I have been asked by a networking group I belong to for information on blogging.  What is a good reference to educate small business owners on using a blog site to promote their business?  What are some good blog sites for small business owners?

Sorry for the long absence from blogging.  I am going to be looking for a used car.  The 1997 Buick Park Avenue I inheirited from my Mom is about at the end of it's life.  I am enjoying not having a car payment, so I plan on paying cash.  Any suggestions?  I am looking in the $10,000 to $15,000 range.  What do you find works best for your real estate business?

Thanks you for the all the nice comments about my grandbaby.  He was born January 17th.  I was at the Mark Leader seminar I have been attending, needless to say, I didn't get much out of that session!  I live in Kansas City and my daughter and son in law live in Fresno, CA so it was hard not to be there.  I flew out and spent a week with them, it was soooooo hard to leave.  I now am more motivated to build my business, the more houses I sell, the more often I can visit them!

I've been out of the loop for a while.  4 weeks ago I started a Mark Leader training program offered by Reece and Nichols.  Realtors who have been in the business for a while describe it as a sweat hogs type program.  All I know is that it's keeping me VERY busy!!!  I amI excited about the program (most days) and am booking more appointments than I have ever have!  I'm finding it a challenge to make my calls, go on my appointments AND get ready for the holidays!

 

My husband and I have adopted Dave Ramsey's Financial philosophy.  We avoid any credit card debt (been there, done that).  We still are inundated with credit card applications.  The companies apparently still think we are good victims.  I was just made aware of a website where you can sign up to "opt out" of these mailings.  The site is www.optoutprescreen.com.  I just signed up.  It is the official consumer credit reporting site where you can opt in or opt out of credit and insurance offers.  The mailings should stop in about 30 days.  I will let you know.  Last week my husband and I received at least 15 of these mailings.  My shredder gets a weekly workout!

A couple days ago I wrote a blog about our hike to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite.  This was a great personal accomplishment for me.  I have never been an athlethe and have never been a big workout person.  To prepare for and actually accomplish this, in my mid 50's, makes me believe I can accomplish anything!  I have adapted this attitude in my real estate business.  Sometimes the steps I have to take to make my business a success are painful, but I remember my hike and the exileration when I reached the top and know I will feel the same when I reach my real estate goals.  As on the hike, it's not just the top that's great, it's the journey and the scenery along the way.

Thanks Fran for taking time out of your busy day to teach us to blog.  There is so much to learn! 

I have a new motto for my life and my business.  "I can reach any goal, one step at a time."  My husband and several of our friends and family climbed to the top of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in early September.  It was a 17 mile, 12 hour hike with very little level ground!  We had trained all summer, but it was still a very difficult hike.  It was worth it for the fabulous views and feeling of exhilaration when we reached the top!  But then, we had to hike 7 miles back down, again well worth it, but painful.  There were times during the hike that I wanted to give up, but couldn't so I kept going One Step at a Time!  That is the attitude I now have in my real estate business.

 

 

 

I am excited to be part of active rain.  I was invited by John Paulson of ReMax Northwest several months ago and never activated my profile.  Just this week Fran White of Reece and Nichols in Kansas City gave a great session on blogging and rekindled my interest.  Thanks so much Fran.