Business planning is top of mind for most business leaders this time of year. Lofty goals, dedication and drive are commonplace, but what is going to get you to a new level of success is not looking forward, it is looking backward and analyzing what has room for improvement. In all my years of both […]
For the luxurious waterfront market on Anacortes, Eileen wanted a nautically inspired brand that would be easy to work with. It was important to her that her design would be modern and minimal enough to blend with her broker’s branding. Through our branding process, our design team determined that a red, white, and navy color […]
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Every year when the first of January rolls around, everyone comes up with this long list of things and goals they want to get done. But this year, I want you to start with one thing. Just one thing. Don’t get distracted by the fog of resolutions and checklists of goals. Pick out one goal […]
My favorite thing about numbers is that they do not lie. If I look at an agent’s business, their numbers will give a very clear indication of what’s really going on. Not only do these numbers define past success, they also predict your future. If you don’t know your numbers, you are running blind. When […]
I’m teaching at the Lynnwood Convention Center. The first thing you have to remember is that when someone asks you to cut your commission, they are being motivated by something. Maybe the seller is concerned about closing fees. Maybe a friend of theirs bragged about what they paid. Maybe they are just trying to figure […]
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Right now it is the fall real estate season. Maybe, just maybe, in your area you might have the sensation that the market has softened. Maybe just a little bit. And ho-boy, if you have been working hard all year long, this may feel like a long overdue and welcome moment. But I’ve done my […]
There comes a time in many agents’ careers when they get tired, burned out, and know they can’t continue in the business the way they have. Maybe they are selling across too large of an area that has awful traffic and they are spending more and more time on the road and less time in […]
This year has enjoyed a super robust market. I have had agents from all over the country talk to me about how the pandemic has helped them make some important changes in their business and personal life. A common thread that I see in many of these conversations is comparing this year to last year […]
Have you ever had a leaky faucet? One that drip drip drips all day and night? Maybe one that you know should be fixed, needs to be fixed, but it isn’t your biggest priority? Then the water bill comes and you are shocked to learn that the little drip drip drip has resulted in an […]
You are likely familiar with the Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand story and demonstration… No? Let me quickly explain: Our demonstration includes a jar, rocks, pebbles, and sand.
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