Mastering Real Estate: Tips from Erin Heard on Leveraging Virtual Assistants and Building a Winning TeamIn this episode, the host interviews Erin Heard, a successful realtor from Midland, Texas, who shares her journey from starting at Keller Williams to running a thriving real estate team. Erin discusses the strategies that propelled her career, such as door knocking and open houses, and emphasizes the importance of hard work and commitment. She highlights her innovative approach to managing a team of 10 agents and 10 virtual assistants (VAs), offering valuable tips on hiring and training VAs to handle specialized tasks. Erin also talks about the dynamics of her team, the benefits of partnering with local businesses, and her focus on maintaining a healthy work culture. This insightful conversation provides actionable tips for realtors looking to grow their business and efficiently manage their operations with the help of virtual assistants.https://www.instagram.com/erin.heard.realtor/ 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:42 Erin's Journey into Real Estate02:45 First Year Challenges and Successes06:28 Building a Team and Early Failures08:02 Navigating a Unique Market08:56 Leveraging Virtual Assistants11:10 Growing the Team and Future Goals12:50 Roles and Responsibilities of VAs17:59 Meet the Marketing Specialist18:41 Virtual Assistant Communication19:50 Introducing the ISA Team20:18 Carrie's Role and Training22:14 Professional Script Coaching22:57 Follow Up Boss and Team Collaboration24:08 Team Building in the Philippines27:16 Hiring and Managing VAs32:00 Health and Well-being of VAs32:57 Gratitude and Team Unity33:48 Contact and Further Guidance35:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts