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Empire Building

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

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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How do you help great people grow without promoting them too soon, making promises you can't keep, or putting them in a role that's wrong for them?

This week, we're finishing our PATH framework for keeping talented people growing with you. We dig in... more

You have an amazing person on your team, you want to keep them, and suddenly you find yourself promising a future role before you know whether the business actually needs it. We've been there.

In this episode, we're kicking off our PATH framework fo... more

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Culture isn't just the team lunches, celebrations, or giving back. It's what we tolerate, what we reward, how we treat each other, and the standards we protect every single day.

We're joined by Dana Gentry, longtime real estate leader and Keller Wil... more

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You’ve scaled one business. Now what? Building an empire isn’t about chasing every new opportunity that catches our attention. Before we add another business, we need a profitable foundation, the right opportunity, and the right people to grow it wit... more

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Recent Guests

Dana Gentry
Senior Culture Advisor, Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams Realty
Episode: 343. Why Culture Is Your Strongest Business Strategy with Dana Gentry
Gary Keller
Mentor and coach, influential real estate industry figure
Keller Williams Realty
Episode: 334. Gary Keller Interviews Sarah Reynolds: The Leadership Playbook Behind a Billion-Dollar Team
Heather Hope
Real estate teacher and business coach, leader of Heather Hope Realty Group
Heather Hope Realty Group
Episode: 329. Stop Waiting for the Tap on the Shoulder with Heather Hope
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

Hosts

Wendy Papasan
Host of Empire Building with a focus on leadership and scaling, often leading discussions on authenticity and growth.
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti
Co-host and backbone for growth-focused conversations; often centers on systems, leadership development, and scaling teams.
Sarah Reynolds
Co-host with a focus on leadership playbooks, scalability, and culture within growing organizations.
Tiffany Fykes
Host contributing practical insights on leadership, boundaries, and family-aligned business practices.
Seychelle Van Poole
Co-host known for entrepreneurship and balance-focused leadership discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 475 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
    Canada8 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 States8 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago

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Audiences highlight the hosts' energy, chemistry, and supportive community.
Listeners praise authenticity and vulnerability from the hosts.
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334. Gary Keller Interviews Sarah Reynolds: The Leadership Playbook Behind a Billion-Dollar Team
Q: What are the handful of non-negotiables EmpowerHome enforces for every agent?
Non-negotiables include a minimum number of daily conversations, decisions based on data rather than feelings, and dedicated daily practice of conversation frameworks to improve skills before working with clients.
334. Gary Keller Interviews Sarah Reynolds: The Leadership Playbook Behind a Billion-Dollar Team
Q: If I wanted to learn the conversations of a great real estate consultant, how would you advise me to do that specifically?
Focus on open-ended questions and reflective listening, practice three levels deep to uncover the buyer or seller's true feelings, and continually practice conversation frameworks daily to turn facts into feelings that drive action.
334. Gary Keller Interviews Sarah Reynolds: The Leadership Playbook Behind a Billion-Dollar Team
Q: Tell me the secret of conversion.
The secret is mastering the five pillars of trust—understanding, motive, the ability to solve the problem, character, and track record—so you can move leads who don't know, like, or trust you to a state where they feel understood and confident in your capability.
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.

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A group of five women leaders discuss building and scaling big businesses while balancing family, health, and personal life. Episodes blend practical systems, leadership development, and real-world entrepreneurship with candid stories about delegation, boundary-setting, and creating sustainable growth. Notable threads include turning leadership into a scalable discipline, maintaining authenticity and vulnerability, and prioritizing family and health alongside wealth-building efforts. The format typically centers on actionable frameworks, peer coaching, and community support, making it helpful for founders, real estate professionals, and leaders aiming to multiply impact without sacrificing life outside work.

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Recent guests on Empire Building include:

1. Dana Gentry
2. Gary Keller
3. Heather Hope
4. Kristen Bernard
5. Jennifer Vories
6. Charlotte Johnson
7. Jay Papasan
8. Selena Soo

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