Take it and Run

Kristi Jencks
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Take it and Run is the podcast for high-performing professionals who are done waiting to take action on the big ideas swirling in their heads. Hosted by Kristi and Kelcie—two powerhouse women blending strategy and soul—we deliver bite-sized, bold episodes that help you stop overthinking and start doing. Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or multi-passionate go-getter, you'll get: Actionable insights you can implement todayProven frameworks to build momentumMindset shifts that actually stickReal talk, real laughs, and real resultsIf you’ve been sitting on an idea, a dream, or a to-do list that just won’t quit—this is your sign. Hit play, take what you need, and run with it. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and let’s move the needle—together.

  1. MAR 25

    The Story You Keep Telling Yourself Is the Problem

    What does losing 200 pounds have to do with your real estate business? More than you think. In this episode of the Take It and Run podcast, we sit down with a very special guest — Merrill Jencks — who dropped over 200 pounds, leg presses 540 pounds, and hasn't focused on weight loss for nearly three years. But the number on the scale? That's not the story. The real story is identity. Mindset. And the narratives we tell ourselves about who we are — in the gym, in marriage, and on the phones. Merrill gets raw about what it felt like to be disciplined in every area of life except his health, and how he finally stopped lying to himself. He breaks down the all-or-nothing trap (sound familiar?), why perfection killed his progress more than pizza ever did, and the moment Tom Ferry's words about recommitting faster changed everything for him. Here's what makes this episode land for agents: every principle Merrill shares translates directly to your business. Tracking your workouts = tracking your contacts. Progressive overload at the gym = progressive overload in your pipeline. Consistency over blitzes. Done is Better Than Perfect. Small wins that stack into a new identity. You'll walk away with: The exact mindset shift that finally made the transformation stick — after decades of failed attemptsWhy your identity has to change before your results doMerrill's 4 non-negotiables for tracking progress (and how they apply to business)The 80/20 principle that replaced the all-or-nothing spiralHow to find an accountability partner that actually holds you to itThe one thing Merrill has never once regretted — and what it means for your own "I don't feel like it" daysIf you've ever told yourself I'm just not the type of person who… — this episode is for you. Tactical Takeaways: Break the story. Identify one narrative you've been telling yourself that isn't serving you.Pick one habit. Start tracking it. Expect it to get boring — that's the point.Stop slashing all four tires when you get a flat. Recommit fast.Find your accountability partner. You'll do more for someone else than you'll ever do for yourself.Take what you heard today — and run with it. If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    36 min

  2. MAR 9

    Why Most Real Estate Leads NEVER Convert (And How Top Agents Fix It)

    What separates agents who close deals consistently from those who struggle to convert leads? In this episode of Take It and Run, Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd sit down with Jeremy and Eileen Knight, a successful husband-and-wife real estate team from Austin, Texas. They share the lead conversion strategies, follow-up systems, and communication skills that help them turn online inquiries into real clients. If you're a real estate agent looking to convert more online leads, improve your follow-up strategy, and build trust with buyers and sellers, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. Jeremy and Eileen also reveal how consistent content creation on YouTube, objection handling, and understanding client motivation have helped them grow their business and attract more opportunities. If you’ve ever wondered: • Why some agents convert leads and others don’t • How to follow up without feeling pushy • What to say when a lead says “we’re just looking” • How YouTube can generate real estate clients • Why listening is your most powerful sales skill This episode will give you the mindset and strategies to take action today. Because that’s what Take It and Run is all about. If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    43 min

  3. 12/23/2025

    Why Most Real Estate Content Isn’t Getting Shared - with Katie Day

    If your content calendar is full but your business still feels scattered, this episode is your reset. Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd sit down with Katie Day, a Texas Realtor, team leader, mentor, and long-time content creator who has built a business around clarity, consistency, and real results. Katie breaks down what real estate agents should stop doing in their content, why follower count no longer matters, and how niching down creates momentum faster than posting more. She shares how she uses AI for research and scripting, how public accountability reduces decision fatigue, and why playing to your strengths matters more than copying someone else’s playbook. This episode covers: How to structure the next 30 days if you are starting over with contentWhy shareable content beats chasing likes and followersWhat to cut immediately from your current content strategyHow to batch, research, and script content without burning outThe link between decision-making, accountability, and time freedom⚡️ Take It and Run moment: Block 30 minutes this week to decide where you need more accountability and put one habit in place that removes daily decision fatigue. This episode works when you apply it. Pick one idea and move on it this week. Find Katie for referrals and inspiration: 📱 @movemetotx 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 https://meetkatieday.com/ If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    44 min

  4. 12/16/2025

    Accountability Without Micromanagement + Seller Reports Agents Have Been Waiting For

    What if accountability didn’t feel like pressure  And what if seller reports didn’t take hours to build In this episode of Take It and Run, Kristi and Kelcie sit down with Derek Caldwell, Team Lead of The Caldwell Group at eXp Realty, to break down how he’s built real accountability systems using automation, trust, and AI. Derek shares how his team replaced manual reporting, awkward check ins, and CRM overwhelm with weekly scorecards, transparent dashboards, and systems agents actually enjoy using. You’ll hear how empathy drives performance, why non negotiables create freedom, and how AI has become his second brain in operations. Then Derek pulls back the curtain on North, the AI powered seller report generator he built to solve one of the biggest pain points in real estate. North automatically pulls listing data, social media activity, showing feedback, comps, and market analysis into a clean, branded report sellers actually read. No spreadsheets. No copying data. No guessing. To make it even better, Derek gave Take It and Run listeners an exclusive offer. 🚨 Use code RUN20 to get 20% off North You’ll also get a 14 day free trial to test it with your own listings. If you lead a team, manage operations, or carry listings and want smarter systems without micromanaging people, this episode is required listening. 🔑 What You’ll Learn How to create accountability without confrontationWhy weekly scorecards motivate agents naturallyHow AI replaces hours of manual reportingWhat sellers actually want to see in listing updatesHow North changes the listing conversation👉 Try North at NorthReports.com 👉 Use code RUN20 for 20% off after your free 14 day trial 🙌 Connect with Derek Caldwell Instagram: @dcaldwell Email: derek@northreports.co or derek@caldwellrg.com If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    56 min

  5. 12/09/2025

    Get 10 hours of your Week Back: The AI Workflows Agents Need in 2026

    Simplify. Automate. Lead: AI, Workflows & Future-Ready Marketing with Sean Ryan In this episode of Take it and Run, we sit down with real estate coach, broker, and automation aficionado Sean Ryan of Blue Coast Realty in Sarnia, Ontario. Known as The Simplifier, Sean shares how he’s saving hours each week using AI tools like Comet, and why most agents are overcomplicating the wrong things. You’ll get real workflows, time-saving hacks, and practical marketing strategies for 2026 and beyond—from building smarter habits to shifting from SEO to AEO (yep, AI Engine Optimization is here). This isn’t theory. Sean uses this stuff in his business, and you can too. Whether you’re leading a team, juggling clients, or just trying to stay on top of your inbox, this episode is a masterclass in doing more with less. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: How to use Comet Assistant to automate everyday tasks like MLS listing entry, social media engagement, and email cleanupWhy you should stop chasing trends—and what to focus on insteadSean’s take on AI Engine Optimization (AEO) and building local authorityTime-blocking, morning habits, and the #1 thing top agents do consistentlyWhat not to do in your 2026 marketing strategyHow to make “crappy” video content outperform big-budget productions🙌 Connect with Sean Ryan  Based in: Sarnia, Ontario 🇨🇦 Instagram: @buyinwithryanWebsite: bluecoastteam.comIf this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    53 min

  6. 12/02/2025

    Make December Your Launch Pad, Not Your Letdown

    Create focus, finish strong, and take care of future you. Is December your business slowdown... or your launchpad? In this episode, Kristi and Kelcie flip the real estate holiday narrative on its head. You’ll learn how to protect your pipeline and your peace—without overworking or disappearing on your family. They walk you through their 5 Momentum Questions, lead follow-up strategies that feel natural during the holidays, and non-prospecting projects that make January smoother than ever. 🎯 You’ll learn: How to build your Q1 pipeline while staying presentThe 5–5–4 habit for easy daily productivityWhat your January-ready pipeline should includeThe “Holiday Hot List” frameworkHow to schedule work and gingerbread-making time7 non-sales projects that bless your future selfA Take it and Run Challenge to help you implement fast💡 Whether you’re wrapping gifts or cleaning up your CRM, this episode is your go-to playbook for ending strong and starting fast. ⚡️ TAKE IT & RUN CHALLENGE: Schedule two 90-min focus blocksClose one open project loop this weekHave five meaningful convos that spark momentumIf this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    37 min

  7. 11/26/2025

    Better Together: How to Build a Scalable, Referral-Only Real Estate Business with Bret Johnson

    What if your real estate business could run on clarity, systems, and trust without cold leads or burnout? In this episode of Take It and Run, Kristi and Kelcie sit down with Bret Johnson, Associate Broker with REAL Broker and founder of Better Together Academy. After 20 years in the business, Bret shares why he walked away from the traditional team model—even though it was "working on paper"—to build a 90% referral-based business that thrives on systems, relationships, and human connection. You’ll hear: Why Bret shut down a 14-agent team and what he built insteadHow the VIP Buyer System allows him to serve clients in just 4 hoursWays he blends tech, AI, and automation to scale trust (not just transactions)Early warning signs that your business is built on shaky systemsHow to make your real estate business more human (without sacrificing your personal life)Simple actions to stabilize and scale your business this weekWhether you’re leading a team, starting over, or somewhere in between, this episode will challenge you to rethink what success really looks like. 🎯 Take it and run with this: Have 10 meaningful real estate conversations this week. Track them. And watch your business shift. 🔗 Resources Mentioned Better Together Academy Learn more or connect with Bret at @BretJohnsonAZ on all social platforms.Client Giant – for automated, relationship-driven gifting clientgiant.comGifting via Local Vendor – Bret works with a local baker for personalized thank-you treats (e.g., cake pops).Lofty CRM – Used for smart automation and AI integration lofty.comGoogle Gemini & ChatGPT – Bret uses these to create strategic SOPs and automate business systems"Who Not How" by Dan Sullivan – Referenced in discussion around leveraging teams. Link to book.If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

    46 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    AI Will Not Replace You... But THIS Might | Real Estate + ChatGPT Tips with Mike Renick

    In this episode of Take It and Run, Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd sit down with Mike Renick — a nearly 70-year-old real estate agent, former GM executive, and full‑blown AI innovator — to uncover how he’s using artificial intelligence to completely redefine the way real estate agents manage time, create content, and nurture leads. Mike shares his journey from corporate tech leader to Florida Realtor, and how embracing AI has given him something every agent wants: more time, more consistency, and more capacity to build real human relationships. If you’ve ever said, “I’m too old for tech,” “AI feels overwhelming,” or “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode will give you the mindset, tools, and practical steps to begin. From content automation to avatar videos to smarter lead follow‑up, Mike shows exactly how he built a business that truly runs with him — not on him. Whether you're a new agent curious about AI or a seasoned pro wanting to scale without burnout, you’ll walk away inspired and equipped to take your next step forward. What We Cover: Why AI won’t replace real estate agents — but agents who use AI will winHow Mike went from 4–5 hours per video to a 10‑second creation processHow he automates 50+ pieces of content per week while staying fully humanThe truth about avatars (and why “AI Mike” fools most people)A time‑saving lead nurture workflow built around client behaviorWhy consistency matters more than perfection in content creationHow to start using AI when you feel overwhelmedWhich tools are worth paying for — and which to skipThe mindset shift that makes AI empowering instead of scaryTop Takeaways: AI isn’t here to replace you — it’s here to free your time.Consistency becomes effortless when systems do the heavy lifting.Lead follow‑up works best when it’s based on client readiness, not pressure.Curiosity — not age or experience — is your biggest advantage when adopting AI.Start small, stay consistent, and let AI grow with you.Connect with Mike: 📱 Cell: 941‑400‑8735  💬 Facebook Group: AI Edge with Michael Renick (free community) Subscribe for More Actionable Episodes: 📝 Newsletter: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe  📱 Instagram: @kristijencks  ▶️ YouTube: @coachkristijencks 👉 Don’t just get inspired — Take It and Run. Pick one thing you learned and implement it this week. If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting:  kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

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Take it and Run is the podcast for high-performing professionals who are done waiting to take action on the big ideas swirling in their heads. Hosted by Kristi and Kelcie—two powerhouse women blending strategy and soul—we deliver bite-sized, bold episodes that help you stop overthinking and start doing. Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or multi-passionate go-getter, you'll get: Actionable insights you can implement todayProven frameworks to build momentumMindset shifts that actually stickReal talk, real laughs, and real resultsIf you’ve been sitting on an idea, a dream, or a to-do list that just won’t quit—this is your sign. Hit play, take what you need, and run with it. 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and let’s move the needle—together.

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  • Creator
    Kristi Jencks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Take it and Run
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    Take it and Run

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