Play Bigger with Raquel Quinet

Hosted by Raquel Quinet

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Play Bigger with Raquel Quinet is the go-to podcast for real estate agents, entrepreneurs, business coaches, and digital CEOs who want to scale their businesses, create financial freedom, and build a legacy. Hosted by Raquel Quinet—business coach, real estate investor, entrepreneur, wife, and sports mom—this show delivers actionable strategies and tools for success. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing, scaling businesses, and coaching high-performing entrepreneurs, Raquel shares her expertise to help you close bigger deals, grow multiple income streams, and achieve sustainable business growth. From practical tips for real estate professionals to mindset shifts for ambitious entrepreneurs, this podcast is your roadmap to playing bigger in business and life. If you're ready to level up, take action, and make your unique mark on the world, you're in the right place. Let’s play bigger! For free resources, visit: https://www.letsplaybigger.com/

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October 21, 2026Episode 46254 min

The Hardest Part of Being a High Performer with Tanner Helm

Tanner had his dream year in real estate, with more than $75 million in sales behind him. Then he started ignoring sellers who were begging him to list their homes. What came next was a failed business, sleepless nights and mornings when he pretended to get ready for work after his wife left for hers. In this episode, I sit down with Tanner to talk about what really happens when everything you built falls apart, and why it might be your greatest opportunity. Things I Cover: The moment Tanner realized “I had a failed business” had become “I’m a failure” Why most entrepreneurs don’t have a motivation problem; they have an identity problem The test that put “discipline” in his bottom five, and how it changed everything Why solo agents can be more profitable than 90% of team leaders How posting daily for 3 months with zero results changed his life Growth vs. burnout: “God can do more with my six days than I can with seven” The one thing his 5-year-old son said that stopped him cold If this episode hit home, share it with someone who’s rebuilding right now. Follow and subscribe so you don’t miss the next conversation, and connect with Tanner on Instagram at @tannerhelm . Let’s keep Playing Bigger! 🎙️ --- 📌 Connect with Tanner Helm : Facebook: www.facebook.com/tanner.helm.77 Instagram: @tannerhelm 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Build the Agent CEO Model? If you want a clear, repeatable revenue system (without burnout), DM “AGENTCEO” to @itsraquelq on Instagram to learn more about the Agent CEO Accelerator . For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

October 14, 2026Episode 46124 min

Before You Set Your 2027 Goals, Listen to This

What if your biggest business goal for 2027 isn’t actually about making more money? In this episode, I’m challenging the way we think about business planning. Because if you set bigger goals but keep operating with the same habits, systems, and daily activities, why would you expect different results? I’m breaking down my 4-part framework for planning 2027: Vision, Math, Execution, and Systems, and showing you how to build a business that supports the life you actually want, instead of building a life around the demands of your business. Things I Cover: Why most agents don’t have a goal-setting problem—they have an execution problem How to define what you actually want your life and business to look like Working backward from your income goal to the conversations and activities required Why your goals need to show up on your calendar The power of a weekly “Review + Preview” How systems and AI can help you grow without requiring more of your time Why you shouldn’t automate a broken process How to create more capacity instead of simply adding more to your plate The four questions I want every business owner to answer before 2027 If you’re ready to stop doing more just for the sake of doing more—and start building a business with more intention, freedom, capacity, and options —this episode is for you. And if you’re ready to go beyond experimenting with AI and actually install it into your business, DM me “INSTALL” to learn about our upcoming AI Install Workshop. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

October 7, 2026Episode 46014 min

AI Has Eliminated the “I Didn’t Know How” Excuse

What if “I don’t know how” isn’t the end—but the beginning? In this episode, I’m breaking down why resourcefulness is one of the most valuable skills in the AI era. I’ll share my Act → Learn → Adjust framework for moving through uncertainty, making faster decisions, learning from feedback, and avoiding becoming the bottleneck in your business. Things I Cover: Why waiting for certainty slows your business The Act → Learn → Adjust framework Using AI to move from ideas to action faster Building a team that takes initiative Turning feedback into better decisions Your challenge: Think of one thing you’ve been delaying because you don’t know exactly how to do it. Build the smallest responsible version, put it into action, see what happens, and adjust from there. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

September 30, 2026Episode 45917 min

When the Opportunity Is Bigger Than the Version of You Who Said Yes

What happens when the opportunities you prayed for finally arrive—but you’re not sure you’re ready to carry them? In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s like to step into a season of bigger opportunities while asking the hard questions: Is this expansion or overload? What am I willing to sacrifice? And how do I grow without losing myself? I break down the four questions I use before saying yes: capacity, alignment, support, and season —and why playing bigger isn’t about collecting more commitments, but building the structure to lead them well. Things I Cover: Expansion vs. overload The real cost of every “yes” The 4 questions to evaluate big opportunities Building capacity through systems and support Knowing when it’s the right season to say yes Listen now and share this with someone standing at the edge of their next big chapter. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

September 23, 2026Episode 45820 min

The Timing Wasn’t Perfect. I Said Yes Anyway

What if the reason you keep delaying that opportunity isn’t because you’re not ready—but because you’re waiting to feel completely confident? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a season where I’ve said yes to several unexpected opportunities, including launching an app for solo agents, stepping into an AI startup, and saying yes to a real estate partnership in my hometown. And honestly? The timing is far from perfect. I’m sharing how I’m deciding what deserves a yes, what I’ve learned from seasons when I had to say no, and why waiting for certainty can sometimes cost you more than moving forward before you have every answer. Things I Cover: How to recognize whether an opportunity actually fits your bigger vision The questions I ask before saying yes How to make room for new opportunities without overloading your capacity Why the people you build with matter What you can test before you try to perfect it How AI can help you move faster and learn through real-world feedback Why confidence often comes after you take action How to know whether your delay has a purpose—or is simply fear If there’s an opportunity you’ve been putting off, this episode might help you look at it differently. Take the next step: DM me on Instagram at @itsRaquelQ and tell me what you’re thinking about saying yes to—and what’s holding you back. Ready to build bigger? Visit letsplaybigger.com to explore what we’re creating for entrepreneurs and real estate agents. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

September 16, 2026Episode 45717 min

What if the next level is with who you're around?

Your next level might not require more work—it might require a different room. In this episode, I’m sharing why the people and environments around us can shape how we think, grow, and build. I talk about the mastermind I almost skipped in 2020 that led to a meaningful relationship and eventual business partnership, and why showing up can create opportunities you could never have planned. I also explore how AI is changing the way we work—and why, as everything gets faster, human connection may matter more than ever. Things I Cover: Choosing environments that challenge your thinking Building meaningful relationships without constant communication The power of showing up AI, productivity, and human connection Knowing when discomfort is actually an invitation to grow Your next opportunity may begin with a conversation you haven’t had yet. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

September 9, 2026Episode 45618 min

The Next Generation of Businesses Will Be Built Differently

I’ve been asking myself: Has AI actually changed your business—or are you just using AI inside the same old business? In this episode, I break down why using AI to write faster, create content, or automate small tasks isn’t the same as creating real leverage. I’m sharing the four reasons AI may not be changing your business yet—and how to rethink what AI should actually do. Things I Cover: Tasks vs. outcomes Giving AI the right business context Removing yourself as the constant trigger Measuring what AI actually changes Building a business that requires less of you Your Play Bigger Move: Ask yourself, “Why am I still doing it this way?” The goal isn’t to use more AI. It’s to build a better business. DM me INSTALL on Instagram @itsraquelq to learn more about the Play Bigger AI Install and workshops. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

September 2, 2026Episode 45519 min

You’re Using AI. So Why Hasn’t Your Business Changed?

I’m seeing a major gap in how entrepreneurs are using AI: they’re learning it, but they’re not actually installing it into their business. In this episode, I break down the 3 levels of AI adoption , why adding more tools isn’t always the answer, and how to identify where AI can create real leverage—not just more activity. I’m also sharing what I learned from bringing top-producing real estate agents and entrepreneurs together for our AI workshop and why the future isn’t about replacing people—it’s about giving you more room to focus on the work that only you can do. Things I Cover: The 3 levels of AI adoption Why you should diagnose before you automate Where AI can create real business leverage What work should stay human My Play Bigger Move for implementing AI Ready to stop using AI as just another tool and start building a smarter business with it? DM me on Instagram @itsraquelq with INSTALL to learn more about the Play Bigger AI Install. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

August 26, 2026Episode 45412 min

You’re Not Behind on AI. But You Are Probably Using It Wrong

You Might Not Have an AI Problem—You Might Have an Operating System Problem I’ve spent a lot of time teaching AI this week, and I noticed something that completely changed the way I think about AI in business. Almost everyone is using AI—but very few entrepreneurs are actually building with it . If you’re using ChatGPT or Claude to write emails, brainstorm content, research ideas, or help with a random task, you’re not doing anything wrong. I do those things too. But there’s a much bigger opportunity hiding beyond the one-off prompts. In this episode, I’m breaking down the four levels of using AI in your business : from simply chatting with AI, to giving it context, building repeatable systems, and ultimately integrating AI into the way your business actually operates. And if you’ve been feeling like you’re “behind” on AI, I want you to hear this: you probably aren’t behind. You may just be using AI at the wrong level. Things I Cover: Why most entrepreneurs don’t actually have an AI problem—they have an operating system problem The 4 levels of AI in business: Chat → Context → Systems → Integration Why giving AI better context can be more powerful than searching for the “perfect prompt” How to turn AI from a tool you occasionally use into a role within your business The difference between using AI for a single task and building a repeatable AI system How AI can support your calendar, inbox, CRM, meetings, content, team, and client follow-up Why chasing every new AI tool could actually be slowing you down The one question I want you to ask before hiring another person or adding another tool How to identify ONE repetitive process in your business that AI could help you build once and use repeatedly Why the biggest AI advantage may not belong to the entrepreneur who knows the most tools—but to the one who knows where AI belongs Your Challenge Pick one thing you do over and over again in your business. Instead of asking, “How can AI help me do this today?” Ask: “How can I build this once so AI helps me do it every time?” That shift—from using AI to building with AI —could completely change the way you operate. If this episode gave you a new perspective on how you’re using AI, share it with another entrepreneur who needs to hear this. And if you’re ready to start building AI into your actual business, connect with me on Instagram at @itsraquelq for resources, workshops, and ways to start building the systems behind your business. Build better. Live bigger. Play Bigger. 🎙️ --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage

August 19, 2026Episode 45314 min

What If It's Better?

What if the opportunity you keep talking yourself out of isn’t actually misaligned—but simply unfamiliar? In this episode, I’m challenging one of the biggest traps I see in successful entrepreneurs and real estate agents: confusing discomfort with discernment . Sometimes we tell ourselves we’re protecting our time, staying focused, or waiting for the “right” opportunity when, underneath it all, we’re simply afraid to step into something we’ve never done before. I share a recent opportunity that stretched me outside my comfort zone and forced me to become a beginner again. It reminded me that growth doesn’t always come with a guaranteed ROI, a clear path, or certainty. Sometimes the return is a new skill, relationship, perspective, confidence—or simply the clarity to know what’s not for you. Most importantly, I want you to start asking a different question. Instead of “What if this doesn’t work?” ask yourself: “What if it’s better?” Because your next level may require a version of you that doesn’t exist yet. Things I Cover: How to tell the difference between misalignment and discomfort Why success can make fear sound more logical and sophisticated Why your next level may require you to become a beginner again Why you don’t need to know the payoff before you say yes The different forms of ROI beyond money How to stop prejudging opportunities before gathering evidence Four questions to ask when you’re tempted to say no Three common entrepreneur mistakes that keep you playing smaller How to give possibility the same attention you give fear My Play Bigger Challenge for the week: identifying one opportunity you may be talking yourself out of Your Play Bigger Challenge Think of one thing you’ve been talking yourself out of. Write down every reason you’ve been saying no, then ask yourself: Fear or fact? Evidence or assumption? Misalignment or discomfort? What’s the smallest step I can take to find out? Maybe you don’t need to say yes yet . Maybe you simply need to stop saying no before you have all the information. --- 🔗 Links & Resources Ready to Scale with Clarity and Community? Join Access Collective , a community for ambitious women who are scaling their companies, advancing their careers, and intentionally designing the lives they want. Want deeper support and focused strategy? Explore our VIP Workshops for high-impact, hands-on sessions designed to help you execute faster and with more clarity. For coaching, events, and collaborations: www.LetsPlayBigger.com Follow Raquel on Raquel Quinet’s socials Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn Explore More Ways to Play Bigger Play Bigger Events Weekly Play Bigger Newsletter Apply to be in our Play Bigger Mastermind Grow Your Real Estate Business with Real Brokerage