Kristen JunglesThis time we switched things up and let Kristen Jungles interview us. If you want a chance to do this yourself, join us on Facebook.
2020-03-0938 minThe Messy Empire42. Should You Be Marketing or Prospecting?***Apologies for the audio quality this week, we did not record on our normal set up****
According to SHIFT, you should be Prospecting based and Marketing enhanced. Does that formula still hold true today?
2020-03-0233 minThe Messy Empire41. The Lab Coat Agent, Nick BaldwinCaryn Prall and Nick Baldwin have teamed up to record a crossover episode of Lab Coat Agents & The Messy Empire. Check out Nick's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lab-coat-agents-podcast/id1444227880
and be sure to join the largest Facebook community for Realtors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/labcoatagents/
2020-02-2448 minThe Messy Empire40. It's All About The AskWe often know the answer to a question before we even think about asking it. So here’s the question: if you know that a friend is going to say no to an invitation, do you still ask them? In this episode we’ll personally explore why it’s always best to ask.. the reasons might surprise you!
2020-02-1731 minThe Messy Empire39. Starting From Zero in Real EstateGetting started is hard. But it would be a lot easier if you knew everything that Caryn knows about the business when you were just getting started. This isn't just for rookies either, there are plenty of tips in here for pros 5-10 years into their journey.
2020-02-1032 minThe Messy Empire38. Multitasking & Finding Capacity Talent (Inside the mind of Caryn Prall)Growing an empire is tough work. You almost never have the luxury of being able to focus on only one thing at a time, so how do you come to embrace and even master multi-tasking? Furthermore, how do you find and hire people who can also handle the increasing demands of your growing business? Well luckily Caryn is an expert level multi-tasker and is currently in the stage of her business where she only plans to hire capacity talent, she'll give us a peek into her mind so we can better answer these questions.
2020-02-0345 minThe Messy Empire37. Building An Empire from Scratch w/ Pete EconomosWhat do you do when you're building an empire from scratch? Who do you have join the team and how do you cast a vision when you're just getting started? These are all questions Pete Economos had to find answers to when he purchased a Market Center in 2010 in an undeveloped KW region. As Pete likes to say, 'it's all about taking action' but those words can be deceptively simple. Listen for yourself!
2020-01-2739 minThe Messy Empire36. Be Learning Based w/ Amy KiteAmy Kite is an extremely successful mega agent here in the midwest, and Real Estate isn't even her only business. What's her secret. Well in this episode it is crystal clear that Amy is a learning-based leader. She currently uses 3 coaches and sets aside time every week to help her team grow through training and coaching. This makes it clear that being learning-based isn't just for people with free time.
2020-01-201h 04The Messy Empire35. Ask Better QuestionsTired of buyers who don't know what they want? Annoyed by a seller's unrealistic expectations? Feel like you're surrounded by yes men?
Well, the solution to your problems might just lie in asking better questions, or at least more questions. That's how you can level up your client services and handle all of your staff problems! It's a silver bullet when it comes to relationships.
2020-01-1349 minThe Messy Empire34. Failing Forward with Karina LokenKarina Loken is the founder of the top-selling team in Keller William in terms of units, The Loken Group. Having been in real estate since 2008, she'll be the first to tell you, there have been setbacks. In our conversation today she'll show you, not only how to embrace and learn from those setbacks but how to charge forward so they come up sooner rather than later. Karina and The Loken Group are inspirational to say the least and this conversation is packed full of growth nuggets.
Gary's Reading List: https://mapscoaching.com/gary-kellers-reading-list/
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2020-01-061h 03The Messy Empire33. William Piotrowski's 10 Tip's for Lasting Success (Part 2)PART 2: Today we meet William Piotrowski and hear his 10 Tips for Lasting Success in real estate. William is a wealth of knowledge and has been very passionate about improving the lives of the Realtors he works with for more info on Will, get in touch with him directly at https://www.diamondresidential.com/loan-officer/detail/5507/william-piotrowski
2019-12-3025 minThe Messy Empire32. William Piotrowski's 10 Tip's for Lasting Success (Part 1)Today we meet William Piotrowski and hear his 10 Tips for Lasting Success in real estate. William is a wealth of knowledge and has been very passionate about improving the lives of the Realtors he works with for more info on Will, get in touch with him directly at https://www.diamondresidential.com/loan-officer/detail/5507/william-piotrowski
2019-12-2332 minThe Messy Empire31. Time Blocking and Discipline with Carie HolzlTime Blocking has practically become a buzzword of its own over the past few years. It's so hard to keep track of all of the latest productivity hacks, especially when you're not sure which of these hacks actually works. Well, that is exactly why we found someone who is time blocking at a very high level and seeing amazing results. Carie Holzl is a very disciplined time blocker and prospector these two key habits have helped her build a 20 Million dollar a year business. Get in touch with Carie ar holzlhomes.com
2019-12-1646 minThe Messy Empire30. Working With MillennialsMillennials now make up the largest generation in the workforce, that's becoming an increasing annoyance for older generations.
So what can you do to make working with Millenials easier, it's simple; focus on your similarities and respect your differences. But that's easier said than done so we take a peek into the minds of actual Millenials.
2019-12-0941 minThe Messy Empire29. Dress to Impress [yourself]Dressing well seems to matter less each year. But that doesn't mean you don't have to look presentable, it just means that you're no longer held to someone else's standards.
One question that can arise from that is, how do I set Standards for myself then? We'll break down the exact formula Caryn uses to dictate her wardrobe!
2019-12-0230 minThe Messy Empire28. How Anticipating Needs Can Increase Your Customer LoyaltyWe all know what a bad experience feels like, what's more forgettable is an average experience. Caryn walks through several examples in which service can be upgraded from average to amazing, just by taking time to anticipate needs.
Speaking of service the customer service at our new partner blinkist is amazing, check them out at blinkist.messyempire.com
2019-11-2535 min
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy OtsukaEP. 46: How ADHD Helped Caryn Prall Build a Two Billion Dollar Real Estate EmpireTired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___Caryn wasn’t diagnosed with ADHD until she was 46, but she’s known that she has ADHD since grade school. Caryn always felt that her ADHD worked for her until one day she woke up and it suddenly didn’t. She decided then and there to go visit a doctor. Like many of our first experiences with doctors and ADHD, her doctors didn’t want to talk about A...
2019-11-2035 minThe Messy Empire27. Brian Gubernick on Building an Expansive EmpireWe are joined this week by another phenomenal Brian Gubernick. Brian operates a mega team with some of the heaviest hitters in KW and their expansion branches span the whole country.
Brian shares not only his story but the lessons he's learned along the way. As well as what he believes, from his experience, agents need to be focusing on every day.
Because Brian made some amazing book recommendations we'd like to share an awesome chance to get unlimited books for 6months for just $30 through Kindle. Just head to kindle.messyempire.com and just remember b...
2019-11-181h 07The Messy Empire26. Life Lessons From Serial Entreprenuer Tyler LewkeTyler Lewke has launched and maintained several successful businesses in his career. In this episode, he'll share all the wisdom he picked up along the way. As well as the advice he gives to his coaching clients today!
2019-11-1152 minThe Messy Empire25. Seven Streams of Income with Lori Ballen Part 2Lori Ballen joins us again today to talk about the tactics and tools you can start using today to build more streams of income. As with anything, this will require a huge perspective shift but Lori's open and honest sharing makes it easy to brave this shift. Lot's of motivational stories, practical tips and deep laughs in this one.
2019-11-0440 minThe Messy Empire24. Seven Streams of Income with Lori Ballen Part 1Part 1 of 2.
Lori Ballen joins us today to talk about the tactics and tools you can start using today to build more streams of income. As with anything, this will require a huge perspective shift but Lori's open and honest sharing makes it easy to brave this shift. Lot's of motivational stories, practical tips and deep laughs in this one.
2019-10-2848 minThe Messy Empire23. The Fundamentals Never Change featuring Pat SchmidtIn this episode, we are treated to a lesson from one of the greats of our industries. Pat Schmidt, an active realtor for the past 43 years, shows us that the basics do not change. Being successful today requires the same things that being successful 40 years ago required.
2019-10-2124 minThe Messy Empire22. Endlines: When You Want Them & When You Don't.Endlines are the absolute end of a chain of events. Often times you may want to keep your Endline short, so you don't create more problems for your self in the future. Other times you want to remove all Endlines to create as many chances for opportunity as possible. If you're interested in the ancestry tool that Caryn mentions check out ancestry.messyempire.com #ad
2019-10-1432 minThe Messy Empire21. Open Your Eyes to More OpportunityIt's safe to say that Caryn is on a mission, a mission to impact as many lives as possible in a positive way So it comes as no surprise that Caryn extends a challenge to just about everyone she meets, the challenge is simple... All she wants you to do is begin seeing more opportunities. In our conversation today, you'll get a peek at the inner workings of Caryns brain, a brain so keen on seeing opportunity that not a day goes by that Caryn does not see a gap that can be filled by an entrepreneur willing to ta...
2019-10-0742 minThe Messy Empire20. Joel Prall of Ishki Hemp (The Middle of the Mess)The whole premise of our show is that you should forgo "readiness" for the sake of action. Our guest today, Joel Prall of Ishki Hemp embodies that to the fullest, completely taking on the burden of starting a new business in a new industry with minimal experience. Joel is building his empire in hemp and making tons of messes along the way.
2019-09-3046 minThe Messy Empire19. Are You Really Ready For The Fourth Industrial Revolution?One of the things that Caryn says is crucial to success is flexibility. The ability to adapt to new business landscapes. But how can we be ready for a change we don't fully understand. Well, that's the whole point of this episode. Get familiar with the fourth industrial revolution because it's beginning to rear its head and sadly most of us are barely beginning to understand it, let alone adapt to it.
2019-09-2337 minThe Messy Empire18. Laughing at Your Flaws and Igniting CuriousityBeing able to laugh at your flaws and your quirks is one of the easiest ways to take yourself less seriously. Amazing things happen when you take yourself less seriously, your brain opens up and you allow yourself to be curious again. What's something you can laugh at about yourself?
2019-09-1626 minThe Messy Empire17. Never Burn a Bridge"Never Burn a Bridge" is practically a cliche at this point but as it turns out most people don't actually know what a burnt bridge looks like. As a matter of fact most of what we consider to be 'Burnt Bridges' are really just damaged bridges, and damages can be mended. So we have a lot more chances to create opportunity in our looser defined relationships than we may have originally thought.
2019-09-0958 minThe Messy Empire16. Level Up Your Relationships with Clear ExpectationsFuture pacing is a popular term in sales that helps a prospect see why working with you is a good path to follow. But setting expectations is a skill you should master for all facets of your life and not just for sales. Clear expectations can be the magic bullet for creating raving fans both in and outside of work.
2019-09-0250 minThe Messy Empire15. From Great Salesperson To Great LeaderAs our industry continues to sprout a new leader every day, we've noticed that not everyone feels prepared to tackle their new title. In this episode we dive deep into what makes a great leader so great & why a great salesperson might feel out of place in their new role as a leader.
2019-08-2654 minThe Messy Empire14. Doubling Down On Your StrengthsConventional wisdom often suggests that we should work on our weaknesses and hopefully become "well rounded" but "well rounded" is useless if you really think about it. Well Rounded is just a fun way to say you're "good" at a lot of things but nor particularly "Great" at anything. Caryn suggests that we should flip conventional wisdom on its head and forget about our weaknesses and double down on your strengths. This is how you build a reputation for your strengths and how you can even lead the field in that particular strength. In other words, focusing on your...
2019-08-1941 minThe Messy Empire13. How being authentically "You" can help build a life worth living with Katie FishKatie Fish is a top producing agent in the tri-cities of northern Illinois, best known for her shining personality and affinity for the number 108. If there's anyone that can teach us about authenticity and owning who you are, it's Katie. Among other topics in this episode we briefly cover the DISC profile; brush up on your DISC skills here http://bit.ly/2KFpTCD
2019-08-1246 minThe Messy Empire12. Are you a Predator acting like Prey?In the animal kingdom there are predators and there are prey, the same is true in business. The only difference is that in business every single person thinks they're the predator and that's simply not true. This episode explores how some of your seemingly harmless habits can actually be turning you into prey.
2019-08-0531 minThe Messy Empire11. Mastering IntimidationDo you ever find yourself intimidated by certain other individuals? It's a common feeling but as we explore in this episode, it's also extremely avoidable. Especially once you begin to understand intimidation as something that only exists in the eye of the beholder.
We also take some time to think about the fade of intimidation in effective leadership and the switch to more vulnerable leaders that can actually connect with their people.
2019-07-2934 minThe Messy Empire10. Seize Opportunity with Pete EconomosToday we get to spend some time with Pete Economos. Together Caryn & Pete runs 5 Market Centers, a Business Center and the two show zero signs of slowing down anytime soon. Here's the thing though, opportunities like these were all available to more people than just Pete and Caryn. The two make the argument that it's not just about recognizing opportunity, you also have to be in a good position to take advantage of it and if you're waiting for the opportunity to show up first, it'll be too late.
2019-07-221h 10The Messy Empire9. Self-Worth: The Silent SabotageIt's our opinion here at The Messy Empire that achieving your true potential starts with a strong sense of Self-Worth. We also recognize that it is incredibly difficult to recognize that you have a diminished sense of self-worth. Don't worry, this has zero to do with positive psychology and everything to do with asking yourself incredibly difficult questions.
2019-07-1523 minThe Messy Empire8. Eight Quotes to Help You SucceedWe're trying something a touch different today. Caryn fires off her 8 favorite quotes and explains how you should use them as affirmations to help you get closer to your dreams.
“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
“Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.” ― Henry Ford
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” ― Robert Kennedy
“Some Will, Some Won't, So What, Next!” ― The Call Centre. (TV SHOW)
“Those convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.” ―...
2019-07-0733 minThe Messy Empire7. Do you take enough "At Bats" to reach your goals?Today we're going to talk about Hank Aaron and Melanie Griffin. Well at least in a round about way. Caryn makes a compelling case that perhaps the answer to your problems lies in simply getting more chances or as Caryn puts it "More At Bats". If you want to sell more houses, go on more appointments. If you want to make more connections, talk to more people. And as Hank Aaron has proved if you want to send more runners home, you just need more At Bats.
2019-07-0151 minThe Messy Empire6. Explosive Growth and How to Choose The Right Empire to Build.With Real Trends reporting that Caryn & Pete's company has grown nearly 700% of the last few years it's easy to see they're doing something right. In this case they're doing a lot of somethings right. Caryn breaks it down for us and takes to through her decision making process that lead her to the dynamic partnership her and Pete have today. It's 1 part ambition, 1 part strategy and 2 parts mess.
2019-06-2640 minThe Messy Empire5. Leadership vs Management: Why You Need to Manage Less and Lead More.Today Caryn and special co-host Cindy Windeler give us a lesson in leadership that has implications far outside of just our business lives. What separates good teams from great teams? 9 times out of 10 it's the leader but too many leaders spend their time managing and making decisions that the their team is perfectly capable of making. Break the management habit and today.
2019-06-2336 minThe Messy Empire4. Sister Sister with Cindy WindelerHave you ever worked with a sibling? What about a sister and your mother at the same time? Today Caryn and her Sister share their long lineage of powerful women in Real Estate and all of the changes they've personally been witness to. The dynamic is electric and there's something in here for everyone.
2019-06-2144 minThe Messy Empire3. Is the MLS Going Extinct? and other loaded questions.The future is happening all around us, data is more valuable than it has ever been before but not everyone has gotten the memo. On today's episode Caryn dives deep into her experience with major MLS's. Should agent's look at the MLS as a partner or a weak link in the chain that holds our industry together? For now it's all speculation, no one has a crystal ball but let's be clear Caryn has more knowledge on this topic than 99.9% of the rest of our industry.
2019-06-1825 minThe Messy Empire2. Focusing Inwardly to Handle Cutthroat CompetitionCaryn walks us through her mindset on competitors increasing their aggression and coming after your business. Hint: it's all about focusing on what you do well and doubling down on those things. This episode can help anyone find clarity on where they should be focusing in a world that constantly serves new distractions.
2019-06-181h 10The Messy Empire1. Introducing The Messy Empire with Caryn PrallWe are so happy to be bringing you The Messy Empire for the first time ever. This show is for anyone who wants more out of life and can't seem to figure out how other people make success look so easy. It's not easy at all and Caryn gives us all a look at how the sausage gets made when designing a life you want to live.
Caryn Prall lifts the curtains and give you a true view of an empire in the making. Caryn and her business partner Pete Economos have been diligently building one of...
2019-06-1326 min