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Do Epic ShitCoaching Or Conning: The Truth About Credibility in MentorshipSend us a textTired of loud gurus selling empty promises? We’re pulling back the curtain on the coaching industry and showing you how to tell the difference between real mentorship and well-produced theater. As working agents and team leaders, we’ve been on every side of the table—coached, coached others, and built systems that help new and experienced agents grow without burning out. What we’ve learned is blunt: credibility starts with production and proof, but real coaching goes further. It’s pattern recognition forged from contracts, client emotions, and market swings, not just catchy quo...
2025-11-1350 minDo Epic ShitMini Episode: Chicago to Florida — Real Estate Truths: Pricing, People & Picking Up (Guest Spot on Real Estate 101)Send us a textWhat really separates thriving Realtors® from those just getting by? Is it timing, market knowledge, or something deeper?In this mini episode of Do Epic $h*t, your hosts Colleen Basinski and Kimberly Neill step in as guest speakers on Real Estate 101 with Todd Probasco. Together, they pull back the curtain on what’s happening in today’s markets—Chicago and Florida—while sharing the timeless truths that have fueled their decades of success.Chicago Real Estate: The post-frenzy market is...
2025-09-2627 minDo Epic ShitWhen Business Partners Become Backstabbers: Surviving the HeartbreakSend us a textThe hardest truth about entrepreneurship isn't written in any business book. Your greatest heartbreaks won't come from lost deals or market downturns—they'll come from losing people you trusted completely.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Colleen and Kim pull back the curtain on the devastating reality of business friendship breakups and partner betrayals that cost them millions of dollars, triggered lawsuits, and left emotional scars deeper than any business failure could inflict. They share the gut-wrenching experience of watching friends and partners transform before their eyes when money and opportunity entered th...
2025-07-2444 minDo Epic ShitNo One’s Coming to Save Your Real Estate Career → But Consistency, Grit, and Follow-Up Just Might.Send us a textWhat happens when real estate becomes more than a job? When it becomes your lifeline... your identity… your way out?In this episode, we go all in on the real talk — from homelessness, hustling with $14 in the bank, and figuring it out one open house at a time… to building a multi-state real estate business, creating financial freedom, and helping our kids build legacies of their own.We’re not just talking theory — we’re sharing exactly what worked, what didn’t, and what we still do every single day to s...
2025-07-0257 minDo Epic ShitHiring Nightmares and Dream Teams: A Survival GuideSend us a textBuilding a real estate team is often positioned as the golden ticket to success, but behind the glamour lies a complex reality few are willing to discuss. What happens when the team structure fails? How do compensation models actually affect team members? And why do so many team leaders find themselves working harder rather than achieving the promised passive income?Drawing from decades of combined experience, we pull back the curtain on team building to reveal uncomfortable truths rarely addressed in industry training. We share our biggest mistakes – from ill-fated hiring de...
2025-06-1148 minDo Epic ShitPoop Closets and Property Nightmares: True Tales from the Real Estate TrenchesSend us a textEver wondered what real estate professionals talk about when the cameras are off and the drinks are flowing? Welcome to the unfiltered world of property sales after dark. In this hilariously candid episode, veteran agents Kim and Colleen spill the tea on their most shocking, disgusting, and downright terrifying experiences in the field.From the $600,000 lakefront property where sellers left bags of dog waste in the basement closet to houses that literally smell like death, these stories reveal the stomach-churning realities agents face during property showings. You'll cringe as they describe...
2025-04-2940 minDo Epic Shit"I Got Called the Ice Queen": Real Talk on Leadership's Tough DecisionsSend us a textWe explore what leadership truly means and how to effectively navigate the complexities of leading others through both challenges and successes.• Rookie leadership mistake: trying to do everything yourself instead of investing time to train others• Being relatable as a leader requires having walked in your team members' shoes• Leadership requires both getting in the trenches with your people and making tough decisions• Leading through crisis demands respecting different perspectives while maintaining core values• Finding the balance between vulnerability and strength is essential for effective leadership• Setting clea...
2025-04-021h 01Do Epic ShitYou Can Say No Without Being an Asshole: Protecting Your Time and SanitySend us a textSetting boundaries and protecting your time are essential skills for navigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship while maintaining balance and sanity.• Every time you say yes to something, you're saying no to something else—often your goals or family time• Planning your year in advance allows you to make strategic decisions about how to use your time• Don't tell someone no without giving them options of yes• People don't remember what you did—they remember how you made them feel• Success in business comes with inevitable highs and lows that requ...
2025-03-1456 minDo Epic ShitJuggling it All: Real Talk About Real Estate, Business and KidsSend us a textCrafting a life that balances business and family involves unique challenges and unexpected joys. We discuss navigating entrepreneurship while raising kids and share actionable strategies that stem from our personal journeys. - Emotional moments and motivation behind starting a business - Transitioning from stay-at-home parent to entrepreneur - How business changes parent roles and family dynamics - The importance of leveraging resources and support systems - Identifying and establishing non-negotiables for family life - Tackling mom guilt and embracing imperfection - The significance of building a suppo...
2025-03-0454 minDo Epic ShitFrom Stay-at-Home Mom to Real Estate Powerhouse: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing EntrepreneurshipSend us a textWelcome to the Do Epic Shit Podcast—where real talk meets real estate, business, and life. In this first episode, Colleen & Kim get raw and real about who they are, why they started this podcast, and what Doing Epic Shit truly means. From career-defining moments to hard-earned life lessons, we’re breaking down the mindset, the hustle, and the heart behind it all.Picture this: transitioning from a stay-at-home mom to a powerhouse realtor, or bouncing back from a challenging divorce to become a thriving entrepreneur. That's the kind of transformative jour...
2025-02-2045 min