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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

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304. 8 Life Lessons from Judge Judy: Rules for Life,...

Empire Building ·

2025/12/29

Some lessons shape us long before we ever call ourselves leaders. In this episode, we revisit the unexpected teacher who influenced a generation of women from living rooms across America: Judge Judy. What started as a nostalgic moment for Seychelle turned into a powerful reflection on how this fierce, unapologetic woman modeled agency, negotiation, boundaries, and integrity in a world where women were only beginning to access financial and professional autonomy. Together, we unpack the eight life

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27:48

303. I Didn’t Know I Could Do That

Empire Building ·

2025/12/22

Ever had a moment where someone casually says something—and it completely cracks open what you believed was possible? That’s exactly where today’s episode begins. We’re talking about the surprising, perspective-shifting stories that helped each of us realize: “I didn’t know I could do that.”We talk about the rules we thought we had to follow, the expectations we carried from childhood, and the “joy moments” that led us to start designing lives we truly wanted. From month-long family travel and

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44:29

302. Rich Relationships - How to Activate your...

Empire Building ·

2025/12/15

If you’ve ever wondered why some people seem to unlock opportunities effortlessly while others feel stuck on an island, this conversation is for you. Today we’re joined by USA Today bestselling author and high-value relationships expert Selena Soo to unpack the core framework behind her new book Rich Relationships, and the truth that one rich relationship is more valuable than a hundred casual connections. Selena walks us through the six circles of connection and why discernment is the foundation of

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27:04

301. How the Online Broker’s Open Gets Homes SOLD

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2025/12/08

If your listings are sitting—and the market feels slower than ever—you’re not alone. This week, we’re diving into a strategy that has helped Sarah’s team move hundreds of listings even in a real estate recession: the Online Broker’s Open. It’s a simple, scalable twist on an old-school tactic that gives sellers the feedback they need, restores trust, and gets homes sold.We break down exactly how to host your first Online Broker’s Open, whether you’re a solo agent or part of a large team. You’ll learn

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36:27

300. From Bougie To Basic: Our Favorite Things of 2025

Empire Building ·

2025/12/01

The holidays sneak up on all of us—especially when you're running a business, a household, and everything in between. So this week, we're giving you a gift: our 2025 list of favorite things, live from all four co-hosts together again. From bougie indulgences to simple basics that make life easier, we're sharing the products, tools, and little luxuries that truly made a difference for us this year.We walk through our must-haves across health, beauty, fashion, home, and family fun

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30:29

299. The Moment You Know: When to Hire a Personal...

Empire Building ·

2025/11/24

Ever find yourself running from one task to another---dropping off packages, managing carpools, juggling emails---and wondering, "When did I become my own assistant?" In this episode, Wendy Papasan and Kymber Lovett-Menkiti dive deep into the exact moment you know it's time to hire a personal assistant and how doing so can transform your business…and your life.We explore what "buying back your time" really means, how to calculate your hourly rate so you can focus on the work that

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27:07

298. Let's Talk About the F Word: Let Failure Be Your...

Empire Building ·

2025/11/17

Does the fear of failing quietly run your business plan? In this episode, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti and Tiffany Fykes open up about perfectionism, risk, and the stories we tell ourselves when something doesn’t go as planned—and how to turn all of it into fuel. As we head into business planning season, we talk about the very real questions that keep many women playing small: What if the launch flops? What if the hire doesn’t work out? What if I invest…and lose?We walk through powerful data on how women

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22:05

297. Happily Ever After Goals

Empire Building ·

2025/11/10

What if your “happily ever after” had less to do with fairy tales and more to do with alignment? In this episode, Wendy Papasan and Seychelle Van Poole open up about one of the most powerful practices in their marriages and businesses—setting goals together. Whether you’re planning with your spouse, a life partner, or a business partner, this is your playbook for creating a shared vision that actually works. Wendy shares how she and Jay Papasan began their first goal-setting retreat about two

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30:16

296. How to Work With 250+ Buyers a Year and Still Be...

Empire Building ·

2025/11/03

Ever wonder how you could serve 250+ buyers in a year and still make it home for dinner? We sit down with top buyer’s agent and sales leader Kari Wyrsch to unpack exactly how she does it. Kari shares the team-within-a-team model that skyrocketed production after merging with the Adam Graddy Real Estate Team, the simple tracking that tells you whether to fix a skill or a system, and the “be where your feet are” calendar discipline that keeps family first.You’ll learn how to design roles (showing

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29:15

295. The Power of the P.A.U.S.E: Crafting Your...

Empire Building ·

2025/10/27

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the power of the P.A.U.S.E — a five-step blueprint designed to help leaders recharge before burnout takes over. From pausing with purpose to assessing and aligning your priorities, unplugging to reboot, streamlining your commitments, and re-engaging with energy, we’ll share practical strategies to create rhythms of rest that strengthen both your leadership and your life. If you’ve ever found yourself running on fumes as the year closes in, this conversation will

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24:28

294. Social Fuel, Events & Calls That Convert: The...

Empire Building ·

2025/10/20

In this week’s episode of Empire Building, we’re diving into Part 2 of the 36 Touch Plan—focusing on social media, events, and calls that truly convert. From authentic storytelling on social platforms to hosting low-cost, high-impact client events, and mastering the power of a simple quarterly call, we’re breaking down exactly how to deepen relationships with your database. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, these strategies will help you build a bigger business by staying

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30:22

293. Build the Database That Feeds Your Business: The...

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2025/10/13

Picture this: you’ve got an incredible database of people who know, like, and trust you—but you’re not tapping into it the way you should. That’s where the 36 Touch Plan comes in. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the foundation of building a business that thrives year after year: consistently nurturing your database.We’ll share how implementing this simple (but not always easy!) system completely transformed our businesses—from 75 transactions a year to crossing into million-dollar revenue

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37:48

292. 20+ Ways to Make, Save & Grow Money (in 30...

Empire Building ·

2025/10/06

What if just 30 minutes on your calendar could put real money back in your pocket? In this episode of Empire Building, we’re sharing more than 20 quick, tactical ways to make, save, and grow your money—at home and in your business. From canceling hidden subscriptions to finding unclaimed cash, we’ll show you how simple shifts can add up fast.We’ll also dive into strategies for maximizing your bank accounts, shopping your insurance, and even leveraging tools like balance transfers or short-term

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29:47

291. 6 Things Stopping You From Building Wealth

Empire Building ·

2025/09/29

Money makes a lot of people squirm—but avoiding it is exactly what keeps us stuck. In this episode, we get honest about the six things that stop us from building wealth: ignoring our real numbers (especially debt), not tracking where money actually goes, letting fear or “I don’t know how” stall action, staying off-track when life happens, letting emotions drive investing decisions, and believing wealth requires only big, flashy moves instead of consistent small ones. We also share the “bonus” that

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23:20

290. Permission Granted: Redefining Success on Your...

Empire Building ·

2025/09/22

Permission is a loaded word—especially for high-achieving women. In this conversation, we get honest about the invisible expectations we carry at home and at work, and how guilt and shame show up when we try to do it all. We talk about naming those expectations (“Who said you have to do it—and that way?”), asking for help without apology, and defining success by season. Sometimes winning is crushing it at work with leverage at home; sometimes it’s rearranging hours to be present with your people

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25:41

289. The New Buyer Mindset (Part 2): How to Create a...

Empire Building ·

2025/09/15

Today’s buyers are cautious and well-informed, which means our role is to lead with clarity from the start. In this episode, we share practical ways to set expectations before a showing—doing the homework with the listing agent, previewing the neighborhood, and arriving prepared with disclosures, comps, and HOA info so clients can validate what they’ve already researched.During showings, we keep it simple: use ranking systems like A/B/C or 1–10, give buyers permission to walk out of a “C,” and build

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26:02

288. The New Buyer Mindset (Part 1): What Today’s...

Empire Building ·

2025/09/08

Today’s buyers aren’t rushing, feeling FOMO, or scrambling to beat the market—they’re facing more options, more uncertainty, and more hesitation than we’ve seen in years. Decision fatigue, interest rate weariness, and information overload are shaping how they think and act, and if you’re still treating them like the buyers of 2020, you’re already behind.In this episode, we break down today’s buyer mindset and share the questions that build trust, uncover true priorities, and move clients from

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38:40

287. Own Your Money: Belinda Rosenblum’s Profit...

Empire Building ·

2025/09/01

Picture this: you cross six figures in revenue…and take home two grand. Ouch. In this week’s conversation with business money coach Belinda Rosenblum of Own Your Money, we dig into the difference between having a business and actually owning it—especially your profit. Belinda shares how she went from barely breaking even to hitting a 40% margin in just one year, and the mindset shift that made it possible: stop chasing topline revenue and start planning for profit.We talk about how to take control

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21:59

286. 7 Time-Saving Back-to-School Strategies for Busy...

Empire Building ·

2025/08/25

Back-to-school mornings don’t have to feel like chaos. In this episode, we share seven practical strategies to help families win the morning and the day. From carving out “you time” before the kids wake up, to prepping the night (and week) before, we’ve found simple routines that cut down on stress. Visual checklists keep kids on track, breakfast becomes grab-and-go, and a launch zone near the door means no more scrambling for backpacks and shoes. We also talk about car kits for those last-minute

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37:05

285. From Chaos to Clarity: Make the Shift to...

Empire Building ·

2025/08/18

Ever feel like your to-do list is running you instead of the other way around? We’ve been there. In this episode, we’re talking about the shift every leader needs to make—from constantly reacting to the latest crisis to proactively creating the clarity your business and life need to grow. We’ll share how to spot when you’ve slipped into reactive mode, why it puts a lid on your leadership, and what’s truly at stake if you stay there. Then we’ll walk you through five strategies to help you reclaim

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