Empire Building

“In the school of life, difficult people are the faculty. They teach us our most important spiritual lessons, the lessons that we would be mostly unlikely to learn on our own.” —Mark RosenWhen you’re growing big businesses, dealing with difficult people is a necessary skill to learn. You can't control how other people act, but you can control how you respond and how you let their actions affect you. We’re going to talk about why it’s important to deal with difficult people and offer some tips for how you can do it gracefully.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

If you don’t take time for your wellness, you’re going to be forced to take time for your illness. If you listen to the hints your body is giving you, you won’t end up having to bear its screams later. Both your health and your finances are going to affect your life, whether you focus on them or not. So why not focus on them and make everything better? We’re going to walk through our hacks to focus on your health when you’re a busy empire builder.The big rocks when it comes to health are:NutritionSleepExerciseRelaxationWe’re going to touch on each of those as we give you our tips.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

When you’re building big businesses and big lives, that can lead to excess amounts of stress and anxiety. We’re going to discuss coping mechanisms for dealing with stress, anxiety, and overwhelm as we are all actively going through it ourselves.We have six steps we’ve been using to cope:Figure out your problem listPrioritizing competing values and interestsDo it, delay it, delegate it, or dump itEnlist supportTake care of yourselfSee the big pictureConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Tiffany Fykes is the perfect example of leveraging a big business to create a bigger life. She entered the real estate industry in 2009, and within just four years, built a million dollar producing team at Fykes Realty Groups — all while doubling the size of her family. On top of that, all of this happened while Tiffany was living in a different city and traveling with her family! We talk about what led to her decision to move, what it was like to operate a business remotely, and following through on your dreams.Resources:fykesrealtygroup.comConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

In their book “The Psychology of Sales Call Reluctance,” Shannon Goodson and George Dudley explain that call reluctance is the reason why 80% of new salespeople fail in their first year. We’re going to explore what call reluctance is, why people experience it, and the top 10 ways to overcome it.10 Tips for Overcoming Call Reluctance:Make a lot of callsKnow how everything worksAsk really good questionsUnderstand what you’re sellingBuild your bunkerGet mentoredHave conviction that you are helping people with their challengesEvery no is one step closer to a yesAsk yourself “What’s the worst that could happen?”Set up a goal to keep goingResources:Read: "The Psychology of Sales Call Reluctance"Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

When it comes to managing your business, there’s a topic that most people don’t like to talk about: Firing people. It’s probably the hardest part of being in business. But in order to make sure we know how to fire people the right way, we have to be willing to have conversations about it. We’re going to offer our experience and approach to this, and how to get in the right mindset about firing. We also offer our personal scripts for handling these difficult conversations.Performance improvement planHave a planBe in person (when possible)Be briefBe clinical in your words and passionate in your tonesShow your heartBe clear and directListen to themBe careful not to over-sympathizeEnd on a positive noteHow you tell the teamWe are not human resource experts, so please consult somebody before taking action on this advice.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

We know leaders should be good at motivating and communicating, making decisions, delegating, and holding people accountable, but there’s one skill that has the potential to make or break a leader and often gets overlooked: emotional intelligence. You’re going to learn the definition of emotional intelligence, why it’s so important in the workplace, and four ways you can improve it.The four ways to improve your emotional intelligence:Self-awarenessSelf-regulationWork on your internal motivationBecome more empathetic and work on your social skillsConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Communication is essential, both in your business and your personal life. Whether you’re succeeding in one area but not the other or you could use a little help with both, it’s an important topic to cover. We’re going to talk about some of the big rocks around this topic: cadence of communication, the tools you can use, and the rules of engagement.Creating a cadence:What you should talk about annuallyWhat you should talk about weeklyMaking a plan and putting it on the calendarTools you can use:Google SheetMintQuickbooksPersonal CapitalParking lotsRead "Dare to Lead"Rules of engagement:Address issues head-on within 24 hoursSetting boundaries for your workResources:The ONE Thing Couples Goal Setting RetreatConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

When you’re building an empire, all of your time is valuable—including the time spent at home. We’re going to give you some quick and easy tips for making your home life more efficient so that you can make the most of all of your time… whether it’s work or recreation.We go over the topics of:FinancesCookingMeal prepHealthOrganizationHousehold managementConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media

Did you go a little overboard on your holiday shopping this year? Or maybe you’re struggling to make ends meet due to a difficult business year or job loss? Whatever the case is, we expect a lot of people will be focused on knocking out debt this year. We have six easy steps to help you pay off your debt.Think about how you feel about moneyGet clarity around your financial situation and own itCreate your debt payoff planCreate a budget and cut expenses where possibleMake more moneySurround yourself with people who help youConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpVija Williams: @viavijaSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanEmpire Building is a production of Crate Media