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Building a People-First Business in a Bottom-Line World with Katie Kim

Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout

Release Date: 05/09/2025

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Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout

                                      Listen in as Erin and Rebecca discuss: Rebecca shares how she built her first real estate team while raising two babies under two—and what she learned about letting go of control. She reveals the turning point when she stopped chasing volume and started prioritizing profitability and peace of mind. Learn the mindset and systems that helped her step off the hamster wheel and finally build a business she could retire from. Rebecca opens up about walking away...

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Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout

                                      Listen in as Erin and Amy discuss: Why “feeling good” can be a legitimate business strategy—and how Amy built multi-location success by following what resonated rather than what was “supposed to” work. Masculine vs. feminine operating modes: getting out of the head (constant doing/figuring out) and back into the body, heart, and receiving. The future-self practice: “Have tea with the you who already made it” and act from that state today. ...

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                                Listen in as Erin and Cathy discuss: how shifting from striving to receiving opens the flow of abundance Cathy’s journey from record deals to spiritual mentorship — and why “God is my CFO.” share why joy, not hustle, is the magnet for prosperity and purpose practical ways to “tune” yourself daily to your soul’s radio station of love and possibility a heart-centered reminder that synchronicity, not strategy, is often the true source of success … and much more. ...

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                                            Listen in as Erin and Gaby discuss: Gaby’s transition from 15 years in corporate media to becoming a top-producing real estate agent in Austin. How she and her husband navigated working together in business and marriage — learning to balance strengths, delegate, and grow as a team. The role of honesty and authenticity in marketing — why showing up as yourself (accents, ballcaps, lake life, and all) attracts the right clients. The...

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                                    Listen in as Erin and Katrina discuss: Katrina (“Chef Katrina”) shares her journey from Disney chef to digital marketing entrepreneur and coach. She reveals how women’s natural infradian rhythm impacts productivity, creativity, and sales — and how syncing business tasks with cycles can reduce burnout. Why traditional male-based productivity systems (like 5AM routines) don’t always work for women — and what to do instead. The “Create Her Money...

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                                        Listen in as Erin and Mike discuss how: EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) provides simple, practical tools to help entrepreneurs run better businesses and live better lives. “Process is Freedom”: Having systems in place doesn’t limit you—it frees you to focus on what only you can do. Growth always brings new ceilings; what got you here won’t get you there. Reinventing yourself and your business is key. Investing in systems and support...

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                        Listen in as Erin and Shae discuss: How Shae and her husband went from $25K salaries to investing $25K on credit cards to launch their real estate journey Shae’s leap into real estate in 2018 and how she closed 14 transactions in just her first 6 months The simple, systemized follow-up strategies she still uses today to keep past clients engaged Why leveraging a VA and delegating tasks freed her to focus on income-producing activities Her “R.E.A.L. Moms” podcast — a platform for honest...

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                                Listen in as Erin and Zander discuss: How Zander went from military service in Iraq to building a $35 million real estate portfolio Why he pivoted from multifamily housing to the untapped niche of RV and glamping resorts The creative financing strategies he uses to secure unique deals How his team markets glamping resorts for maximum occupancy using travel sites, SEO, and influencer partnerships How passive investors can earn monthly distributions (not just quarterly) while also...

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                              Listen in as Erin shares how: Freedom isn’t a destination — it’s a decision powered by daily energy and enthusiasm; your joy is the compass for business decisions. “Do less to do more” becomes real when you build systems and scale instead of muscling through feast-or-famine cycles. If your 20-year-old self couldn’t imagine your current capacity, you’re still standing on the leading edge of expansion — act like your next-level self now. Replacing “shoulds” and...

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                                Listen in as Erin shares: Why September can be the true “New Year” for your business — and how to harness the harvest season for momentum. How your energy is your magnet: protect it, invest in it, and watch the right clients flow toward you. How the Pursuing Freedom Collective is evolving with more expert-led calls, creating a buffet of value and support. The critical shift from operator to leader: doing less, delegating more, and building systems that scale. How investing in...

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Listen in as Erin and Katie discuss:

  • How Katie scaled her real estate team while staying rooted in people-first leadership
  • What it means to run a business with “heart” without sacrificing results
  • How authenticity builds deeper trust (and attracts the right clients)
  • Letting go of the fear of failure — and choosing to lead with faith
  • How her faith and values guide every decision — even during rapid growth
  • …and much more!

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About

Katie Kim is a visionary real estate developer and educator specializing in transforming overlooked urban spaces into thriving, community-enhancing developments. With a career spanning decades, Katie has successfully led commercial and mixed-use projects, leveraging her expertise in creative financing and deal structuring. As the founder of The Katie Kim Educational Platform, she empowers aspiring developers to overcome fears, navigate complexities, and confidently tackle their first—or next—real estate project.

Katie’s passion lies in making real estate development accessible, offering actionable strategies and insights to help others achieve financial freedom and create lasting impact. Her journey began with her first deal at just 15 years old, and since then, she’s been dedicated to mentoring others to succeed in their own journeys. Katie’s personal story of overcoming challenges and her commitment to empowering others make her an inspiring guest for any audience.

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