If You’re Afraid To Take A Vacation Because You’ll Lose Clients – Read This
You’re ready for a vacation, but there’s a voice in your head telling you now is not the time. You have clients that might need help. Or, you don’t have any clients and can’t risk being gone when they finally call.
You’re afraid that if they even get a hint that you are somewhere else they will buy and sell with another agent.
If that’s you. You aren’t alone. I spent years not taking vacations. When I did I spent all day talking with clients trying to make it seem like I was in my office, or constantly refreshing my phone to make sure I didn’t miss anything.
But one of my favorite things to do is travel. The picture is from the Windermere Symposium this week. I love it when work trips end up feeling more like a vacation because it’s time spent with great friends.
Finally, I decided to take the leap and start traveling the way I want to. We keep talking about having a business and a life, and then waiting around for someone else to make that our reality. The only way to do it, is to buy the plane tickets and take the time.
That year I took 3 vacations in the 4th quarter. Italy in October, Maui in November and Costa Rica in December.
I told my clients that I would be out of town, and when new clients reached out, I let them know I would connect when I got back.
I sold 11 properties during that time.
No one bailed for another agent.
My clients were happy for me.
What changed?
- I learned how to communicate with my clients better
- I improved my boundaries – something agents are terrible at
- I decided I was worth it – worthy of the time off, worthy of a great life and worthy as an agent
When was the last time you took a vacation and actually had fun vs stressing about your clients?
Want to know what to say to your clients the next time you head out of town that keeps them loyal?
Check out the Prosper Mastermind, and you will be booking vacations before you know it.
To your success!
Nicole
PS: The fun starts October 16th. Here’s the link to join. Have questions? Hit reply and let’s chat.
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