In this episode of the Double Duty Agent Podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Delong, a hairdresser turned successful real estate agent. Jennifer shares her journey of pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing dual careers, and finding fun and purpose in her work.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Jennifer's decision to pursue real estate during the pandemic.
• How she integrated her salon and real estate businesses under one umbrella.
• The challenges and rewards of balancing two careers.
• Her journey into stand-up comedy and how it helped her overcome fear.
• The importance of time blocking and maintaining structure.
• Shifting mindset to embrace fun and positivity in professional life.

Choices, Actions, and Mindset Shifts Highlighted:

• Choices: Pivoting to real estate, integrating careers, setting goals.
• Actions: Time blocking, authentic lead generation, taking up stand-up comedy.
• Mindset Shifts: Viewing dual careers as complementary, solution-based problem solving, embracing fun.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of making intentional choices and setting clear goals.
• How to balance multiple careers effectively.
• The power of mindset shifts in overcoming challenges and achieving success.

Contact Information for the Guest:

• Email: jenniferdelong@kw.com

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n Episode 15 of the Double Duty Agent Podcast, host Carla welcomes Bryan Williams, a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience. Bryan shares his unique journey from managing a dual career to becoming a successful real estate agent and team leader.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Bryan's background and how he started in real estate while working full-time.
• The challenges and rewards of managing a dual career.
• The importance of embracing change in technology and real estate practices.
• Strategies for building a successful real estate team.
• The role of social media and authenticity in real estate marketing.

Choices, Actions, and Mindset Shifts Highlighted:

• Choices: Embracing change, prioritizing time management, and building relationships.
• Actions: Leveraging social media, forming a team, and engaging in networking.
• Mindset Shifts: Viewing real estate as a career, adopting a long-term perspective, and embracing authenticity.

Key Takeaways:

• Success in real estate, especially for dual career agents, requires strategic time management and embracing new technologies.
• Building strong relationships and consistently delivering value can lead to long-term success and referrals.
• Authenticity in social media and client interactions can set you apart in the market.

Email: Bryan Williams blwilliams@kw.com

Social Media Links for the Guest:

• Facebook:
  • https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChandlerrealestateteamInstagram
  • blwilliams@kw.com

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Host: Carla Higgins

Guest: Michelle Coon, Productivity Coach and Real Estate Agent

Description: In this inspiring episode of the Double Duty Agent Podcast, host Carla sits down with Michelle Coon, a dedicated second-grade teacher who successfully transitioned into a top-performing real estate agent. Michelle shares her journey, including the pivotal choices, actionable steps, and mindset shifts that enabled her to excel in both careers.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Michelle's Background and Teaching Career:
   • 17 years of experience teaching second grade.
   • How a major life event led her to pursue a new goal in real estate.
2. Pursuing a Real Estate License:
   • The motivation behind getting her real estate license post-divorce.
   • Balancing teaching and real estate.
3. Choosing Keller Williams:
   • The importance of training and culture at Keller Williams.
   • How the brokerage's supportive environment aligned with her background in education.
4. Initial Challenges and Breakthroughs:
   • The reality of not selling a house immediately.
   • Balancing life events, like breeding Labradoodles, with real estate efforts.
   • How a dinner prayer led to her first real estate client.
5. Lead Generation Strategies:
   • Utilizing her sphere of influence for referrals and leads.
   • The significance of open houses and advanced open house techniques.
   • Integrating her teaching network into her real estate business.
6. Social Media and Virtual Assistance:
   • Leveraging social media to stay top of mind.
   • Hiring a virtual assistant to maintain her online presence.
7. Time Management and Goal Setting:
   • The importance of time blocking and maintaining a schedule.
   • Setting short-term and long-term goals, such as becoming a capper and aspiring to be a rainmaker.
8. Transition to Productivity Coach:
   • Michelle's new role as a Productivity Coach at Keller Williams Clear Lake.
   • How coaching aligns with her passion for teaching and helping others.

Key Takeaways:

• Choices: Pursuing her real estate license post-divorce and choosing Keller Williams for its training and culture.
• Actions: Utilizing social media and a virtual assistant, building a sphere of influence, and conducting open houses.
• Mindset Shifts: Embracing the dual career, goal setting, and viewing real estate as her own business.

Contact Information:

• Michelle Coon:
  • Location: Keller Williams Clear Lake, serving Brazoria County, Galveston County, and parts of Harris County in Texas.
  • Specializes in: Both buyers and sellers, with a focus on listings.
  • Email: michellecoon@kw.com

Additional Resources:

• Book Mentioned: "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent" by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan, and Dave Jenks

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