Triple Duty Triumph: The Libby Johnson Story

In this inspiring and touching episode, we sit down with Libby Johnson, the dynamic team leader and CEO of the Keller Williams Indy Metro franchise. From her transition out of a corporate career in finance to becoming a leading figure in real estate, Libby shares her journey of making bold choices, taking decisive actions, and adopting transformative mindset shifts that have paved the way to her success.

What You'll Learn:

1. Choices:
   • Aligning Career with Purpose: Discover how Libby shifted from a secure financial job to a more fulfilling career in real estate, driven by a desire to align her professional life with her personal values.
   • Embracing Opportunities: Learn how staying open to new opportunities, even those that seem daunting at first, can lead to substantial growth and success.
   • The Importance of Training and Mentorship: Gain insights into how continuous learning and seeking mentorship in specialized programs like BOLD have been instrumental in Libby’s career.
2. Actions:
   • Success through Others: Libby emphasizes the importance of building successful partnerships and creating a supportive team environment to achieve collective goals.
   • Community and Skill Growth: Explore how focusing on community involvement and personal skill development can enhance both business success and personal satisfaction.
   • Finding Your Fit: Hear about Libby’s experiences in moving across roles and teams within the real estate domain to find the positions where her strengths could best be utilized.
3. Mindset Shifts:
   • Servant Leadership: Libby discusses how adopting a servant leadership style has not only helped her lead more effectively but also empowered others to reach their goals.
   • Collaborative Strength: Learn why working together often yields better results than working alone, especially in dynamic fields like real estate.
   • Limitless Potential and Resilience: Libby shares her belief in the unlimited potential everyone holds and how resilience shaped by personal challenges can lead to profound success.
   • Getting Out of Your Own Way: Understand the importance of self-awareness in overcoming personal barriers to success.

You can reach Libby at LibbyJ@kw.com or at http://heykw.com

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Join us for this powerful episode that not only motivates but also provides tangible strategies for anyone looking to enhance their career and personal growth. Whether you are a budding real estate agent or a seasoned professional, there’s something in this episode for you!

Welcome to today's episode where we dive into the double duty journey of Denis O'Brien, a real estate entrepreneur who has mastered the art of wearing multiple hats while building a successful career. Here are the "Keys to Success" Denis shared, focusing on the choices, actions, and mindset shifts that have shaped his path.

Choices:

• Stay Double Duty: Denis stresses the importance of not relying on just one source of income. His career trajectory is a testament to the benefits of juggling multiple roles and income streams, ensuring financial stability and opportunities for growth.
• Find Your Passion: Identify what energizes you. For Denis, real estate is more than just a job; it's the vehicle that drives him towards his life's purpose, allowing him to live passionately.
• Choose a Life by Design, Not by Default: Instead of letting circumstances dictate his life, Denis advocates for actively designing your life according to your dreams and goals, ensuring every step is intentional and aligned with personal values.

Actions:

• Create a Transition Plan: Denis highlights the importance of assessing financial security and crafting a detailed business plan with clear financial targets to smoothly transition into full-time roles or new ventures.
• Consider a Team: Whether joining an existing team or creating your own, leveraging collective strengths is crucial for scaling any business. Team dynamics provide support, accountability, and enhanced productivity.
• Find Business Opportunities in Everyday Interactions: Utilize networking as a tool. Denis's involvement in sports, not-for-profit boards, and community events has opened doors to countless opportunities by simply engaging with people from various walks of life.

Mindset Shifts:

• Just DECIDE: Making a firm decision eliminates other possibilities, allowing you to focus on your goals without distractions. Denis's favorite word is "decide," reflecting his commitment to clarity and purpose in every endeavor.
• Don’t Seek Balance, Seek Counterbalance: Life is never perfectly balanced, and Denis believes in prioritizing based on what is most important at the moment, which allows for effective management of personal and professional demands.
• Adopt a Growth Mindset: Embrace every failure as a lesson. Denis advocates for a mindset of continual learning and resilience, always looking for new challenges and opportunities to expand and evolve.

Join us as Denis shares invaluable insights and actionable advice for anyone looking to navigate the complex landscape of entrepreneurship and real estate. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode is packed with strategies to help you thrive in your endeavors and design a fulfilling career.

You can reach Denis at dobrien@kw.com.

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Episode Summary:
Join us on this inspiring episode of the Double Duty podcast as we dive into the journey of Melissa Doubleday, a multi-faceted real estate professional thriving in the competitive landscapes of Illinois and Michigan. Melissa shares her pivotal choices, actionable strategies, and significant mindset shifts that have propelled her career forward, offering listeners a roadmap to harnessing their potential in the real estate industry.

What You'll Learn:

1. Career Transitions: How Melissa transitioned from being laid off to becoming a successful real estate agent and eventually a team leader.
2. Key Choices: The crucial decisions that set the foundation for her successful career in real estate.
3. Effective Actions: Specific actions Melissa took to deepen her market knowledge and expand her business.
4. Mindset for Success: How mindset shifts have played a crucial role in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.
5. Time Management Tips: Strategies for managing a busy schedule effectively, balancing personal life and professional demands.
6. Leveraging Relationships: The importance of building and maintaining professional relationships in real estate.

Featured Guest:
Melissa Doubleday, Real Estate Professional and Team Leader in Kalamazoo, Michigan, shares her extensive experience and the lessons she has learned from working in two different state markets and leading a team and a market center.

Special Segment:

• Melissa shares her involvement in charity work, specifically her efforts in raising funds for first responders by swimming the Straits of Mackinac. https://mackinacbridgeswim.com/

Call to Action:
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their career paths and consider what shifts in choices, actions, and mindset might be necessary to propel their own careers forward.

Connect with Melissa:

For opportunities to collaborate or refer business, listeners can connect with Melissa by emailing her at melissadoubleday@kw.com.

Support the Cause: https://mackinacbridgeswim.com

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