None of us got into this business with the intention of working around the clock. Most of us got into the mortgage space to have more control over our time. However, work-life balance is often easier said than done, and many of us have put business at the center of our lives.

Prioritizing our careers can be great for our egos, but is it ever worth sacrificing other areas of our lives? Will a thriving business make up for an unhappy marriage or poor physical health?

Striking a balance is even more complicated when we're passionate about what we do. Is it possible to provide great service to our clients if we're not on hand to answer their questions 24/7?

In this episode, author, speaker, and coach, Jodee Brydges shares how to build balance so we can experience success in each aspect of our lives.

Things You'll Learn In This Episode

Why business hours are essential for balance:

With so many of us working from home, it has become easier than ever to fall into the habit of working non-stop. To avoid being on the clock 24/7, we have to create office hours for ourselves with a set start and end time for each day.

Why we need to set expectations about boundaries upfront:

Once we've set office hours for ourselves, we have to communicate them with both our partners and our clients. This way, no one will be shocked if (and when) we don't answer their calls on a Saturday night.

How planning ahead helps us find balance:

There will always be work emergencies and fires that need to be put out, but they don't need to take over our days and affect our 'off' time. By planning out our days in advance and making sure the most urgent tasks are always handled first, it's easier to pivot when necessary.

How to stop getting sidetracked from our schedules:

It's tough sticking to a schedule when we're fielding calls, texts, and emails from clients throughout the day. Switch off all devices when focusing on a deal or looking through paperwork to avoid being distracted, and call them back later.

Guest Bio: With over sixteen years of experience in the lending industry, a bachelor's degree in business finance, and over 19 years in the financial industry, Jodee is truly passionate about making a difference in her client's financial portfolios.

Jodee's vision is to help each client build their financial future by educating them about the best loan available to meet their financial needs as well as the best way to build their financial futures by paying off debt, growing their savings for retirement and developing a plan for paying off their mortgage. By educating clients on the loan process, helping clients understand the products available and how to manage their debt portfolio, and honoring her commitments to her referral partners, Jodee has built her business 100% by referral. Additionally, Jodee continually offers financial education seminars that help her clients, referral partners, and the local community understand the ever changing financial markets and the importance of managing debt.

Being a seasoned specialist with understanding the volatility of the interest rate market, continually educating herself about the financial markets, and using the industry's best mortgage tools, Jodee is truly viewed by her clients as a trusted consultant and is regularly consulted on matters relating to housing and financial strategies.

Additionally, Jodee is the creator of "PointPro" (a turnkey seminar package available to loan originators), a national industry speaker, and has appeared on Robin Fahr's television program "Conversations" and "The Carey Brothers Show' a nationally broadcasted radio program.