Business Strategies
Things Not Moving As Fast As You Would Like? Try this…
It was beautiful in Seattle this past weekend. Gary and I spent one evening relaxing on our patio furniture enjoying the cool breeze and watching the sky change colors as the sun was setting. As we sat there I smiled thinking about all of the years that we spent without any. We spent the first…
Read More3 Ways to Kick Procrastination
How often do you procrastinate? For me, it’s a daily occurrence! I get distracted, Facebook beckons…you never know. The reality is that all of us procrastinate at certain points in our lives. Here are 3 ways I get myself back on track when I’m being spastic and am all over the place: Make a list: …
Read MoreHow to Get Your Clients to Work on Your Schedule
Setting boundaries with clients is one of the hardest things for agents to do. It is a topic that always seems to come up whenever I am teaching a class or coaching with an agent. How do you manage to get it all done so that you are not working endless nights and weekends? Here…
Read MoreWant to be a Better Negotiator? Get a Little Leverage!
Alex, our oldest, got one of those baseball things where the ball is basically on a tether; you spin it around and then practice hitting the ball. (I’m sure there is a technical name for it which is escaping me, but hopefully you know what I’m talking about.) Anytime he gets something new he is…
Read MoreExciting Announcements Coming Soon!
We had a fantastic time at the retreat on Monday and Tuesday. Here is a picture of all of us in the garden of the gorgeous Willows Lodge. The sun even came out on Monday and we were able to eat outside to enjoy it. There is something about spending time in such a wonderful…
Read MoreNo More Boxes! Create Your Business Your Way!
When I first started in real estate, I took all of the classes about how you should present yourself, how to read clients and how to overcome objections. I would go to the classes, take diligent notes and then try out my new fancy skills on my clients. But none of it worked! What I…
Read MoreRetreat Sneak Peek #2, How To Make Money Today!
Okay, you have been thinking about the retreat. You really want to be there but keep asking yourself, “Is this really going to help me make money in my business?” Doing things in less time sounds great but, at the end of the day, it’s all about increasing your income. Right? I get it! Committing…
Read MoreFinding the Right Mentor
Finding the right mentor can mean the difference between you reaching your goals in record time or finding yourself in the exact same spot 12 months from now feeling like you wasted yet another year being frustrated. These days, having a coach is widely accepted, however, what most people don’t talk about is how to…
Read MoreClarity is Required for Success
I was reading the book “The Passion Test” over the weekend and there was a line in there that really struck me: “Clarity is required for success.” It sounds basic and yet it is the downfall of many well-intentioned people. Setting a goal is one thing, but you also need to take action in order…
Read MoreSuccess Rituals to Make More Money
Rituals are about creating winning habits…those things you do throughout your day without even thinking about it to create the framework for success. “We are what we repeatedly do. Success, therefore, is not an act, but a habit. “ ~Aristotle I am a big believer in this! It’s amazing how much time we all spend…
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