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Seems obvious, but at least for me, it’s worth a little attention this week. Can we talk marketing for a moment? Specifically social media marketing. In theory, it’s the answer to a business owners dream. It’s free, it’s customizable, it allows you to tell your story, be unique, all of it. So why is everyone…
For the record, I can’t stand tracking my activities. It’s the foundation of any successful business, and yet it’s my least favorite thing to do. I find it tedious, it adds an extra set of papers to the mix, and then there is that part about having to be super honest about what I did…
We don’t make a big deal out of holidays in our house, but I do love Valentine’s Day. Mainly because I think it’s perfectly timed in the year. After 6 weeks of grinding away on business and obsessing over goals and whether there’s enough time to get it all done, it feels good to take…
Chatting with a new agent this week, she asked – what do I wish I had known as a new agent? 26 years in, that is easy: It’s a contact sport See as many houses as possible This business, life really, is about connecting with others and finding ways to serve. It’s easy to get…
It’s the end of January – how are you going on your goals? Are you on track? ahead? Or frantically re calculating your numbers based on 11 months vs 12? Typically I’m a fan of looking at the bigger picture. Meaning I set a monetary goal for the year and just focus on that. Breaking…
Clients always want to know where the market’s headed. Are we at the top? Is there more to go? When is the best time to sell? When it comes to long term market cycles – I don’t know where we are headed – all indications are good. Our job isn’t to predict the future but…
January often feels like a get ready to get ready month, so let’s keep the train rolling. Last week we talked about the value of having a word and picking one that either inspires or challenges you. This week, let’s take a look at your tools and make sure they are all up to speed…
I do exercises like this every year, and it rarely goes anywhere. I finally realized, it’s because I’ve been picking the wrong word. I always feel like I’m supposed to pick something light and fun like – Joy, Mindfull, Travel, etc. While all of those are great, and things I intend to have a lot…
Since today is the last day of 2021, it seems fitting to do one last look back before making the leap into the New Year. Every year brings lessons with it. This year more than most. It’s been fascinating to look back and realize how much has happened this year. 2020 felt like the year…
May all your days be Merry and Bright. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not – sending you lots of good thoughts and wishes for the year ahead. Cheers!Nicole