Executive Influencers
Wed Jan 28 2026
"Hire great people, show them the way, and get out of their way." That advice comes from one of my amazing guest bosses in this episode.
How can leaders empower their teams through trust instead of control?
Grab your cafécto and join me with my executive influencers Tish Herwig, Kaylin Pound, and Lynn Wheeler as we discuss the biggest challenges agents are facing today and how leaders can help them overcome those obstacles.
Meet the Leaders
Lynn Willer - President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty
She began her career as an art teacher before finding her home in real estate and has spent over 22 years building teams with clarity, trust, and honest communication. Lynn is passionate about empowering others to grow and thrive while aligning vision and values.
Tish Herwig - Managing Broker, Banyan DeVille
Her real estate journey started unexpectedly with family support and was shaped by early mentorship with Mike Ferry, inspiring a philosophy of boldness and courage. Tish excels at guiding new licensees, fostering personal growth, and helping her teams navigate change.
Kaylin Pound - Senior Regional Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties
She supports her agents through challenges and founded the "Moving Forward" event and Council for those who have lost spouses. Kaylin is celebrated for her authentic empathy, empowering leadership, and helping others find their voice and strength.
From Chance to Choice: Career Beginnings
Our guests share the unexpected paths that led them to real estate. Lynn talks about moving from teaching to real estate for a more fulfilling challenge.
Kaylin and Tish reflect on opportunities that came from temporary roles and family encouragement.
Each of their journeys includes moments of self-discovery and the understanding that leadership in real estate is about helping others succeed.
Rising Through Adversity
Resilience is a common theme for all three leaders. Kaylin overcame a serious physical setback, Lynn navigated toxic work environments, and Tish supported her family through health crises.
These experiences gave them deeper empathy for their teams. They explain how personal challenges can become powerful tools for connection, growth, and stronger leadership.
Leadership Lessons and Empowerment
The panel dives into topics like imposter syndrome, aligning vision and values, and empowering others through listening, stepping back, and encouraging creativity.
They stress the importance of trusting great people and giving them room to succeed.
Each guest also shares mentors and resources that have shaped their leadership style over the years.
Facing Change in Real Estate
We discuss the top challenges agents face today, including industry disruption, compensation compression, and communicating value to clients.
Our guests offer insights on how embracing change and fostering community can help teams not just survive, but thrive even during uncertain times.
Favorite Podcasts, Books, and Quotes
Kaylin - Book: Jesus Calling (reads it every morning)
Quote: "Life should be led like a calvary charge."
Tish - Quote: "Be bold, be brave, and don't let fear paralyze you." (her own saying from the difficult real estate market era)
Podcast: Big Conversations Little Bar (a local podcast from the Coachella Valley)
Lynn - Quote: "You can't wait in your part of the forest waiting for others to come to you."
She also shared a lesson from her first manager (Ed): "Take a nap every day."
When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found.
This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur.
Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code "hsoa20" when ordering for 20% off.
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"Hire great people, show them the way, and get out of their way." That advice comes from one of my amazing guest bosses in this episode. How can leaders empower their teams through trust instead of control? Grab your cafécto and join me with my executive influencers Tish Herwig, Kaylin Pound, and Lynn Wheeler as we discuss the biggest challenges agents are facing today and how leaders can help them overcome those obstacles. Meet the Leaders Lynn Willer - President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Indiana Realty She began her career as an art teacher before finding her home in real estate and has spent over 22 years building teams with clarity, trust, and honest communication. Lynn is passionate about empowering others to grow and thrive while aligning vision and values. Tish Herwig - Managing Broker, Banyan DeVille Her real estate journey started unexpectedly with family support and was shaped by early mentorship with Mike Ferry, inspiring a philosophy of boldness and courage. Tish excels at guiding new licensees, fostering personal growth, and helping her teams navigate change. Kaylin Pound - Senior Regional Vice President, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties She supports her agents through challenges and founded the "Moving Forward" event and Council for those who have lost spouses. Kaylin is celebrated for her authentic empathy, empowering leadership, and helping others find their voice and strength. From Chance to Choice: Career Beginnings Our guests share the unexpected paths that led them to real estate. Lynn talks about moving from teaching to real estate for a more fulfilling challenge. Kaylin and Tish reflect on opportunities that came from temporary roles and family encouragement. Each of their journeys includes moments of self-discovery and the understanding that leadership in real estate is about helping others succeed. Rising Through Adversity Resilience is a common theme for all three leaders. Kaylin overcame a serious physical setback, Lynn navigated toxic work environments, and Tish supported her family through health crises. These experiences gave them deeper empathy for their teams. They explain how personal challenges can become powerful tools for connection, growth, and stronger leadership. Leadership Lessons and Empowerment The panel dives into topics like imposter syndrome, aligning vision and values, and empowering others through listening, stepping back, and encouraging creativity. They stress the importance of trusting great people and giving them room to succeed. Each guest also shares mentors and resources that have shaped their leadership style over the years. Facing Change in Real Estate We discuss the top challenges agents face today, including industry disruption, compensation compression, and communicating value to clients. Our guests offer insights on how embracing change and fostering community can help teams not just survive, but thrive even during uncertain times. Favorite Podcasts, Books, and Quotes Kaylin - Book: Jesus Calling (reads it every morning) Quote: "Life should be led like a calvary charge." Tish - Quote: "Be bold, be brave, and don't let fear paralyze you." (her own saying from the difficult real estate market era) Podcast: Big Conversations Little Bar (a local podcast from the Coachella Valley) Lynn - Quote: "You can't wait in your part of the forest waiting for others to come to you." She also shared a lesson from her first manager (Ed): "Take a nap every day." When you help another woman rise, we all shine. And that's how we make an impact. So, let's build each other up and shine brighter than the sun. For more great content from Teresa, connect with her on LinkedIn, join her Women Who Lead Series on Facebook, and subscribe to her YouTube channel. You can find more episodes of Women Who Lead on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts can be found. This episode is brought to you in part by Venus et Fleur. Are you looking for a great way to show appreciation to family, friends, or even customers? Give them a floral arrangement they won't forget anytime soon. These beautiful arrangements make the perfect closing gift for any realtor to stay top of mind. Visit venusetfleur.com and use code "hsoa20" when ordering for 20% off.