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Empire Building

Keller Podcast Network

It’s no secret that business owners face a unique set of challenges, often juggling marriage, parenthood, and career aspirations. Empire Building brings together five influential women who are unapologetic in their goals to build big businesses and live big lives. Another common goal? Helping others do the same.Tune in for authentic, unfiltered conversations with Wendy Papasan, Seychelle Van Poole, Sarah Reynolds, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, and Tiffany Fykes, as they invite you to be a part of their

business careers

All Episodes

31:25

324. Do This Before You Learn One More Thing

Empire Building ·

2026/05/18

Ever feel like you are learning everything and still not moving forward? We get it. Between books, webinars, conferences, coaches, AI updates, market shifts, and the constant pressure to keep up, it is easy to mistake consuming information for making progress.In this episode, we are unpacking four lean learning shifts inspired by Pat Flynn’s book Lean Learning: learn less and apply faster, use short sprints to create breakthroughs, create pressure on purpose, and reconnect to your why before you

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22:56

323. Why Most Salespeople Quit Before They Ever Get...

Empire Building ·

2026/05/11

Ever stare at the phone knowing the next call could grow your business, but still find every reason not to make it? We’ve been there, and in this episode, Wendy and Kymber revisit one of our most popular conversations: overcoming call reluctance.We talk about what call reluctance really is, why it is not laziness or lack of motivation, and how fear, shame, embarrassment, anxiety, and rejection sensitivity can quietly stop salespeople before they ever get good. We also dig into why the phone still

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37:28

322. The Systems That Saved Us: Scaling Back-End Ops...

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2026/05/04

Growth sounds exciting until your business starts dropping balls, confusing your team, and creating inconsistent client experiences. In this episode, we talk about the systems that actually support scale so your business can grow without burning you out or breaking behind the scenes.We walk through what it means to stop building a business that only works when you are working and start building one that can run with clarity, consistency, and accountability. We share why every process needs a clear

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29:24

321. From Cocktails to Cash Flow: Turning Hustle Into...

Empire Building ·

2026/04/27

What does it look like to build a big business, grow real wealth, and stay anchored through the messy middle? In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Vories to talk about the path she took from working as a cocktail waitress to building a thriving real estate business, flipping properties, and creating long-term cash flow.Jennifer shares how she got started at Keller Williams, why speed of implementation changed everything for her, and what it looked like to move from hustle into systems,

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23:32

320. 5 Non-Negotiables to Protect Your Energy

Empire Building ·

2026/04/20

Ever feel like your business is pulling from you faster than you can refill? In this episode, we are back with part two of our conversation on protecting your energy, and we are getting practical with five simple, non-negotiable steps that help leaders stay out of burnout and in alignment.We talk about why white space is not wasted time but recovery time, how routines and systems reduce decision fatigue, and why boundaries lose power when we over explain them. We also share what it looks like to

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22:05

319. The Energy Traps Leaders Fall Into

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2026/04/13

Ever feel like you’re doing everything for everyone else and still ending the day depleted? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re digging into the energy traps that quietly drain leaders before full burnout ever shows up.We talk about why leadership starts on the inside, and why protecting your energy is not selfish, it’s strategic. We break down five common traps: over-scheduling your life, confusing productivity with effectiveness, falling off your commitments and refusing to restart, carrying

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25:49

318. People Problems: The Hiring Shifts You Need to...

Empire Building ·

2026/04/06

Have you ever hired someone because you were overwhelmed, only to realize you hired for relief instead of growth?In part two of our Scaling Series, we’re talking about the people side of scale—because the truth is, your business will only grow as far as your team can carry it. Hiring the wrong way doesn’t just slow you down, it multiplies your mistakes.In this episode, we walk through five critical hiring shifts every scaling leader must make. We talk about the difference between hiring for “help me

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30:24

317. The Silent Struggle of High Achievers with...

Empire Building ·

2026/03/30

What if the thing holding you back isn’t your business… but doing life alone?In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, we sit down with Charlotte Johnson—top-producing real estate agent, entrepreneur, and one of the most resilient women we know. Her story is one you won’t forget. From a childhood marked by instability and trauma to building multiple successful careers, Charlotte shares what it really took to survive and ultimately thrive.We talk about the hidden loneliness that can come

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36:36

316. 7 Tactics for When You’re Tired of the Long Game

Empire Building ·

2026/03/23

Ever feel like the long game is just…long? You're committed to your vision, but some days the grind can feel exhausting.In this episode, Tiffany Fykes and Kymber Lovett-Menkiti continue the conversation about playing the long game and share seven practical tactics to help you keep going when motivation starts to fade. Instead of abandoning the vision you're building toward, we explore ways to re-energize your momentum and make the journey more sustainable. We talk about shrinking your time

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39:07

315. In an AI World, Is the Long Game Dead?

Empire Building ·

2026/03/16

Ever feel like everyone around you is chasing the next quick win while you're trying to build something that lasts? In a world obsessed with viral moments and overnight success, it can feel like playing the long game is outdated or even impossible.In this episode, we unpack why the long game is still the most powerful strategy for building a business, wealth, and a meaningful life. We define what “playing the long game” actually means and why it often feels boring, lonely, or even like

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34:16

314. Be Financially Free with Cashflow

Empire Building ·

2026/03/09

Ever feel like you built a successful business… but somehow it still feels heavy? In this episode, we get real about cash flow, financial freedom, and why so many high-performing women feel trapped by businesses that look great on paper.We break down the concept of the freedom number and how understanding your personal cash flow changes the way you lead, decide, and show up every day. We talk about the difference between waiting for retirement and creating financial freedom now, why predictable cash

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31:35

313. Before You Scale: 5 Questions You Must Answer

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2026/03/02

Scaling sounds exciting. More revenue, more impact, more visibility. But what if growing too fast could actually break what you’ve already built?In this kickoff to our Scaling Series, we slow it down before we speed it up. We share the five essential questions every leader must ask before expanding into new markets, hiring more people, or chasing bigger numbers. Because growth magnifies everything. It multiplies strong systems—and it multiplies chaos.We walk through the hard-earned lessons behind

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25:02

312. How to Get Paid to Speak

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2026/02/23

Ever wondered what it actually takes to get paid to speak? Maybe you’ve been asked to teach at your office or you feel the nudge to step onto bigger stages—but you’re not sure where to start. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we built speaking careers from the ground up.We talk about why speaking is a reps game (not a talent contest), how to “stair step” from your office whiteboard to other markets, and why you don’t need a polished slide deck to begin. We share practical ways to

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30:15

311. Why Good People Leave

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2026/02/16

Great people don’t leave great businesses by accident. In this conversation, we dig into what actually keeps strong relationships thriving over the long haul and where leaders unintentionally push good people out the door.We talk candidly about what it really takes to go the distance with your team, starting with self-awareness as a leader and extending into hiring, compensation, onboarding, and retention. We break down why knowing your own strengths and gaps matters more than any personality

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36:29

310. Behind the Scenes: What We’re Building Right Now

Empire Building ·

2026/02/09

All five Empire Building hosts are together for a rare and honest catch-up. We talk about the seasons we’re in right now—raising teenagers, navigating big family decisions, investing, growing businesses in tough markets, and redefining what success actually looks like.We share what it’s been like to lead through uncertainty, why clarity changes everything, and how each of us is prioritizing health, family, and alignment alongside growth. You’ll hear stories of major business milestones, lessons from

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30:42

309. 4 AI Prompts That Help You Get More Clients

Empire Building ·

2026/02/02

AI is already here, and the real difference is not who is using it, but who is using it with intention. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on how we are actually using AI inside our businesses to create clarity, save time, and generate more opportunities without adding more work.We walk through four practical prompts we use every week to sharpen our messaging, practice better conversations, eliminate decision fatigue, and communicate at scale with confidence. These are not theoretical ideas

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33:13

308. Money Meetings at Work & Home (Part 2): Monthly...

Empire Building ·

2026/01/26

Money meetings don’t work when they’re reactive, emotional, or inconsistent. In this episode, we walk through the exact framework we use for monthly money meetings at home and in business, from updating your net worth to reviewing spending, planning ahead, and setting one clear financial priority.We break down how these meetings neutralize the emotion around money, create alignment with your partner or team, and help you make proactive decisions instead of reactive ones. We talk through preparing

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25:29

307. Money Meetings at Work & Home (Part 1): Why They...

Empire Building ·

2026/01/19

Ever set big money goals and then wonder why nothing really changes? We’ve all been there. In this episode, we kick off a two-part series on the rhythm of accountability around money, and why consistent money meetings at home and in your business are the difference between hoping and actually building wealth.We talk about why wealthy people don’t wing it, they track it, and how attention plus intention changes everything. From weekly budget check-ins and monthly net worth meetings at home, to cash

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45:45

306. 3 Strategies for Navigating Life’s Hardest...

Empire Building ·

2026/01/12

If you’re in a season where it feels like one more thing might break you, this conversation is for you. We’re sitting down with Jay Papasan, New York Times bestselling author and co-founder of The ONE Thing Company, for a candid look at what it means to lead when life doesn’t let up.Jay shares what the last several years have really looked like behind the scenes, and how those experiences shaped a set of “lighthouses” he now uses to navigate tough storms. We talk about how high achievers spiral into

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25:32

305. What To Do When You've Let Your Standards Slip

Empire Building ·

2026/01/05

Ever look up and realize the bar has quietly dropped—then wonder how you fix it without crushing morale? We’ve been there, and in this episode, we walk through a simple, repeatable reset that brings standards back with clarity, care, and real ownership.We’re breaking down a five-step framework Sarah implemented in real time after noticing a massive performance gap across locations—same headcount, wildly different results. We talk about why the standard is only as high as the least-accountable person

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