Empire Building

The Holiday season can be very stressful on top of everything else we deal with as empire builders. Thinking about buying gifts, hosting family, cooking meals, hanging decorations – it’s a lot to process. In this episode, we share ten tips you can use to manage stress this season.Start earlyPlan accordinglySet your own traditionsEnlist helpBuy extra giftsTune in to hear all about tips six through ten!Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

The holidays are here! If you’re feeling behind on gift ideas, for others or for yourself, we’ve got just the thing to jump-start some inspiration. In this episode, we share our favorite things in the world and how they could make fantastic gifts.Resources:Dohm White Noise Sound MachinereMarkable NotebookRent the RunwayTory BurchSecrid CardprotectorSpanxTopo ChicoLone River Ranch WaterBeachwaverHUM Nutrition Boost Sweet BoostYETI TumblerSuper CreamerMarine Collagen Peptides PowderThe OrdinaryTula SunscreenAroma360INK + ALLOYPatagonia 3-in-1 JacketsPelotonRunkeeper AppL'Occitane Almond Shower OilConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Today we talk about an often overlooked but very important sales technique, the follow-up. So often, the focus of sales training is on finding new leads, but if you make it a habit to follow up on those leads, you’re going to have more business than you’ve ever dreamed of. The stronger your routine, the more tangible your results. Lock in today’s five effective ways to nurture leads:Find the prospect’s motivationEducate prospects on what you’re sellingUnderstand that it takes timeMaintain ongoing contact using systemsProvide long-term value and contributionConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

We get it, you hate writing copy and the thought of having to write something about yourself? Cringe. It can be intimidating, and knowing it’s something we have to do can be draining before we even put pen to paper.And yet it’s arguably the most important thing you’ll ever write! It’s the best way to make an impression online and can affect everything from your credibility to who’ll hire you, even things like converting leads and being offered speaking opportunities. Today, we share ten killer tips for writing a bio that does you justice. Where to put it, writing to your audience, and even outsourcing – listen and learn how to craft a bio that’ll blow people away.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Truly, there’s a lot to be thankful for this year! Fresh off of the news of Sara Blakely breaking the billion-dollar glass ceiling for females, and with a somewhat-normal Thanksgiving holiday coming up, we spend this episode highlighting the amazing women who have inspired us in our lives.Some of our inspirations:Sara BlakelyRee DrummondOprah WinfreyBrené BrownConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

We both have the unique experience of working with our mom. Today, we’re taking time to get into the pros, the cons, and the things we wish we’d known when we first started this great family working arrangement.There are some amazing upsides and wins to working with family. Most importantly, nobody will ever have your back more than family will. At the same time, no one is more willing to point out where you’re going astray, which can shorten the time it takes to get the right answer. There’s a unique sense of comradery and loyalty that comes with family empire building. If you get it right, it can be so rewarding.On the other hand, when big business meets big life, things can get messy. Family can get under your skin in ways that no one else can. Mixing the wrong ingredients and attitudes can be a damaging recipe for stress. Plus, you see them outside of work which can make it feel like the job never ends.It’s worth finding ways to overcome these problems, though, because the pre-existing chemistry and knack for collaboration among family members can be a huge benefit to your business.Listen to find out how you can make it work for you.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Carissa Acker swore she’d never be a realtor. Now, she’s a force to be reckoned with in the industry, founding Real Estate by Design as a mainstay in the top 1% of North Texas real estate groups.She’s overcome a lot in the last few years, even before COVID came to town. In this episode, we discuss the profound mindset shifts that helped her get to the other side of serious health issues, and the death of her sister, on the way to becoming an even brighter and more successful version of herself. She also talks about what drives her to keep building her empire, her family and traveling the world – with some incredible travel stories included.Please note: This episode contains frank discussion about suicide, depression, and related topics.Resources:Real Estate by Design Group@carissa_ackerConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

This is the sixth and final episode of our series covering The Six Personal Perspectives, and we’ve saved the last for something that ties all of the others together: accountability. Once we remove limiting beliefs, there are still going to be things that happen in our life – and while you can’t control this, you can control how you respond to it. Accountability is incredibly freeing if you learn to embrace it. We’re going to share five ways you can hold yourself accountable.Seek realityAcknowledge realityOwn reality & be empowered by itFind the solutionsGet on with itConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

We’re still tingling on a high from our inaugural Her Best Life event: an incredibly expansive conference focused on curating your best life and the process of getting there. It’s unbelievable what magic unfolds when you create a container for 300 businesswomen to shine. We reflect on everything we learned, from leadership, loneliness, and trauma, to wealth building, and financial freedom, and discuss how these insights can inspire your own evolution. Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

When you see the successes of other empire builders, you don’t get a true glimpse at the principles behind their success. There are some that are fundamental to success in business and in life. We see their effects, but it can be hard to identify where they come from. Continuing our series on The Six Personal Perspectives, we’re going to talk about “moving from E to P,” or going from being entrepreneurial to being purposeful. When you’re first starting your business, you’re likely doing what comes naturally to you. You can grow a good-sized company that way, but eventually you’ll hit a ceiling because that can only get you so far. Moving from entrepreneurial to purposeful means moving beyond what comes naturally, and being purposeful about stepping outside your comfort zone or surrounding yourself with people that possess the abilities that you do not.We’re going break down five ways you can go from E to P in any part of your business or life:Having focusCreating strategies and actionsFollowing the modelCreating systemsBeing accountableConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media