Wendy’s Journal.
A collection of behind-the-scenes insights, personal reflections, and lessons drawn from my career and experiences along the way. [Consider this your peek into my headspace.]
What I Learned About Business in 2025
Another year and a fresh perspective on what works and what doesn’t.
What I Post When I’ve Run Out Of Things To Post
When you’re a lifestyle agent choosing to max out at just 10 deals a year, finding ways to keep your social media content up to date, consistent and relevant can be challenging. Here’s what I post in those in-between deal moments.
Can You Really Work In Real Estate AND Live A Soft Life?
Rest. Relaxation. Real Estate. Can they ALL go hand in hand or are we kidding ourselves? This is how I moved into my soft life era and continued to thrive in my career.
What I Would Do Differently If I Started My Buyer’s Agency Business Again
If we rewound the clock to 2014, here are the things I would do differently in my business.
These Are The Multiple Income Streams That Boost My Bottom Line
Creating Multiple Income Streams in my real estate business levelled out the feast/famine cycle that comes with commission only work. These are my top 3 forms of income outside of 1:1 private clients.
How To Increase Your Income By Saying NO To Clients
Saying No to clients who don’t fit your standards and strict criteria is the ultimate move of sovereignty.
Your 3 Greatest Superpowers As A Woman In Real Estate
This is the unfair advantage you didn’t know existed. The silent skillset that has leveraged my career as female agent in a male dominated industry.
Should You Grow A Team Or Stay Solo?
I’ve grown a team AND been a solo real estate agent. This posts explores the pros and cons of each.
Asking (and getting) Share-Worthy Testimonials
Bottom line: If you can’t build trust, you won’t win business and your real estate career will be short-lived. So how do you prove your credibility in a way that people believe you, especially if you’re just starting out? The answer is testimonials. Here’s a breakdown of how I go about asking (and getting) a client review so I’m constantly building trust and authority in my space.
Why That Coffee Catchup Just Cost You Your Next Client.
When I made a decision to become ruthless with how I spent my time, things started to shift in my career (in a good way). This is how I raised my value.
The Real Reason You’re Not Getting Leads
Leads are your lifeblood when you work in real estate. This post shares how I get my leads and the reasons you might not be getting as many as you should.
Losing A Deal Is Painful. Here’s How I Move Past It Quickly.
It’s an agent’s worse nightmare. That deal you’ve been working on for weeks just went south and now you’re in a rant about why you need to quit the industry. This post explains how I’ve learned to keep my emotions in check so I can pivot quicker and get on with agent life.
The Best Referral Partners For Real Estate Agents
These are my top referral partners for my real estate business.
Settlement Gifts My Clients Have Raved About
As a boutique agent with a premium service offering, I’m always mindful I’m gifting my clients something special. This post reveals my top 10 settlement gift ideas that have always delighted clients and left a memorable impression.
How To Build A Network Abroad
Many of my biggest deals and high-ticket clients have come as a result of tapping into overseas markets, especially the expats. This article explains the importance of these relationships and how I go about building and nurturing my international client base so I get more referrals and repeat business from abroad.