Episode 135: The Process To Become A High Earning Entrepreneur With Between Two Brokers
May 13, 2024
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Join Stacy Smith, co-founder of a boutique Charleston brokerage, and Erin Spencer, a seasoned real estate expert, as they dive into the journey of becoming high-earning entrepreneurs. They share transformative insights on mindset and psychology while emphasizing the importance of time management and rewiring your brain for success. Discover how to juggle personal ambitions with family life and the power of women supporting women in business. They provide actionable tips that promise to bring more joy and achievement into your life!
The importance of mentorship and learning from others is emphasized as a vital aspect of achieving entrepreneurial success.
Moira highlights the transformative power of reframing personal hardships into strengths that drive resilience and motivation.
Effective time management and prioritization are crucial for maintaining focus and productivity while pursuing entrepreneurial goals.
Deep dives
Moira's Journey and Early Struggles
Moira Kasaba shares her background, highlighting her upbringing in an Irish Catholic family in Maryland, where she excelled in academics and sports. However, this achievement-driven personality led her into addiction during high school, as the pressure to perform became overwhelming. Her journey to sobriety began when she felt the need to escape her circumstances, culminating in a life-changing decision to relocate to Southern California at 21. It was there that she found the path to recovery through 12-step programs, which served as a foundation for her future endeavors.
Lessons from Addiction Applied to Entrepreneurship
Moira discusses the parallels she draws between her recovery journey and her approach to business, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and learning from successful individuals. She attributes her achievements to a willingness to listen and follow the guidance of others, highlighting the simplicity of the advice: do what successful people do. This mentality has led her to success and she notes that her experience in overcoming addiction equipped her with resilience and a strong work ethic. In her view, 100% of the clients who fully implement her guidance find success, contrasting with the low success rates of those who do not fully commit.
Shifting Perspectives on Hardship and Success
Moira reflects on the significance of hardship in shaping one's path to success, suggesting that personal trauma often catalyzes growth. Initially feeling ashamed of her recovery journey, she later recognized it as a unique asset that fueled her motivation. By understanding that her past struggles could empower her, she transformed what she viewed as a 'scarlet letter' into her 'superpower.' This reframing allowed her to embrace challenges in business and life, using her grit and resilience to pursue higher aspirations.
The Importance of Intentional Living and Time Management
In her coaching practice, Moira emphasizes the necessity of intentional time management, educating clients on structuring their days for optimal productivity. She believes successful individuals tend to work smarter rather than longer, often achieving more in less time. Moira addresses the common pitfall of overextending oneself and suggests the importance of recognizing priorities, allowing buffer time between commitments. This approach is crucial for maintaining focus and reducing overwhelm, enabling individuals to engage fully in both work and personal life.
Encouraging Positive Female Empowerment
Moira champions a narrative of uplifting other women, rejecting the notion that women often tear each other down. She argues that the key to empowerment lies in building supportive networks where women encourage one another. Drawing from her experiences and observations, she asserts that happiness and self-acceptance are vital to fostering a culture of mutual support. By modeling this behavior within her community and ensuring her actions reflect her values, Moira creates a ripple effect encouraging others to pursue their dreams without fear of judgment.
In this honest, raw conversation with Between Two Brokers, we cover everything from the process to become the high-earning entrepreneur you’ve always dreamed of being to actively bringing more joy into your life. Stacy Smith and Erin Spencer have been selling Real Estate in Charleston for over 17 years. After seeing what they needed in a brokerage and their leadership, they opened a boutique firm [Smith Spencer Real Estate] aimed at creating a place for women to build successful real estate careers. In this episode, we share tangible tips that will lead to BIG changes in your life. We discuss mindset, psychology, time management, comparison, rewiring your brain, and so much more. If you are a hard-driving achievement junkie - this one's for you! Shownotes: Between Two Brokers instagram https://www.instagram.com/betweentwobrokers/ Between Two Brokers Podcast https://www.betweentwobrokerspodcast.com/ FREE Habit Tracker https://bit.ly/HighVibeHabitTracker
