343: Taking Your Real Estate Team from Local to National
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
Release Date: 03/05/2025
360: Mid-Year Review
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
It's hard to believe we're already halfway through the year! Whether you're off to a strong start or feeling like you’re behind, a mid-year review is the key to resetting, refocusing, and finishing strong. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to evaluate your business at the halfway mark. We'll dig into what’s working, what’s not, and—most importantly—how to move forward with clarity and purpose. If you’ve had a slow start, don’t bury your head in the sand. And if things are going well, don’t skip the reflection. Reviewing your patterns, performance, and...
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359: The 5th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
It’s here! On today’s episode, I’m sharing all the details about our 5th Annual Empowering Women in Real Estate® Conference happening Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 in Ashburn, Virginia. From how the event has evolved over the years, to what makes this year’s conference extra special, you’ll get an inside look at the thought, care, and strategy that goes into creating a transformational experience for women in the real estate industry. You’ll also hear about: Why we dropped fancy names and are now calling it simply The Conference Our exciting speaker lineup,...
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358: Building an Authentic Business with Sara Tessel
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
Authenticity is more than a buzzword—it’s a strategy. In this inspiring episode, I’m joined by Sara Tessel, a standout agent on our team who has built a thriving, multi-million dollar real estate business by showing up as herself. We dive into how Sara has grown her business through genuine connection, strategic use of social media, and effective geographic farming—all while staying true to who she is. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to do business “the way everyone else does,” this episode is for you. Sara’s story is proof that when you lean into what feels right for...
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357: Learning, Leading & Letting Go
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing two powerful lessons that hit me recently—both rooted in how we show up as leaders in our lives and businesses. Whether you realize it or not, you are a leader—of your clients, your family, and your business. But are you leading yourself first? I’m opening up about what it really means to lead yourself (hint: it’s not about spa days), and why rescuing others may be holding you back more than you think. I’m also sharing a story about learning to let go—of control, of guilt, and of the belief that just because...
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356: A Year Older, A Year Bolder: Embracing Growth at Every Stage
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
Today is my birthday—and I’m inviting you to celebrate with me! In this special birthday episode, I’m reflecting on the bold moves that have shaped every stage of my life and business over the past 23 years in real estate. From getting started in the industry, to building our team, launching Empowering Women in Real Estate®, and stepping into new phases of life as a mother, entrepreneur, and leader, this episode is both a personal look back and an encouraging nudge forward. Whether you’re just getting started or entering a new season of your business, I want to remind...
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355: Success Without Burnout
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
Today I’m sharing a special episode where I was interviewed on the Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About podcast, hosted by Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen—two incredible women doing important work through their platform, Purse Strings. In our conversation, we dive into the real stories behind women, money, and real estate—the ones we often don’t talk about enough. From building wealth and navigating career pivots to the emotional and practical sides of financial decision-making, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and encouragement. You’ll hear...
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354: The Power of Follow-Up: Turning Leads Into Closings
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
What’s the difference between a pipeline that dries up and one that keeps producing? One word: follow-up. In this episode, I’m diving deep into the art (and science) of follow-up in your real estate business. Whether your lead timeline is five days or five months, staying top of mind is how you build trust—and close deals. I’ll walk you through: The mindset shift that changes follow-up from “annoying” to “serving” Why 80% of sales happen after 5+ follow-ups (but most agents stop after one!) A simple weekly update system you can use with current clients My favorite...
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353: Beyond the Transaction: Growth, Community & the New Real Estate Model
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
What does it really take to build a lasting business in real estate—one that grows with you and creates real impact? In today’s episode of Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Tara Krach, founder of The Real Estate Edit and the Women in Real Estate Summit. Tara and I are both passionate about creating thriving communities for women in real estate, and in this conversation, we’re diving deep into what it looks like to evolve your business beyond just closing deals. We’re talking: Building brands rooted...
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352: From Dream to Reality: Our 10-Year Business Journey, featuring Vicky Noufal
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
New Podcast Episode: From Dream to Reality: Our 10-Year Business Journey This week on Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast, I'm joined by my incredible business partner, Vicky Noufal, as we celebrate a major milestone: 10 years of partnership and leading the Platinum Group Real Estate Team together! In this special episode, Vicky and I reflect on our journey — from the early days of dreaming big to building a thriving, nationally recognized real estate team. We’re sharing the lessons we’ve learned, the challenges we didn’t see coming, what we would have done...
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351: The Power of Strategic Support with Lauren Duke
Empowering Women in Real Estate® - The Podcast with Karen Cooper
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by a very special guest — Lauren Duke, founder of Core Ops Collective — for a conversation that could completely shift the way you think about support in your real estate business. We’re diving into the power of strategic support — not just hiring someone to take tasks off your plate, but finding that right-fit person who acts as an extension of you and helps grow your business in meaningful ways. Lauren brings such a fresh, thoughtful perspective to this topic, and I walked away from our chat with new ideas and clarity I...
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New Podcast Episode: Taking Your Real Estate Team from Local to National
Have you ever dreamed of expanding your real estate team beyond your local market? In this episode, I’m sharing the journey of how my business partner, Vicki Noufal, and I took our Platinum Group Real Estate Team from serving a single region to operating in 14 states + D.C.—a milestone that was years in the making!
You’ll hear:
The challenges we faced and the lessons we learned along the way
Why getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is key to leadership
How we transitioned from a traditional team model to a nationally scalable structure
The importance of constant evolution in business
Why community and collaboration are the heart of long-term success
Plus, I’m announcing the launch of our Team Leader Forum—a dedicated space for team leaders (or aspiring ones!) to connect, strategize, and grow together.
If you’ve been thinking about expanding your team—or just want insight into what it takes to build a thriving, adaptable real estate business—this episode is for you!
Let’s connect! Find me on Instagram @karen.w.cooper and send me a DM with your thoughts!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!