What if your real estate success is slowly costing you everything that actually matters?

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with Jessica Wade, a successful real estate agent and mom, for an honest conversation about faith, family, boundaries, and burnout in the real estate industry.

Jessica shares her raw journey of building a thriving real estate business while unknowingly allowing work to overtake her marriage and family life. She opens up about the pressure to succeed, the pride that crept in, and how her real estate career ultimately led to a painful separation from her husband. Through God’s faithfulness, intentional change, and a complete shift in priorities, Jessica and her husband experienced reconciliation and healing.

This conversation dives deep into work-life balance for real estate agents, especially moms in real estate, covering practical boundary-setting, time management, and the mindset shift required to see business as ministry—not identity. Jessica challenges agents to redefine success, protect their families, and build businesses that support the life God has called them to live.

Connect with Jessica:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jessicawadeRE
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jessica_wade/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicawadere/

Key Takeaways

• Success in real estate means nothing if it costs your family
• Burnout often starts with unchecked pride and blurred boundaries
• God’s faithfulness can redeem even the hardest seasons
• Turning off notifications can change your life and your business
• Setting clear boundaries restores time, peace, and presence
• Real estate can be a ministry when aligned with the right priorities
• Young moms must guard time with their children fiercely
• GCI is not the measure of obedience or impact
• Saying “no” is often the most faithful decision
• A healthy business flows from a healthy home

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & Jessica’s Background
02:53 – Marriage, Pressure, and Real Estate Burnout
05:52 – Separation, Faith, and Reconciliation
09:02 – Pride, Identity, and Business Success
12:09 – Choosing Family Over Hustle
14:59 – Tactical Changes That Gave Her Time Back
17:57 – Teaching Values Through Example
21:01 – Advice for Moms in Real Estate
24:13 – Learning to Say No
27:08 – Ministry, Mentorship, and What’s Next

Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: 2026 Lead Gen Workshop - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

If 2025 felt slow, inconsistent, or frustrating… the 36 Touch Framework will rebuild your real estate business with steady referrals and meaningful client relationships.

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon breaks down why consistency—not charisma—is the true foundation of a thriving referral-based real estate business. He shares how follow-up becomes ministry, how your daily actions reflect Christ in your work, and why the 36 Touch System remains one of the most effective frameworks for sustainable lead generation, deeper client relationships, and long-term success.

Garrett shows agents how to simplify their marketing strategies, focus on meaningful personal touches, and create a rhythm that builds trust, fuels referrals, and protects against burnout. Whether you need a reset or want to elevate your current systems, this episode gives you the tools to build a business rooted in purpose, consistency, and genuine connection.

Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: 2026 Lead Gen Workshop - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

Takeaways

• Consistency is the key to success in real estate—far more important than talent or charisma.
• Follow-up is ministry: caring for people consistently reflects Christ in your business.
• The 36 Touch System creates a sustainable rhythm for client relationships and referral generation.
• Not all touches are equal—personal touches deepen trust more than generic marketing blasts.
• Effective follow-up isn’t about cost; it’s about connection, authenticity, and presence.
• Simplifying your lead generation strategies leads to better execution and less burnout.
• Client events build shared experiences that strengthen long-term relationships.
• Faithfulness in small, repeated actions leads to big results in referral business.

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction & Humor
00:58 — Why Consistency Matters More Than Charisma in Real Estate
03:19 — The Missing Ingredient in Most Agents’ Lead Generation
06:06 — Reframing Follow-Up as Ministry
10:38 — What Touches Actually Build Client Relationships
11:07 — Simplifying the 36 Touch System for Real-Life Agents
15:43 — Creating a Yearly Plan for Consistent Marketing Strategies
29:45 — Final Thoughts & Call to Action

Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: 2026 Lead Gen Workshop - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE

If your business feels heavy, misaligned, or harder than it should be, this conversation will breathe fresh life into your purpose and show you how to realign your soul with your strategy.

To get clarity on the next steps for your business, join Garrett Maroon and Kara Chaffin Donofrio, founder and CEO of the KCD Team and host of the Soul Inspiring Business podcast, as they explore how real estate, entrepreneurship, and faith-driven soul alignment can work together to create a business that’s both profitable and purposeful.

Kara opens up about her journey through burnout, the need for authentic mindfulness, and how daily prayer, intention, and spiritual grounding shape her business strategy. She shares practical ways to reconnect with what inspires you, how to rediscover joy in your work, and why your desires often point to your God-given purpose.

Whether you're a real estate agent seeking inspiration or an entrepreneur craving deeper purpose, this conversation will help you realign your life, business, and soul.

Connect with Kara:

Free gift - https://www.freegiftfromkara.com

Email Kara for a free copy of the book We Lead: Building Connection, Community, and Collaboration for Women in Business (Volume 3) - kara@kcdrealestate.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KCDRealEstate

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/karachaffindonofrio

Soul Inspiring Business Podcast - https://kcdrealestate.com/soul-inspiring

📌 Key Takeaways

• Soul alignment empowers you to blend faith, purpose, and business strategy.
• Daily mindfulness and prayer create clarity and direction.
• Burnout often signals a lack of alignment, not a lack of ability.
• Joy is a compass—follow what lights you up to reignite passion.
• Real estate and entrepreneurship are cyclical; ride the waves with grace.
• Your unique talents and gifts reveal your God-designed purpose.
• Community and collaboration strengthen resilience and creativity.
• AI improves efficiency, but human connection remains irreplaceable.
• Don’t ignore the desires God placed within you—they matter.

🎬 Chapters

02:55 — Integrating Faith and Business
05:51 — Reigniting Passion in Real Estate
08:41 — Mindfulness and Daily Guidance
12:05 — Finding Your Unique Path
14:54 — Building Connections and Community
17:58 — The Power of Intuition
20:43 — Creative Business Strategies
23:43 — The Importance of Human Connection

Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: 2026 Lead Gen Workshop - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

⭐️ Rate & Review:
If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message.

Resources & Opportunities:

📞 Want to be in Business with Garrett and Christian agents around the globe? Schedule a call with Garrett to learn about the 2:10 Collective on the eXp Realty platform
🔗 https://calendly.com/garrettmaroon/210collective

📖 Download The Faithful Agent E-Book: ➡️ Grab it HERE

📩 Join the Movement:
➡️ Order Garrett's Book - The Balanced Breakthrough - HERE