Empire Building

Feeling stuck about your gift-giving this year? In this episode, we give you specific gift ideas so you can sprint through that part of your to-do list without a sweat.Plus, we share tips on doubling up on marketing and gifts and on leveraging your credit card points.Big or small, affordable or pricier, for loved ones or colleagues, we’ve got you covered! Be sure to check the show notes for links to the products we mention.Resources:For Loved Ones:Earrings by Seychelle’s daughter, QuinnYou Got This Card Deck by Sam WedelichCozy Earth SheetsTelestrations Board GameJBL Portable Speaker The Normal BrandDrape Front Jacket by SpanxLiquid Leather Jacket Glerups All natural slippersFor Team Members: HidrateSpark Water BottleLands’ EndBELLA+CANVASAcademyreMarkable tabletCameoNotecards for team membersContact Susan with the Austin Ad Group about branded merch at Susan@AustinAdGroup.comConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Have you lost that spark of joy you used to have about your business? Have things started to feel heavy in a way they didn’t before? In this episode, we discuss our personal experience adjusting our business model to find joy again.At our recent flagship event, Brianna Wiest put it perfectly: “Growth can often mean letting go of the person or the business that has kept you safe in order to become the one who can set you free.” Listen in as we discuss how we facilitated deep discussion among ourselves about the changes that needed to be made at “Her Best Life.” If you’re interested in exploring your growth and transformation more in-depth, come join us. Apply at: https://www.herbestlife.com/empirecircle.Resources:Apply to join our Empire Circle community at https://www.herbestlife.com/empirecircle Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

In today’s episode, we discuss the often overlooked step that goes after setting your goals and before acting on them: SWOT analysis. We dig into everything you need to know about the practice and walk you through how to do one.SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Completing a personal SWOT analysis helps you map out how to most efficiently reach your goals, including how to stay resilient when challenges arise.Put some time on your calendar to do a SWOT analysis. Your future self will thank you.Resources:Listen to Episode 98. Strategic Business Planning - How to Do a SWOT AnalysisRead “Dare to Lead” by Brene BrownLearn more about the DiSC assessmentDownload the free Keller Personality AssessmentListen to Episode 133. Own Your StrengthsLearn more about Gallup’s StrengthFinderJoin the Her Best Life Empire CircleConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Sometimes, life kicks you in the teeth. Your aging parent needs extra care. Your kids’ school closes. You get kicked out of your housing in Taiwan because a global pandemic started. Okay, Tiffany is probably the only one who went through the Taiwan thing, but you get the point.In today’s episode, we give you 10 practical tools to help you survive—and actually thrive—when your life gets chaotic. You will get through this. We promise. Resources:Read “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” Listen to Episode 241. Should I Quit?Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVAThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Discover the five essential needs that elevate team performance. Explore how fulfilling survival, safety, social, esteem, and self-actualization needs can transform your workplace. Learn from real-life stories about community resilience during crises. Understand the importance of empathy and effective communication in leading teams through change. Empower your team by creating a supportive environment where recognition and collaboration thrive, ultimately fostering creativity and productivity.

The discussion emphasizes the significance of self-reflection before business planning. Leaders are encouraged to create 'white space' for personal clarity that enhances team morale. A supportive community is highlighted as crucial for growth and honest feedback. Essential strategies are shared for effective team engagement and planning, including evaluating goals and fostering clear communication. The hosts also delve into conducting a personal SWOT analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses, paving the way for meaningful development.

Do you feel like you are hitting a wall with potential clients? In today’s episode, we talk about a tool you can use to get people to open up and deeply engage with you. Today, we teach you the secret magic of open-ended questions.Open-ended questions help you uncover the other person’s motivation, discover their priorities, and build rapport with them. When you pair open-ended questions with reflective listening and follow-up questions, you can learn their most powerful motivator—their “why.” Knowing a person’s “why” is the key to making a sale.In this episode, we give you multiple open-ended questions you can fall back on in any conversation with a lead. With a little practice, you will master open-ended questions and start reaping the rewards.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

A lot of leaders are too afraid to talk about it. Still, the fact is, we all have thought about quitting at some point or another, especially with all the recent lawsuits, high interest rates, and skyrocketing inventory. Here at Empire Building, we’re not afraid to take on uncomfortable topics. Today’s episode is all about quitting.First, we look at why people quit: lack of progress, burnout, misalignment with goals, persistent obstacles, and lack of joy or fulfillment. Then, we talk about how to respond to these feelings, including rewriting your job description or making a big pivot.Most importantly, we talk about quitting the right way if that’s what you decide is best. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you want guidance on how to exit your business without losing all your revenue.Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Success leaves clues. Failure leaves clues, too. In this episode, we discuss recent personal wins and losses and what we have learned from them. We analyze the departure of a recent hire and what clues that situation gives us about how to improve our leadership, hiring, and managing skills. We also talk about getting off track with personal health and how it can bring our attention back to what really matters.We also celebrate our wins. Seychelle was able to run her company remotely for the summer, and Sarah was able to pull her company out of stagnation. These wins left us clues about the power of giving your team autonomy and, of course, the wisdom found in “Good to Great.”It’s hard to be this vulnerable and transparent on a podcast, but that’s what we’re all about here at Empire Building. That’s what it takes to build a big business and a bigger life!Resources:Read “Good to Great” by Jim CollinsRead “The ONE Thing” by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.

Amanda Han is on a mission to make taxes sexy… or at least somewhat understandable. Amanda Han is a CPA, real estate investor, author, and social media influencer. She joins us on the show today to share her empire-building journey and give us nuggets of wisdom about tax planning.As a child, Amanda Han ran around with her cousins, collecting rents on behalf of their non-English-speaking grandparents. After years of working for a big accounting firm, she decided to get back to her roots. Today, she runs an accounting business for individual real estate investors, helping them build generational wealth.Amanda is equal parts funny, thoughtful, and genius. She gives us tips on S corps, tax deductions, and accelerated deductions. In the next breath, she tells us how she binges on social media once her kids go to sleep.This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Resources:Follow Amanda on Instagram: @amanda_han_cpaSubscribe to Amanda’s YouTube channel: @AmandaHanCPALearn more at KeystoneCPA.comRead Amanda’s book “The Book on Tax Strategies for the Savvy Real Estate Investor”Read Amanda’s book “The Book on Advanced Tax Strategies”Read “The ONE Thing”Read “Rich Dad Poor Dad”Read “Good to Great” Connect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasanKymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkitiTiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykesProduced by NOVA MediaThis podcast is for general informational purposes only. The guest's views, thoughts, and opinions represent those of the guest and not KWRI and its affiliates and should not be construed as financial, economic, legal, tax, or other advice. This podcast is provided without any warranty, or guarantee of its accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or results from using the information.