The Winter Solstice marks the stillest moment of the year — the longest night, the quietest turning point, and a natural invitation to reflect. Instead of pushing through the season, the Solstice calls us to pause, reset, and reconnect with our inner compass.

In Episode 396 of the WBNL Podcast, we explore how stillness helps you gain clarity and direction as you head into 2026. Whether you're hiking a familiar trail, journaling by a window, or simply taking a quiet moment to breathe, the Solstice offers a powerful opportunity to reset.

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Preparing for 2026? In this episode, Jan O'Brien and Matt Emerson break down the clarity, trends, and market insights every real estate agent, team leader, and broker needs to confidently plan for the new year.

You'll learn how to pause and reflect before planning, what national economic forces actually matter, why local market expertise is your biggest advantage, and how to position yourself as the trusted advisor your clients need right now.

Plus:
✔️ National trends influencing real estate in 2025–2026
✔️ Mortgage rate realities & consumer affordability
✔️ The data points you MUST track in your local market
✔️ How to interpret market noise for your clients
✔️ Year-end review strategies for agents & leaders
✔️ Why pivoting quickly will be essential in 2026
✔️ How to attract clients who are ready, willing, and able

If you want to enter 2026 with clarity, confidence, and a real plan… this episode is for you.

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The holiday season isn't one big moment — it's a marathon of family gatherings, friend get-togethers, office parties, school events, and endless expectations. And somewhere along the way, we convince ourselves that each one needs to be perfect.

In Episode 394 of the Wandering But Not Lost Podcast, we're breaking that pressure wide open.

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