64. Priorities, Processes, and Productivity: Real Estate Success with Kristi Jencks
Life & Listings: Balancing Real Estate, Scaling Your Future w/ Jennifer Staats
Release Date: 01/13/2025
Life & Listings: Balancing Real Estate, Scaling Your Future w/ Jennifer Staats
In this episode, Jennifer Staats interviews Chris Prefontaine about his extensive real estate journey, how he turned adversity into a scalable family business, and what it takes to thrive as an entrepreneur and coach in real estate. Chris shares practical strategies for brokers and agents to build additional profit centers, the mindset shifts needed for success, and why hands-on coaching is critical. "Mindset and tenacity are as important as skill set in building a thriving business." - Chris Prefontaine Key Discussion Topics: Chris’s 34-year journey from broker to real estate...
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In this episode of Life and Listings, Lynne Samone Mazin shares her journey from Wall Street to the heart of Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, revealing how she built a thriving career by leveraging her finance background, creating a “Hot 100” network, and embracing the power of mentorship and collaboration. From navigating the challenges of leaving corporate stability behind to launching a high-performing team at Compass, Lynne opens up about the strategies, mindset, and daily actions that helped her break into the ultra-competitive luxury space. Packed with practical tips—like...
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Have a listen to this episode of the Life and Listings podcast as Jennifer Staats breaks down how to plan and host yearly community or sphere-of-influence events without the stress. From seasonal gatherings like Easter egg hunts and holiday parties to practical and cost-effective ideas such as shredding days, supply drives, and safety workshops, you’ll learn how to create repeatable systems, track ROI, and maximize engagement. Jennifer also shares a free downloadable playbook packed with templates and SOPs to help you run smooth, budget-friendly, and impactful events year after year. Don’t...
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Mastering your CRM setup could be the game-changer your real estate business needs. In this episode of Life and Listings, Jennifer dives deep into building a powerful database, setting up automation, defining clear stages, and creating smooth onboarding processes for your team. From avoiding costly mistakes to implementing follow-up reminders and targeted marketing strategies, this playbook-style episode is packed with actionable tips you can apply today. Don’t miss out—tap in and download this month’s free playbook to streamline your systems and scale your business effectively! ...
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If you're scaling a team, hiring support, or simply trying to bring more clarity and consistency into your business, you won’t want to miss this episode of the Life and Listings podcast. In Episode 84, Jennifer Staats dives deep into the often-overlooked areas of onboarding and offboarding—breaking down exactly why they matter, what steps you need to take, and how to create efficient systems that truly support growth. Whether you're bringing on agents, admins, or contractors, this episode is packed with actionable tips, templates, and examples to help you build workflows that actually...
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If you're ready to move from feeling busy to being truly efficient in your real estate business, don’t miss the latest solo episode of the Life and Listings podcast with Jennifer Staats. In this edition, Jennifer dives into the importance of workflows that scale—breaking down how simple checklists can transform your daily operations into consistent, replicable systems that support growth, accountability, and better client service. Whether you’re a solo agent or leading a growing team, you’ll walk away with practical tips and a free downloadable playbook to get started. Hit that play...
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In this episode of Life and Listings, we sit down with Joao, a commercial general contractor and real estate investor who's scaled from a single duplex to owning 91 doors — with plans to add 50 more this year! From humble beginnings to high-level partnerships, Joao shares how one networking event changed everything, the unconventional path he took into ownership, and some truly wild renovation stories (yes, including a funnel in a drain pipe). Whether you're in real estate or just love a good success story, this one’s packed with value and laughs. Listen now! “Just talk to...
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In the latest episode of Life and Listings, Jennifer Staats sits down with Kevin, a seasoned real estate investor and founder of Pine Financial, to unpack how he turned a college side hustle into a billion-dollar lending business. They dive into building wealth through real estate, the power of passive income from private debt, how to measure true success beyond money, and why now might be the perfect time to "become the bank." If you're in real estate—or just curious about smart investing—this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to hear Kevin’s insights and grab his free report at...
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Hey friends! This week on the Life and Listings Podcast, Jennifer is flying solo and she’s diving into something that can seriously transform the way you handle your listings: seller reports (or as she likes to call them, marketing reports). She’s walking you through exactly how they create branded weekly reports that keep your sellers in the loop, reduce your weekend stress, and lay the groundwork for smoother conversations about feedback and price adjustments. Plus, she’s sharing how to systemize everything using tools like Canva, and giving you access to this month’s Staat Solutions...
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If you're looking for a dose of inspiration and real talk about entrepreneurship, personal development, and the power of energy, don’t miss this episode of the Life & Listings podcast featuring Jacopo! From humble beginnings in Napoli to flipping real estate in Miami, Jacopo shares his journey of resilience, reinvention, and inner growth. He opens up about his MPBE method—Meditation, Pre-Biohacking, and Exercise—and how it’s helped him find success, health, and happiness. The episode dives into his routines, mindset hacks, biohacking tips, and why connecting with the right people...
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Kristi Jencks, a real estate agent and coach from Gilbert, Arizona, shares her fascinating journey from roles like nannying and textbook sales to thriving in real estate. With her diverse experiences, Kristi highlights the value of post-sale follow-ups and how building strong client relationships is key to success.
You'll learn how she balances a demanding career with raising eight children, using time management strategies like the Eisenhower matrix and designing systems that enhance efficiency. Kristi’s humorous and candid anecdotes, including a memorable showing mishap, will keep you entertained while offering actionable insights to boost your productivity and client experience.
Don’t miss her practical tips on prioritization and her reflections on creating a fulfilling career and family life!
"If it doesn’t align with my goals- a task, a commitment- it’s a distraction. It’s not helping me with my objectives." – Kristi Jencks
Hear more about:
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Transition from Textbook Sales to Real Estate
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Balancing Family and Career
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Time Management and Productivity Tools
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Importance of Processes and Systems
About Kristi Jencks
Kristi Jencks is a name synonymous with genuine enthusiasm and practical wisdom in the world of real estate coaching. With a decade-long tenure as a top real estate team leader in Phoenix, Kristi combines her professional expertise with a relatable, down-to-earth approach. Kristi's methods are practical, focused, and tailored to the real-world challenges of the real estate industry.
Beyond her professional life, Kristi's role as a mother to eight fostered and adopted children adds a layer of depth to her understanding of commitment and resilience. These personal experiences enrich her coaching, providing a unique perspective on balancing life's various demands.
Kristi lives by a simple yet powerful philosophy: "Be Disciplined. Stay Accountable. Always Hustle." These principles are at the heart of her coaching style, encouraging a balanced approach to ambition and personal growth.
Connect with Kristi:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kristijencks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristi.jencks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristijencks/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristijenckscoach
Connect with Jennifer Staats:
Website: staatssolutions.com
Staats Solution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staatssolutions/
Jennifer Staats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifertherealtor