Distractions. Does anyone have those? In a world of endless pings, alerts and “quick questions,” your most prized resource is your attention. Protect it like it matters, because it does. What if we didn’t fight distraction? What if we just made it irrelevant? Accept, Reflect, Redirect You won’t eliminate distractions. The phone will buzz. A […]
Tag: Goal Setting
Beneficial or Harmful?
I was reflecting today that many things in life and business can be beneficial or harmful depending on how they are used or managed: Fire, when contained and controlled, provides warmth, cooks our food, and serves many other beneficial purposes. However, when uncontained, it becomes dangerous, costly, and destructive. Water in the right amount keeps us […]
What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do?
Business often throws us into situations where we feel stuck, unsure of the next step. Whether it’s a career decision, a personal dilemma, or just a general sense of being lost, not knowing what to do can be incredibly frustrating. Here are some strategies to help you navigate these uncertain times: Focus on Ends, Not […]
Getting Gritty
What’s on my mind? Grit. Grit: Courage and resolve; strength of character. Angela Duckworth said it well, “At various points, in big ways and small, we get knocked down. If we stay down, grit loses. If we get up, grit prevails. Grit and self-control are related but are not the same thing.” How to […]
Stop the Mind Ants: How to Crush Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)
Like many proud parents, I love celebrating my sons’ accomplishments, even if one opted for the UCSC Banana Slugs while the other two chose the UCI Anteaters! But today, I want to talk about a different kind of “ant and anteater”: the Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) that can infest our minds. Something no large language […]
Onward and Upward
“Onward and upward” is a mindset that requires optimism, empathy, curiosity, and action. Optimism is the ability to overcome adversity despite the circumstances. Empathy is understanding situations from another’s perspective with no judgment. The ability to choose to respond rather than to react. Curiosity. To be effective, be curious: curious about how people are feeling, […]
Inman Connect Las Vegas
In today’s fast-paced world, there are countless conference opportunities for agents, team leaders, and broker-owners. Among them, Inman Connect events in New York and Las Vegas. This year’s Las Vegas event was no exception, offering a wealth of learning and networking opportunities. The main topic? Co-op commission sharing is dead, and how to move forward […]
Solutionist
Have you ever noticed a correlation between winning, market performance, and being a “solutionist?” How do I add more value? How do I contribute more? What problems can I help solve? When I place the client’s needs above my sales objectives it leads to more referrals and more business. That’s a growth mindset for winning […]
Marketing Your Real Estate Practice
Marketing Your Real Estate Practice Let’s face it: your real estate sales and service business is a commodity. So, how do you stand out? First, understand that selling a service is much different than selling a product. Some examples? The Marketing Mix (4 Ps): Products: The marketing mix includes Product, Price, Place, and Promotion. Services: […]
Collaboration and Networking
Nobody builds a great real estate business alone. The agents who thrive surround themselves with partners who make their clients’ experience better, and they show up for those partners in return. Partner With Home Stagers Great stagers think like agents. They start with the likely buyer: what that buyer wants, how they live and what […]