Blessing Baskets: Help Your Community Help Itself

One agent started with 118 Thanksgiving baskets her first year. Last year, her community brought in 468. On today's call, Ellie McIntyre walks through Blessing Baskets, a simple, low cost way real estate agents can give back to their community every fall, an entire Thanksgiving meal packed into a decorated laundry basket, collected through your database and delivered through local schools, food pantries, or community partners. Ellie breaks down exactly how to run it without letting it consume your business, why you should never be the one handing out the baskets yourself, and the mistakes to avoid along the way. Then agents jump in with their own numbers and best practices, from partnering with local businesses and hosting karaoke fundraiser nights to turning it into a school wide competition that pulled in over 500 pounds of food. If you've ever wanted an easy, repeatable way to give back to your community while building real relationships along the way, this episode lays out the entire playbook. Aired on September 8, 2026 The Pivot: SHIFT Ahead morning call is in an interview format, where agents across the globe share their expert input on various real estate topics. If you are stuck, we have the solution. This mastermind prepares any real estate agent to be several steps ahead of a market shift. James Shaw started this community during the pandemic. After 6 years, the Pivot: SHIFT Ahead is composed by 126.400 real estate agents. Through playbooks, masterminds and events, Shaw provides a growth and accountability space for those who need support. JOIN US ON FACEBOOK FOR FREE & EXCLUSIVE MASTERMINDS: facebook.com/groups/SHIFTDaily Ready to Scale Your Real Estate Business? JOIN THE INSPIRE COLLECTIVE FOR MORE www.jamesdshaw.com