Children taking care of their parents and juggling careers are looking for assisted living homes in Benson Arizona as well as Anywhere USA. The responsibility is upon this generation of baby-boomers to remain loyal to their family members in need of full-time supervision. When considering a residential setting the proximity to work is a major factor. In major cities like Tucson their are many choices and it seems like a facility can be found on every other street. However, in more rural areas such as Benson Arizona facilities are often few and far between. Visit www.arizonaseniorhelp.makeswebsites.com for links and a view a Arizona Skyline Assisted Living Home in Benson, Arizona. Finding a fresh perspective from a caregivers standpoint is the key to arriving a decision that can benefit the well-being of the entire family. Websites such as www.insideassistedliving.com can also provide needed resources to be sure your decision is based on an educated viewpoint as well as a heartfelt one. Studies like the MetLife Study on assisted living costs can give everyone an even better vantage point to consider.
I'd just like to Thank my 7th grade English teacher Mr. Little for his encouraging comment (whispered bluntly in my ear in the middle of a classroom stroll to meet me at my desk personally) "Mr. Hurbon, if you ask one more question in my class I am going to rip your head off !!!). True story. Of course I turned red and was silenced for a few classes but that did not stifle my quest for satisfying my curiosity about writing in the English language. I went on later to win the Eric Jensen Award for Creative Writing as well as "The Nicest Eyes". This is why I am so successful blogging today. I'd also like to Thank the members of my band who turned me on to amazing lyric writers such as Elvis Costello, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Willie Porter, Pete Seeger, Shel Silverstein, Woody Guthrie, Billy Joel, Bernie Taupin, and more recently Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Steven Curtis Chapman and numerous more. Blogging is more than some words, it's social networking in action. It's a ripple in the water and the pursuit of what is down the rabbitt hole. It's like hang gliding in the dark or a burned stale pretzel from a vendor on the streets of New York City. It's like watching "Romancing The Stone" for the first time or a bottle of Joe Tea (getting to write in the Joe Tea journal). Anyway, thanks to everyone who blogs and reads my blogs and I hope to return the gesture one day. Like a lyric line from my CD "Puppy Song Party" and from my famous children's song "The Puppy Song". HAVE A PUPPY DAY !!!! John Douglas Hurbon can be found on www.cdbaby.com 365 days a year.
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell sang "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and that's the THEME SONG FOR MY CAREER. This song has a way of endearing me to my clients and motivating me to climb over every obstacle. It has a message that says "I will be there" and I want my clients to know that about my type of service and follow-up. Sure, I has missed the mark on occassion, I am human. But I have implanted the desire to strive to become better and better and I feed that desire everyday. Sometimes I pray to God for a new door to open when the time in right. I am constantly amazed that when I reach out a loving hand to comfort or uplift someone else, an even stronger hand reaches out to me and blesses my heart and life. Keeping motivated and positive can be a challenge in the current market and blogging on ActiveRain has been a source of encourage for me. Reading the blogs of real estate agents from Cochise County or anywhere in the nation has openned my eyes to countless topics that have helped me manage my career. I Thank my friend "Mike In Tucson" as well as my broker "Kim Clifton" of Tierra Antigua Realty who is the President of the Tucson MLS for their mentorship and neverending support.
Becoming an expert in an area takes research. Museums are rich in local area culture, history and facts that can lead you to contacts and better yet, interesting stories. Interesting stories about the local history, mountains, architecture or industry can be useful as "ice breakers" with clients. If you are not familar with the term "ice breakers" it's ok, it's a fancy name for "Building rapport". Stories can allow a client to get familar with an area. I don't mean breaking into a 30 minute seminar on the history of mining in Cochise County, keep it short and simple and interesting. Try to base your story on positive aspects that apply to growing community, economical growth, points of interest that bring out the best in the city. The Benson Museum and many museums have alot to offer real estate agents. www.bensonmuseum.com will probably to you to their website. Try your city website and go and visit it. Take along a few note cards and gather some story material. The other source is the local chamber of commerce. The Benson Chamber of Commerce, for instance, is staffed with people who know the finer points of the city and are prepared to share their stories with you as well. Benson Arizona is where I live and continue to grow as a "neighborhood expert in Benson Arizona".
When the West was young the job of Sheriff was alot less complicated than it is today. Norm Bradley and Larry Dever are battling it out for Cochise County Sheriff 2008 in Arizona. The many aspects of their jobs are detailed and leadership skills are the cause of debates. Leadership styles can vary and experience is always a question of voters. Where is John Wayne when you need him? The newspapers are having a field day with all the public appearances of the candidates and lots of news attention has been givien to past performance as well as achievements. To get to know the candidates better why not visit their websites.
Using symbols and special codes is necessary to communicate in some areas of highly specialized intelligent circles. The more clearly we can communicate, the more effective the message we convey. My wife and I had some communication issues shortly after bringing our second child into the world. We sought the advice of a marriage counselor. She asked us to tell a story, then she said that I was a PAINTER and my wife was a POINTER. What's a PAINTER ? It's a person who must go into great detail to paint all aspects of a circumstance or issue and it takes the listener a longer time to get the point. (Usually the listener starts to wander and wonder when the point will be made, sometimes wonder - what is the point to this epic story). Now my wife can get to the point in about 6 seconds flat... "Bring home milk... Dog needs bath ... Come eat now ... Clean the garage ... Make your point ... Lord Help Us " Anyway, my wife and I got alot out of the marriage counseling and are still married after 23 years now. We understand eachother's processing styles better than ever. Are you a painter or a pointer ? Does it matter to your clients, friends, cellphone bills ??? Yankee Foxtrot Hotel , it's not just an album by WILCO or a military code for the alphabet...it's getting better at communication to do better business. CLOSE MORE SALES ... LOVE MORE PEOPLE ... THANKS FOR READING !!!!
I have often read about the Biblical World view concerning the oratory escapades of Jesus Christ and from what I have read...WOW...could he work a room. Captivating and challenging every audience with the dropping of tips and philosophy that listeners could take away with them back to their villages, towns, cities and nations. Where's your audience ? What's your motivation for meeting people. What do you hope to gain by engaging a stranger, a prospect or client in a conversation or debate. What have you got to lose by sharing information with people in a market that is disillusioned, at best and facing a volitile economy. Why not write down your TOP 5 Priorities today. Write down each priority on a 3 x5 note card and on the back write down why this task, issue, goal or thought is important for your to achieve, believe and recieve. Here's how my cards read this week...
1) MEET WITH GOD (Morning Bible Reading/Prayer Time/Thankfulness for blessings, find out where God may be asking me to change or become better in particular areas.)
This is important for me because I draw on the peace and wisdom gained in this time throughout the day.
2) LOVE MY FAMILY (Cook, Coffee, Encourage, Hug, Kiss, Joke, Cry sometimes, in gratitude, Respect Time together)
This is important to me because it strengthens my relationship with my Wife, it is my way of accomplishing being part of My Family and it fills my heart with Joy to hear my wife and kids laugh and to BE LOVED BY MY FAMILY.
3) WORK (My follow-ups, Networking, My leads / My Seeds, Feed the Lambs, Make connections between business partners from various fields, Set and hit goals, Find out who knows what I need to know about specific business situations, Sell houses, Follow -up more and more until I hit my goals, Generate Income)
This is important to me because I have worked since I was 14 years old and I LOVE TO WORK.
4) REWARD GREAT EFFORTS - Send Thank You notes and make Uplifting contact calls when possible to let people know I care. Being a part of someones "Happy Day" can uplift and inspire in so many ways. I guess it's called random acts of kindness.
This is important to me because I am part of a bigger picture, a huge and massive group of awesome people. I didn't arrive here on earth by accident and I intend to make a difference.
5) MAKE SMILES HAPPEN - Work or play... Make Smiles Happen. Yes, smiling is important and keeps me motivated , energetic and inspired.
REMEMBER TO WORK THE ROOM...THE PLANET IS OUR ROOM
Benson Chamber of Commerce in Arizona is an example of a small town with a "big city" vision. I believe that how it's got to start. Wherever you are, you grow from there. Or you don't. Deciding to join you local or regional Chamber of Commerce like Benson Chamber of Commerce can be a great way to break the ice if you are new comer to the area. You meet business owners and politicians, actors and plumbers, electricians, beauticians and also get the scoop on the local scene. You get to learn about the history of the town, city and it begins to sink in...hey, this is my town. Once you get to know local business people and understand the local and regional economy you can stop into many stores and business people on the street will give you the correct time of day. Walmart shopping becomes very a one experience if you bump into enough people you've met at The Chamber of Commerce and the networking possibilities are endless. You find out about who's who and what's what and it makes your life complete in some ways. Cochise County is vast with history and the Benson Chamber of Commerce has a lot to offer. Join your local Chamber of Commerce and you will discover the beauty and wholesome feeling of belonging to something bigger than yourself. Looking out at Benson horse property available in this area is another way of understanding how wonderful Cochise County truly can be.
I thought this would get someone's attention. In the next few weeks you may want to visit my friend Brian Blake's MLS-website building business and look over the great marketing ideas...
New ideas can generate more money for you and maximize your effect on your local market. I am marketing Real estate in Arizona and Brian Blake has truly openned up a glorious can of worms with the tools has has installed on the Real Estate MLS website he constructed for me. Tips and tricks galore that keep people shopping on my website. Visit Brian at www.my-mlsonline.com
Brian took me under his wing as the FIRST ARIZONA REAL ESTATE AGENT client for his business... Lending me 15 years of real estate marketing tips and tricks for me to use on the Arizona marketplace for the benefit of clients and prospects in Arizona.
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When I re-contact people that visit my website they comment on the way information is made accessible and helpful in a minimum amount of clicks. Of course I have PURCHASED MY NAME AS A DOMAIN DESTINATION and Brian Blake has made a great link to pre-qualify prospects through a lender that has allowed a link through on my home page.
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Tagging your telephone notes with the minor details people pepper their conversation with can win you a special place in their heart. Keeping in mind that life beyond the real estate transaction is just as important as the real estate deal and can win you future referrals. Basically taking a few extra notes and bringing them up the next time you talk with your prospect/client lets them know you are a listener.
John Douglas Hurbon
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