We are discussing essential strategies for real estate agents to implement at the start of the year. These strategies emphasize the importance of self-care, business planning, evaluating brokerage options, and committing to continuous learning. The discussion highlights actionable steps agents can take to ensure a successful year ahead, including creating marketing plans and understanding financial health.

In this episode, hosts Kim Borcherding and Rebecca Green reflect on their experiences in 2024, discussing the importance of evaluating both successes and failures. They emphasize the need to celebrate wins, build community, and take action as key components of personal and professional growth. The conversation also touches on areas for improvement, the significance of maintaining momentum, and setting intentions for the upcoming year.

Takeaways

• Reflection is crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Celebrating wins can motivate and energize future efforts.
• Building a supportive community is essential for success.
• Taking action is a key differentiator between success and failure.
• Setting clear boundaries helps protect energy and focus.
• Identifying areas for improvement is necessary for growth.
• Maintaining momentum is vital for ongoing success.
• Small, consistent actions lead to significant results over time.
• Intentionality in actions can make anything possible.
• Evaluating both successes and failures provides valuable insights.

In this conversation, Rebecca and Kim delve into the significance of business planning, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's 'why' as a foundational element. They discuss the challenges individuals face in identifying their motivations and the vulnerability that comes with self-reflection. The conversation highlights various tools for self-discovery, such as the CliftonStrengths and Enneagram tests, and stresses the need for ongoing evaluation of business plans. The hosts also touch on the impact of business planning on personal life and relationships, advocating for daily practices that keep individuals aligned with their goals.

Takeaways

• Business planning is essential for success in real estate.
• Understanding your 'why' is crucial for motivation.
• Self-reflection can be challenging but necessary.
• Tools like CliftonStrengths can aid in self-discovery.
• Business plans should evolve with your life circumstances.
• Identifying weaknesses is key to personal growth.
• Daily practices help maintain focus on goals.
• Vulnerability is part of the process of self-discovery.
• Your motivations can change over time.
• Writing down goals can reinforce commitment.

"It's so much more than just the numbers."

"You have to know your why."

"It's important to recognize your weaknesses."

"Your why is going to evolve over time."

"Write it down every day."

"Business planning is not just about numbers."