After 25 years in real estate, Tanya Ecklund has learned something most entrepreneurs spend their entire careers chasing:

Success isn't always about more.

In this episode of the Inspired Agents Series, Tanya shares her journey from a young REALTOR® with big dreams to becoming one of Calgary's top luxury real estate agents. Along the way, she opens up about the coaching moments that transformed her business, the realities of building a career in a demanding industry, and why she's shifted her focus from growth to sustainability.

This conversation explores what it means to build a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it.

We discuss:
• Breaking into luxury real estate
• The power of coaching and continuous improvement
• Building a small team by design
• Mental and physical wellness as a business strategy
• Growth versus sustainability
• Defining "enough"
• Creating a life you don't need a vacation from

Whether you're a REALTOR®, mortgage broker, entrepreneur, or someone navigating your own next chapter, this episode is packed with perspective, wisdom, and inspiration.

Connect with Tanya Ecklund:

Instagram: @tanyaeklund
Website: https://tanyaeklundgroup.ca/

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The real ROI in real estate isn’t what you think… 👀

It’s not just deals closed.
It’s not just commission checks.

It’s who’s in your corner when you have NO idea what you’re doing.

In this episode, Shaelyn Woods gets real about:
→ Starting in real estate with zero roadmap
→ The confidence gap every new agent feels
→ And why mentorship isn’t optional… it’s EVERYTHING

“You don’t even know what you don’t know.”

From navigating contracts for the first time
to negotiating with agents who’ve been in the game 30+ years…

Shaelyn breaks down how the right mentorship changed everything —
her confidence, her skillset, and her trajectory.

This isn’t about splits.
This is about support, growth, and staying in the game long enough to win.

🔥 And if you’re a new (or struggling) agent looking for guidance —
Shaelyn is OPEN to mentoring.

Reach out directly:
📩 shaelyn@popowichrealestate.com

If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like you’re figuring it out alone…
This episode will hit.

🎧 Watch now.
💬 Share with an agent who needs this.

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What if the secret to long-term success in real estate isn’t chasing the deal… but doing the right thing—even when it costs you?

In this episode, Renee sits down with May Davidson of RE/MAX First 20-year industry veteran, relationship-first operator, and someone who has built her business on integrity, grit, and real human connection.

From walking away from a corporate career to navigating the unpredictable world of 100% commission, May shares the raw truth about what it actually takes to last in this business.

They dive into:

• The reality of inconsistent income (and how to survive it)
• Why doing the right thing always pays off—even when it hurts in the moment
• The hidden cost of chasing too many leads and neglecting your database
• Team vs. solo agent: when each path makes sense (and when it doesn’t)
• The power of simple connection—why a quick text can grow your entire business
• Serving first-time buyers and downsizers with real empathy and leadership

This isn’t about flashy tactics or quick wins.

It’s about building a business that lasts.

A business rooted in trust, consistency, and showing up when it matters most.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched thin, or questioned your path in this industry… this conversation will hit home.

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Episode 7 – Part 2: Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation | Featuring Jill Moellering

In Part 2 of our conversation with Jill Moellering, we go deeper into what mentorship in real estate actually looks like — and why so many leaders get it wrong.

Early in her leadership journey, Jill believed the best way to mentor new agents was simple: bring everyone together, teach the same lessons, and help them grow at the same pace.

It sounded like a great plan.

But she quickly discovered that real mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all.

In this part of the conversation, we dive into:
• The biggest misconception about mentoring new agents
• Why proximity to successful people accelerates growth
• The leadership lessons that come from burnout
• Why helping the next generation is critical for the future of this industry

If you’re building a team, mentoring new agents, or trying to grow in real estate, this episode offers an honest look at the real work behind developing people.

🎙️ Inspired Agents Podcast – Episode 7 (Part 2)
Burnout, Mentorship, and Building the Next Generation
Featuring Jill Moellering

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What responsibility do successful agents have to the next generation?

In this 2 part series of the Inspired Agents Podcast, we sit down with Jill Moellering to talk about mentorship, burnout, and what it really takes to help new agents succeed in today’s real estate industry.

Jill believes that when you climb the ladder in this business, you don’t just celebrate at the top — you turn around and reach back to help the next person up. But mentorship isn’t as simple as hosting meetings or giving advice from a whiteboard.

After bringing on multiple new agents at once, Jill quickly learned that real mentorship isn’t one-size-fits-all — and trying to do everything at once can lead straight to burnout.

In this conversation, we dive into:
• Why mentorship is critical for the future of real estate
• The reality of burnout in a high-performance industry
• Lessons learned from leading and developing new agents
• Why proximity to successful people accelerates growth
• What experienced agents owe the next generation

If you're a Realtor, team leader, or someone building a career in real estate, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, growth, and giving back to the industry.

What if the fear never really goes away… but you do it anyway?

In this episode of The Inspired Agents Podcast, Renée sits down with REALTOR® Jessica Debell for an honest, grounded conversation about what it really looks like to build a real estate career later in life — without the hype, without the shortcuts, and without pretending it’s easy.

Jessica shares her journey from corporate life and single motherhood into real estate, why she started part-time before going all in, and how 2025 — one of the toughest markets in recent years — became her best year yet.

They talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, community, consistency, and why success in real estate has far less to do with sales tactics and far more to do with people.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Am I cut out for this?

• Is it too late to start?

• Why does everyone else seem so much more confident than me?

This episode is for you.

Because sometimes the most important thing you need to hear is simple:

You absolutely belong here.

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In this episode, Why the DocuSign Era Is Over: The Power of Real Follow-Up we sit down with Carmen De Luca, Director of Sales at Trico Homes, to talk about the skill everyone thinks they’ve mastered—until they realize they haven’t.

Carmen breaks down why follow-up is still one of the most effective tools in sales, how timing shapes trust, and why we’re long past the days of relying on quick digital signatures to build genuine relationships. We dig into what today’s intense market demands from leaders, what it really takes to support your team, and why celebrating wins matters more than ever.

Carmen also gives an inside look at what makes working at Trico such a standout experience, and how a strong culture fuels performance, connection, and resilience.

If you’re in real estate, lending, or any sales-driven role, this conversation delivers insight, perspective, and the kind of honesty that can shift the way you show up.

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In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dawn Herron Maser, Realtor, content creator, and mom of two, for a refreshingly real conversation about what it actually takes to grow when life is full.

Dawn’s journey isn’t polished, filtered, or perfectly planned — but it’s moving fast. From managing clients and car seats to pressing "record" and putting herself out there on YouTube, Dawn opens up about how she’s learning to tune out the noise, trust her gut, and just start even when things feel messy.

We talk about:

• What it means to show up before you feel ready
• The push/pull of motherhood and ambition
• How she’s using YouTube to build visibility and trust
• Letting go of perfection and embracing momentum
• Why “Blinders On” is her new mindset

Whether you’re building a brand, raising babies, or standing at the edge of your next leap — this one’s for you.

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