Q: “Denise, I’ve never held a client appreciation event, but I know I need to this spring. Help! What do I do?” A: The first thing to do is to ensure that you have secured a small base of key players (and helpers) that you absolutely want to be there. Make the date at least 60 […]
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For many agents, just getting away for a few hours to invest time in their business is hard. What’s even harder is getting away for two entire days. But recently a large group of agents did just that. They took two days away and joined us for the first of our 2011 Safaris. We asked […]
: I’m a newer agent. Recently I lost a buyer because he called a listing agent whose name was on a yard sign, thinking that only that agent could help him see the house. He ended up writing a contract with her instead of me. Help! A: It is critical, when dealing with your buyers, to have […]
Q: My company has a template website available for me. It’s nice looking and is very inexpensive. I’m wondering if I’m better off creating a custom website? A: Yes, absolutely. I use the analogy of taking the bus or driving a car. With a template website, it’s similar to being on a bus with a whole lot […]
A warm, welcoming feeling was at the top of Janet Nation’s “must convey” list when we consulted with her on her branding project. With key words of “approachable” and “genuine”, she insisted on a brand that was not too formal or overly designed. The fireplace, which is a key element of her brand, immediately brings […]
Let me tell you my newest story about customer service. Or in this case – the lack thereof. It began during the holidays, with my entire family at my house. My family members are hockey fanatics. They live and breathe hockey. On this particular day, there is a very important hockey match on television and […]
This Safari will kick your 2011 off right and is chock-full of amazing customizable material! And the best part? It is all about YOU! Your business, your habits and way of doing business, your custom solutions – there is no “one-size-fits-all” system at Safari: Review your personal journey.You are at a crossroads and we need […]
David Oser has a sterling reputation in his market. Known for his no-nonsense, yet gentlemanly approach to the business, David asked us to create a brand that would reflect those qualities. Because David wanted to leverage his relationship with ReMax, we selected a color palette of blue and white, accented with red. The result? A […]
Q: I’ve been working on my business plan for 2011. I’ve set my goals, but I’m not sure how to figure out what I need to do this year to increase my business and my income. Is there a basic formula? A: Nope. Sorry. Building a really solid business plan isn’t a one-size-fits-all proposition. When […]
We’ve lowered our prices on several of our downloadable audio products! Many now just $19! This week’s featured product: How to Turn Floor Calls into Commission Checks What do you do when a stranger calls and you only have a moment to capture their potential future business? Learn what NOT to say and how to speak […]
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