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Who says romance and business don’t mix? Okay, maybe dating your clients isn’t a good idea, but it doesn’t hurt to show them a little love. Here are 5 classic relationship tools that apply to your business: Talk to them. Yes, sometimes you need to pick up the phone and actually talk to them. Email,…
As most of you know from Facebook, I’ve been on crutches for the last 6 weeks after foot surgery. It was planned, and all went well, but it’s a long time to be laid up. Especially since it was my right foot, which meant no driving. And yet, January was the busiest one I’ve had…
In keeping with January’s momentum theme, today’s post relates to your long-term momentum. Meaning your ability to stay in business and adjust to market changes. We’ve had a phenomenal few years in real estate. It might not change any time soon, but it will change eventually. It always does. The market doesn’t have to turn,…
Can you tell that January’s theme is momentum? You did something in your business, it worked, and now you want to stop doing it. Weird, right? And yet, any one who’s has been an agent for more than 5 years has at least one story like that. I used to call my clients regularly, it always…
I came out of the gate this year firing on all cylinders. I’ve been making phone calls, writing note cards, filling my funnel, setting aside 30 minutes a day to learn something new, meditating, visualizing, and writing in my gratitude journal. It feels good, it’s working, and then… I woke up yesterday with a migraine.…
You’ve just completed the first week of 2016. Did you came out of the gate confident and raring to go? If so, I applaud you. For many though, this is a funky week. Everything feels a little rusty. Those big goals you set last month are not feeling so invigorating now that it’s time for…
Happy New Year! Welcome to the first day of 2016. Are you ready for an amazing year? Your head is probably swimming with goals and resolutions. But I have one question for you: What’s your one really bad idea? You know, the one that will have the biggest impact. The best money that I’ve made…
It’s almost Christmas, and I’m spending the weekend with Gary and the boys taking in the sights downtown Seattle. I love these last 2 weeks of the year. Everything turns inward as the focus shifts from work to family, rest and relaxation. Just like anyone else who runs their own business though, taking time off…
By now you have your business plan for 2016 in place, right? If not, then mark time on your calendar before the end of the year to get it done. I know that right now things are crazy, but the week between Christmas and New Years can be wonderfully calm. It’s a great time to…
2016 Starts Now It’s your time to: Create clarity on where you want to go, and what you need to get there. Done Correctly: Your plan will inspire and motivate you, creating a foundation for success. Done Incorrectly: It will leave you overwhelmed and frustrated. You’ll either give up before you start, or burn…