When you are inconsistent, nothing works at the optimal level. Here’s what I know: recruiters, talent attraction coordinators, team leaders, managers, and real estate sales professionals who consistently set and attend appointments are producing more results, period. These leaders are consistent and disciplined in their daily prospecting and marketing routines. Consistency… social media does not […]
Tag: Goal Setting
Schedule Your Success: 7 Ways to Secure Daily Appointments
Mark’s Note: Originally published February 2023 and updated with the 8 D’s of Agent Movement. Pull up your calendar from last week. Now pull up your new appointment count for the same week. Do the two tell the same story? The calendar shows how you spent the week. The appointment count shows what it bought […]
In Real Estate Sales: To Team Or Not To Team?
To Team Or Not To Team So, you want to start a team? Or you already have a team and are now questioning that choice? Maybe you already have a team performing at a high level, and you are looking for a boost? You see, we’ve just about seen it all: Starting a team too early; Starting a team for the wrong reasons; Starting a team without a straightforward value offering; Starting a team with no or poorly written team agreements; Letting your team and performance get stagnant. In the most successful teams we know, the leader assumes the CEO role of the team, and they always lead with revenue! And they understand this: “A system will produce what a system will produce, nothing less, nothing more.” Here are a few thoughts to consider as it relates to team leadership: Team Requirement […]
By Design vs. By Default
By design vs. by default with Seth Godin Leaders make one thing more than any other: decisions. Every environment has constraints, and the decisions about how time and resources are allocated, about what to do next, drive all outcomes. How do leaders decide what’s next? Is it based on urgency, proximity, or values? It’s a […]
If Information Was Enough
If information was enough, we would all be top performers in our profession, exercise every day, eat more vegetables, be within the government’s height and weight standards, and have a ton of money saved for the future. Think about it: you can use Google or YouTube for the instruction manual for almost anything. You can […]
6 Steps To Expand Our Possibility Thinking
Sports psychologist Bob Rotella, said “I tell people: If you don’t want to get into positive thinking, that’s OK. Just eliminate all the negative thoughts from your mind, and whatever is left will be just fine!” Maxwell provides 6 steps to expanding our possibility thinking: Stop focusing on the impossibilities Look for possibilities in each […]
Resistance Is Like A Jedi Mind Trick
Resistance is like a Jedi mind trick. It’s not really there, but it feels like it is. And the more you think about it, the more powerful it becomes. New goals are likely to fall apart before February ends. That’s according to data from Strava, a social network for athletes. The company analyzed more than […]
What Is Your Promise?
Consumers, your agents, will be loyal to brands that deliver what they need: dependability, service, exceptional service, or exceptional value. When a brand consistently meets a need, it becomes a brand promise and the company’s identity. FedEx, for example, the brand promise is “when it absolutely positively has to be there overnight.” FedEx consistently delivers […]
Homebuyers Defying The Market!
Total Inventory For Sale In North Texas Dropped 5% This blog was written for my North Texas audience, yet in the links below, you can check out the stats in…
The Curiosity Advantage: 10 Habits That Fuel Growth and Innovation
In a world filled with uncertainty, fear can easily hold us back. But what if we could replace fear with something more powerful: a burning curiosity? Curiosity isn’t just about asking questions; it’s a mindset that thrives on exploration, learning, and a deep fascination with the world around us. Here are ten habits that define […]









