In this empowering episode, Kristin sits down with systems expert and founder of Key Technology, Elena Kee, to explore the real journey behind building a business while navigating motherhood, burnout, and healing. Elena opens up about her battle with complex regional pain syndrome and how stress, hustle culture, and high performance contributed to her nervous system crash — and ultimately reshaped her approach to work and life. She shares how she turned her admin background into a thriving systems company that helps agents simplify, automate, and scale with intention. This conversation is packed with honesty, tactical insights, and a powerful reminder that you don’t have to hustle yourself into the ground to succeed in real estate.

Show Notes:

• How Elena’s early admin and marketing experience inspired the creation of Key Technology.
• The surprising mind–body connection behind her nervous system disorder and what it taught her about stress, pace, and boundaries.
• Why most agents overcomplicate systems — and how to start small, sustainable, and strategic.
• The essential stages of CRM growth, from whiteboards to Follow Up Boss, and when to invest in better tools.
• How Elena’s team is building next-level solutions like in-CRM transaction management, AI-driven systems, and accountability sweeps.

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Host: @‌heykristencantrell @‌thehelloculture

Guest: @elena.kee

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