106: Back to Real Estate School
Hustle Humbly Podcast
Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell
4.9 • 914 Ratings
🗓️ 16 August 2021
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
What do flashcards, failed licensing exams, old headshots, and 24/7 billboards have in common? They all remind us that real estate school did NOT prepare us for actually running a real estate business.
In this episode, we're going back to real estate school. Not literally. Conceptually.
Because whether you're brand new or 15 years in, there are still lessons we wish someone had taught us before we jumped in.
We talk about what real estate school teaches… and what it completely leaves out. From choosing the right brokerage to building real systems, setting boundaries, and learning how to operate like a professional instead of a Pop-Tart agent, this one is equal parts pep talk and practical advice.
If you've ever thought, "Why didn't they teach us this?" — this episode is for you.
Here's what we cover:
- Why passing the licensing exam is just the beginning
- Real estate school vs. real-world real estate
- How to choose the right brokerage as a new Realtor
- What to look for in training, mentorship, and office culture
- Why shadowing a respected agent matters more than flashy coaching
- The importance of a clean database from day one
- Systems that prevent chaos and build confidence
- How to task batch and create a true office day
- Why 24/7 availability is toxic (and not professional)
- Setting boundaries without losing clients
- How to prevent burnout in a low-inventory market
- When to hire an assistant and how to pay them
- Safety procedures every Realtor should implement
- What real estate school SHOULD have taught: etiquette, bookkeeping, intake processes, and professionalism
- Our 10-year goals and what sustainable success really looks like
If you're new, give yourself permission to learn the business the right way.
If you're seasoned, maybe it's time to revisit your systems and clean a few things up.
And if you've been operating without boundaries, consider this your loving reminder: you are not an emergency room doctor.
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Transcript
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| 0:51.4 | Hi, y'all. |
| 0:52.0 | Welcome to Hustle Humbley. |
| 0:53.2 | It's Alyssa and Katie, and we are two top-producing realtors in the Baton Rouge market. |
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