172: A Long Drive and A Day Off
Hustle Humbly Podcast
Alissa Jenkins & Katy Caldwell
4.9 • 916 Ratings
🗓️ 21 November 2022
⏱️ 53 minutes
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Summary
Taking a day off in real estate shouldn't feel shocking—but for many agents, it does.
In this special Thanksgiving episode, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations: Episode 57, "Take a Day Off." After a simple Instagram post about taking a weekday off sparked tons of messages, we realized just how many agents struggle with rest, boundaries, and guilt.
This episode is your reminder that taking time off is not only allowed—it's necessary for a sustainable business.
We also share a hilarious listener story from a 1,500-mile road trip fueled entirely by Hustle Humbly episodes (you truly never know where this podcast will go!).
Here's what we cover:
-Why real estate agents struggle to take time off
-The guilt, fear, and scarcity mindset behind overworking
-How hustle culture shows up in the real estate industry
-Why being "busy" is often over-glorified
-How to prepare your business so you can actually take a day off
-The importance of systems, boundaries, and communication
-What to say when clients reach out on your day off
-How to recognize when you're caught up and can step away
-Why rest actually makes you a better agent
-Real talk about burnout and sustainability in your business
Plus, we share tips for navigating Thanksgiving conversations when everyone asks, "How's the market?"—and how to use that as an opportunity to build credibility and connections.
If you've ever felt like you can't step away from your business, this episode will give you permission (and a plan) to take the break you need.
Resources & Mentions:
-Original Episode Replay: Episode 57 "Take a Day Off"
-Join the Hustle Humbly Community
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Music:
Straight A's by Connor Price
The Good Life by Summer Kennedy
Be The One by Matrika
Transcript
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| 0:38.3 | Hi y'all. Welcome to Hustle Humbley. It's Alyssa and Katie and we are two top producing |
| 0:42.2 | realtors in the Baton Rouge market. We work for two different companies where we should be |
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| 0:56.5 | Hi, Alyssa. |
| 0:57.4 | Hey, Katie. |
| 0:58.2 | It's episode 172. |
| 0:59.8 | Happy Thanksgiving. |
| 1:01.1 | Happy Thanksgiving balk. |
| 1:03.4 | You're laughing because in our first iteration of this, I had to tell the story. |
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| 1:17.7 | Tom Hanks comes, sweeps in to save her. And he says, happy Thanksgiving, Rose. That's the |
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