Real Estate's Best-Kept Secret: Operational Power Plays with Lauren Rathgeb-Holland

This episode is hosted by Mie Yamashita and features Lauren Holland, a powerhouse in real estate operations with a knack for scaling teams to unmatched levels of productivity. Lauren shares how she went from being an executive assistant to overseeing operations for 70+ teams nationwide, telling the strategies, systems, and culture shifts that drive profitability. She explains the three essential steps to scale—defining the right hires, streamlining transaction and listing management, and creating a culture of productivity—while tackling the tough questions about leadership, accountability, and building a business that lasts. 

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 – Opening the Door to Transformation
• 00:00:46 – Meet the Dynamic Duo
• 00:01:33 – From Assistant to Operations Guru
• 00:03:38 – Unlocking the Profit Puzzle
• 00:05:05 – Productivity: The Secret Ingredient
• 00:06:33 – Standards That Shape Success
• 00:11:41 – The Art of Leading with Connection
• 00:16:35 – Scaling Starts Here: First Moves
• 00:21:45 – Juggling Workloads Like a Pro
• 00:22:20 – Your Guide to Scaling Smarter
• 00:26:40 – Tech That Drives Your Team Forward
• 00:28:08 – The Fine Line of Tech Investments
• 00:35:09 – Leadership’s Unsung Hero: Communication
• 00:38:23 – Wrapping Up with Actionable Gold

Links and Resources:

• Reside Platform
• Reside Platform Website
• Mie on LinkedIn
• Lauren on LinkedIn

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