100 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 […]

I 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 […]

Here’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 […]

Being 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 […]

Are 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 […]

Few 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 […]

Are you the best agent in your market? Most agents I talk to would say yes, they are. And it’s not an ego thing. It’s the pride they take in their work that pushes them to provide better service than other agents. I’d go so far to say that in a highly competitive industry like […]

Today marks the beginning of the second half of the year. A lot has happened already in 2021… The U.S. market continued its frantic pace with strong buyer demand and low listing inventory. We’ve emerged from pandemic rituals and mostly returned to normalcy. Zillow bought ShowingTime and agents everywhere freaked out. Buyers are making offers […]