Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.
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It’s no secret that business owners face a unique set of challenges, often juggling marriage, parenthood, and career aspirations. Empire Building brings together five influential women who are unapologetic in their goals to build big businesses and live big lives. Another common goal? Helping others do the same. Tune in for authentic, unfiltered conversations with Wendy Papasan, Seychelle Van Poole, Sarah Reynolds, Kymber Lovett-Menkiti, and Tiffany Fykes, as they invite you to be a part of ...
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283. Negotiation Tactics: How to Win for Your Clients (Part 1)
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30:22Negotiation is everything in real estate, and today we’re breaking down the core steps that make all the difference. We talk about why building real connections with everyone involved (even the other agent) gives you an edge, and how asking the right questions—and actually listening—leads to better results. We’re sharing the power of small counters…
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517. How This Couple Transformed Their Marriage, Career & Life with The ONE Thing
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32:13Before discovering The ONE Thing, Mauricio and Christine were stuck in survival mode—juggling kids, work, and the chaos of daily life. Everything changed when a copy of The ONE Thing landed on Mauricio’s desk. What started as reluctant curiosity grew into a shared commitment: they embraced the 411 and time-blocking, turning scattered days into inte…
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282. When You’re Scared to Hire but Know You Need to
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30:47Ever found yourself drowning in work and thinking, “I know I need help, but I’m scared to hire”? We get it. In this episode, we’re talking about how to recognize the signs that you need leverage—whether it’s at home or in your business—and how to approach getting help in a smart, strategic way. From physical and emotional warning signs to missed op…
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516. The 10 BOLD Truths for Building an Amazing Life with Gary Keller
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1:02:21This week, we’re doing something special. I’m bringing you a live keynote from none other than Gary Keller, where he shares what he calls the “10 Bold Truths”—a collection of powerful ideas designed to help you build an extraordinary life. These truths are the backbone of our BOLD training at Keller Williams, and they align beautifully with the pri…
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Ever freeze up when it’s time to hit record or write a post, thinking, “What do I even say?” You’re not alone. This week, we’re breaking down a simple content creation framework to help you move past the blank page and start sharing messages that actually convert. We believe the secret to content that gets results is getting specific—speaking direc…
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515. The Way: 5 Principles That Create Extraordinary Results with Gary Keller
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39:23What does it really take to live your best life? This week, we’re joined by Gary Keller for part one of a special two-part conversation about “The Way”—five powerful concepts for leveling up, drawn from the newly rewritten Bold course. Gary and I walk through each idea, starting with the Misogi Challenge: setting a focused, time-limited challenge t…
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280. From Discomfort to Growth: Practical Mindset Tools with Elaine Stageberg
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56:17Mindset can feel abstract, but today’s conversation with Elaine Stageberg brings it down to earth. Elaine has built a $400 million real estate portfolio, leads a private equity firm, and is a trained psychiatrist and mom of five. She shows us how practical time management, goal setting, and a willingness to sit with discomfort form the foundation f…
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514. Why Smart People Stay Stuck in "Getting Ready" Mode with Pat Flynn
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44:49If you love learning but find yourself stuck in preparation mode, this episode is for you. I sit down with Pat Flynn—entrepreneur, host of Smart Passive Income, and author of Lean Learning—to talk about why consuming more information doesn’t always lead to better results. Pat shares how learning can become a form of procrastination, why we fall int…
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279. How to Do a Mid-Year Reset for Your Business
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25:07Feeling that mid-year slump? You’re not alone—but we believe this is actually the best moment to reset and refocus. In this episode, we break down our real-world process for a mid-year business review: how we revisit our goals, assess what’s on track (and what’s not), and decide what’s truly relevant for the rest of the year. We get honest about re…
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513. The Mid-Year RESET: How to Course-Correct Your 2025 Goals Before It's Too Late
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43:12Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2025? If you’re like me, you’ve probably had your head down, working hard, only to look up and wonder where the year went. It’s normal to drift away from your original goals or even forget them entirely by this point in the year. Life gets complex, priorities shift, and sometimes what mattered in Januar…
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278. How to Do a Mid-Year Reset for Your Life
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36:07It’s easy to get off track, even with the best intentions. In this episode, we’re sharing our personal mid-year reset process—our go-to for checking in, letting go of what’s not working, and making space for what matters most. We talk about how taking just a few hours to reflect, simplify, and plan can help you reset your goals and energy for the r…
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512. Stuck Building Your Personal Brand? Here's How to Break Through with Rory Vaden
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43:55What happens when everything you’ve built suddenly disappears? In this episode, Jay Papasan sits down with Rory Vaden—someone who knows what it’s like to lose everything and rebuild from scratch. After Rory and his wife, AJ, were forced out of the business they’d spent 12 years building, they had to start over with nothing but a non-compete, their …
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277. Darling, You Can Do Hard Things: 5 Hacks for Smarter Decisions
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27:59When it comes to building an empire—whether that’s in business or in life—there’s no escaping hard decisions. We’ve all stood at the crossroads, wrestling with big choices that feel daunting, lonely, or even paralyzing. But here’s the truth: hard things don’t have to stop us. In this episode, we’re sharing five life-changing hacks that have helped …
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511. How to 6X Your Goals Using The ONE Thing with Brandon Turner
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39:18When The ONE Thing first came out, Brandon Turner didn’t just read it—he made it his only book for an entire year, reading it cover to cover more than 20 times. The result? He didn’t just hit his audacious goal of acquiring $50 million in real estate in three years—he soared past it, buying $300 million worth. In this episode, Brandon pulls back th…
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510. 7 Recession-Proof Strategies for Building Wealth in a Down Market
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47:00We spend a lot of time worrying about uncertainty—tariffs, market volatility, the looming threat of a recession. But what if these aren’t just obstacles, but some of the greatest opportunities for your business or career? History shows that recessions often create more millionaires than any other time and open the door for companies to leap ahead. …
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276. Navigating a Slower Market (Part 2): The Truth About Price Adjustments
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34:38When the market slows down, price is king. In this episode, we’re getting honest about what it takes to navigate a slower market—and why you can’t out-market a bad price. We’re sharing hard-earned lessons from our own experiences, including the conversations that still stick with us, and the data-driven steps we use to guide clients through price a…
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509. The ADHD Advantage: How Neurodivergent Entrepreneurs Outperform with Tyler Elstrom
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45:00If you’ve ever struggled to get started, finish what you begin, or felt like your brain just doesn’t operate like everyone else’s—you’re not alone. Jay sits down with ADHD coach and entrepreneur Tyler Elstrom to unpack what’s really going on in the ADHD brain, from dopamine regulation to executive function to emotional overwhelm. Tyler introduces t…
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275. Navigating a Slower Market (Part 1): What Sellers Expect & How to Deliver
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31:25Let’s face it—when homes aren’t flying off the market, sellers start watching you more closely than ever. And in today’s market, with inventory rising and prices softening, they’re not just watching—they’re expecting more. But that doesn’t mean your leadership slows down. In fact, now’s the time to step it up. In this first episode of our two-part …
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508. 5 Strategies to Beat Quality Inflation and Stay Ahead
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35:17Are you succeeding so slowly you think you're failing—or failing so slowly you think you're succeeding?” In this solo episode, Jay Papasan introduces the concept of quality inflation: the idea that the standards for average—and especially extraordinary—performance keep rising every year. Drawing inspiration from the Red Queen Hypothesis and his exp…
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274. Leading with Legacy: What Will Your Empire Say About You?
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28:54What will your empire say about you when you're gone? In this week’s episode, we’re diving deep into the concept of legacy—what it really means to lead with it, build with it, and live into it every single day. It’s easy to focus on short-term wins and flashy growth, but true empire builders know the power of thinking long-term. That’s what legacy …
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