Playing Bigger isn’t about blowing up your life.
It’s not about hustling harder.
And it’s definitely not about 10X-ing everything overnight.

In this very first episode of The Play Bigger Podcast, I’m having an honest conversation about something most high achievers don’t want to admit:
the quiet, hidden cost of playing small.

On the outside, it can look like success. You have clients. You’re busy. The calendar is full. Money is coming in. But on the inside… you know you’re operating beneath your true capacity.

In this episode, I break down the real price you pay when you delay tough decisions, stay the bottleneck, avoid visibility, or keep telling yourself, “I’ll build it later.” I also share exactly how this showed up in my own journey—even at high levels of success.

This isn’t about motivation.
This is about standards.
And the question is simple:
Are you willing to raise yours?

If you’ve been feeling a quiet tension between where you are and where you know you’re capable of going—this episode will hit different.

Things I Cover in This Episode

• What playing small actually looks like for high performers
• The 5 real costs of playing small:
  • Financial cost
  • Time cost
  • Emotional cost
  • Identity cost
  • Legacy cost
• Why exhaustion and playing small can exist at the same time
• The difference between operator thinking vs. CEO thinking
• How high achievers get stuck longer than anyone else
• The danger of “successful dysfunction”
• My personal seasons of playing small (even while producing big)
• The fear behind staying private, avoiding visibility, and delaying leverage
• A powerful self-audit to reveal where you’re capped
• What playing bigger truly means (without chaos or burnout)
• The one decision that can shift your entire next chapter

If this episode challenged you in the best way, here’s your move:

1. Pick one area where you’ve been playing small.
2. Make one bold decision this week that moves you into alignment.
3. If you’re ready to scale with structure, clarity, and strategy, explore what we’re building at letsplaybigger.com

And if this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs the push.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of Play Bigger with Raquel Quinet, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

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I still can’t believe I’m saying this…
This is Episode 400.

Four hundred moments behind this mic.
Four hundred episodes of growth, doubt, courage, consistency, breakdowns, breakthroughs, late-night recordings, early-morning pickups, messy drafts… and truth.

In this milestone episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes into the part no one sees — the part I’ve never shared publicly.
The fears. The failures. The almost-quit moments.
The tears on the other side of the mic.
And the exact reason I kept going… even on the days I didn’t want to.

If you’ve ever doubted your voice, questioned your path, wanted to quit something meaningful, or wondered if anyone truly cared about what you were building — this episode will speak to you.

This is the story behind The Raquel Show, the chapter that’s ending, and the new movement that’s beginning…
PLAY BIGGER with Raquel.

This one is raw.
This one is emotional.
This one is for every builder, creator, leader, and dreamer who keeps showing up even when the world is heavy.

• How a tiny idea in my Notes app turned into 400 episodes
• The excuses I used before I ever pressed record
• Why the mic sat in a closet for a year
• The real story behind launching the show
• The messy first episodes (and why that mattered)
• The nights I recorded through tears, overwhelm, or exhaustion
• The episodes I almost didn’t publish — that changed someone’s life
• The 400 times I almost quit
• What this year taught me about courage, confidence, and leadership
• What it took to run a solo-episode podcast for a full year
• The identity shifts, the personal battles, and the moments no one saw
• The 10 biggest lessons 400 episodes taught me
• Why the show is rebranding and what’s coming next

If this show has ever inspired you, grounded you, pushed you, or made you feel less alone —
leave a review. It truly helps us grow this movement.

And if you're ready to play bigger in 2026 —
join me inside our coaching programs, apply for the Agent CEO Accelerator, or come spend a VIP day with me in Scottsdale.

Send me a DM @itsraquelq or visit letsplaybigger.com.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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What if the way you finish this year is the very thing that determines how powerfully you step into the next one? In this episode, I’m breaking down a truth most entrepreneurs overlook: January doesn’t erase December — it magnifies it. And if you're an ambitious agent, leader, or entrepreneur, you are not behind. You’re right on time to finish strong.

I’m sharing the exact mindset shifts, year-end systems, and CEO-level moves that will help you clean the clutter, close the loops, reconnect strategically, and protect your energy so you can enter 2026 with clarity and momentum. This episode is your permission slip to stop hustling blindly and start finishing intentionally — on your terms.

If you're tired of crawling into January feeling scattered, stressed, or drained, this conversation will change how you close your year forever.

🎯 Things I Cover

• What “finish strong” really means
• The 3 questions to define your own strong finish
• Why cleaning clutter creates momentum (and money)
• The Q4 connection strategy most agents skip
• How to protect your energy during the holiday chaos
• A simple year-end reset to prepare for 2026

If this episode inspired you, share it on Instagram and tag me @itsraquelq, and tell me one way you're choosing to finish strong this year.

Ready for systems, clarity, and real support as you step into 2026? Join us inside Agent CEO Accelerator— where we help high-performers build momentum, not chaos. 💯🚀🎯

And don’t forget to hit follow so you never miss an episode, and text me anytime at textraquel.com to join my VIP updates list.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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This season has shown me something most people don’t talk about out loud:
your relationships will either accelerate your vision… or quietly slow it down.

As we get to the end of the year, people start reflecting on gratitude, lessons, and the people in their life — and that reflection hits differently when you realize some relationships no longer feel aligned. Maybe you feel drained after certain conversations. Maybe the friendships that used to fit… don’t. Maybe your circle feels smaller but sharper.

You’re not imagining it.
You’re not being dramatic.
You’re growing.

And not everyone is meant to come with you into your next season.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the truth about shifting friendships, evolving standards, and the emotional cost of outgrowing people you once loved deeply. I’ll walk you through how I curate my circle, how I protect my energy, and how I decide who gets access to me — not based on history, but based on alignment.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, drained, or misunderstood this year… this episode will give you clarity, permission, and a framework for choosing relationships that match who you’re becoming — not who you used to be.

📍Things I cover in this Episode:

• The moment you realize you’ve outgrown old friendships
• Why growth can feel lonely (and why it’s not actually loneliness — it’s expansion)
• How to protect your energy without guilt
• The Access Buckets Framework I teach my kids
• Inner Circle vs. Growth Circle vs. Clients vs. Drainers
• How to filter relationships using expanders vs. diminishers
• Why boundaries aren’t rejection — they’re alignment
• How to elevate your rooms and stop staying where you’re the strongest one
• What happens when your bandwidth shrinks and your standards rise
• A step-by-step “Play Bigger Relationship Audit” to realign your circle for 2026

If this episode resonates with you — if it gives you clarity, permission, or a deep exhale — share it with a friend, tag me on Instagram @itsraquelq, or send me a message inside my VIP text community at textraquel.com.

And if you're ready to grow with me in 2026 — through coaching, events, or a VIP Day in Scottsdale — send me a DM. My team and I will take care of you! ❤️

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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This Thanksgiving hits differently… and I wanted to bring you into the real story behind why. If you had asked me a year ago whether my mom would be sitting at the table celebrating her 76th birthday today, I couldn’t have given you an answer. We prayed. We fought. We almost lost her—twice. And this year forced me to slow down in ways I never expected.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing a message straight from my heart. Not as a business coach. Not as an entrepreneur. But as a daughter navigating one of the hardest seasons of her life.

I talk about what this year taught me about legacy, presence, loss, gratitude, and the truth about building a life you actually want to live—not just a business that looks successful on paper.

This isn’t just a Thanksgiving message.
It’s a reminder of what matters, what lasts, and what we often forget while we’re chasing goals, growth, and the next milestone.

If you’re in a season of building… or a season of slowing down… or a season of transition… this one is for you.

💛 Things I Cover in This Episode

• The moment doctors told us to prepare for my mom’s funeral
• The miracle that pulled her through
• What this year forced me to confront as a high achiever
• The truth about success and who you become while building it
• The difference between chasing goals and living a life
• How gratitude impacts business, sales, relationships, and leadership
• Why most entrepreneurs burn out—and how to avoid it
• A Thanksgiving challenge I want every listener to do today
• A perspective shift that will change how you plan your life and business
• The legacy your kids, parents, and clients actually remember

If this episode moved you, made you pause, or grounded you in any way…
share it with someone you love — a friend, a teammate, a fellow entrepreneur navigating a heavy season.

And if you want to stay connected, get updates, and be part of my close-circle community, text me at textraquel.com. I’d love to hear what resonated with you most.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

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Three Systems Every Agent Must Lock In Before the Year Ends

If you stopped working today… would your business keep running?
If your answer is anything other than YES, this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes as I break down the three must-have systems every single agent needs to lock in before the end of the year—no fluff, no overwhelm, just the essentials that generate leads, stop money leaks, and build a business that doesn’t depend on constant hustle.

Because here's the truth:
Vision without systems is just stress dressed up in hope.
And how you end this year will determine exactly how you start 2026.

I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact systems my top clients use to scale with ease—so you can clean up the chaos, tighten the gaps, and create a business that grows even when you’re not grinding.

If you're ready to step into your CEO role, build sustainable success, and start the new year with clarity and momentum… you're in the right place.

🌟 Things I Cover in This Episode

• The CRM mistakes that are costing you thousands
• How to segment your database so it becomes a revenue pipeline, not a digital junk drawer
• The real reason agents think they have a lead gen problem (hint: it’s not leads)
• How to build a weekly lead gen rhythm that is simple, sustainable, and scalable
• The two things agents avoid that hurt their business the most
• Why you cannot scale what you do not track
• The year-end audit every agent needs to complete before December 31
• How to start 2026 like a true six- or seven-figure CEO

Pick ONE of the three systems from this episode and audit it this week.
Clean it up. Tighten it. Don’t wait for January motivation—start now.

And if you want to speed this up with support, templates, and community, come join us inside Let’s Play Bigger™ at letsplaybigger.com. You don’t have to build your systems alone.

If this episode gave you clarity, a spark, or even stung a little 🙃 …
Screenshot it, share it, and tag me @itsraquelq on Instagram.
I love hearing what resonated most with you.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions in real estate and entrepreneurship: Q4 isn’t slow—it's strategic. I’ll walk you through why the moves you make in November determine the momentum you feel in January… and why top agents treat this season as their secret advantage instead of a time to coast.

I’m sharing the honest lessons I learned the hard way early in my career—when I believed the “holiday slowdown” myth and started every new year from zero. And I’ll show you exactly how the top 10% create separation season, re-engage their database with intention, clean up their pipelines like CEOs, and use simple systems to build more momentum in four weeks than most build in four months.

If you're ready to finish the year with intention instead of excuses, this episode is your blueprint.

✨ Things I Cover in This Episode:

• Why January momentum starts in November
• How top agents actually use Q4 to separate from the pack
• The “relationship equity” framework to reconnect with your database
• CEO-level pipeline prep (including the 5 buckets system)
• A simple 3-2-1 weekly rhythm to drive revenue and visibility
• What NOT to believe about the holiday season
• The November decision that sets up a powerful Q1

If this episode lit a fire in you or gave you clarity on how to finish strong, screenshot it and tag me on Instagram @itsraquelq.

And if you’re ready to scale into 2026 with real systems, real support, and the confidence of a true Agent CEO, DM me the word "AgentCEO" — I’ll send you the details on our coaching, community, and plug-and-play tools that help you build like a CEO, not just hustle like a salesperson.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

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This episode is one of the most emotional and personal ones I’ve ever recorded. Last week, I watched my son step onto a Division 1 basketball court for the very first time — a dream he’s chased for years… and a dream many said he would never reach. As I sat in the stands with 15,000 people around us, tears just fell. Not because of the game, but because I realized something powerful: our kids are always watching — even when we think they’re not.

In this episode, I open up about the unseen moments, the sacrifices, and the grit behind a dream that had every reason not to work… but did. And as I reflected on Bryce’s journey, I realized that so much of who he became came from what he witnessed at home — the way I handled pressure, adversity, setbacks, and the work no one applauded.

This isn’t just about sports or parenting.
This is about entrepreneurship.
Leadership.
Legacy.
And the truth we often forget:
we model our kids’ default settings.

If you're building a business, raising a driven kid, or stretching for the life you know you’re meant for — this episode will hit home.

✨ Things I Cover in This Episode

• How our kids absorb our habits, reactions, and resilience
• The behind-the-scenes grind that built a D1 athlete
• What entrepreneurship and sports have in common (hint: everything)
• Why growth filters your circle — and why that’s a gift
• The real difference between teaching grit and living it
• How to protect your energy and vision when others doubt you
• Three things you can do this week to model leadership at home and in business

If this episode speaks to you, share it with a parent, an entrepreneur, or someone chasing a bold dream. Tag me on Instagram @itsraquelq — I’d love to hear what you’re modeling right now.

If you’re ready to scale with intention (not just hustle harder), check out my coaching programs at letsplaybigger.com.

And podcast listeners — send me a DM that says “BlackFriday” on IG for exclusive never-done-before offers.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

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