Take it and Run

Take it and Run is the podcast for high-performing professionals who are done waiting to take action on the big ideas swirling in their heads. Hosted by Kristi and Kelcie—two powerhouse women blending strategy and soul—we deliver bite-sized, bold episodes that help you stop overthinking and start doing . Whether you're a real estate agent, entrepreneur, or multi-passionate go-getter, you'll get: Actionable insights you can implement today Proven frameworks to build momentum Mindset shifts that actually stick Real talk, real laughs, and real results If you’ve been sitting on an idea, a dream, or a to-do list that just won’t quit—this is your sign. Hit play, take what you need, and run with it . 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe and let’s move the needle—together.

Take it and Run is a business podcast hosted by Kristi Jencks, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Kristi Jencks hosts Take it and Run, a business show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  How One Realtor Built Her Whole Business Around Downsizing Sellers, with Dawn Levy

  Sep 3, 202632 minS1

  There's a seller in your database right now who wants to move, and they're not going to call you first. Not because they don't like you. Because they've been in that house for decades, and nobody's ever shown them what's on the other side. Today's guest built her business on exactly that person. Dawn Levy is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties in Roswell, just north of Atlanta, and her downsizing seminar is her bread and butter. One client met her at that seminar and later got multiple offers when Dawn listed their home. In this episode, Dawn walks through: How the seminar started by accident, thanks to her stepmom and a senior center The real mechanics of promoting an event without a big list (Eventbrite, Nextdoor, Facebook) Why you should hit record even when nobody shows up The single biggest misconception that can derail a downsizing deal What a senior move manager actually does, and why it's worth the money Why downsizing sooner, while a client is still working, beats waiting until retirement Plus the rapid fire round: the thing every downsizer keeps that they should've tossed, the phrase to never use with a downsizing client, and the best piece of business advice Dawn's ever received. Find Dawn on Instagram: @DawnLevyRealtor ⚡ Your Take It and Run Challenge: Open your database right now. Filter for anyone in a life transition, 15+ years in the home, a two-story with no kids left in it. That list already exists. Send five texts today, starting with the first name on it. I gave you the instructions, now it's your turn to take it and run! Kristi Jencks If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. Book me to speak at your event/team meeting: kristijencks.com Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks ️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

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  Episode #23

  Mike Renick: The AI System Behind a $21M Real Estate Year

  Jun 16, 202639 minS1

  A 69-year-old agent is on pace to nearly double his production this year — and he's doing it by handing the busywork to AI. In this episode, Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd sit down with Mike Renick, former General Motors global information officer turned top-producing Florida agent, who went all in on Perplexity Computer and rebuilt how his business runs. Most agents are using AI the wrong way. Mike shows what doing it right actually looks like: real follow-up, real CRM cleanup, real content at scale, and real results ($15M last year, $21M by the end of April this year). In this episode: Why Perplexity Computer is a different category than ChatGPT or Claude — and what an AI "orchestrator" really does The "automate AND do better" rule that should guide every tool you adopt How Mike runs AI-assisted lead follow-up through Follow Up Boss, with drafts he approves before anything sends The CRM hygiene system that organized 135,000 contacts and built his smart lists Why top agents convert under 2% of internet leads — and the soft-touch approach that works better The honest answer on whether blogging is still worth your time in the AI era His biggest AI mistake, his advice for total beginners, and the most creative tool he's built The Take It and Run challenge this week: stop waiting until you understand everything. Pick an AI tool, tell it you're new, and let it teach you. Just get started. Connect with Mike Renick (Team Renick, Sarasota/Longboat Key, FL): mike@teamrenick.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.renick.90 Take It and Run is hosted by Tom Ferry coach Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd, giving real estate agents one practical move to run with every week. Follow the show so you never miss an episode. If this episode gave you an idea you can implement in your business, don’t just listen — take it and run. 🎤 Book me to speak at your event/team meeting: kristijencks.com 📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for more strategies: https://kristijencks.myflodesk.com/subscribe 🎥 More content on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachkristijencks 📱 Follow along on Instagram: @kristijencks 🎙️ About the Podcast Take It and Run is the podcast for ambitious professionals—especially real estate agents—who want practical strategies they can implement immediately. Each episode delivers mindset shifts, frameworks, and real-world insights to help you move from thinking about it… to doing it.

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  Episode #22

  Real Estate Agents: Stop Avoiding Tough Conversations (Here's What to Say)

  May 6, 202643 minS1

  <p>Most agents know they should have tough conversations. Few of them actually do. In this episode, Kristi sits down with Steve LaCrosse, co-team leader of the Ladd Group — one of the top producing teams in central Oregon — to get specific about what those conversations actually sound like and how to have them without damaging the relationship.</p><p>Steve spent nearly 15 years as a futures trader before making the jump to real estate in 2015, and that background shows up in everything from how he builds monthly market reports to how he frames a price reduction conversation. His team closed 167 sale...

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  Episode #21

  The Story You Keep Telling Yourself Is the Problem

  Mar 25, 202636 minS1

  <p>What does losing 200 pounds have to do with your real estate business? More than you think.</p><p>In this episode of the Take It and Run podcast, we sit down with a very special guest — Merrill Jencks — who dropped over 200 pounds, leg presses 540 pounds, and hasn't focused on weight loss for nearly three years. But the number on the scale? That's not the story.</p><p>The real story is identity. Mindset. And the narratives we tell ourselves about who we are — in the gym, in marriage, and on the phones.</p><p>Merrill gets raw about what it fel...

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  Episode #20

  Why Most Real Estate Leads NEVER Convert (And How Top Agents Fix It)

  Mar 9, 202643 minS1

  <p><b>What separates agents who close deals consistently from those who struggle to convert leads?<br/></b><br/>In this episode of Take It and Run, Kristi Jencks and Kelcie Dowd sit down with Jeremy and Eileen Knight, a successful husband-and-wife real estate team from Austin, Texas. They share the lead conversion strategies, follow-up systems, and communication skills that help them turn online inquiries into real clients.<br/><br/>If you're a real estate agent looking to convert more online leads, improve your follow-up strategy, and build trust with buyers and sellers, this conversation is packed with practical insights...

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