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The Barely Balanced Agent

The Barely Balanced Agent

By: Larissa Butler and Sarah Kennedy
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Real estate, motherhood, business, and everything in between.

Hosted by realtors and moms Larissa and Sarah The Barely Balanced Agent is a podcast for agents building a business while raising a family and trying to keep life somewhat together along the way.

In each episode, we talk about the real side of real estate — the wins, the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the lessons that come with running a business in a commission-based world while juggling kids, clients, and everyday life.

You'll hear conversations about:

• Growing a real estate business • Navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship • Mindset and personal growth • Lessons from the field (the good, the bad, and the hilarious) • Real stories from agents figuring it out as they go

Because the truth is… no one has it perfectly balanced.

We're all just barely balanced.

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Episodes
  • Crazy Showings, Client Boundaries & Choosing Our Health
    Mar 30 2026

    Welcome back to The Barely Balanced Agent!

    This episode is equal parts you can’t make this up and okay… something has to change. We’re sharing some of our wildest showing experiences—yes, the kind where you’re bending over backwards, rearranging your entire life, and wondering how this became the norm.

    But beyond the stories, we’re getting real about the bigger conversation:

    ✨ When being “a great agent” starts costing you your health

    ✨ The pressure to always say yes (and why we’ve done it)

    ✨ Where the line actually should be

    ✨ And how we’re starting to make decisions that protect our time, energy, and well-being

    Also… somehow we end up talking about hair too, because life is layered like that 😂

    If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to be everything to everyone—this one’s for you.

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    26 mins
  • Boundaries in Business (Without Losing Clients)
    Mar 23 2026

    In Episode 3 of The Barely Balanced Agent, Larissa and Sarah dive into one of the hardest skills in real estate: setting boundaries.

    In a business where clients expect quick responses, constant availability, and nonstop communication, it can feel impossible to protect your time without feeling like you're dropping the ball.

    We talk honestly about: • Managing the workload and mental load of being a real estate agent • The pressure to respond to every text immediately • Setting realistic client communication expectations • Creating business hours that actually work • Protecting time for family while still delivering great service

    If you've ever felt like you're “always on” in your business, this conversation will remind you that boundaries aren't bad for business — they're essential for longevity.

    Because being a great agent shouldn't mean sacrificing your sanity.

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    18 mins
  • Work Smarter, Not Harder: AI, Automations & Mom Life Reality
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode of The Barely Balanced Agent, we’re diving into the tools and systems helping us keep our businesses running while life is… well… life.

    From AI tools and business automations to the little hacks that help us remember all the things, we’re sharing what’s actually helping us stay organized and efficient as busy real estate agents and moms.

    Of course, it wouldn’t be Barely Balanced without a few real-life stories — including poop questions, mom moments, and the constant lesson of learning which battles are actually worth fighting.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling clients, kids, and chaos all at the same time, this episode is for you.

    Expect real talk about: • AI tools and automations that save us time • Systems that keep us from forgetting everything • Mom-life chaos behind the scenes • Learning to pick your battles (at work and at home)

    Because sometimes balance isn’t perfect — it’s just doing the best you can with the tools you’ve got.

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    40 mins
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