Hello, fearless friends and agents!
We’re in the throes of May and it seems the market is throwing us curve balls every day. This is the most important time in your career to ensure your knives are sharp and your knowledge of the market is tight. Show up to the mastermind, pay attention to market updates, and one of the smartest moves you can make when things are ever-changing, make sure you’re setting healthy expectations with your clients. Market speed and temperature can shift at any time, and while you can’t always predict what will happen, you can absolutely commit to keeping your clients informed along the way. If you’re behind on those CE’s, try to find classes that will not just satisfy your credit requirements but will also help you level-up in your skills and career.
Things are getting busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to constantly feel overwhelmed. Keep focused on what is most important, because it is impossible to pour from an empty cup. Revisit your goals and your baseline, get some Vitamin D, go for a walk, drink your water, and don’t forget to wear your sunscreen.
I think you’re fantastic and I hope you’re having an incredible day.
Yours in Success,
Coach Lins
Coach Lins
COACHING
I so look forward to weekly calls with each and every one of my coaching clients. Every call gets me fired up, it brings me joy, and it challenges me to be the most thoughtful and creative leader I can be. The folks who I get to coach are amazing humans, and every single one of them is making incredible strides in their businesses. Holy smokes, my friends, I LOVE MY CAREER. *Insert giant exhale here.* This feels so good.
Outside of coaching, however, things are a bit wonky. Historically, I’m a ‘power through’ and ‘rub some dirt on it’ type of person. Whack-a-mole is one of my favorite games, and while I like to say I thrive in chaos, the after-effects for me can be awful if not catastrophic.
I’m about to get real with you here….
Outside of coaching, however, things are a bit wonky. Historically, I’m a ‘power through’ and ‘rub some dirt on it’ type of person. Whack-a-mole is one of my favorite games, and while I like to say I thrive in chaos, the after-effects for me can be awful if not catastrophic.
I’m about to get real with you here….
PRIORITIES
Like many of you, my own plate is starting to pile up.
I’m heading to Wisconsin weekly to visit my folks, as we’ve recently transitioned my dad from palliative care to hospice. In addition to the care and love my dad needs, my mother could use a lot more support right now as she adapts to living alone.
Our kiddos only have a few weeks of school left, and we’re gearing up for summer activities. Nate and I will both be working from home (oofdah). Since my dad’s health is questionable and I want to stay close to home, we’re not making any real vacation plans for the summer. Instead, I’m busting out my old camp gear so I can show the kiddos what it’s like to ‘rough it’ without an iPad or running water. Camping was always therapeutic for me, and I’m hoping a few nights tenting in my mom’s woods will be restorative for my children as well.
We had a flood in our basement several weeks ago, so in addition to end-of-school and beginning-of-summer activities, we’re trying to navigate demolition and remodel while getting the landscaping and vegetable gardens planted in our yards.
Like many of you, my own plate is starting to pile up.
I’m heading to Wisconsin weekly to visit my folks, as we’ve recently transitioned my dad from palliative care to hospice. In addition to the care and love my dad needs, my mother could use a lot more support right now as she adapts to living alone.
Our kiddos only have a few weeks of school left, and we’re gearing up for summer activities. Nate and I will both be working from home (oofdah). Since my dad’s health is questionable and I want to stay close to home, we’re not making any real vacation plans for the summer. Instead, I’m busting out my old camp gear so I can show the kiddos what it’s like to ‘rough it’ without an iPad or running water. Camping was always therapeutic for me, and I’m hoping a few nights tenting in my mom’s woods will be restorative for my children as well.
We had a flood in our basement several weeks ago, so in addition to end-of-school and beginning-of-summer activities, we’re trying to navigate demolition and remodel while getting the landscaping and vegetable gardens planted in our yards.
LETTING GO + SELF CARE
I’m making a conscious effort to keep the plane in the air by tossing things out of the hatch in order to save fuel. This is keeping me grounded while allowing the most important things in my life to stay centered. I’m saying no to the right things so I can say yes to the things that count. I’ve asked myself nearly every day: “Is this task moving me forward? Or is it just keeping me busy?” My blogs and social media posts are slowing down for a while, and it’s taking me a hot minute to be okay with that. Consistency in this line of work is critical, although not to the detriment of one’s own well-being. I know that in ten years it won’t matter if I had a blog lamenting about personal growth or a post about a podcast I like, but it will matter that I brought my kiddos out to show my dad their new tackle box and give him friendship bracelets.
For now, I’m exchanging professional ‘busy’ work with personal ‘grunt’ work as a form of self-care. A sore back and dirty fingernails at the end of the day is a small price to pay for the restorative and healing benefits of a bountiful yard and time for reflection. I’m constantly reminding myself to be gentle with my heart, and I’m self-coaching to let go of the things that don’t really matter.
I’m making a conscious effort to keep the plane in the air by tossing things out of the hatch in order to save fuel. This is keeping me grounded while allowing the most important things in my life to stay centered. I’m saying no to the right things so I can say yes to the things that count. I’ve asked myself nearly every day: “Is this task moving me forward? Or is it just keeping me busy?” My blogs and social media posts are slowing down for a while, and it’s taking me a hot minute to be okay with that. Consistency in this line of work is critical, although not to the detriment of one’s own well-being. I know that in ten years it won’t matter if I had a blog lamenting about personal growth or a post about a podcast I like, but it will matter that I brought my kiddos out to show my dad their new tackle box and give him friendship bracelets.
For now, I’m exchanging professional ‘busy’ work with personal ‘grunt’ work as a form of self-care. A sore back and dirty fingernails at the end of the day is a small price to pay for the restorative and healing benefits of a bountiful yard and time for reflection. I’m constantly reminding myself to be gentle with my heart, and I’m self-coaching to let go of the things that don’t really matter.
I’M OKAY- REALLY!
I recognized the signs of stress and future burnout and I’ve been actively working toward alleviating these burdens before they got ahead of me. I’m immensely proud of myself for the plain and simple fact that ‘Past Linsey’ would have plowed through until she was in the ground. ‘Today Linsey’ is managing anticipatory grief and she’s being proactive about future stress. For that, I feel like I’ve got my bearings and I’m sturdy enough for any storm coming. I’m giving myself the space I need to heal so I can continue to serve the people I’m working with in the best way I know how.
Growth can be messy and it doesn’t always look the way we planned it to be, but once we figure something out, it’s so rewarding to get to the other side of it. I know I’m still in the middle, but I’m still celebrating the small wins along the way.
I recognized the signs of stress and future burnout and I’ve been actively working toward alleviating these burdens before they got ahead of me. I’m immensely proud of myself for the plain and simple fact that ‘Past Linsey’ would have plowed through until she was in the ground. ‘Today Linsey’ is managing anticipatory grief and she’s being proactive about future stress. For that, I feel like I’ve got my bearings and I’m sturdy enough for any storm coming. I’m giving myself the space I need to heal so I can continue to serve the people I’m working with in the best way I know how.
Growth can be messy and it doesn’t always look the way we planned it to be, but once we figure something out, it’s so rewarding to get to the other side of it. I know I’m still in the middle, but I’m still celebrating the small wins along the way.
I didn’t plan on leaving a basement craft fair with a pocket full of entrepreneurial gold from an eleven-year-old, but here we are.
Folks, people aren’t born with grit. They grow into it. This is how.
I’m teaching a FREE VIRTUAL CE class on May 22th from 1-3pm as well. Fancy pants optional, cameras mandatory. Space is limited, so register NOW!
Our lovely state association is also offering the required module free right now, on-demand. Don’t miss this one, it’s a heck of a sale!
PRIVATE COACHING SPOTS FILLING QUICKLY
It’s like the universe was waiting for me to set this big project aside and less than a week after I finished my last chapter, the phone started ringing and it hasn’t stopped. I LOVE coaching and I know I’m in the right seat. In the spirit of full transparency, I want to make sure I’m giving the agents I am coaching 110% of my time and energy and since I don’t know my max yet, I’m really tentative when signing new clients. That being said, I still have a couple of spots available and once those are filled, I’m on lockdown until I’m in this world for a few more months and I learn my own limits and boundaries.
It’s like the universe was waiting for me to set this big project aside and less than a week after I finished my last chapter, the phone started ringing and it hasn’t stopped. I LOVE coaching and I know I’m in the right seat. In the spirit of full transparency, I want to make sure I’m giving the agents I am coaching 110% of my time and energy and since I don’t know my max yet, I’m really tentative when signing new clients. That being said, I still have a couple of spots available and once those are filled, I’m on lockdown until I’m in this world for a few more months and I learn my own limits and boundaries.
If you or anyone you know might find value in a private consultation to talk about a coaching relationship, it would mean a lot to me if you reached out. Candidates must be coachable, driven, and culture keepers in their individual brokerages. If the candidate is a KW agent, they must no longer be enrolled in Productivity Coaching. Those programs are gold (I know from experience) and I’m happy to take PC agents on once they’ve completed their initial coaching.
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My name is Linsey Frawley and I am a real estate coach and trainer. I’ve been in this industry in some capacity since 1996, where I worked the front desk of a small real estate office in Duluth and I managed the office Polaroid camera. I’m licensed as a Broker in Minnesota and Wisconsin and I own a Transaction Coordination company with my partner. My primary focus is coaching real estate professionals in their life and business, and I love helping people discover their inner strengths and opportunities.
I live in Eden Prairie with my awesome husband, two amazing little kiddos, and two derpy mutts. In my free time I love throwing pottery, reading, gardening, attending live music or comedy shows, or renovating some corner of our home.
