Episode 179

The Power of Delegation: Renee Hastings Helps Real Estate Pros Thrive

Here's a PAS-style summary of the provided @YouTube transcript:

The Problem...

  • Many real estate agents, entrepreneurs, and small business owners are overwhelmed, experiencing burnout from trying to do everything themselves. This includes tasks like managing payroll, handling invoices, scheduling, and general administrative duties.
  • The current hiring process for administrative support can feel daunting, especially for those who might not need a full-time assistant.
  • Black women often face additional challenges, needing to "work twice as hard to be considered half as good", leading to increased pressure to constantly prove their excellence and professionalism.

Why This Is An Issue For You

  • Being overwhelmed and constantly "burning the candle at both ends" leads to lack of sleep, missed important personal events (like children's activities), and prevents you from focusing on income-generating activities and growing your business.
  • The traditional approach to hiring often requires a significant time and financial commitment, making it hard for businesses to get the specific, flexible support they need.
  • For Black women, this extra burden means less time for personal life and potentially feeling isolated without a supportive community that understands their unique struggles with stereotypes and the need to always present a highly polished image.

The Solution and How To Solve The Problem...

  • Delegate and gain support: Consider hiring a virtual assistant to take administrative tasks off your plate. Start by listing everything you do that doesn't directly add value to your bottom line.
  • Flexible and affordable virtual assistant services: Executive Help Now offers flexible packages starting at just 10 hours a month, which is about 2.5 hours a week or 30 minutes a day. This allows you to ease into delegating and build trust with your assistant.
  • Automate processes: As shown in Katie's case study, automating tasks like payroll processing can save immense time and reduce stress, allowing you to focus on scaling your business. Executive Help Now helps set up such systems and provides vetted assistants with diverse skill sets, including real estate experience.
  • Build a supportive community: Connect with platforms and individuals who understand and support your journey. Renee's podcast, "Renee Speaks", specifically created for women entrepreneurs, provides insights, resources, and a sense of belonging.

What are your thoughts on starting with just 10 hours of virtual assistant support per month? Watch the full video to hear more about Renee's inspiring journey and how Executive Help Now can specifically help real estate professionals!

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Real Estate, Marketing, and Implementation Perspectives For Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Coaches, and Real Estate Investors by Jerome Lewis

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Jerome Lewis

Jerome Lewis is the author of the book REmarketing - Insider’s Secrets of Successful Advertising, Lead Generation, & Marketing Implementation For Real Estate Entrepreneurs.
He is also the founder and CMO of Digital Real Estate Strategy, a tech, and marketing agency that helps busy but serious real estate entrepreneurs implement, structure, and systematize their tech, lead generation, marketing, and business systems. Jerome has helped over 5000 real estate entrepreneurs from more than 40 states and 4 countries. Jerome has shared stages with some of the real estate industry’s best national experts including names ranging from Vena Jones-Cox, Krista Mashore, Marc Halpern, and many more.
Jerome is a bold introvert, father, and former IT professional. In 2021, Jerome won eXp University’s Instructor of The Year Award. He is also the host of the Real Estate Marketing & Social Media Mastermind, where he teaches real estate investors and agents tech and marketing implementation.