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Mary Amons is an accomplished interior designer known for creating timeless, livable spaces. Guided by the belief that design should reflect the people who inhabit it, she blends elegance with authenticity to craft environments that evolve with her clients' lifestyles. Her work balances beauty and function, ensuring every space feels intentional, inspiring, and effortless to live in. Since founding Mary Amons Design in 2009, she has built a notable portfolio spanning luxury residences, commercial projects, and historic landmarks, including The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. Her designs for diplomatic embassies and custom homes highlight her ability to merge prestige, history, and modern function. From custom millwork to curated art installations, Mary brings a refined, original point of view to every project. Known for her hands-on approach and meticulous attention to detail, Mary serves as a trusted partner to clients, architects, and contractors alike. Her professionalism and calm guidance ensure a seamless design process. With a passion for excellence and a distinctive creative voice, she continues to shape interiors that are both sophisticated and enduring. Mary had a rare opportunity to be a cast member of Bravo TV's one epic season of "The Real Housewives of DC" and has been a well-known philanthropist as the founder of her charity, "Labels for Love,"  supporting women's and children's causes in the Washington, DC area since 2006.   In this episode, Karen and Mary discuss: Success Story of Mary Commit to Get Leads Build referrals and references with friends and contacts. Show up, build that trust, do a great job, and your work will speak for you. Consult to Sell Keep your client in mind and learn about them during the initial meetings. Get an assessment of them, their desires, and direction, and remember that it isn't all about what you want. Connect to Build and Grow Visualize what you want, then take the steps to put it into motion. What you reach for and visualize, you attract.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision It's important for young people to listen to people who have been through a lot to save themselves from some of the challenges.  Sweet Spot of Success   "Success can be yours if you just create the vision, find the opportunities, and have a sense of understanding when things work out when they shouldn't, and trust God and the universe that it's all working out for your good, in your favor."- Mary Amons    Connect with Mary Amons:   Website: maryamonsdesign.com & cocolocobodycare.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mary-schmidt-amons-0783611  Instagram: instagram.com/maryamonsdesign & instagram.com/maryamons & instagram.com/cocolocobodycare  Facebook: facebook.com/maryamonsdesign & facebook.com/mary.amons.9    About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day." Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

As the #1 female lender in Virginia with 25+ years of real estate experience, Gina Myers and her team offer concierge-level mortgage financing across the DC Metro area. The Gina Myers Team is part of America's #1 Retail Mortgage Lender, delivering personalized home loan solutions with an understanding of DC, Maryland, and Virginia.   In this episode, Karen and Gina discuss: Success Story of Gina Commit to Get Leads Create processes that give you more communication, more structure, and open up more opportunities.  Consult to Sell In this world of AI, lean into your humanity and meet with your clients in a way that is human-to-human. Connect to Build and Grow Find ways to add value to your referral partners. The more you can help someone else, the more they're going to love to help you. Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision You can't live in 100% abundance, but you can catch and release what doesn't fit and the negative when you notice it. Sweet Spot of Success   "Get comfortable with being uncomfortable. I get so much joy out of growing and learning and helping others, but it requires being in an uncomfortable position." - Gina Myers     Connect with Gina Myers: Website: http://ginamyersteam.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myersgina/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginamyersteam  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gmyersmortgage/    About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links  Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day." Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

After surviving a hostile takeover, millions in legal battles, and the wreckage of a toxic partnership, Elle George rebuilt her businesses and her life from the ground up, turning hard-earned scars into strategy. Today, she runs multiple 7-figure wellness and lifestyle brands from a tropical island, proving that it's possible to scale with both purpose and profit intact. Her philosophy blends radical transparency with kind-but-firm leadership, showing entrepreneurs how to protect their peace, equity, and energy without sacrificing ambition. From 8 AM to 5 PM, courtrooms around the world are packed with people fighting over money—most of them former business partners. Elle knows this reality intimately. Through her proprietary Deal Readiness Framework, she helps founders uncover blind spots, ask the right questions, and avoid the devastating mistakes she's already lived through. Vulnerable yet visionary, Elle is living proof that you can build thriving companies, stay true to your values, and never sign the wrong deal again. She believes in calling people in, not out—showing entrepreneurs how to align values before ambition and trust their gut while documenting everything.    In this episode, Karen and Elle discuss: Success Story of Elle Commit to Get Leads People want connection - they want to trust the person promising to relieve their pain point.  Consult to Sell Provide exceptional service from the beginning. It sets the tone for their entire experience. Connect to Build and Grow Get to know every member of your team. Engage with them, lock in their name, and connect with what matters to them. From there, get to know your customers and build that into the systems of your business. Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Start your day by taking care of yourself before logging in or jumping straight into work. Allow yourself to level up and put it into your schedule. Sweet Spot of Success   "It's really important that we get in tune with who we are as leaders, and don't forget ourselves along the way. Because if we can't show up for ourselves, we can't be expected to show up for our business."- Elle George   *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to https://www.beforeyoushakehands.com/ to receive your FREE Alignment Guide!   Connect with Elle George: Website: https://www.beforeyoushakehands.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.elle.george    About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links  Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Karen Briscoe is the creator of the transformative "5 Minute Success" concept.  Her books, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed, Commit to Get Leads:  66 Day Challenge®, and Consult to Sell:  66 Day Challenge® offer a combination of information and inspiration delivered through memorable stories. Her most recent book, Flip Time / Love Life is a Heroine's Journey tale about loving the life you have while you create and co-create the life of your dreams.  Karen is the host of the "5 Minute Success" podcast, which has ranked #1 on Overcast's most recommended in the business category.  The show has an amazing array of guests who achieve success at a high level.   Karen is also a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurship, success, and motivation, as well as real estate-related topics.  Karen is the principal owner of the Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Group (HBC) with SERHANT. The HBC Group has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 250 Top Realtor® teams in the United States. For over 4 decades, HBC Group has sold thousands of homes valued at over $2 billion.   In this episode, Karen discusses: Success Story of Karen Commit to Get Leads Every business and organization uses leads of some kind. Commit every day to doing something to help build your leads. Consult to Sell Consulting helps people through a process to figure out how you can help solve their pain points.  Connect to Build and Grow Systemization is required to create scale and leverage people, technology, and knowledge that is more sustainable than what you can do yourself.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Affirmations, manifestation, belief, and visions are wonderful and necessary tools - but they are driven by actions taken.  Sweet Spot of Success "If I can do it, you can too. Love the life you have as you create and co-create the life of your dreams."- Karen Briscoe   *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* 7 Day Quick Start Real Estate Success:  5minutesuccess.com/7-day-quick-start  Commit to Get Leads & Consult to Sell 66 Day Calendar:  5minutesuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/commit-to-get-leads-66-day-calendar-v3.pdf  Flip Time:  5minutesuccess.com/ftll-audio-book-resources  Exploratory Session (30 minutes) Coach with Karen:  5minutesuccess.com/work-with-karen   About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Website:  www.5MinuteSuccess.com & https://hbcgroupre.com/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5minutesuccess/ Facebook Page: @5MinuteSuccess & Karen.Briscoe Instagram:  5_Minute_Success & Karen.Briscoe LinkedIn Page: linkedin.com/in/karenbriscoe & linkedin.com/company/5-minute-press YouTube: Karen Briscoe youtube.com/channel/UCHhcRljOELROCwKKmIsEttQ   5 Minute Success Links  Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day." Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Michael is a recognized corporate leader who built two successful financial technology companies, which collectively report on more than $6 trillion of assets. Michael's previous ventures have helped millions of Americans meet their financial goals and asset protection needs. Michael is a financial thought leader who holds two patents for his innovations in financial technology. Both of these inventions help financial institutions and advisors better understand and manage client portfolios. Michael is a graduate of Stanford University, where he combined his love of finance and technology to earn an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering. While at Stanford, Michael helped manage the Charles R. Blyth Fund, a student-run investment portfolio that invests a portion of Stanford University's nearly $37 billion endowment. Michael has deep expertise in alternative investments, including experience as a Partner at Andreessen-Horowitz, a leading Venture Capital firm that manages more than $42 billion, and a General Partner at ACG, a real estate firm responsible for more than $2 billion of developed properties.   Let's Talk Now    In this episode, Karen and Michael discuss: Success Story of Michael  Commit to Get Leads Spend at least 20-25% of your budget on different things to see what works. Consult to Sell Sophisticated portfolios will be tailored to the person while maintaining many sources of diversification. Connect to Build and Grow Check your metrics regularly, every day if you can. Quarterly or even monthly doesn't allow you to pivot when needed in the moment.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Block out the noise and focus on what matters most. Sweet Spot of Success   "This is a phenomenal time to be investing in real estate and take some contrarian positions."- Michael Paulus   Connect with Michael Paulus: Website: https://encoreinvestment.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pcm-encore/   About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links  Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Karen Key Smith began her Beachy Beach broker journey at 50, launching from her condo bedroom with just one agent and an assistant. Today, Beachy Beach serves Florida's Emerald Coast with over 100 agents, rooted in Karen's core values of kindness, service, and community. Her leadership is grounded in the belief that "The only people we have to get even with are those who have helped us."   Karen doesn't separate business from life—both are guided by love and authenticity. For over five years, she's shared inspiration through her podcast My Happy Ass Life, blending solo reflections and guest stories to uplift and encourage.   Under her leadership, Beachy Beach has raised over a million dollars for charitable causes. Karen has been honored with multiple service, mentorship, and Broker of the Year awards. As a speaker, writer, and motivator, she remains passionate about helping others rise alongside her.    In this episode, Karen and Karen discuss: Success Story of Karen  Commit to Get Leads Work in your community - volunteer, be active on boards, do fundraisers. Do what is authentic to your core values in your community. Build those relationships, create value, and find ways to help others. Consult to Sell Selling can be authentic when you find out their problems, wishes, and desires, and how you can solve those for them. Connect to Build and Grow Bring together a team with different strengths and talents. When everyone works in their zone of genius, everyone will soar. When you attract the right people, there is no limit to how far you can grow. Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision You attract success by the person you become.  Spend time every day in gratitude and affirmations.  Sweet Spot of Success   "Joy is the color that goes with everything. And I decided that joy is now my favorite color." - Karen Key Smith    Connect with Karen Kay Smith: Website: beachybeach.com  Website: myhappyasslife.com Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/1kyHOIOVBusCI0tcII9GaX  YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCNmy0TO9HtQCLv8o0GnpI1Q?view_as=subscriber  The Beach Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW5gazHsRCOqGJrqlLhw_qg  Instagram: instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life  Instagram: instagram.com/beachy_beach_real_estate   Facebook:  facebook.com/myhappyasslife  Facebook: facebook.com/karen.k.smith.771  Facebook: facebook.com/BeachyBeach    About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links  Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

James Shaw is the Founder of Pivot: SHIFT Ahead and is a member of the KWU International Master Faculty. In his 19 years with Keller Williams, James has been an agent, Team Leader, Regional Leader, OP, BOLD Coach, and MAPS Coach. He was the Team Leader of the Northwest Tampa Market Center —the most profitable Market Center in the South Florida Region from 2012-2016. He joined Keller Williams in 2005 as a member of the Jana Caudill Team in Crown Point, Indiana. That team was #1 in closed units in all of Keller Williams in 2006.    In this episode, Karen and James discuss: Success Story of James Commit to Get Leads Commit to the process of finding leads, not the outcome of finding leads. Consult to Sell It is not possible to overcommunicate with your clients. Set the expectations early and communicate often. Connect to Build and Grow Look at the facts, not the feelings. Double down on what is working, let go of what isn't working.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision We need to get out of our way. It is the small, subtle things that can stall your momentum. Instead of overthinking, decide to make a small step and do it. Sweet Spot of Success   "Opportunity shows up in transition." - James Shaw    Connect with James Shaw: Website: https://jamesdshaw.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesdshaw  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesdshaw  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SHIFTDaily      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Colleen Avis is an award-winning author and life coach helping others unlock their potential and create sacred spaces where authenticity, confidence, and joy thrive. With over a decade of expertise and a deeply personal healing journey, she empowers clients to connect with their emotions, navigate life's transitions, and embrace lasting change.   In this episode, Karen and Colleen discuss: Success Story of Colleen  Commit to Get Leads Have a targeted outreach and nurture the relationships that you have. You need to clarify who your best client is and cultivate ideal clients based on that best client.  Consult to Sell Recognize that you are working with individuals - we, as people, are multi-dimensional, bio-individuals. While there are certain tools that can help, situations may need to be tailored to the individual.  Connect to Build and Grow There is power in community and in the collective. With that comes personal and business growth.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision It's not about the body, it's about the mind. We need to listen to the inner voice inside that tells us we can do anything and step into the practice of believing and acting on that. We need to get to the plot ahead of the thought. Sweet Spot of Success   "Information doesn't transform; transformation comes from a deep connection within ourselves, a trusting within ourselves."- Colleen Avis    *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to https://www.colleenaviscoaching.com/the-wellness-toolkit and use code TOOLKITGIFT to receive your FREE copy of The Wellness Toolkit!   Connect with Colleen Avis: Website: https://www.colleenaviscoaching.com/  Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-avis-78a244/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_avis_coaching/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleen.avis      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Eddie Donley's journey in real estate began in the early 2000s as a loan originator, where he honed his financial expertise before making a bold pivot. Seeing the storm brewing in 2007, he stepped away from lending and carved out a new path in real estate investing. That instinct for market shifts and his ability to adapt would define his career. In 2015, after relocating to Asheville, NC, Eddie earned his real estate license and quickly made his mark. He became a Triple Platinum KW Mega Agent, a team owner, and the Team Leader of the most profitable market center in all of Keller Williams—all while navigating an interstate move that forced him to restart his business from scratch. Then, he did it again. Now, Eddie has moved once more, this time to the Charlotte area in South Carolina, where he's rebuilding his business yet again, proving that success isn't about location—it's about mindset, strategy, and relentless execution. His ability to adapt, lead, and scale businesses in multiple markets speaks to his mastery of systems, leadership, and high-performance real estate. And did we mention he's also a father of five? When Gary Keller said, "People overestimate what they can do in one year and underestimate what they can do in five," he wasn't thinking of Eddie Donley—because Eddie has a habit of doing both.   In this episode, Karen and Eddie discuss: Success Story of Eddie Commit to Get Leads Think, Seek, Choose, Act. Look around and notice who or what is being underrepresented. You'll be amazed at how the work can flood in. Consult to Sell Communication is key - set the expectations and let the client know what is going to happen next. Our job is to make sure they know what is happening and educate them on the steps. Connect to Build and Grow Start small and focus on revenue first. Build the systems from the beginning, then bring in the necessary support.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Find the things that are going to drive you. There will always be obstacles and roadblocks, but if your why is big enough, nothing will stop you.  Sweet Spot of Success   "Life happens for us. We get to do this." - Eddie Donley   Connect with Eddie Donley: Website: https://marigoldkw.com/  Phone: 803-323-7226 Email: [email protected]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-donley-77760718/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marigoldteamkw  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565845104167      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!       Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

With 24 years of global experience in marketing real estate and luxury hospitality, Jessica Estrada is the founder of Wolf Group Real Estate at Keller Williams Realty in Orlando. She helps buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the Central Florida market and leverages an elite international referral network to connect clients worldwide. A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Jessica speaks four languages—English, Spanish, French, and German—and has lived, worked, and traveled in over 100 countries plus Antarctica.  Beyond real estate, Jessica is a mentor, speaker, and passionate advocate for young professionals. She serves on the National Board of KW Next Gen and teaches Quantum Leap (QL), a transformative course that helps young adults develop a success-oriented mindset, build wealth, and create a life by design. QL offers valuable leadership, financial, and personal growth strategies, along with scholarship opportunities to help students take action toward their goals. Connect with Jessica for expert guidance in buying, selling, or investing—she looks forward to helping you achieve your goals.   In this episode, Karen and Jessica discuss: Success Story of Jessica Commit to Get Leads Maintain the relationships with your clients. There is no need to churn and burn those leads you already have. Consult to Sell Stay in contact with everyone - 95% of the business is in the follow-up.  Connect to Build and Grow Connect with people who can help you to grow your business, and you can help them. Together, everyone grows, and everyone is lifted. Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Always look to learn, grow, and have an open mind. There's always a new way to do things.  Sweet Spot of Success   "It's always just looking at where's the opportunity, and how can I help." - Jessica Estrada   *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Click here to view your FREE DTD2 List!   Connect with Jessica Estrada: Website: https://wolfgroup.kw.com/  Email: [email protected]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaEstradaWolf & https://www.facebook.com/WolfGroupRealEstate  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaestradarealtor/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaestradawolf & https://www.instagram.com/thewolfgrouporlando      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Martha Picciao is a wife, mother of 3 boys, real estate investor and the Founder and CEO of Whiz Kidz Preschools, a chain of childcare centers in the Phoenix area. It was her dream to build a business she was passionate about while raising her boys in tow.  Martha is a dynamic and motivating leader, podcaster and business coach. Her greatest and biggest "why" are her own 3 children and teaching, both littles and other entrepreneurs and leaders. She enjoys cooking, hiking and biking, traveling around the world, boating on the lake with her family and morning workouts. If she's not mentoring staff, coaching entrepreneurs or working on a new real estate project, she's spending time with her family or on a sideline of some sort. She strives to make an impact in her community through impact giving and hosting church city group for business women. She is a graduate of Arizona State CumLaude with her BA in Education and a former first grade teacher. She began her home preschool that has since expanded to 6 preschool centers in the Phoenix area, with more expansions on the horizon, employs over 175 staff members, and serves over 600 families. Whiz Kidz has been voted best childcare 5 years in a row and has earned a spot on the Inc 5000 4 years in a row, and Martha was peer nominated by Phoenix Business Journal in 2021 Community Impact for their service through the pandemic and in 2022 "Most Admired Leaders" Award.  She is actively involved in the community, serving on several boards like Entrepreneurs Organization "EO", volunteers at her kids' schools, and serves through hospitality. Faith is her source of strength and fundamental to lead and serve others.   In this episode, Karen and Martha discuss: Success Story of Martha Commit to Get Leads Have a strong online presence that positions you as different from everyone else. Look at your messaging, provide something of value, and stand out. Consult to Sell As an entrepreneur, focus on what your strengths are, double down on that, and then fill the gaps with delegation. This will allow everyone to thrive in their strengths and allow for a more focused and cohesive team. Connect to Build and Grow Hone in on what you're good at, document everything for scalability, and make sure your messaging matches your goals, mission, vision, and purpose. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision We all have a story; we all have a journey. The more we share, the more we can motivate someone else. Listen to and hear other people's stories to find motivation and shift your mindset. Sweet Spot of Success   "I've learned to celebrate the little and big wins, and then I want to continue to dream bigger. I never want to feel like I've arrived. And so it's really thinking big, and who do I need to become." - Martha Picciao    *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to https://marthapicciao.com/#down to receive your FREE Tame the Chaos, Master Your Time download!   Connect with Martha Picciao: Website: marthapicciao.com Website: whizkidzpreschool.com The Team with Martha Podcast: marthapicciao.com/podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/martha-picciao-01a9ab14b Instagram: instagram.com/TheTeawithMartha Instagram: instagram.com/whizkidzpreschool Instagram: instagram.com/childcare_academy Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561171884190     About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Cheryl Heller is the driving force behind Pillar One Consulting, offering tailored Fractional CFO and Strategic Advisory services to empower small businesses and start-ups. She's also co-founder of the Strategic Board Collective, a partner in a private equity firm, and a real estate investor with a focus on short- to mid-term rentals.   Cheryl excels at demystifying the complexities of financial management for business owners and entrepreneurs. She champions a judgment-free approach to finances, breaking down daunting tasks into manageable and comprehensible steps. With her guidance, entrepreneurs transition from uncertainty to confidence, armed with robust financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Her approachable strategies ensure that clients not only understand their financial landscape but are also equipped to navigate and thrive within it, setting a solid foundation for sustainable growth and financial health.   With a career hallmark of steering companies through transformative journeys in finance, operations, and culture, Cheryl's financial prowess is matched by her insight into corporate culture's role in strategic success.  Holding a BS in Business from the University of Connecticut and an MS in Taxation from the University of Hartford, she is also a CPA. Her commitment extends beyond the boardroom as a volunteer with the Montgomery County Humane Society and The Leadership Foundry.   In this episode, Karen and Cheryl discuss: Success Story of Cheryl Commit to Get Leads It is key to be out in the community - much of your best and most consistent clients will be from referrals.  Consult to Sell Tailor your interactions with clients to their unique needs, goals, and priorities.  Connect to Build and Grow Understand the stage of business you're at. You may not need expensive or fancy tools to understand data - an Excel spreadsheet might be enough, but even if you're company is small you should still be utilizing data.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Allow yourself to feel the negative emotions, but don't stay stuck in them. Pick yourself up and move forward learning from those mistakes.  Sweet Spot of Success   "That is the downfall of a lot of business owners - they're not focused and data-driven. They're just trying to get to that next shiny object. But when you can really target in on the data, that's when you can see that tremendous growth." - Cheryl Heller    *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to www.30terms.com to receive your FREE worksheet to demystify financial terms!   Connect with Cheryl Heller: Website: pillaroneconsulting.com  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cherylaheller  Instagram: instagram.com/cherylaheller  Facebook: facebook.com/cheryl.howleyheller     About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Dr. Julia Myers is a highly sought-after speaker, writer, founder of Generational Wisdom, and a leading expert on how to talk to kids about money. As a keynote speaker, Julia has been featured at prestigious national events hosted by GoBundance, DLP Capital, White Coat Investor and has spoken alongside John C. Maxwell, Tim Tebow, Jon Gordon, and Kelly Resendez to name a few.  Julia has empowered hundreds of wealthy families to transform their money mindset and regain control over their generational wealth. Her thought leadership has made her a widely regarded public speaker and advisor, helping families struggling with entitlement to experience clarity, discernment, and confidence through her Generational WisdomTM Framework. As the quintessential working mom to 5, Julia firmly believes in raising financially mature kids without entitlement and that every experience can be a lesson with the right perspective.   In this episode, Karen and Julia discuss: Success Story of Julia Commit to Get Leads Relationships and people are the fastest path to get into the rooms you want to speak in. But before that, you need to be clear on your message and audience. Consult to Sell Understand why we are buying - are you buying for consumption purposes? Or are you buying for creation - such as experience or investment? Connect to Build and Grow Start small with your kids in the driver's seat to begin teaching them about money. Plant the seed early and grow their responsibility over time.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Everyone in your family should understand your family values and how they factor into the money mindset.  Sweet Spot of Success   "When it comes to mindset, your money story can be your limit, or your money story can be your leverage. How do you want to use your story?" - Julia Myers   *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to https://juliamyers.com/talk to receive your FREE download and email short course on  5 Family Financial Conversations!   Connect with Julia Myers: Website: https://juliamyers.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliamyers314/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliamyersrx      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Tiffany Fykes is a natural-born leader and entrepreneur. Tiffany lives with her husband, Joshua, and two boys in Nashville, Tennessee, where she runs the FYKES Realty Group, which is consistently recognized as one of the top teams in central Tennessee.   She joined the real estate industry in 2009, and within four years created a million-dollar producing team while growing her family at the same time. Her vision is to help everyone she encounters create flourishing lives for themselves. In the last three years, she has launched three other businesses, one of which focuses on helping women leaders find community and create the lives they truly want to have. In 2021, Joshua and Tiffany crossed the threshold of financial freedom. Tiffany is passionate about creating experiences that change people's perspectives and helping others make their wildest dreams become a reality.   In this episode, Karen and Tiffany discuss: Success Story of Tiffany Commit to Get Leads Start with what you can do, then increase your lead generation as your success grows.  Consult to Sell Break down your sales process to see where it is working and where it isn't working. Don't be afraid to get granular on every detail to find the patterns.  Connect to Build and Grow If you have a dream, there is a way to make it work. Get creative so that you can make those dreams come true. You don't have to do things the same way that everyone else is doing it. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision Who you are in community with has a direct impact on every part of your life and your success in those areas. Sweet Spot of Success   "Instead of saying, 'What does the business need?' And then that's what's left for me to do with my life, you reverse it, and you say, 'What do I want my life to look like? And then how or who do I need in the business so that I can live like that and the business can function?'"- Tiffany Fykes   Connect with Tiffany Fykes: Website: https://www.fykesrealtygroup.com/  Website: https://www.herbestlife.com/  Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empire-building/id1513216353  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyfykes/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TiffanyFykes  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fykesrealtynashville  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbest_life  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.fykes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FykesRealtyNashville  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerBestLifeLLC  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FYKESRealtyGroupTN  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs0F8ISO5yYyR1dEAYGvzMA      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Adrienne Green is an accomplished entrepreneur and real estate investor living her dream of traveling the world with her family. From a high school math teacher burdened with debt, she has built and managed a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, achieving financial freedom. Since beginning her real estate journey in 2013, Adrienne has gained extensive experience in various property types and strategies. As a top-producing real estate agent, she built, scaled, and sold a successful team specializing in working with real estate investors. Her innovative use of virtual assistants improved her business's efficiency and sales price. This success led her to launch Workergenix, a virtual staffing agency that helps professionals optimize their workflows. As a speaker and consultant, Adrienne helps investors run their portfolios like businesses to achieve time and financial freedom, emphasizing mindset, financial mastery, and operational efficiency. Adrienne enjoys traveling with her family, aiming to visit all seven continents and all 50 states before her children grow up. Her story exemplifies the power of strategic investing, effective delegation, and relentless pursuit of dreams. Work with Adrienne at adriennegreen.com.    In this episode, Karen and Adrienne discuss: Success Story of Adrienne  Commit to Get Leads Utilize a virtual assistant to do the bottom 80% of work that isn't in your special skillset. That will give you more time to focus on the things that only you can do with lead generation. Consult to Sell The power of a great discovery call cannot be understated. Don't try to sell on the first call, go in wanting to solve their problem not get the sale. Connect to Build and Grow Look at where you can hand off your bottom 80% (either outside your unique skills or the things you don't enjoy doing) - this can be done with technology or with other people. Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision Get involved in a mastermind - there are always going to be people who know people you don't know but could help you on your path to success. Sweet Spot of Success   "I love systems. Systems and procedures give us continuity, they give us consistency, and they allow us to improve. When we find a way to do it better, we change the procedure, we change the system, and then we do it better 100% of the time." - Adrienne Green     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Go to adriennegreen.com to receive your FREE Download of The Freedom Blueprint: 10 Essentials for Real Estate Investors!    Connect with Adrienne Green: Website: adriennegreen.com  YouTube: youtube.com/@ARealGreen  Facebook: facebook.com/ARealGreen123  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrienne-green-real-estate  Instagram: instagram.com/arealgreen      About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: [email protected]   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day" Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.