Pursuing Freedom: Helping Realtors & Mortgage Lenders Build Profitable, Scalable Businesses and Lives They Love — No Hustle, No Burnout
Master your mindset and reclaim your time with Pursuing Freedom with Erin Bradley. Transitioning from top-tier professional to high-performance coach, Erin explores how to build a "life by design" you don't need a vacation from. Featuring keynote speakers and visionary entrepreneurs, we dive into the bold decisions required to master your energy and scale your success. Stop settling, start listening with your heart, and pursue the freedom you deserve.
More Money, Less Effort: Building Rooms Where Women Win with Paige Hernandez
What happens when women in mortgage finally get a room of their own? In this episode, Erin sits down with Paige Taylor Hernandez: mortgage broker, entrepreneur, and founder of NOTORIOUS®, the community and annual event created to connect and elevate women in the mortgage industry. Erin will be speaking at Notorious Nashville (October 25-28 at The Graduate Nashville), and this conversation is the perfect preview of why these rooms matter, whether you're in mortgage or not.
Paige grew up in the business (her mom opened their mortgage company in 1993), spent 8 years as a stay-at-home mom, then got h...
You Are Already Enough: Day 1 of the 8-Day Reset
In today's special episode, You Are Already Enough: Day 1 of the 8-Day Reset, Erin Bradley opens the doors and shares the complete first call of Enough Already, her 8-day autumn reset, so you can experience the shift for yourself:
How an impulse (a "download" in her morning routine) became a program, why she's been brought to tears watching the transformations all week, and her invitation: 3 live calls remain (Monday-Wednesday, September 28-30), and $108 gets you in plus lifetime access to all 8 replays in a private podcast feed
Why September 1st has been Erin's New Year's Day...
Why "I Love to Work" Might Be a Lie You're Telling Yourself
In today's episode on Why "I Love to Work" Might Be a Lie You're Telling Yourself, Erin Bradley shares:
A Friday morning rant, short and sweet: the "I love to work" defense, and the difference between being a creative, energetic person who's excited about their work… and jumping up from the dinner table every time the phone buzzes
Why negotiating deals from a hospital bed or a so-called vacation isn't love of work, in Erin's words: "I'm calling BS," because what that really is, is a lack of a plan, a lack of systems, and a...
Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Business by Design with Rebecca Richardson
What if the most magnetic thing you could do for your business is simply be more of who you already are? In this episode, Erin sits down with Rebecca Richardson, known across social media as The Mortgage Mentor: a nationally ranked, award-winning loan originator with over 25 years in the industry, a speaker, a coach, and a soon-to-be author. This conversation will leave you sighing a breath of relief, because Rebecca gives you permission to stop performing someone else's version of success and start building a business around how YOU are wired to think, work, lead, and define success.
<...How to Put Fear in the Passenger Seat with Brittni Cosgrove
What if fear isn't a stop sign, but feedback? In this episode, Erin sits down with Brittni Cosgrove, a transformational life and business coach, certified mastery coach, breathwork facilitator, and speaker who helps ambitious souls become their most magnetic, authentic, and confident selves. Their conversation is a masterclass in working WITH fear instead of being driven by it, and it will leave you feeling more at home in your body and calm in your nervous system.
Brittni's story starts early: obsessed with the word "career" by first grade, battling severe anxiety by kindergarten, and mastering what she...
Why September 1st Is My New Year's Day: The Decision That Doubled My Business
In today's episode on Why September 1st Is New Year's Day, Erin Bradley shares:
Why she's been treating September 1st as New Year's Day since 2014, and how the Labor Day to Memorial Day marketing rhythm ends the January panic for good
The story of her friend, a single mom with a 2-year-old and a 2-week-old living in her mom's basement, who closed 8 deals in 90 days and then committed to never working summers ("I sleep until 10, and then we go to the pool")
Why "whatever comes after because is fear," and how the life...
Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should: What Constant Reachability Is Costing You
In today's episode on What Being Constantly Reachable Is Costing You, Erin Bradley shares:
The Collective poll that started it all: "On a scale of 1 to 10, how tethered to your phone do you feel?" The lowest answer in the room was an 8
Where the checking habit really came from: the day you went 100% commission, adopted uncertainty, and started making yourself available out of anxiety
Why people are fed up with the performance of "I'm fine," and why 24-7 availability is not "just the way it is" but scarcity passed down through the generations<...
Reclaiming Your Power: Why Freedom Is Claimed, Not Earned
In today's episode on Reclaiming Your Power, Erin Bradley shares:
Why sudden loss is a wake-up call to ask "if not now, when?" and stop postponing the life you became self-employed to live
The autopilot trap: why so many real estate and mortgage professionals wake up asking "what should I do today?" and end the day exhausted, inconsistent, and lonely
The "whale in a bathtub" picture of work squeezing life to the edges, and the radical honesty question: how is your business either energizing your life or draining it?
Why freedom...
How to Start Investing in Commercial Real Estate (Without a Million Dollars) with Beth Azor
Of all commercial real estate investors, only 3% are women – and when Beth Azor learned that stat, she decided to frickin' change it. In this episode, Erin sits down with the woman affectionately known as The Canvassing Queen®: founder and CEO of Azor Advisory Services, owner of three Florida shopping centers valued at over $75 million, and founder of the Women's Real Estate Investment Summit, where Erin has had the joy of speaking – and riding the famous four-hour bus tour of the town Beth practically owns.
Beth's story starts with an $11,000-a-year nonprofit salary and a real estat...
How to Never Have a Broke Month Again with Dan Rochon
What does it take to go almost 20 years in real estate without a single broke month? In this episode, Erin sits down with Dan Rochon — real estate veteran, founder of the Consistent and Predictable Income (CPI) Community, host of the No Broke Months podcast, and author of the new book Teach to Sell: Why Top Performers Never Sell — And What They Do Instead.
Dan's story starts on his bathroom floor in 2005, the morning he got sober after nearly two decades of struggle. Two years later, a friend's question — "You ever think about real estate sales?" — set him on a pat...
Why Your Nervous System Isn't the Problem
🚀 In this inspiring episode, Erin Bradley sits down with transformational leadership coach Ashley Coffey to explore the power of emotional integration, authenticity, and healing. Ashley shares her personal journey from surviving childhood trauma to empowering women leaders through mindset, boundaries, and self-expression. Together, they discuss how emotional healing can transform leadership, business, and life.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Ashley Coffey – Transformational Leadership Coach & Founder of Ashley Coffey Coaching
Ashley Coffey is a transformational leadership coach, educator, and the founder of Ashley Coffey Coaching. Blending intuitive wisdom with evidence-based practices like NLP and Emotional...
How to Build a Million-Dollar Business Without Burning Out
🚀 What if success didn't have to come at the expense of your happiness? In this episode, we dive into the mindset shifts that help entrepreneurs break free from burnout, redefine success, and build businesses that align with the life they truly want. Learn how identity, energy, and intentional thinking can transform both your business and your personal fulfillment.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Ryann Gillen – Business Coach, Speaker & Creator of Business Therapy
Ryann Gillen is the creator of Business Therapy and Identity Work, and the host of Biz Therapy LIVE. Moving beyond traditional bu...
How to Lead in the Messy Middle Without Burning Out
🚀 In this powerful conversation, host Erin Bradley sits down with leadership expert Summer Jelinek to unpack what it really means to thrive in the "messy middle" of life and leadership.
They explore why so many high performers appear successful on the outside while quietly burning out inside, how hustle culture distorts our sense of success, and what it takes to unlearn deeply embedded beliefs around work, worth, and identity. Summer also shares her journey from Walt Disney World leadership roles to becoming an international speaker, consultant, and neurodivergent advocate.
A deeply honest discussion about burnout, ide...
How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business
🚀 In this inspiring episode of Pursuing Freedom, host Erin Bradley sits down with serial entrepreneur Ral West to discuss how business owners can stop drowning in daily operations and start building businesses that support their dream lives. Ral shares her incredible journey from launching a small marketing consulting business to co-building an eight-figure travel company that was eventually acquired by Alaska Airlines. She reveals the systems, leadership principles, team culture, and mindset shifts that allowed her to transition from exhausted operator to empowered owner—and how entrepreneurs can do the same.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
The Real Reason Successful Agents Burn Out
🚀 In this inspiring episode, host Erin Bradley sits down with real estate veteran and coach Arynne Crane to discuss how agents can stop chasing strategies that don't fit and start building businesses aligned with who they truly are. Arynne shares her journey from entering real estate during the 2007 market crash to becoming a top producer, coach, and creator of the Lead Flow Formula. Together, they explore authenticity, burnout, reinvention, and the upcoming Lead Flow Summit designed to help agents create sustainable success without sacrificing fulfillment.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Arynne Crane – Real Estate Coach, Speaker...
How Investors Structure Better Deals
🚀 In this inspiring episode of the Pursuing Freedom Podcast, host Erin Bradley sits down with real estate attorney, investor, and entrepreneur Joette Trinh. Joette shares her incredible journey from taking a real estate seminar as a college student to building a successful law practice, flipping properties, and creating a diverse real estate portfolio alongside her husband. Learn how she leveraged creativity, persistence, and strategic investing to build wealth while helping others do the same through legal guidance and consulting.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Joette Trinh – Real Estate Attorney, Investor & Consultant
Joette Trinh i...
How to Find the Opportunities Most People Miss
🚀 In this powerful conversation, host Erin Bradley sits down with executive coach James Henson to explore his transformative Walk Through Open Doors framework. James shares his remarkable journey from struggling with addiction, self-doubt, and anxiety to becoming a trusted coach for leaders and entrepreneurs. Together, they unpack the importance of self-awareness, meditation, authentic values, resilience, and learning to see opportunity instead of obstacles. This episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone seeking greater alignment, clarity, and freedom in life and business.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 James Henson – Executive Coach, Consultant & Creator of the Walk Throu...
The "Unlearning" Shift That Changed Everything
🚀 In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Erin Bradley reconnects with longtime friend and former mortgage industry colleague Roberta Ravella to explore what happens when we stop building our lives from fear and start choosing joy instead. From burnout, hustle culture, and nervous system dysregulation to manifestation, energetic alignment, and synchronicities, this episode is packed with transformational insights for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone craving more ease and fulfillment in life.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Roberta Ravella – Author, Coach & Host of The Joy Experiment
Roberta Ravella is a speaker, strategist, and founder of The Joy Experiment™, w...
The "25% Rule" That Changes Real Estate Lead Generation
🚀 In this inspiring solo episode, Erin Bradley shares her proven framework for helping real estate professionals simplify their business in order to amplify results. Erin dives deep into building a business around your ideal clients, creating authentic relationships, understanding the "25% Rule," overcoming burnout, and designing a business that feels aligned, energizing, and sustainable. This episode is packed with mindset shifts and practical strategies to help agents and entrepreneurs grow without sacrificing their well-being.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Building a business around your ideal clients
✔️ The mindset shift away from hustle culture
✔️ The "25% Rule" for bu...
The Truth About Fear That's Keeping You Stuck
🚀 In this powerful episode, Tracy Litt shares her transformative journey from corporate executive to leading voice in personal growth and spiritual development. Through raw honesty, she unpacks how "doing the work" means shifting from external validation to internal alignment, rewiring your nervous system, and embracing trust over control. Learn how fear, identity, and mindset shape your reality—and how to break free to create a life of true fulfillment and impact.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Tracy Litt – Mindset Coach & Founder of The School of Becoming
Tracy Litt is the CEO of a multi-seven-figu...
Why "Value Overload" Is Killing Your Community Growth
🚀 In this powerful episode, we dive into the journey of Kristen Cantrell, a real estate leader who transformed her passion for connection into multiple thriving communities and businesses. From starting as a new mom leaving corporate life to building nationwide networks of agents and female entrepreneurs, Kristen shares how community, authenticity, and leverage became the foundation of her success. Learn how loneliness in entrepreneurship sparked a movement, how "podcasting for prospecting" evolved into a 40,000+ member community, and how her latest venture, Hello Culture, is redefining what it means to grow a business through connection.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
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Why Hustling for Money Is Keeping You Broke
🚀 In this powerful and emotional conversation, Erin Bradley sits down with abundance expert Sarah Walton to explore how our early life experiences shape our relationship with money, success, and fulfillment. Sarah shares her deeply moving "grocery store story," revealing how a childhood moment created a lifelong belief that she had to choose between caring for herself or others. Together, they unpack how hidden money blocks, outdated fears, and subconscious patterns hold us back—and how to break free, step into abundance, and create a life of true fulfillment.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Sarah Walton – Business Coach...
From No Money to Million-Dollar Deals with Pamela Goodwin
🚀 In this powerful episode, host Erin Bradley sits down with commercial real estate expert Pamela Goodwin to uncover how she built a thriving investment business starting with little to no capital. Pamela shares her journey from interior design to leading a successful commercial real estate firm, revealing how single-tenant investments can generate passive income, reduce stress, and create true financial freedom.
🎧 Hosted by: Erin Bradley
👤 Guest:
🏡 Pamela Goodwin – Commercial Real Estate Investor & CEO
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Breaking into commercial real estate without capital
✔️ Understanding triple net lease investments
✔️ Leveraging relat...
What Happens When You Bet on Yourself Before Anyone Else Does? with Alexis Morgan
In this episode on What Happens When You Bet on Yourself Before Anyone Else Does, Erin and Alexis discuss:
You do not have to follow the default path just because it is familiar. Personal growth often starts when you're exposed to a different possibility. Mentorship can shorten the learning curve and save years of trial and error. Scalability matters when you want income and time freedom. Private lending can be a more passive way to participate in real estate investing. Hiring is not just about delegation — it is about growth, leadership, and getting out of your own way. The most aligned busin...The Freedom Formula: How to Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Priorities with Erin Bradley
In this episode on The Freedom Formula, Erin Bradley shares how:
Freedom is not just about money or flexible hours — it's about creating a life and business that feel peaceful, intentional, and aligned.If you constantly feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or reactive, the first step is awareness: track how you're actually spending your time.
A simple shift from obligation-driven tasks to more intentional, priority-based action can dramatically change your results.
Protecting your mornings and your energy is one of the most powerful ways to reduce overwhelm and lead your business more effectively.
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The 3-Lane Highway: A Simpler Way to Attract Referrals Without Feeling Salesy with Erin Bradley
In this episode on The 3-Lane Highway: A Simpler Way to Attract Referrals Without Feeling Salesy, Erin Bradley shares:
The likely reason your outreach feels heavy, forced, or transactional — and it's not the action plan itself. The fastest way to become more magnetic… and it's not to chase business. The 3-Lane Highway strategy and how it helps you identify who you want to serve, who else serves them, and who in your broader community can connect the dots.Why the goal is not to "work your database" in a salesy way, and to start meaningful conversations rooted in c...
The 25% Rule: Build a Lighthouse Business (Without Burnout) with Erin Bradley
In today's episode on The 25% Rule: Build a Lighthouse Business (Without Burnout), Erin Bradley shares:
Freedom has a feeling. The goal isn't "do more to feel better." It's designing a business plan that feels so good you naturally take action — without dread, resistance, or procrastination. Start with your "WHO" before tactics. If you're operating from "I'll take any client," you'll often attract (and tolerate) misaligned relationships that drain your energy and blur your boundaries. Use the "25% Rule" to stay emotionally steady. 25% of people will love you no matter what, 25% won't, and 50% are in the middle. When someone doesn't ch...
From "I" to "We": The Leverage Shift That Changes Everything with Beth Allen
In today's episode on The Leverage Shift That Changes Everything, Erin and Beth discuss:
"Treat it like a job" can be a hidden superpower when you have time constraints — you show up, focus, and execute instead of drifting.
The real growth hinge is leverage: Moving from "I do everything" to "we run systems," so your business doesn't collapse when you step away.
Top producer volume can be a trap: You can look successful on the outside while privately burning out (and even spiraling mentally).
Hiring is a skill — and a process matters: Bet...
Says Who? Breaking the Fear Loop That Keeps You "Always On" with Erin Bradley
In today's episode on Breaking the Fear Loop That Keeps You "Always On", Erin Bradley shares
Freedom isn't found in "running on fumes." Erin challenges the belief that being tethered to your phone from wake-up to sleep is the path to abundance — and explains how it quietly blocks real growth, ease, and enjoyment. Your morning sets your frequency. If you start the day by immediately reacting to texts, emails, and alerts, you get "hijacked" before you even check where you are emotionally — then spend the day as a passenger on everyone else's energy. Community is a shortcut to getti...
Busy Isn't Stable: How to Break the Pipeline Seesaw with Erin Bradley
Today's episode on How to Break the Pipeline Seesaw includes:
If you find yourself "back in the valley," remember: you're still at a higher elevation than where you started — progress isn't always linear, but it's still progress. "Busy" can look like success, but without structure it doesn't compound — you end up back at zero after every closing cycle. Erin's rule of thumb: 90 days of consistent activity → results (more conversations, more value, more outreach) and then another runway before revenue fully reflects it. The real growth unlock isn't just an action plan — it's an energy shift from regret/fear to hope/con...
HI Beats AI: How to Generate More Referrals Through Human Connection with Michael J. Maher
Listen in as Erin and Michael discuss:
How Michael accidentally launched a referral engine in his first year by hosting a housewarming party for his very first clients — and walked away with 11 referrals from a single event. The "What's Next" concept: Every interaction should naturally lead to a future interaction Why events are especially powerful for introverts: you don't need 50 one-to-one conversations when an event creates hundreds of conversations about you. How Michael scaled from solo production into a "system of systems" team The future of business in the AI era: The winners won't be the ones who out-tech e...
Why Success Still Feels Empty (and How to Build a Business That Feels Like Freedom) with Erin Bradley
Listen in as Erin shares how:
Success can look great on paper and still feel empty. The hamster wheel is real — and it usually started with fear. Growth doesn't have to mean more effort. To rewrite the identity, not the to-do list. Turn your database into a community.
About Erin Bradley
Erin Bradley is a speaker and business coach, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom.
As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how hard entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to...
The Shortcut to Your Goals: Belief, Grit & Mentorship with Ruben Gonzalez
Listen in as Erin and Ruben discuss:
How perseverance (not talent) was Ruben's edge — he decided early to stop quitting. How Ruben reverse-engineered a plan around his strengths and chose the luge because it rewarded tenacity and outlasting the quitters. The power of mentorship as a true "shortcut": borrow someone else's belief, follow their proven path, and stop arguing logical reasons you can't do it. Proximity + authenticity win: your energy is the currency, and habits change in the right rooms. … and much more!
About
Ruben Gonzalez is a common man who achieved extraordinary things. He wasn't...
Do Less, Create Momentum, and Step Into 2026 with Erin Bradley
Listen in as Erin shares:
Why 2026 is a "new beginning" year Before you add more… subtract first: the breakthrough lesson that changed everything How consistent activity tends to create results in about 90 days, regardless of season Freedom is built through systems + support How the biggest leaps (hiring, investing, visibility, grief seasons) were done while scared — and still worked
About Erin Bradley
Erin Bradley is a speaker and business coach, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom.
As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how hard entrepreneurship and success in sal...
From Tragedy to True Wealth: Nathan Barkocy's Story of Time Freedom
Listen in as Erin and Nathan discuss:
The life-altering moment that changed everything: a training ride that ended in a 60-mph collision, a coma, and the long road of learning to walk, talk, and live again. How adversity can become fuel instead of dead weight — and why "tomorrow is never promised" reframes how we use our time today. The difference between knowledge and wisdom, and why mentorship + proximity to high-level thinkers compresses your learning curve. A powerful redefinition of wealth: true wealth = ownership of your time, built through aligned assets, income streams, and purpose-driven stewardship. Why systems + deleg...Building Wealth That Supports Your Life with Sharon Lechter
Listen in as Erin and Sharon discuss:
How early exposure to money conversations and entrepreneurship shaped her lifelong mission around financial literacy and empowerment Why one of her "worst" business decisions ultimately led to her best life decision — and how closing one door often opens many others The powerful distinction between chasing income vs. building assets — and why assets only get "sexier" with time. Sharon introduces the core message of her upcoming book Old Wealth, New Wealth, True Wealth — redefining success as who you become, not just what you earn. A reminder that it's never too late to start, pivot, or...Creating Community & Possibility with Edith Espinola
Listen in as Erin and Edith discuss:
How growing up in a tight-knit family shaped Edith's desire to create community and connection in both life and business. The importance of seeing people — truly hearing their stories and understanding how human dignity affects every decision they make. How hard seasons can become catalysts for finding purpose, building resilience, and creating support systems that strengthen entire communities. Edith's belief that leadership comes from generosity — giving time, attention, and encouragement even when life feels full. Building businesses that are heart-forward, aligned with service, and grounded in relationships that last. …and much more!...
Raising Your Belief Lid: The Agency Operating System with Angela Totman
Listen in as Erin and Angela discuss:
How a career pivot during college opened the door to an unexpected, purpose-driven path in entrepreneurship and financial education. The Agency Operating System, an acronym-based framework designed to realign your identity, energy, and actions so you can grow in life and business simultaneously. How accountability is actually a form of self-love — and why most people avoid it due to fear of being "called out." How limiting beliefs shape our "belief lid," and how small wins, intentional measurement, and behavior awareness help raise that lid over time. The emotional side of growth — releasing o...Joy Is the Strategy: Rewiring Success with Jennifer Liss
Listen in as Erin and Jennifer discuss:
How "fun first" became Jennifer's unconventional success strategy after burnout in two careers Why most high achievers block joy — and how childhood moments often hard-wire that pattern The simple daily question that doubled her income almost overnight How curiosity, not hustle, becomes a reliable business strategy Jennifer's C-M-O Framework for magnetic marketing: Clarity, Magnetism, Offer
About
Jennifer Liss helps visionary entrepreneurs break free from invisible blocks so they can build businesses and lives that are joyful, abundant, and aligned.
She blends somatic work, sales and abundance energetics, nervou...
Freedom Has a Feeling: Step Into Your Next-Level Self with Erin Bradley
Listen in as Erin shares:
Why freedom has a feeling — and how most real estate pros postpone it instead of accessing it now. The origin story of Pursuing Freedom and how misalignment — not effort— created burnout during the early success. The moment I stopped tolerating what wasn't aligned and started leading with authenticity, joy, and "vacation energy." How stepping into your future self requires choosing new standards, new boundaries, and new levels of belief. The powerful reminder that the decisions you make — especially the scary ones — shift your timeline and open new doors. … and much more!...
