016 The Intrapreneur Every Entrepreneur Needs with Emily Smith

For more than 8 years, Emily Smith has helped build Wemert Group Realty, an 80-person independent teamerage in which "team" is as much a culture and set of commitments as it is a business model.Though Emily’s held just two titles, Marketing Director and COO, she's served in many roles and initiated many projects.By watching, you’ll develop a picture that a) you need an intrapreneur in your growing company and b) that person may already be a team member.Watch this episode with Emily Smith for insights into:0:00 Intro and welcome2:04 The importance of being solution-based and how to find this quality in the hiring process5:58 How she transitioned from her own entrepreneurial journey into a real estate team8:18 Her path from Marketing Director to Chief Operating Officer at Wemert Group Realty13:26 How to find your team’s COO through the “hole plugging” method and other names the role might go by18:30 How to prioritize the operational improvements your business needs (no matter your size or structure, including solo real estate agents)22:36 A simple habit to accelerate the growth of your assistant(s)25:04 Why their team is more than a business model and what agents are opting into when they join their teamerage29:58 Two reasons why recruiting ISN’T a top priority for Wemert Group Realty32:44 A fundamental, self-reflective decision that most team leaders will face37:22 The one question that helps you and every team member run a more successful business (and how Emily would answer that question herself)40:36 Why every entrepreneur needs an intrapreneur and tips to build the relationship, share the successes, and manage the vision from both sides47:54 At the end, Emily shares her appreciation for the OpsBoss community, her not-so-frivolous throw pillow obsession, and her pursuit of the expert.Meet the Wemert Group Realty team:- https://wemertgrouprealty.com/the-team/Connect with Emily Smith:- https://www.facebook.com/emilytompkinssmith- https://www.instagram.com/emily_t_smith/Learn more about Ops Boss Coaching:- https://opsbosscoaching.com/meetchristy/Learn more about Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com- https://linktr.ee/realestateteamosFollow Real Estate Team OS:- https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/- https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateteamos