S4Ep2: The Team Lead Rollercoaster — Why We Almost Quit (And Didn't)

Kristen sits down with three team leads, Mindy Jones, Cassandra, and Rachel Krill, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about the rollercoaster of running a real estate team. They talk about the moments they wanted to quit, why they didn't, and what it actually looks like to build a team (or a micro team, or no team at all) that fits your life instead of someone else's blueprint.In This EpisodeWhy the hardest part of leading a team isn't the business, it's finding people with the grit to embrace the suckThe difference between leaders and team members, and why pouring into the wrong people leads to burnoutMindy, Cassandra, and Rachel's very different team models, micro team, mid-size, and everything in between, and why none of them is the "right" oneWhy Cassandra scaled back after realizing a bigger team didn't mean better productionDitching the word "pivot" for "seasons" — and why your business is allowed to change as your life changesThe moment each guest almost walked away from their team or their business entirely, and what got them through itWhy turnover is more expensive than most agents realize, and the "slow to hire, fast to fire" philosophyLearning to protect your own definition of success instead of comparing yourself to team photos and award stagesAdvice for anyone listening who feels like they're ready to quit right nowKristen's Hello Culture community-building coachingThe Moms in Real Estate Referral Room and what's inside itAd Notes: Become A Hello Culture Chapter Leader Referral Room: Join The Waitlist Resources & LinksJoin Our Facebook CommunityFollow along on Instagram @heykristencantrell @momsinrealestateSubscribe to our NewsletterBecome a Sponsor