In this no-fluff, heart-centered episode, I get really honest about something most entrepreneurs don’t talk about enough: the cost of building a business at the expense of our life, health, and relationships. This one was recorded after one of the biggest milestones in my personal life—dropping off my son at college—and I realized freedom isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you choose.

I used to chase numbers, market share, and trophies. But somewhere along the way, I realized I already had the life I was trying to earn—I just wasn’t living it. I share the emotional moments, the lessons hustle culture doesn’t teach you, and 5 game-changing rhythms that helped me stop deferring life and start designing a business that actually supports it.

If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll slow down later,” this episode will be a wake-up call. Let’s get clear, take aligned action, and truly transform how we define success.

💡 The 5 Shifts I Share:

1. Rhythm Before Revenue – Weekly check-ins to prioritize what matters before work.
2. Calendar the Life You Want – Family, joy, and presence go in the calendar first.
3. Empowerment Over Control – Letting go so you can show up more.
4. Audit Your Yeses – If it’s not aligned with your mission, it’s a no.
5. Ask the 5-Year Question – Will this even matter five years from now?

What We Cover:

• The hidden cost of hustle culture
• The real meaning of success
• Designing a life you don't need to escape from
• Balancing ambition and presence
• How to lead and delegate with intention
• Shifting from “later” to “now”

If you’re ready to design a business that actually supports your life—not one that steals it—head to letsplaybigger.com to check out our tools, coaching, and community. Don’t wait for freedom. Design it now.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

Find more resources on our website

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We’re nearly halfway through the year—so I had to drop this episode because now is the perfect time to pause, audit, and upgrade before the second half of the year starts running you.

In this episode, I’m not here to hype you up—I’m here to help you lead with clarity, strategy, and execution. Whether you’re feeling behind, on-track, or wondering how to finish strong, I break down what top-performing CEOs do that most people don’t: they audit, adjust, and act in real time.

I share:

• What to assess from your Q1 and Q2 goals
• Why most people lose momentum in Q2—and how to break that cycle
• The difference between busy work vs outcome-driven strategy
• How to lead your team out of maintenance mode
• The mindset shift needed to operate like your future self

🎯 Plus, I give you 5 tactical moves to implement this week to recalibrate and refocus your business for Q3:

1. Recalibrate your Q3 goal – One clear priority, laser focused.
2. Rebuild your calendar like a CEO – Time block for revenue + impact.
3. Simplify your team communications – Clear KPIs, short meetings.
4. Clarify your audience + messaging – Make it timely, consistent, effective.
5. Upgrade your personal operating system – Build a powerful weekly revenue routine.

This episode is for the real ones who are done winging it and ready to engineer growth. Ready to stop winging it and start engineering real growth? Check out letsplaybigger.com for tools, programs, and strategy support.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

Find more resources on our website

https://raquelq.com/podcast/

Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials:

Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn

Check Out Our

2025 Play Bigger Events

Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind

Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

Join our Facebook Play Bigger Community

Discipline Is the Product: The Truth About Building a Business That Lasts

In this episode of The Raquel Show, I dive into a powerful truth that came up during a recent coaching call—and it’s something every entrepreneur needs to hear:

👉 Your discipline is your product.
Not your funnels. Not your content calendar. Not your CRM.
It's you—the version of you who shows up when no one is watching.

I break down three powerful truths that are shaping the most successful business owners I coach:

1. Your discipline is your product.
   It's the foundation of your brand—and consistency is the real offer.
2. Your name is your brand.
   Your reputation is always speaking for you, even when you're not in the room.
3. Your habits are your investment.
   What you do daily compounds and creates the life and business you’re building.

I also share insights from a private client session and challenge you to reflect on how you're currently showing up. Ask yourself: Would I hire the version of me that showed up this week?

✨ Challenge of the Week:
Audit one area where you need to tighten up your discipline.
Then, choose one habit to upgrade—because the future you requires it.

If you're ready to align your actions with your future self and scale your business with strategy, structure, and confidence...

📩 DM me “Agent CEO” on Instagram @itsraquelq and let’s go deeper.

Until next time, keep taking bold action and keep playing bigger.

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Thank you for joining me on this episode of The Raquel Show, and remember, keep pushing your limits to achieve your goals.

For updates and collaborations or opportunities, go to www.LetsPlayBigger.com

Find more resources on our website

https://raquelq.com/podcast/

Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials:

Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn

Check Out Our

2025 Play Bigger Events

Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind

Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

Join our Facebook Play Bigger Community