#814: Leverage and Growth in Real Estate Teams: Insights with Lindsay Carducci

In this episode, Lindsay and I dig into the balancing act of running a team while staying in production, why quality of hire matters more than headcount, and how leverage, not more hustle, is the answer when you’re stretched too thin. Lindsay opens up about her struggle to delegate, the ego that gets in the way of letting go, and the shift from one-on-one coaching to small group “pods” that’s freeing up her time without losing her culture.Key Topics CoveredLindsay’s path into real estate, from bartending and door-to-door sales to building a 20-agent team; shifting the team’s hiring focus from quantity to quality (”ideal agent,” not just adding bodies); what’s driving their culture, including team events, one-on-one coaching, biweekly meetings, and marketing support for agents; the real rock in Lindsay’s shoe, protecting time for her own production while leading the team; my leverage framework, moving from one-on-one coaching to small pods and identifying which parts of the transaction actually fuel you; the reframe that fixes client pushback about delegating to team members; and why teams will matter even more as the market shifts.“Lindsay didn’t need a lesson on hustle. She needed permission to protect the part of the business that actually fuels her.” — John KitchensConnect With UsReady to find your own leverage? * Download the AI & Leverage Toolkit now and uncover your biggest leverage opportunities at audit.7FigureBP.com* Book a clarity call at 7figurecall.com* Follow John Kitchens Coach: Instagram @johnkitchenscoach · LinkedIn @johnkitchenscoach · Facebook @johnkitchenscoach This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnkitchenscoachpodcast.substack.com