As you probably already know, Success Summit is always one of my FAVORITE weeks that I look forward to all year long. And this year, there’s a special kind of energy buzzing around the room – one of extreme determination that started before the event even began! The early part of this week was a […]

One week to go! I cannot tell you how pumped I am to be seeing everyone at Summit in just 5 days! That’s one reason why I devoted last week’s blog to my top tips for networking with other agents for referrals. But this week, I want to jump ahead to after Summit – or […]

We are less than TWO WEEKS away from Success Summit, and you know what that means! It’s time to make friends, partners, and allies who could give you referrals down the road! Because Summit isn’t just a place where agents are willing to share; it’s a place that they COME to share! They know that […]

Confirmation feels good. If you’ve been watching my videos or reading this blog recently, you know I’ve been emphasizing the importance of establishing “know, like, and trust” with consumers in your market. So, when I opened the National Association of Realtors 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report to find that “reputation and trustworthiness” […]

What is the single most important factor underlying your success in anything you try your hand at? Some might guess skill. Some might guess people skills. And some might guess charisma. But none of those are the actual answer. It’s your energy. But not just any type of energy. Scientists call it “activation energy.” This […]

We’ve all been there… We’re rocketing forward, accomplishing our goals, and then all of a sudden, it’s like we’ve run out of gas and nothing can get us going again. Burnout. Fatigue. Exhaustion… It’s easy to feel this way when you’ve been going full speed ahead for two full years. The hot market meant you […]

Over the first half of 2022, we’ve had some amazing guests revealing even more amazing strategies, and today I’m challenging you to start implementing what you’ve learned! I’ve rounded up 13 killer strategies that we’ve shared covering three categories… lead gen, conversion tools and skills, and mindset and health. Here’s how this will work: I’m […]

We’re already in Q3, which means it is the time to do your self-audit and ask: What did I do that worked? What didn’t work? Is there anything I’m missing? Am I making my calls? How’s my social media? Are my presentations as strong as they can be? But here are three other questions I […]

One of the most challenging aspects of being an independent real estate professional is being in control of your own time. For example, do you ever feel like you: Don’t know what to do first thing in the morning? Are overwhelmed and buried in paperwork? Spend too much time waiting for the phone to ring? […]

Congratulations! You’ve just gotten some deals under contract, and you have a lot to look forward to, such as hour of paperwork, setting appointments, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, inspectors… and… best of all, you’ll have no more deals lined up when you’re done. Sorry… I guess it’s hard to convey sarcasm in a blog. If […]

If you’ve been paying attention, you know the importance of team building in today’s real estate environment. Where you’re going is always largely determined by who you’re going with, so no matter what role you’re hiring for, the people you choose matter. Whether you’re currently a team leader or looking to make those first hires, […]

Let’s just get down to the gritty question…. Are we in a housing correction? If you’ve been keeping up with This Week in Housing, you’ll already know the answer to this one. It’s NO! No, we are not in a housing correction! That last sentence right up there ^ is what today’s blog is all […]