There is one major mistake that agents make when following up with real estate leads. Real estate lead follow-up and prospecting is a lot like actual old timey gold prospecting… Have you ever read the book, Think & Grow Rich? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on one of the best success manuals ever written. […]
Read MoreWhen I hear agents complaining about the market and acting as if they just need to wait it out until they can get back on track or start growing again, it makes me a little sad. It also makes me more than a little frustrated. Because not only are there still real estate opportunities out […]
Read MoreI was pretty stoked when I got to fire a t-shirt cannon on Tuesday at Day 1 of this year’s Success Summit into a crowd of 4,000 dedicated real estate professionals who joined me in Dallas. Then on Day 2, we took it up a notch and loaded that thing with cash and shot it […]
Read MoreOne of the benefits to being a real estate agent is the freedom that this business gives you. There’s no time clock to punch or strict hours to abide by. You have the freedom to work whenever and wherever you choose. THIS, however, can also be a recipe for disaster. Sleeping ‘til 10am, a long […]
Read MoreSee that picture up above? It’s been a long time since we’ve had that kind of electric energy in a room. Which is just one of many reasons why I can’t wait for Summit to begin next Tuesday! Here are 10 more… Reason No. 1: Hugs & High-Fives Are Back! The Summit will be […]
Read More100 days… When this blog publishes at 12:00 a.m. on September 23, that’s what’s left in 2021. Tick tock, tick tock. Whether you’re looking to finish the year strong or wanting to set yourself up for success in 2022, now is the time to act. And I’ve got six steps for you to follow that […]
Read MoreI couldn’t help but smile. I was reading a post in one of our private mastermind groups for coaching members where one guy posted a concern about a marketing piece he had hired someone to create. The details don’t really matter. The short version is he wasn’t sure this marketing piece represented him exactly. It’s […]
Read MoreEver see one of those time-lapse videos of a seed sprouting and growing into a plant? It’s fascinating because it’s one of the only times we get to visually witness growth taking place with our own eyes. Why do I bring it up? Because growth doesn’t happen instantaneously. It takes time… including the systems you’ll […]
Read MoreHere’s a quick recap of the last 20 months… Start. Stop. Start again. Go. Go. Go! Never slow down! 2020 started with a bang, the market was hot, then Covid introduced tons of tragedy, fear and uncertainty… and pretty much brought real estate to a standstill. Then a few months later, things opened back up […]
Read MoreBeing a coach means playing lots of different roles – teacher, mentor, motivator, accountability partner. And sometimes, psychologist-slash truth-teller. In other words, sometimes I’ve got to cut through the BS and call people on the stories they’re telling themselves. So let’s walk through a common conversation I have with agents who ask me for advice […]
Read MoreA lot of people have been reaching out to me for advice on team building recently. It makes total sense… right now is a great time to capitalize on robust market conditions and scale your business. And as I’ve been saying for years, teams are definitely the future of the real estate industry. But here’s […]
Read MoreAre you all in? Or are you just sorta dabbling in real estate, hoping for what you’ve heard is quick, easy money? Both of these personas exist in our industry. But only one has longevity… the real “professionals” will always outlast the “hobbyists.” Which begs the question: What does it take to become a true […]
Read MoreFew people – if any – have influenced my perspective on marketing more than the one and only Seth Godin. He’s written a bunch of great books. (I actually own two prized copies of his epic 17-pound release.) His blog is legendary. He’s launched countless successes through his AltMBA and Akimbo workshops. And now… He’s appearing […]
Read MoreWho remembers “The Decision” in 2010 when a 25-year-old LeBron James warranted an hour-long live TV special to announce that he was “taking his talents to South Beach”? Why was it such a big deal? Because at 25 and already a two-time league MVP, LeBron’s next contract would determine where he played his prime years… […]
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