What does it really take to build a successful business… without losing yourself or your family in the process?

In this episode of The Red Chair, Genevra Collins sits down with Marti Lilja, one of Kansas City’s top real estate leaders, to talk about the real story behind success.

Marti shares her journey from growing up in a family of builders to leading a high performing real estate team, all while raising three kids. But more importantly, she opens up about the parts most people do not talk about.

Taking calls while her baby cried in the background. Writing contracts from a hospital bed. Feeling like she had to say yes to everything. And the realization that she was home… but not truly present.

She also shares the biggest mistake she made early in her business: holding onto control for too long and becoming the bottleneck in her own growth.

This is a conversation about:

• Balancing ambition and motherhood
• The pressure to do everything yourself
• Learning to trust others and let go
• Marriage, partnership, and support behind the scenes
• Time management, boundaries, and saying no
• Redefining success as your life evolves

One of the most powerful moments:
“I was home… but I was only half there.” If you are building a business, raising a family, or trying to figure out how to do both well, this episode is for you.

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