The Real Estate InvestHER Show
- Podcast
- July 28, 2023
Why Smart Women Still Struggle With Confidence in Real Estate Investing
EPISODE 590: How do women build confidence as real estate investors?
So many women are waiting to feel fully confident before making a move in their investing journey. They spend months researching, overthinking, and second-guessing themselves, trying to eliminate every possible risk before taking the next step. From the outside, it looks like preparation. From the inside, it feels like a wall they cannot quite break through.
If you have ever felt stuck between wanting to grow and feeling afraid to move forward, this episode will help you understand why hesitation is not a sign that you are incapable. It may simply mean you are expecting confidence to arrive before experience, instead of because of it.
In this episode ofThe Real Estate InvestHER Podcast, Liz and Andresa break down the psychology behind confidence, why women consistently underestimate their capabilities in investing, and how to start building confidence through small, strategic actions instead of waiting until you "feel ready."
They unpack the difference between competence and confidence, explain how different personality types build confidence in different ways, and share why taking micro actions is often the fastest way to create momentum. Through personal stories and real investing examples, they walk through how confidence grows when you break big projects into smaller phases, gather the right support system, and allow yourself to learn as you go.
They also explore the importance of community and why having experienced investors around you can help regulate fear, reduce overwhelm, and give you the courage to make better decisions. Whether you are buying your first property, navigating a difficult situation, or stepping into a completely new investment strategy, this episode is a reminder that confidence is a skill, not a personality trait.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why confidence is built through action, not before it
- How to tell the difference between competence and confidence in investing
- Why women often underestimate their investing abilities
- How small, micro actions create momentum and decisive growth
- Why evidence from past success matters when making investing decisions
- How to "borrow confidence" from experienced investors who have done it before
This conversation is a powerful reminder that you do not need to feel fearless before taking the next step. You simply need to start moving.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Alicia St. Germain’s “Now Advantage” Framework
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Liz + Andresa
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