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The Messy Empire

by Caryn Prall

Caryn Prall lifts the curtains and gives you a true view of an empire in the making. Caryn and her business partner in the Chicagoland area, Pete Economos have been diligently building one of the fastest growing Real Estate companies in America for years now. Caryn shares it all with an astonishing amount of honesty and vulnerability. It's gritty, hectic & the most honest case study you'll ever find on getting massive results out of your business and life. Authentic, raw, inspiring, and fun, you will get a dose of fun and real life strategies out of this series.

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Episodes

  1. Preparedness = Confidence

    Who knew that being prepared created confidence? We all do, but how does it apply in business and in life? This is a quickie on what I recently learned about the joy of my obsessive research on everything! As John Wooden says, "Confidence comes from being prepared". How do you prepare for the…

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  2. Leap into Leadership with Eric Klein

    Eric Klein is a KW Team Leader in Geneva, IL. Caryn sits down with him to discuss his journey, what he has learned, what has changed inside his world, and how he has been exposed to bigger thinking and more opportunities...in other words, he "get's it". It's not about the money- and here you will...

  3. I am Baaaaack......

    It has been a tough year for everyone, and yet we as a tribe are more resilient than ever...What do you want your 2021 to look like? How can you win through the year? Who do you want to hear from, let us know!

  4. 68. Pandemic Predictions Revisited

    This is a rehashing of episode 49 where we made some predictions around covid and what the lockdown might do to businesses and Realtors. Revisiting old predictions and making new ones.

  5. 67. Should You Be In Business With Your Spouse? w/ Bruce and Tasha Miller

    In Real Estate we see plenty of couples "try" to work together and build a team but never have you seen a Husband and Wife duo do it as effortlessly as Tasha and Bruce Miller. Sure, there's a lot of hard work on the back end but their dynamism in business comes from a deep rooted understanding of...

  6. 66. Get Forward Focused w/ Jon Reusch

    Forward Focused founder Jon Reusch is dedicated to helping people thrive through results-driven leadership development. As the current Operating Principal of Keller Williams of Lakeside, his proven strategies helped drive the brokerage’s growth from 220 to 400 agents in three years, earning a...

  7. 65. Being Anti-Racist PART 2 w/ Keisha & Marcus Rembert

    Part 2. Lead by Marcus and Keisha Rembert. Marcus leads The Rembert-Blount Property Group Team with the Keller Williams Infinity offices in Naperville and Plainfield, IL. With a professional background in Project Management, Marcus transitioned from the corporate world to Real Estate over 7 years...

  8. 64. Being Anti-Racist PART 1 w/ Keisha & Marcus Rembert

    Join us as we embark on a conversation aimed at shining a light on racial inequality and systemic racism. Lead by Marcus and Keisha Rembert. Marcus leads The Rembert-Blount Property Group Team with the Keller Williams Infinity offices in Naperville and Plainfield, IL. With a professional…

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  9. 63. Winning Mindshare By Building Relationships w/ Todd Gosden

    The Todd Gosden Team of Compass Mortgage has done over 400 transactions so far this year and as Todd tells it that's all do to his 33 touch program. Really it's so much more than a 33 Touch program, the magnitude at this point requires a full time team member to run operations on the touch…

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  10. 62. The Only 3 Brokerage Models + Why Brands Fade

    I get a bit of a history lesson in Real Estate from Caryn and learn a little more about why brands need to reinvent themselves to survive. Tons of great content in here.

  11. 61. Purpose, Passion, and Clarity w/ Tricia Brouwers

    Tricia Brouwers helps every person she meets find clarity and purpose so they can put their passions into action. In this episode Tricia shares her journey to becoming a one thing instructor. TRICIA BROUWERS Wintrust Mortgage 435769 150 E Butter Field Ste 910 Elmhurst, IL 60126 Office…

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  12. 60. Believe In Your Product w/ Aaron Kaufman

    Aaron Kaufman shares so much of his profit share knowledge in this group. Check it out if you'd like to grow your downline. https://www.facebook.com/groups/kwprofitsharemastermind/

  13. 59. Mental Health and Wealth Building w/ Jessica Starr

    Jessica Starr is a burgeoning Kellebrity and has been growing several sources of income since she entered the real estate world at the age of 23. Jessica's reading list: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/one-word-that-will-change-your-life-expanded-edition-jon-gordon/1117239037?ean=9781118809426...

  14. 58. Breakdown to Breakthrough w/ Rachel Adams Lee

    Rachel Adams Lee is a Realtor, Author, Speaker and Coach. Rachel is the owner of The Rachel Adams Lee Group at Keller Williams Realty, Roseville, CA. She is currently ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors in Placer, El Dorado and Sacramento counties. She was named Top 1000 Agents in the country by...

  15. 57. Mindshare, What it is and How to get it

    When you think of tissue what brand do you think of? When you think of soda pop what brands come to mind? These are examples of very prominent brands that have mindshare with you. If someone asked you the name of a tissue brand, no brainer right? Here's the important question, what if we plucked...

  16. 56. The Double Win w/ Jeff Ristine Part 2

    Jeff shares his story and explains why he has shifted his focus from just winning in business to doubling down and committing to win in both business and life. Enjoy this interesting 2 part episode featuring Jeff Ristine.

  17. 56. The Double Win w/ Jeff Ristine Part 1

    Jeff shares his story and explains why he has shifted his focus from just winning in business to doubling down and committing to win in both business and life. Enjoy this interesting 2 part episode featuring Jeff Ristine.

  18. The Show Must Be Paused

    #blackouttuesday Stream Music to Donate- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKo8OrBdLz8 Campaign Zero - https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ NAACP - https://www.naacp.org/ Black Lives Matter - https://blacklivesmatter.com/ Unicorn Riot - https://unicornriot.ninja/ Communities United Against Police...

  19. 55. Binge On (What Watching TV Has Taught Me)

    We have a tendency to feel guilty when we binge a good TV show. Hopefully this episode calms that unnecessary guilt.

  20. 54. Nick Baldwin Interviews Caryn Prall

    Caryn Prall and Nick Baldwin have teamed up to record a crossover episode of Lab Coat Agents & The Messy Empire. Be sure to join the largest Facebook community for Realtors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/labcoatagents/

  21. 53. F**k "Systems and Models" w/ Jody Sholeen

    Sometimes systems and models can seem restrictive, robotic or even intimidating. That's why as a budding rainmaker, Jody Sholeen has decided to disregard them when building her business. Jody doesn't downright say that these models are no good, she just makes a strong case for ignoring them until...

  22. 52. 0 to 100 Million w/ Josh Anderson

    Josh Anderson has spent the last 14 years building Nashville's premier real estate team The Anderson Group. In this episode he shares the ups, the downs and the lessons he learned along the way. Phenomenal advice in this episode for anyone looking to build a successful business....

  23. 51. Using Love to Lead w/ Karen Scholle

    If you know Karen, you know she traverses the world as a literal a ray of sunshine BUT what you might not know is behind the smiles and warmth is one of the strongest people you will ever meet.

  24. 50. The Ins and Outs of Virtual Assistants w/ Bob Lachance

    Thinking of hiring your first assistant. Why not go virtual. reva.messyempire.com

  25. 49. Finding the Opportunity in a Pandemic

    We are all adjusting to various shelter in place orders but what if we stopped for a little to observe the new skills you're gaining right now? How would that change your business? We explore that very topic today.

  26. 48. Using MATCH.COM to sell 34 Home Per Year

    In this lighthearted and fun episode, Caryn teaches us all about how she used Match.com to sell 34 homes per year. We are joined by a special guest, Brittany Povalish who helps juxtapose Caryn's experiences with her own.

  27. 47. DISC Profile Basics For Realtors and Salespeople

    The DISC profile is an easy to learn system for profiling people's behavioral style so you can better sell to and service them. D-Driver I- Interpersonal S- Stability C- Compliant

  28. 46. Panel of New Empire Builders (Part 2) with Melissa Walsh, Wendy Pusczan & Ricardo Miranda

    With just a hand full of years in the business each, these top producers are in the thick of building their empire. They have made lots of mistakes and had lots of wins because they know how to embrace the chaos, of course, they have made plans but what is most important is that each of them...

  29. 45. What do we say to our clients? W/ Cindy Windeler

    Knowing what to say is always hard. Talking to your clients is always important. It's just MORE important during times of uncertainty!

  30. 44. Panel of New Empire Builders (Part 1) with Melissa Walsh, Wendy Pusczan & Ricardo Miranda

    With just a hand full of years in the business each, these top producers are in the thick of building their empire. They have made lots of mistakes and had lots of wins because they know how to embrace the chaos, of course, they have made plans but what is most important is that each of them...

  31. 43. Reverse Interview with Kristen Jungles

    This time we switched things up and let Kristen Jungles interview us. If you want a chance to do this yourself, join us on Facebook.

  32. 42. Should You Be Marketing or Prospecting?

    ***Apologies for the audio quality this week, we did not record on our normal set up**** According to SHIFT, you should be Prospecting based and Marketing enhanced. Does that formula still hold true today?

  33. 41. The Lab Coat Agent, Nick Baldwin

    Caryn Prall and Nick Baldwin have teamed up to record a crossover episode of Lab Coat Agents & The Messy Empire. Check out Nick's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lab-coat-agents-podcast/id1444227880 and be sure to join the largest Facebook community for Realtors:...

  34. 40. It's All About The Ask

    We often know the answer to a question before we even think about asking it. So here’s the question: if you know that a friend is going to say no to an invitation, do you still ask them? In this episode we’ll personally explore why it’s always best to ask.. the reasons might surprise you!

  35. 39. Starting From Zero in Real Estate

    Getting started is hard. But it would be a lot easier if you knew everything that Caryn knows about the business when you were just getting started. This isn't just for rookies either, there are plenty of tips in here for pros 5-10 years into their journey.

  36. 38. Multitasking & Finding Capacity Talent (Inside the mind of Caryn Prall)

    Growing an empire is tough work. You almost never have the luxury of being able to focus on only one thing at a time, so how do you come to embrace and even master multi-tasking? Furthermore, how do you find and hire people who can also handle the increasing demands of your growing business? Well...

  37. 37. Building An Empire from Scratch w/ Pete Economos

    What do you do when you're building an empire from scratch? Who do you have join the team and how do you cast a vision when you're just getting started? These are all questions Pete Economos had to find answers to when he purchased a Market Center in 2010 in an undeveloped KW region. As Pete…

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  38. 36. Be Learning Based w/ Amy Kite

    Amy Kite is an extremely successful mega agent here in the midwest, and Real Estate isn't even her only business. What's her secret. Well in this episode it is crystal clear that Amy is a learning-based leader. She currently uses 3 coaches and sets aside time every week to help her team grow...

  39. 35. Ask Better Questions

    Tired of buyers who don't know what they want? Annoyed by a seller's unrealistic expectations? Feel like you're surrounded by yes men? Well, the solution to your problems might just lie in asking better questions, or at least more questions. That's how you can level up your client services and...

  40. 34. Failing Forward with Karina Loken

    Karina Loken is the founder of the top-selling team in Keller William in terms of units, The Loken Group. Having been in real estate since 2008, she'll be the first to tell you, there have been setbacks. In our conversation today she'll show you, not only how to embrace and learn from those...

  41. 33. William Piotrowski's 10 Tip's for Lasting Success (Part 2)

    PART 2: Today we meet William Piotrowski and hear his 10 Tips for Lasting Success in real estate. William is a wealth of knowledge and has been very passionate about improving the lives of the Realtors he works with for more info on Will, get in touch with him directly at...

  42. 32. William Piotrowski's 10 Tip's for Lasting Success (Part 1)

    Today we meet William Piotrowski and hear his 10 Tips for Lasting Success in real estate. William is a wealth of knowledge and has been very passionate about improving the lives of the Realtors he works with for more info on Will, get in touch with him directly at...

  43. 31. Time Blocking and Discipline with Carie Holzl

    Time Blocking has practically become a buzzword of its own over the past few years. It's so hard to keep track of all of the latest productivity hacks, especially when you're not sure which of these hacks actually works. Well, that is exactly why we found someone who is time blocking at a very…

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  44. 30. Working With Millennials

    Millennials now make up the largest generation in the workforce, that's becoming an increasing annoyance for older generations. So what can you do to make working with Millenials easier, it's simple; focus on your similarities and respect your differences. But that's easier said than done so we...

  45. 29. Dress to Impress [yourself]

    Dressing well seems to matter less each year. But that doesn't mean you don't have to look presentable, it just means that you're no longer held to someone else's standards. One question that can arise from that is, how do I set Standards for myself then? We'll break down the exact formula Caryn...

  46. 28. How Anticipating Needs Can Increase Your Customer Loyalty

    We all know what a bad experience feels like, what's more forgettable is an average experience. Caryn walks through several examples in which service can be upgraded from average to amazing, just by taking time to anticipate needs. Speaking of service the customer service at our new partner...

  47. 27. Brian Gubernick on Building an Expansive Empire

    We are joined this week by another phenomenal Brian Gubernick. Brian operates a mega team with some of the heaviest hitters in KW and their expansion branches span the whole country. Brian shares not only his story but the lessons he's learned along the way. As well as what he believes, from his...

  48. 26. Life Lessons From Serial Entreprenuer Tyler Lewke

    Tyler Lewke has launched and maintained several successful businesses in his career. In this episode, he'll share all the wisdom he picked up along the way. As well as the advice he gives to his coaching clients today!

  49. 25. Seven Streams of Income with Lori Ballen Part 2

    Lori Ballen joins us again today to talk about the tactics and tools you can start using today to build more streams of income. As with anything, this will require a huge perspective shift but Lori's open and honest sharing makes it easy to brave this shift. Lot's of motivational stories…

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  50. 24. Seven Streams of Income with Lori Ballen Part 1

    Part 1 of 2. Lori Ballen joins us today to talk about the tactics and tools you can start using today to build more streams of income. As with anything, this will require a huge perspective shift but Lori's open and honest sharing makes it easy to brave this shift. Lot's of motivational stories,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Caryn Prall lifts the curtains and gives you a true view of an empire in the making. Caryn and her business partner in the Chicagoland area, Pete Economos have been diligently building one of the fastest growing Real Estate companies in America for years now. Caryn shares it all with an astonishing amount of honesty and vulnerability. It's gritty, hectic & the most honest case study you'll ever find on getting massive results out of your business and life. Authentic, raw, inspiring, and fun, you will get a dose of fun and real life strategies out of this series.

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Caryn Prall lifts the curtains and gives you a true view of an empire in the making. Caryn and her business partner in the Chicagoland area, Pete Economos have been diligently building one of the fastest growing Real Estate companies in America for years now. Caryn shares it all with an astonishing...

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