What if real business success isn’t about grinding harder—but about submitting your ambition to God?

In this powerful episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon sits down with entrepreneur, podcaster, and coach Stefanie Gass to unpack what it really means to build a business rooted in faith, authenticity, and obedience—not hustle culture. Stefanie shares her journey from a failed network marketing venture to creating a thriving podcasting and coaching business, revealing how God’s guidance reshaped her definition of success.

Stefanie and Garrett discuss how podcasting can serve as a high-trust marketing channel, why entrepreneurs must balance ambition with submission, and how creating healthy boundaries leads to both peace and productivity. They also address the downsides of social media for entrepreneurs and make the case for long-form content as a more meaningful way to build relationships and influence.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• Faith-first entrepreneurship leads to greater clarity and long-term business success.
• Building a kingdom business means prioritizing God’s order over hustle culture.
• Ambition and submission are not opposites when aligned with God’s calling.
• Podcasting is a powerful tool for connection, trust, and authentic marketing.
• Boundaries and systems protect both your family and your productivity.
• Authenticity in communication deepens client relationships.
• Overconsumption of social media can hurt mental health and business focus.
• Long-form content often delivers more value than short, surface-level posts.
• A clear vision of success helps entrepreneurs make better strategic decisions.
• God’s guidance in business leads to impact that goes beyond income.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction and Background of Stefanie Gass
02:15 – Stefanie’s Journey to Entrepreneurship
06:35 – The Power of Podcasting and God’s Guidance
08:11 – Balancing Ambition and Submission
14:24 – Fighting Hustle Culture
20:30 – Establishing Boundaries and Systems for Success
22:44 – The Impact of Social Media Consumption
27:06 – Finding the Right Marketing Strategy
31:50 – The Power of Podcasting for Business
38:57 – Building Trust Through Authenticity
41:57 – Encouragement for Aspiring Podcasters

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She sold 28 homes her first year, 86 the next, and 145 after that — all while becoming a first-time mom in a chaotic market.

But behind the success was exhaustion, fear, and a quiet question many agents are afraid to ask: What does this level of hustle actually cost?

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon interviews Taley Hunt, a high-producing real estate agent, team leader, and mom who built an extraordinary business during one of the most intense markets in history — while navigating pregnancy, postpartum life, and early motherhood.

Taley shares how she entered real estate with no prior industry experience, found out she was pregnant the day she passed her real estate exam, and went on to sell nearly 300 homes in three years. She opens up about the hidden cost of rapid success, including burnout, anxiety, and tying her self-worth to production.

Garrett and Taley also dive into how she transitioned from blind hustle to intentional business ownership, why community and human connection matter more than ever in an AI-driven world, and how she now helps moms in real estate build big businesses without sacrificing their families or faith.

Connect with Taley:

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

- Website: https://taleyhunt.com/

Key Takeaways

• Rapid success without boundaries can quietly lead to burnout
• Hustle alone is not a long-term business strategy
• Many agents tie self-worth to production without realizing it
• Organic growth through relationships and community is powerful and sustainable
• Social media and agent referrals can outperform paid leads when done intentionally
• Human connection will matter more — not less — in an AI-driven industry
• Building leverage is essential to protecting family time
• Defining success personally is more important than industry benchmarks
• Moms in real estate need community, not comparison
• You can build a big business without trading your life for it

Chapters

01:21 – Entering Real Estate During the Pandemic
03:49 – First Deals, New Motherhood, and No Time Off
05:12 – Fear of Losing Momentum
09:05 – Selling 28 Homes with No Childcare
11:03 – Scaling from 28 to 145 Transactions
12:25 – Learning to Leverage Time and Build Support
13:53 – How Social Media & Agent Referrals Built Her Business
16:11 – Teaching Agents to Build Through Community
19:11 – Why Human Connection Beats AI
22:15 – Helping Agents Find Their Niche and People
24:38 – When Production Became Identity
26:37 – Redefining Success and Setting Boundaries

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What if doing less in real estate actually gave you more — more peace, more presence at home, and a stronger business?

In this episode of The Faithful Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon shares a powerful true story of an agent who chose 30 homes over 70 — and how that single decision changed everything. This intentional decision was made so this agent could finally pick her daughter up from school — the very reason she entered real estate in the first place. Through this story and his own journey, Garrett exposes how hustle culture baptizes burnout, ties identity to production, and quietly steals what matters most.

This episode explores what it means to define a healthy ceiling, work from obedience instead of pressure, and trust God as the true builder of our businesses. Garrett shares how reducing his workweek from 60 hours to 40 didn’t shrink his business — it saved his life, his marriage, and his peace.

If you’re winning on paper but losing at home, this conversation will challenge you to rethink success, redefine faithfulness, and choose a pace that protects your family and honors the Lord.

Key Takeaways

• Hustle culture often disguises burnout as ambition
• Choosing fewer clients can actually increase impact and referrals
• Selling more homes is not always obedience
• A healthy business starts with a healthy home
• God builds the business — not your availability 24/7
• Working fewer hours can strengthen your marriage and family
• A hurried agent can never be a trusted advisor
• Defining a “healthy ceiling” protects faith, family, and peace
• Clients respect clear boundaries more than constant access
• Sometimes the bravest decision is choosing less

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction & the Story of Choosing 30 Over 70
02:20 – Why Hustle Culture Is So Dangerous
04:25 – When Winning on Paper Means Losing at Home
06:30 – Reducing Work Hours Without Killing Your Business
08:40 – Setting Boundaries Clients Will Respect
10:40 – Defining a Healthy Ceiling
12:55 – Obedience vs. Opportunity
14:30 – Why Fewer Clients Can Mean More Referrals
15:30 – Protecting What Matters Most
17:20 – Final Encouragement & Call to Action

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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If you’ve been running so hard that you haven’t stopped to breathe, this Thanksgiving message is your reminder: slow down, look around, and ask—how am I spending my dash?

Happy Thanksgiving Faithful Agents! I'm so thankful you're here. In this episode, join me in a moment of quiet reflection and gratitude. Using the powerful idea of “the dash”—the small line representing your entire life between birth and death—let's consider what truly matters and how intentionally we're living each day. Explore Psalm 131 and unpack biblical wisdom about cultivating contentment, calming your spirit, and embracing gratitude in all circumstances.

This episode calls you to pause, breathe, and thank the Lord for His provision, His kindness, and the people entrusted to you. It’s a gentle but challenging reminder that your priorities shape your legacy, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to realign your heart.

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• Gratitude anchors us—especially in challenging seasons.
• Your “dash” represents your whole life; be intentional with how you live it.
• A calm and quiet spirit reflects trust in God, not striving.
• Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances.
• Contentment grows when we recognize God’s daily kindness.
• Complaining comes naturally; gratitude must be practiced intentionally.
• True intentional living prioritizes relationships over achievement.
• You can win at work without losing at home.
• A gratitude mindset shifts your entire perspective on life.
• Jesus is the ultimate source of both contentment and thankfulness.

00:00 — Thanksgiving Reflections and Gratitude
03:11 — Understanding the Dash of Life
06:04 — Calmness, Quietness, and Intentional Gratitude
08:52 — Recognizing God’s Provision
12:09 — Living with Contentment and Purpose

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If you’ve ever felt like real estate was pulling you away from the life you’re trying to build, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing a recent conversation I had on the Stay Paid podcast, where I walked through how I built my business by keeping faith, family, and alignment at the center. In this interview, I unpack what it really means to define your own scoreboard for success, why “balance” is ultimately about priorities, and how mastering one simple system — my Rule of 8 and the PDA Formula — helped me sell 650 homes without losing what mattered most.

Register for my FREE Zoom training: Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: A 2026 Lead Gen Workshop here - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan

👉 You'll learn:

• How to create your own definition of success
• The Rule of 8 that keeps your business focused and balanced
• The PDA Formula for building a predictable, profitable business
• Why authenticity beats hustle every time
• How faith and alignment create sustainable success

👉 Chapters:

• 00:00 – Intro & Garrett’s Story
• 02:18 – Redefining the Scoreboard of Success
• 06:29 – The Dash on the Headstone & What Really Matters
• 10:11 – The Tension: Providing vs. Being Present
• 16:24 – The PDA Formula: Predictable, Profitable, Aligned
• 19:49 – Holding Every Dollar Accountable
• 21:07 – Alignment, Authenticity, and Energy Audits
• 31:43 – Laziness, Calling, and Who Shouldn’t Be in Real Estate
• 38:22 – Don’t Grow Weary: Faith, Perseverance, and the Long Game
• 40:50 – Defining Your Own Success & Final Challenge

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