This is the first of a 12-part series called Protecting The Goose That Lays The Golden Eggs.Part of being a professional, and perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of The NEW Real Estate Professional, is the ability and motivation to take care of yourself.Taking care of yourself is not just about playing defense. It’s about making sure you are always putting yourself in a position to succeed.That means building a business that works for you, becoming personally bulletproof both financially and from a mental and physical health perspective, and creating a life you want to live for yourself and those you care about.Chris and Laci kick off this series with a discussion about boundaries. The mark of The NEW Real Estate Professional is their ability to set boundaries in life and business.Boundaries include some basic time blocking but also include setting limits on who gets your attention when and why.It’s about adopting the mindsets you need to create the daily routines that allow you to be the best you can for your clients and family, and for yourself.I guarantee you will find inspiration, timely lessons, actionable tips / tricks, daily habits and mindsets you can use in your business to generate more leads, book more appointments, write more contracts, close more deals, earn more referrals, and make more money.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

We discuss the importance of self-care for real estate professionals, addressing the guilt associated with taking time off and the necessity of scheduling rest to maintain productivity.

Laci and I reflect on the challenges of balancing work and personal well-being, emphasizing that you can't pour from an empty cup and the need for self-care routines.

We examine the critical role of setting boundaries for personal well-being and business success, including the value of time blocking and adopting the right mindset.

I share my personal experience with establishing specific work hours and protecting weekends to increase productivity and avoid burnout.

We talk about differentiating between client and customer access levels, with clients receiving preferred access, and the use of tools like 8x8 and Google Voice for boundary setting.

The discussion covers the importance of being fully present in one-on-one meetings with clients, and the courtesy of setting expectations for communication response times.

We emphasize that setting professional boundaries early in a real estate career is crucial for preventing burnout and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

I admit my struggle with disconnecting from technology and the aspiration to take extended time off while running my business effectively.

We touch on the excitement around the upcoming solar eclipse and its impact on family and community engagement, as well as the value of taking holidays off.

Laci and I highlight that professionals in real estate should approach client relationships with a structured plan and presentation, similar to other professions like doctors and lawyers.

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