Christy Gessler's guest appearances

Christy Gessler

Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown

Kansas City RealTalk

Marco Kozlowski

Mark Allen

Gary Boomershine

Jeff Cohn

Veronica Figueroa

Eric Bowlin

Krista Mashore

Doug Devitre

Aaron Hendon

Chris Stafford

Casanova Brooks

Scott Smith

Isabel Affinito

Damion Lupo

Antoine Martel

OwlTail

Christy Gessler, Texas REALTOR® and host of The Dependent Agent, talks about the importance of maintaining your mental wellness in this industry as she shares her own journey with addiction.Bobbi's Book Bit: This Naked Mind by Annie GraceWatch Bobbi and Christy's NAR talk: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/realtor-safety-discussion-series-an-open-conversation-about-mental-wellnessListen to Christy's podcast: https://www.thedependentagent.com/podcast

Christy Gessler, Texas REALTOR® and host of The Dependent Agent, talks about the importance of maintaining your mental wellness in this industry as she shares her own journey with addiction. Bobbi's Book Bit: This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Watch Bobbi and Christy's NAR talk: https://www.nar.realtor/videos/realtor-safety-discussion-series-an-open-conversation-about-mental-wellness Listen to Christy's podcast: <a href="https://www.thedependentagent.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thedependentagent.com/podcast</a>

Christy Gessler on Mental Wellness

Christy Gessler, the Broker/Owner of the Freedom 512 Real Estate Group, an independent brokerage in Central Texas, knows how agents can sometimes internalize their client’s emotions. Listen in to hear how to navigate tough times in a healthy way, why it’s so important to have good friends in your corner, and why true connection is key to success in all areas of life.   Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting leighbrown.com. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  Leigh Brown University and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes:  00:55 - Introducing Christy, a REALTOR® in central Texas for 15 years  01:20 - She was a cop before working in real estate; she started as a real estate assistant and was a local franchise owner of The Big Red company 02:30 - She opened her own real estate brokerage and has been doing it for 2 years and has 14 agents   04:00 - Christy’s CSIRE story  04:20 - After being out of rehab for 2 weeks, she ran into a friend who suggested she get into real estate 05:25 - She has more fun now and has grown into a leadership role; she believes awareness of the stress and struggle in the industry is important 06:30 - People have a lot of emotional burdens, especially right now   07:17 - Her experience with rehab  07:35 - At a NAR conference in Chicago, she fell down the steps outside a bar; a day later, a friend took her to the hospital  08:40 - After the conference, she realized that she didn’t want the life she was leading; at the time of recording, she’s 1,000 days sober 09:45 - Her eating, body, and emotions have changed a lot since she’s been sober   10:30 - The reactions she gets when she’s open about her past and challenges  10:32 - People wonder if she wants to be social or go to Happy Hours; she can be around booze and still be happy and social 11:10 - People have reached out to her asking for guidance on how to get on the journey, too   13:00 - On  The Dependent Agent podcast; the goal is to spur conversation and connection  14:40 - People can seek dependencies in times of stress and uncertainty; alcohol sales are skyrocketing through the pandemic   16:20 - How to contact Christy: https://www.512freedom.com/ or email her at christygessler@gmail.com   3 Key Points  Agents sometimes internalize their client’s stresses and struggles.  Watch out for each other.  Self-care is #1. 

Christy Gessler, the Broker/Owner of the Freedom 512 Real Estate Group, an independent brokerage in Central Texas, knows how agents can sometimes internalize their client’s emotions. Listen in to hear how to navigate tough times in a healthy way, why it’s so important to have good friends in your corner, and why true connection is key to success in all areas of life.   Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting <a href="http://leighbrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leighbrown.com</a>. If you’re tired of doing real estate alone, enroll in  <a href="https://www.leighbrownu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leigh Brown University</a> and be sure to use your special “CSIRE” discount code at checkout for $10 off your subscription. Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:55 - Introducing Christy, a REALTOR® in central Texas for 15 years <ul> <li>01:20 - She was a cop before working in real estate; she started as a real estate assistant and was a local franchise owner of The Big Red company</li> <li>02:30 - She opened her own real estate brokerage and has been doing it for 2 years and has 14 agents</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:00 - Christy’s CSIRE story <ul> <li>04:20 - After being out of rehab for 2 weeks, she ran into a friend who suggested she get into real estate</li> <li>05:25 - She has more fun now and has grown into a leadership role; she believes awareness of the stress and struggle in the industry is important</li> <li>06:30 - People have a lot of emotional burdens, especially right now</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:17 - Her experience with rehab <ul> <li>07:35 - At a NAR conference in Chicago, she fell down the steps outside a bar; a day later, a friend took her to the hospital </li> <li>08:40 - After the conference, she realized that she didn’t want the life she was leading; at the time of recording, she’s 1,000 days sober</li> <li>09:45 - Her eating, body, and emotions have changed a lot since she’s been sober</li> </ul> </li> <li>10:30 - The reactions she gets when she’s open about her past and challenges <ul> <li>10:32 - People wonder if she wants to be social or go to Happy Hours; she can be around booze and still be happy and social</li> <li>11:10 - People have reached out to her asking for guidance on how to get on the journey, too</li> </ul> </li> <li>13:00 - On <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependent-agent/id1496698089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Dependent Agent</a> podcast; the goal is to spur conversation and connection <ul> <li>14:40 - People can seek dependencies in times of stress and uncertainty; alcohol sales are skyrocketing through the pandemic</li> </ul> </li> <li>16:20 - How to contact Christy: <a href="https://www.512freedom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.512freedom.com/</a> or email her at <a href="mailto:christygessler@gmail.com">christygessler@gmail.com</a> </li> </ul> 3 Key Points <ol> <li>Agents sometimes internalize their client’s stresses and struggles. </li> <li>Watch out for each other. </li> <li>Self-care is #1.</li> </ol>

225 - The Stress is Real as an Agent with Christy Gessler