In this episode of Real Talk with Andres & Heather, we dive into a topic every entrepreneur — especially real estate agents — struggles with: balancing work, family life, and personal time, especially as the holiday season approaches.
Andres kicks off the episode after a late night concert and two-hour drive home, showing what real-world work-life imbalance really looks like. Together, we unpack what it means to juggle being present for your family while still showing up for your clients… even when your phone rings at inconvenient times.
In This Episode We Cover:
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⚖️ The real struggle of balancing business and family time as an entrepreneur
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Why getting your family involved in your business can reduce stress and increase support
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How to set healthy communication boundaries with clients without losing business
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Why partners outside the real estate industry often misunderstand the job
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❤️ The emotional toll when family doesn’t understand your schedule
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Holiday season expectations — and how to avoid resentment or disappointment
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Heather’s infamous gluten-free Christmas cookie fail
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Andres’ holiday traditions, coquito making, and hopes for a family Christmas in the Dominican Republic
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Dancing in grocery stores, childhood innocence, and why we should stop caring what people think
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The importance of consistent follow-ups — because clients aren’t thinking about you as much as you think
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How missed opportunities are usually just opportunities passed to someone else
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Announcements: Holiday break schedule & upcoming content plans
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How YOU can be a guest on Real Talk and share your story
Holiday Programming Note:
The show will be off during:
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Thanksgiving Week: Nov 25 & Nov 27
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Christmas Weeks: Dec 22, Dec 29, Dec 30, Jan 1
We return January 6 with fresh episodes, interviews, and new stories.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Real Talk: Tech and Connections
- (00:00:13) - Andres is a bit sleepy today
- (00:01:50) - How to Keep Work and Family Life Together
- (00:09:57) - "It's Hard to Have a Supportive Partner"
- (00:10:52) - How to Balance Life, Family, Work
- (00:19:15) - The Middle of the Holiday Holiday Talk
- (00:22:39) - Real Estate Client Christmas Cookies
- (00:24:58) - How to Make Tamales
- (00:27:17) - Christmas traditions in the Dominican Republic
- (00:31:15) - "Don't Care What Others Think Of You"
- (00:33:19) - Don't Waste Your Time on Phone Calls
- (00:39:12) - A Very Special Thank You!!
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