The Barely Balanced Agent

Larissa Butler and Sarah Kennedy
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Real estate, motherhood, business, and everything in between. Hosted by realtors and moms Larissa and Sarah The Barely Balanced Agent is a podcast for agents building a business while raising a family and trying to keep life somewhat together along the way. In each episode, we talk about the real side of real estate — the wins, the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the lessons that come with running a business in a commission-based world while juggling kids, clients, and everyday life. You'll hear conversations about: • Growing a real estate business • Navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship • Mindset and personal growth • Lessons from the field (the good, the bad, and the hilarious) • Real stories from agents figuring it out as they go Because the truth is… no one has it perfectly balanced. We're all just barely balanced.

  1. I Finally Asked... Why Isn't Botox a Write-Off?

    6월 22일

    I Finally Asked... Why Isn't Botox a Write-Off?

    You know that feeling when you'll spend money on your business without hesitation, but suddenly freeze when it's something for yourself? This episode started with a simple question about grocery store outfits, professional appearances, and business write-offs. But it turned into a bigger conversation about self-care, confidence, and why so many women are comfortable investing in their business while struggling to invest in themselves. We're talking about the difference between showing up professionally and showing up authentically, why some expenses feel justified while others feel indulgent, and what we can learn from the way other industries think about personal image and business success. If you've ever talked yourself out of getting your nails done, booking the appointment, buying the clothes, or spending money on yourself because it wasn't "necessary," this conversation is for you. In this episode: • Showing up professionally vs. casually in everyday life • The mindset behind business write-offs • Self-care and confidence as a business owner • Curiosity about how other industries approach image and appearance • Realtor mom life and personal investment • Balancing business expenses and self-worth This episode is for Realtor moms, women in real estate, and anyone navigating the complicated relationship between ambition, money, and self-care.

    33분
  2. The Trade-Off Between Stability and Opportunity as a Mom and Entrepreneur

    6월 15일

    The Trade-Off Between Stability and Opportunity as a Mom and Entrepreneur

    There's a unique dynamic in many entrepreneurial families: one person provides the stability, and the other chases the possibility. In this episode, we're talking about the contrast between a traditional W2 career and entrepreneurship, especially in households where a spouse's steady paycheck creates a safety net while the business owner takes on more uncertainty. But this conversation isn't really about jobs. It's about choices. The choices we make as moms. The choices we make as business owners. The moments when family needs us one way and our goals pull us another. And the reality that every path comes with trade-offs. We share honest thoughts on risk, flexibility, financial security, and why entrepreneurship can create opportunities that a traditional career often can't, even when the road feels less predictable. In this episode we discuss: The security a W2 job can provide a familyThe opportunities and uncertainty of entrepreneurshipWhy many entrepreneurial households rely on both stability and riskThe choices moms make between family and businessFlexibility versus predictabilityBuilding a real estate business while raising childrenFinancial pressure, freedom, and long-term goalsNavigating motherhood and entrepreneurship without having all the answers

    32분
  3. Scammy Sellers and Holding Your Ground as a Realtor

    6월 8일

    Scammy Sellers and Holding Your Ground as a Realtor

    Some clients make you question everything, especially when they start acting shady and trying to sell the house out from under you. This episode is about scammy seller behavior, protecting yourself as a Realtor, and learning how to hold your ground without spiraling, people-pleasing, or feeling like you have to beg for basic respect. For Realtor moms and women in real estate who are trying to build a solid business while also not letting difficult clients run the show.

    33분
  4. Why AI Isnt Working For You

    6월 1일

    Why AI Isnt Working For You

    A lot of people are using AI like a hype machine. Ask a question, get validation, move on. But the real power of AI is building systems that actually think with you, challenge bad ideas, help you make decisions, and take things off your plate in a real way. This episode is about agentic AI bots, how to start building workflows that actually support your business, and why your AI shouldn’t just exist to agree with you all day long. We’re talking about realistic ways Realtors and business owners can start using AI without making it overly complicated or turning it into another full-time job to manage. If you’re curious about AI but still trying to figure out how to make it genuinely useful in real life, this one’s for you. If you’re in this season too, follow along. We’ll see you next week.

    25분
  5. Spring Break Chaos of an Entrepreneur Mom

    5월 25일

    Spring Break Chaos of an Entrepreneur Mom

    Spring break has a way of exposing everything. The attitudes, the nonstop messes, the guilt, the overwhelm, and the impossible feeling of trying to be a good mom while still running a real estate business. This episode is an honest conversation about what happens when your kids are home all week, your work doesn’t stop, and you realize you can’t keep carrying the entire household on your own. We’re talking about balancing motherhood and real estate during chaotic seasons, teaching kids responsibility, weekend chores, and the reality of trying to raise capable humans while also just trying to survive the week. For Realtor moms and women in business who are exhausted from feeling like they have to do everything themselves.

    34분
  6. Why Realtor Moms Need to Celebrate the Small Wins Too

    5월 18일

    Why Realtor Moms Need to Celebrate the Small Wins Too

    When you’re building a business, raising kids, and trying to keep up with everyday life, it’s easy to feel like nothing counts unless it’s a huge milestone. But the truth is, the small wins are what keep us going. In this episode, we’re talking about why celebrating the little things matters more than we think. The answered email. The hard conversation. The client follow-up you almost avoided. The day you showed up even when you were exhausted. This conversation is for Realtor moms and women in business who are constantly chasing the next goal and forgetting to acknowledge how far they’ve already come. We talk about: why small wins matter in real estate and businessburnout and always feeling “behind”motherhood and pressure to do it allbuilding confidence through consistencylearning to slow down and acknowledge progressgiving yourself credit without waiting for a huge breakthroughIf you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or like your effort doesn’t count unless it’s big, this episode is for you.

    29분
  7. Crazy Inspection Responses in Real Estate and How Realtor Moms Can Actually Protect Their Clients

    5월 11일

    Crazy Inspection Responses in Real Estate and How Realtor Moms Can Actually Protect Their Clients

    Inspection responses can get a little wild… and if you’ve been in real estate for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen it. In this episode, we’re talking about those over-the-top repair requests, the pressure to ask for everything, and how to actually advocate for your client without blowing up the deal. This is for the Realtor moms who are trying to do right by their people while also keeping transactions together and their sanity intact. We’re getting honest about what works, what backfires, and how to navigate inspections in a way that feels smart, strategic, and human. In this episode, we cover: Real estate inspection negotiations and repair requestsHow to guide clients through inspection expectationsCommon mistakes Realtors make during inspection responsesBalancing advocacy with keeping the deal aliveWorking with buyers without creating unnecessary conflictReal life scenarios from the “messy middle” of real estate

    27분
  8. What We Wish We Knew From Day One as Realtor Moms and Business Owners

    5월 4일

    What We Wish We Knew From Day One as Realtor Moms and Business Owners

    If we could go back and sit down with ourselves on day one, this is what we’d say. This episode is an honest look at the things no one really tells you when you start in real estate or step into running your own business. The emotional stuff, the time stuff, the identity shifts… all of it. We’re sharing the lessons we learned the long way so you don’t have to. If you’re a Realtor mom or a woman building a business while juggling life, this one will probably hit close to home. What we get into: starting a real estate business with zero structurethe pressure to always be availablebalancing motherhood and client expectationsburnout before you even realize it’s happeninglearning boundaries the hard waywhat actually matters in the long run

    32분
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Real estate, motherhood, business, and everything in between. Hosted by realtors and moms Larissa and Sarah The Barely Balanced Agent is a podcast for agents building a business while raising a family and trying to keep life somewhat together along the way. In each episode, we talk about the real side of real estate — the wins, the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the lessons that come with running a business in a commission-based world while juggling kids, clients, and everyday life. You'll hear conversations about: • Growing a real estate business • Navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship • Mindset and personal growth • Lessons from the field (the good, the bad, and the hilarious) • Real stories from agents figuring it out as they go Because the truth is… no one has it perfectly balanced. We're all just barely balanced.

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    Larissa Butler and Sarah Kennedy
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    2026년
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