Raising kids is a full time job in and of itself...add in the demands of a professional real estate career.... and you need a playbook. That's where we come in.
Welcome to Real Moms of Real Estate - the podcast by and for mothers who are striving to make it all work. We dive into the real issues and hear from real moms who are taking care of business while taking care of their babies. Coming soon to wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
This is our final episode for Season 1 of Real Moms of Real Estate! It always feels like summer just goes by, and suddenly it’s Thanksgiving! Before that happens, let’s wrap up and see what we’ve been through. Stay tuned!
Here’s what to expect:
• Recognizing that not every quarter is your best quarter.
• Delegating tasks to get more stuff done.
• Stuff to look forward to for Q4.
• Techniques to get people to have people get in touch with you.
• The madness that the MLS situation has caused. It's a ship that's slowly sinking!!!
Connect with us!
Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/
26 Sept 2023
14: Branding... What am I Doing?
Even if we’re deep into our careers in real estate, we’ve still yet to master social media. It’s like an ever-changing beast! Today, we’re going to talk about how we’re using social media in our lives – professional and personal. Stay tuned!
Here’s what to expect:
Should you post real estate stuff on your personal profile or only on your business page?
How do you curate your social media feed?
Have you used the “collaborative” feature for your social media profiles?
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
19 Sept 2023
13: How are You Doing? Really?
With all hell breaking loose in our lives as moms in business, you have to ask the question, “How are you doing, really?” Sometimes, things aren’t “doing good,” as much as we want to say it. Stay tuned!
Here’s what to expect:
Facing the fact that we just have to adapt to changes in our lives.
Daycare nightmare stories...
Dealing with COVID flaring up recently.
The aftermath of MLS crashing down in flames.
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
12 Sept 2023
12: Help! I'm feeling Stuck!
This week, we’re talking about the sticky summer ruts that we’ve somehow managed to put ourselves in. Especially with summer ending and school starting, things can get a little too mixed up in our heads! How do we manage feeling “stuck”? What do we do to unravel the mess in our minds? Stay tuned!
Here’s what to expect:
Trying to be in a good mindset when someone’s giving you FREE business, but you’re just not feeling it!
Having trouble with “getting the ball rolling” when there are already too many balls!
Feeling stuck is normal. Social media highlight reels are “highlights” – and we don’t get highlights every day.
How do you get unstuck?
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
5 Sept 2023
11: MLS is Down... Now What?
⚠ Alert! Alert! MLS Down! ⚠
Our MLS system is down and in effect, so have we! What’s going to happen? Are newspaper ads going to come back? Is there a replacement in the works? Is the world about to burn down to the ground??? Stay tuned!
Here’s what to expect:
How did this system outage happen in the first place?
Pivoting into a new system. It’s about time, anyways!
Strategies in place to keep things rolling despite the MLS hack.
The complex web of circumstances that this mess created.
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
29 Aug 2023
10: Back to School
Summer is close to ending. And you know what that means, right? Life goes back to normal! In this episode, we’ll be talking about our experiences with summer and “back to school” shenanigans. Stay tuned! Here’s what to expect:
Summer is the “Wild West” of parent life.
The shifting routines during summer and when school comes back.
Summer’s also a chance to “reset” like how you would when New Year comes around.
Even the “back to school” spirit affects the real estate market. Take advantage of it!
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
22 Aug 2023
9: The Pregnancy Journey, Not Journal
With one of us close to having her second baby, we’re going to talk about our pregnancy journeys. Being a mom is already a big ordeal on its own, but having to do it with a little human inside you? Now that’s something else! Here’s what to expect:
The fever dream of having your first child.
Every woman’s pregnancy is unique.
The legend of the lightning crotch (or the “lightning butt”).
Getting work done while you’re pregnant.
The good things that happen when you’re pregnant.
Having one child versus having more.
The deal with maternity clothes.
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
15 Aug 2023
8: Uber Ratings for Agents
Sometimes in our business, we meet insufferable people. Don’t you wish that there’s an “Uber rating” to see before you interact with them? In this episode, we’ll be talking about how we deal with the different kinds of people we meet in life and in business. Takeaways include:
You’ll inevitably encounter difficult deals with a couple of difficult people.
Sometimes people get tough when things get heated! Take some time to cool off, and things may improve.
It’s our job to be professional and deal with unprofessional people. Things could switch around, and how we present ourselves could benefit us in the long run, too!
Times are changing. People are changing. The way of doing business changes, too. We need to adjust and see how this change with agents can be used to our advantage.
Connect with us! Website: https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/ (https://www.closetohomecincinnati.com/)
8 Aug 2023
7: Moms Supporting Moms
We all know that being a mom in the real estate industry is very tiring. It could feel like you’re juggling too many balls WHILE having too much on your plate! Sometimes, it’s good to have someone take a little bit of the load off of your shoulders. And who better else to help us than fellow moms? In this episode, we share what it’s like for moms to support other moms.
Takeaways include:
• The “Real Estate Mompreneur” lifestyle on social media isn’t as glamorous as it looks!
• Real moms out there support each other, even as potential competitors in business.
• Pay it forward and try to help other moms (even non-mons) when you can. Everyone could use some help.
• A few bits of funny mom fails are bound to happen, but they make for a good story to lighten up everyone’s day!
Connect with us!
Website: www.cincyadvisors.com
25 Jul 2023
6: Should I Start an Air BnB? Flips, Rentals, and More
If you have been a real estate agent for any length of time, the thought of using your skillset to purchase rental properties has probably crossed your mind.
Many agents, like our own Kylee Royer, are wondering how to make the most of their market expertise. So, this week, Kylee interviews the other moms about their own experiences - the good, the bad, and the ugly - of buying, maintaining, and renting properties. From how we screen our Air BnB clients to setting the expectations on an investment, this podcast will give you a look at how these moms are making it work.
When you manage a property, you could end up with a consistent revenue stream, or three-feet deep in water while you are nine months pregnant, struggling to fix a broken pipe. Sarah leads off the discussion about the highs, lows, and insider knowledge you need to know before you buy. We hope you enjoy, see you next week!
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
18 Jul 2023
5: The Dog Days of Summer
The only thing hotter than the weather is the real estate market in Cincinnati: we have the fastest-moving market in the country… and zero additional minutes in the day to deal with it.
This week, we talk about the unique challenges posed by the busy summer months. With the kids out of school and everyone’s schedule busier than ever, we want to help you survive Summer '23. This week, we get real about:
How do you manage buyer expectations? With market volatility still high, buyers are easily spooked. We talk about how to handle it.
Have you tried Nanny Share? We talk about the options - and the sharp limits - of childcare.
Are the words “for informational purposes only” the kiss of death on an offer? Lucy, Kylie, and the crew weigh in on this contentious issue.
Why text when you can call? Kate shares her biggest pet peeve.
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
11 Jul 2023
4: Husbands Do Not Babysit, They Parent
Being a working mom in real estate is certainly not boring. According to our hosts, it can be a blessing and a curse, and requires a level of multitasking that is difficult to even explain. This week, the moms get into the nuts and bolts of managing two full-time jobs. What works? What doesn’t? Our moms share what they do to keep their heads above water. Takeaways include:
Husbands do not babysit. They parent. Normalize fathers spending lots of time with the children while mom is busy.
Keeping to your kids' schedule: bedtimes, sports, school… with a realtor’s schedule being so volatile, how are moms keeping up with their kids’ regular appointments?
How do you make it work with your spouse? We share our experiences.
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
4 Jul 2023
3: Real Estate is Not a Part-Time Job
In fact, it's barely even a full time job. Being a realtor means adopting a different lifestyle than you may be used to. This week, the moms go back to where it all started and talk about how they found success in the real estate business, and share some of the lessons they've learned along the way. Major takeaways include:
Why commissions are serious and non-negotiable, NO EXCEPTIONS.
Why you NEED to be personally invested in order to make this career path work. People without skin in the game do not last long.
"You can buy cheap alcohol, but don't get mad if you wake up in a different bed in the morning." - The moms share some colorful advice for those looking for shortcuts.
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
27 Jun 2023
2: The Baby Keurig
Welcome back! This week, we dive into a topic that absolutely everybody seems to have an opinion on: breastfeeding. When you work in the fast-paced world of real estate, it’s hard to schedule anything, let alone feeding. This week, the Supermoms weigh in on what works, what doesn’t, and why giving the advice “just sleep when the baby sleeps” should earn you a middle finger, at the minimum.
Formula vs. breast milk: Everyone has opinions on this topic, but ours are right.
Cold milk, mobile pumps, new gadgets - learn some of the tricks of the trade, plus some handy tips to make feeding a bit less daunting.
Mastitis. Help.
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
20 Jun 2023
1: Real Moms of Real Estate
Welcome to Real Moms of Real Estate - the podcast by and for mothers who are striving to make it all work. We dive into the real issues and hear from real moms who are taking care of business while taking care of their babies.
Meet your team of Supermom hosts: Sarah Close, Lucy McClanahan, Kylie Royer, Katie Slonim, and Kate Zieverink McMinn. Together, they kick off our series with an episode focused on finding your balance between work and family in the real estate business. Highlights include:
If your client is going to be weird about you bringing your child to a showing… do you really want to work with them?
How do you handle communicating with clients during maternity leave? Our hosts share what worked - and what did NOT work - for them.
WHEN DO I SLEEP?!
… and much more. Thank you so much for joining us on our first episode!
Show Links
Close to Home Consultants Website: www.cincyadvisors.com (http://www.cincyadvisors.com/)
26 Apr 2023
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