Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Brandy Landon Blog Sharing insights into Real Estate, EOS and Life! ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [What It’s Really Like to Run a Property Management Company](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/what-its-really-like-to-run-a-property-management-company/) - My friend sent me a video message this week that absolutely broke my heart. She’s a fellow business owner who runs a property management company in another state. We met at a conference last year and instantly clicked. It was almost eerie how similar we were—same company size, same systems, same goals, and so many - [Why I Chose Property Management (And Why It Chose Me)](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/why-i-chose-property-management-and-why-it-chose-me/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] I’ve asked myself this question a thousand times since I started property management in 2020. It might sound crazy to have jumped into the industry in the middle of a global pandemic—but, of course, I didn’t know a pandemic was coming when I started. Looking back, it’s actually - [The Accountability Chart: A Practical Tool That Changed My Business](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/the-accountability-chart-a-practical-tool-that-changed-my-business/) - I’ll be the first to admit—before EOS, I was spinning my wheels. I had reached a point in my business where I truly didn’t think I could keep going.Sure, there were the obvious stressors: upset owners, residents threatening lawsuits, and the never-ending chaos that comes with being a new property management business owner. But those - [What is EOS—and Why Should Property Managers Care?](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/what-is-eos-and-why-should-property-managers-care/) - I didn’t set out to build a property management company. In fact, if we’re being honest, I’m not sure why anyone would. It’s an industry where the work is constant and the appreciation is rare. Owners expect more, residents expect more, and most days, you find yourself doing the thankless tasks no one else wants - [10 Things I've Learned About Myself](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/10-things-ive-learned-about-myself/) - Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my life and the experiences that have shaped me into who I am today. It’s been a wild ride. Right now, I’m a 34-year-old business owner with a birthday just around the corner. As I approach 35, I find myself thinking a lot about the person I’ve been, and the - [What Airbnb Taught Me About Hospitality in Business](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/what-airbnb-taught-me-about-hospitality-in-business/) - When I first heard about Airbnb—a vacation rental platform where you stay in someone’s home—I was intrigued. I can’t remember my very first stay as a guest, but with how much I travel, I eventually found myself booking through Airbnb more and more. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What does it even - [What I Really See for My Business](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/what-i-really-see-for-my-business/) - I’ve shared glimpses of my vision with different people—friends, coworkers, family, my team. But no one’s ever heard the whole thing. Not in my words, not without interruption, not without someone asking me to sum it up in a sentence or two. And that’s a lot of pressure. So I usually just say a few - [Imposter Syndrome: How I Overcame It](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/imposter-syndrome-how-i-overcame-it/) - This week, I attended a conference where Imposter Syndrome came up multiple times. During discussions, I heard personal stories and was asked if I had ever experienced it myself. My immediate answer? "Yes." Then came the follow-up question: "Why?" That question isn’t easy to answer. Why do we experience Imposter Syndrome? I have a theory: - [Lessons Learned: My Owner Financing Nightmare](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/lessons-learned-my-owner-financing-nightmare/) - A couple of years ago, I invested heavily into real estate - more so than I had ever done. The years 2020 and 2021 were record-breaking for me as an investor—I was flipping houses left and right, taking on challenging projects, and helping clients renovate homes. I had been investing in real estate since 2017, - [My First NARPM Broker/Owner Conference](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/my-first-narpm-broker-owner-conference/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) hosts an annual Broker/Owner Conference, a must-attend event for property management professionals looking to grow, learn, and connect. With the 2025 conference just a month away, I couldn’t be more excited! This year, we’re headed to Colorado Springs—and it will be my second time attending. - [I hired an EOS Implementer!](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/i-hired-an-eos-implementer/) - A year ago, I made the decision to self-implement EOS in my business (check out my blog for details on the journey). It was far from easy. Learning while executing felt like building a plane mid-flight. There were countless moments of revisiting Traction to ensure we were on the right path. It was an intensive - [Treat Your Business Like a Business!](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/treat-your-business-like-a-business-2/) - In my experience, there’s really only one main reason businesses fail—they don’t treat their business like a business! Of course, many factors come into play when building and maintaining a business, but this one is key. Whether you're an Independent Contractor or running a Small Business, you need to create processes and procedures for everything - [My Journey to Real Estate](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/my-journey-to-real-estate/) - The Dream That Changed Everything It might surprise some of you, but my journey into real estate started with a literal dream. One night, I had a dream about real estate—clear as day. The next morning, I woke up, hopped on Google, and signed up for real estate classes. To be fair, the idea may - [Gondolas and Gelato: My Trip to Italy](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/gondolas-and-gelato-my-trip-to-italy/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Italy has always been a dream destination, and in December 2019, I finally got the chance to experience its magic—all thanks to my little sister, Krista. She fell in love with an Italian, moved across the world, and gave me the perfect excuse to visit. While she’s back in the States now (and - [How I Self-Implemented EOS in my Business](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/how-i-self-implemented-eos-in-my-business/) - EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is a comprehensive set of simple, practical tools designed to help entrepreneurs and their leadership teams get what they want from their businesses. It’s a framework that helps businesses clarify their vision, set clear goals, and align their teams to achieve those goals. EOS is structured around six key components that - [First Time in New York!](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/new-york/) - One of the items on my bucket list has always been to visit New York, and I’ve especially dreamed of spending Christmas there. There’s something about the city’s winter charm—coming from Texas, where snow is a rare sight—and the thought of strolling through Central Park, admiring the holiday lights, that always captivated me. I haven't ## Pages - [Home](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/) - I’ll share my experiences as a business owner, along with the lessons learned from navigating Property Management and implementing EOS to grow my business. - [Property Management](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/property-management/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header & Blog” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Brittany Signature||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”22px” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”39px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sweet reads on The Blog [/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Behind the Doors: Insights into Property Management 🏡✨” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”fdb24ccf-dd9e-461d-86ce-5b8bb465118c” title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” locked=”off”][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Managing rental properties is more than just - [Brandy's Blog](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/brandys-blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f2e6″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Brittany Signature||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”34px” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font_size=”72px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Sweet reads on The Blog [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_signup mailchimp_list=”Brandy’s Blog|b80265f911″ layout=”top_bottom” first_name_field=”off” last_name_field=”off” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ form_field_background_color=”#FFFFFF” form_field_text_color=”#000000″ form_field_custom_padding=”15px||15px||true|false” form_field_font=”|700||on|||||” form_field_font_size=”14px” form_field_letter_spacing=”4px” form_field_line_height=”2em” use_background_color=”off” custom_button=”on” - [EOS](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/eos-journey/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Header & Blog” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Brittany Signature||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”22px” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”39px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Sweet reads on The Blog [/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”EOS Toolbox: What’s Working in Real Life ⭐✨” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”a5770b2f-2031-495c-8d63-50336bf28ccf” title_font=”||||||||” title_text_color=”#000000″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Running a - [About Me](https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/about-me-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#1E3446″ background_image=”https://brandy.arsl-workspace.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Untitled-design-76.png” z_index=”33″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” min_height=”542px” overflow-x=”hidden” overflow-y=”hidden” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”wave2″ bottom_divider_height=”32px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Brittany Signature||||||||” text_text_color=”#bfbfbf” text_font_size=”26px” global_colors_info=”{}”] Hey, I’m Brandy! 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