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Empire Building

Keller Podcast Network
Real Estate
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Work-Life Balance
Wealth Building
Business Growth
Time Management
Burnout
Women Entrepreneurs
Personal Development
Her Best Life
Vulnerability
Personal Growth
Real Estate Market
Mindset
Real Estate Investing
Client Relationships
Boundaries
Networking
The Mountain Is You

It’s no secret that business owners face a unique set of challenges, often juggling marriage, parenthood, and career aspirations. Empire Building brings together five influential women who are unapologetic in their goals to build big businesses and live big lives. Another common goal? Helping others do the same.

Tune in for authentic, unfiltered conversations with Wendy Papasan, Seychelle Van Pool... more

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If scaling sales feels like adding more people, more leads, and more pressure, this episode is your reminder to slow down and build the system first. Because more volume without a repeatable process usually creates more chaos, not more freedom.

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What does it really cost to build a big business? In this episode, we sit down with Kristen Bernard, leader of the EmpowerHome Team in Charlotte, for a candid conversation about growth, boundaries, motherhood, blended families, and building success w... more

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Ever feel like you are learning everything and still not moving forward? We get it. Between books, webinars, conferences, coaches, AI updates, market shifts, and the constant pressure to keep up, it is easy to mistake consuming information for making... more

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Ever stare at the phone knowing the next call could grow your business, but still find every reason not to make it? We’ve been there, and in this episode, Wendy and Kymber revisit one of our most popular conversations: overcoming call reluctance.

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Recent Guests

Kristen Bernard
Business leader and partner, leads a major real estate team in Charlotte
EmpowerHome Charlotte
Episode: 325. What Boundaries Really Make Possible with Kristen Bernard
Jennifer Vories
Real estate investor and business owner in Northern Kentucky, multiple investment properties, mom of three
Keller Williams / independent real estate entrepreneur
Episode: 321. From Cocktails to Cash Flow: Turning Hustle Into Wealth with Jennifer Vories
Charlotte Johnson
Real estate entrepreneur, top agent in Louisiana, speaker and mentor
Real estate (Louisiana)
Episode: 317. The Silent Struggle of High Achievers with Charlotte Johnson
Jay Papasan
New York Times Bestselling Author and founder of The One Thing Company
The One Thing Company
Episode: 306. 3 Strategies for Navigating Life’s Hardest Storms with Jay Papasan
Selena Soo
USA Today bestselling author of 'Rich Relationships' and a multi seven-figure entrepreneur.
Episode: 302. Rich Relationships - How to Activate your Million Dollar Network with Selena Soo
Kari Wyrsch
Lead buyer's agent and director of sales for Adam Graddy Real Estate Team
Adam Graddy Real Estate Team
Episode: 296. How to Work With 250+ Buyers a Year and Still Be Home for Dinner with Kari Wyrsch
Belinda Rosenblum
Founder of Owning Your Money, financial educator, and coach
Owning Your Money
Episode: 287. Own Your Money: Belinda Rosenblum’s Profit Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs
Elaine Stageberg
A psychiatrist with an MD and MHA, currently managing a private equity firm.
Black Swan
Episode: 280. From Discomfort to Growth: Practical Mindset Tools with Elaine Stageberg
Dr. Elaine Stagerberg
CEO of Black Swan Real Estate, psychiatrist, and mother of five.
Black Swan Real Estate
Episode: 272. Building a $400M Real Estate Portfolio While Raising Five Kids with Dr. Elaine Stageberg

Hosts

Wendy Papasan
Host of Empire Building; long-time entrepreneur and community leader in the real estate and business space.
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti
Co-host and broker-owner with deep involvement in real estate and leadership communities.
Sarah Reynolds
Host focusing on real estate performance, leadership, and scaled business practices.
Tiffany Fykes
Co-host and real estate professional with emphasis on growth and mentorship.
Seychelle Van Poole
Co-host and business leader with deep ties to Keller Williams and women-led teams.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 473 ratings
  • An amazing podcast for motivation and strategy

    I’ve been listening to the Empire Building podcast since the first episode and I am so grateful that these ladies show up every week for female entrepreneurs. These ladies share their business strategies and their hearts, share their lives and business journeys. Thank you for everything !! Please know you are making a huge difference for many women !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ua_gemini
    Canada4 months ago
  • Way to be real.

    This is a great reminder that even despite alll of the successes, even the very best leaders deal with non culture fits, challenges and are still working toward their fitness goals. Resonated with so many of these updates. Let’s go 2026. Bring it. It’s what we do:)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knelly Dettinger
    United States4 months ago
  • EXCELLENT RESOURCE!

    This podcast is always so informative and helpful! They talk through ideas, connect things together and do all this in a no nonsense way! Their empathy leads the way in every episode!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs V Cooper
    United States10 months ago
  • Best part about Mondays!

    I’m a long time listener of the Empire Builders podcast. I look forward to Monday when new episodes are released! The hosts are fantastic ladies and I love their vulnerability and willingness to share all of their wisdom! The rest episodes on the mid-year reset were fantastic! I’m already looking forward to what’s to come next week. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Melissa the Property Manager
    United Statesa year ago
  • Needed to hear this today

    Thank you for all that you share & teach. Thank you for your authenticity & vulnerability. I know I am only 1 of many people you have helped. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriPyne
    United States2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise authenticity and practical, actionable takeaways for female leaders.
Audience appreciates leadership-focused insights beyond real estate.
Many note the vulnerability and mentorship feel of the show.

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321. From Cocktails to Cash Flow: Turning Hustle Into Wealth with Jennifer Vories
Q: Tell me how you ended up at Keller Williams and what the journey looked like.
Jen describes a pivotal shift after being advised to join Keller Williams, the decision to hire her first assistant, and how adopting KW's training and systems transformed her business, helping her scale from many dozens of deals to leading a multi-generational wealth-building operation.
309. 4 AI Prompts That Help You Get More Clients
Q: What are some effective prompts you use with AI to get more clients?
The co-hosts share several specific prompts used for various purposes like competitive analysis, lead engagement, and social media content planning.
306. 3 Strategies for Navigating Life’s Hardest Storms with Jay Papasan
Q: How do you see that having impacted your life?
Jay reflects on the importance of building a supportive community, stating he has rituals now that enable connections with people who matter, improving his approach to leadership during difficult times.
306. 3 Strategies for Navigating Life’s Hardest Storms with Jay Papasan
Q: Can you give our listeners just a quick overview of what's Jay Papasan's life been like for the last few years?
Jay talks about experiencing multiple losses, including personal surgeries and the suicides of friends, while illustrating how he navigated his way through those painful seasons, drawing parallels to storms that disrupt life.
296. How to Work With 250+ Buyers a Year and Still Be Home for Dinner with Kari Wyrsch
Q: What does your world look like today in terms of your responsibilities and what success looks like for you?
Kari discusses working with a team of agents and managing transactions while fulfilling her director of sales role.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Empire Building

What is Empire Building about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A multi-host show led by five women who build big businesses while balancing family life, it centers on leadership, systems, real estate, and wealth-building for ambitious entrepreneurs. Across recent episodes, topics include overcoming call reluctance with neuroscience, scaling operations through repeatable processes, energy management for sustained growth, smart hiring for scale, and practical money strategies—from cash flow to passive income. Personal storytelling, mentorship, and community-building threads run through conversations, with a clear emphasis on authentic vulnerability, actionable frameworks, and staying aligned with big life goals.

Noteworthy angles include the emphasis on culture and leadership as scalable, the focus on f... more

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Recent guests on Empire Building include:

1. Kristen Bernard
2. Jennifer Vories
3. Charlotte Johnson
4. Jay Papasan
5. Selena Soo
6. Kari Wyrsch
7. Belinda Rosenblum
8. Elaine Stageberg

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