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333. How to Keep Your Team's Energy High When Deals Are Down
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- Empire Building
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 1818
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Summary
A slower market can feel heavy, especially when your team is tired, transactions are down, and every deal takes more skill, patience, and emotional energy than it used to. In this episode, we’re talking about how to lead through a weird real estate market without losing your people, your energy, or your mission. We share what we’re seeing in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, why shifting inventory and affordability are changing the way agents have to lead, and how to spot the signs that your team’s energy may be eroding. We talk about the difference between pushing activity and reconnecting people to meaning, why one-on-one conversations matter more in a hard market, and how personal finances, retention conversations, role play, and small wins can help your people stay in the game. This is a conversation for every leader who feels like they’re carrying a lot right now. Your skills are needed more in a hard market, and when you lead with clarity, care, and consistency, you can help your team build confidence again. Resources: Read SHIFT by Gary Keller Check out Her Best Life: www.herbestlife.com Learn more about Empire Circle Connect on Instagram: Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan Kymber Lovett-Menkiti: @kymbermenkiti Tiffany Fykes: @tiffanyfykes Produced by NOVA This podcast is for general informational purposes only. The views, thoughts, and opinions of the guest represent those of the guest and not Keller Williams Realty, LLC 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.