Competitve Analysis - 02/26/10 01:03 PM
To achieve success, it is important in business to understand your competitors and know how you stack up. Do some research and find out the differences and similarities between your business and how your competitor is doing business. What are your strengths and weaknesses compared to your competitors’ strengths and weaknesses?
Using the information you find, decide how you can offer better quality services, more support, and easier access. By offering outstanding customer service and support you will see an increase in both your new business as well as growing a strong past client referral base as well.
Make A Commitment: … (0 comments)

Market Analysis - 02/25/10 11:40 AM
To kick start your business you need to look at every aspect of your business.  One of those things is keeping up with your market.  Anticipating marketplace changes through investigation is a great way to do this
 
Commit to knowing your market better than anyone else.  In uncomfortable times, people want experts who can share the latest and best information out there.
 
Make A Commitment:  I will know my market better than anyone else. 
Deadline: ______________________
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Your Vision - 02/24/10 12:20 PM
Another important step in kick starting your business for success is knowing your vision.  Write a vision statement that provides value to the customer. 
 
A vision statement can be a difficult thing to write, however, be sure to take your time.  It is an important task.  If you need some inspiration, research other companies' vision statements. 
 
Be sure to hit the high points:  services, technology, your values and philosophy, and of course your vision for your business and future business.
 
Once you have your main points, summarize.  A vision statement should be between one and four sentences.  Get … (0 comments)

Business Review – Know Your Current Situation - 02/23/10 01:03 PM
If you want to be more successful in your business you first need to understand your current situation. You need to know what stands in your way before you can begin to clear your path.
Begin by reviewing 2009. Start with your goals. Did you hit the mark with all of them? If not, what were the challenges?
Look at your operations systems. Where are you lacking? How about sales and marketing? Are all these things where they should be?
Honestly look at every aspect of your business and identify the challenges and their solutions.
Make A Commitment: I will look … (0 comments)

How to Build a Real Estate Business That Really Works - 02/22/10 12:08 PM
Are you as successful as you want to be?  It all starts with you. You need to understand that first and foremost you are the answer to becoming as successful as you want to be.
 I love this quote by Jim Collins, the best-selling author of "Good to Great." "Whether you prevail or fail, endure or die, depends more on what you do to yourself than on what the world does to you."
 What are you doing to yourself that's giving you these unfulfilling results? Are you carrying around a bad attitude? Are you blaming others for the economy? Are you … (0 comments)

How to Impress by using proper Etiquette – Part 4 of 4 - 02/19/10 12:54 PM
We all want to impress the people we meet, whether it’s by our clothes, cars, or fancy jewelry. But one thing a lot of people forget about is etiquette.
Treating others with respect and being gracious is what etiquette is all about. The image you project has a lot to do with not only how you carry yourself and your confidence level, but also with the etiquette you use. Projecting a strong and confident image will make people (including clients) want to be around you.
Secret Influence of Color
Believe it or not but you’re also sending a message by the … (4 comments)

How to Impress by using proper Etiquette – Part 3 of 4 - 02/18/10 10:34 AM
We all want to impress the people we meet, whether it's by our clothes, cars, or fancy jewelry.  But one thing a lot of people forget about is etiquette. 
 
Treating others with respect and being gracious is what etiquette is all about.  The image you project has a lot to do with not only how you carry yourself and your confidence level, but also with the etiquette you use.  Projecting a strong and confident image will make people (including clients) want to be around you.
 
Practice Your Conversation Skills
A lot of people think that being an extrovert or … (4 comments)

How to Impress by Using Proper Etiquette – Part 2 of 4 - 02/17/10 10:16 AM
We all want to impress the people we meet, whether it's by our clothes, cars, or fancy jewelry.  But one thing a lot of people forget about is etiquette. 
 
Treating others with respect and being gracious is what etiquette is all about.  The image you project has a lot to do with not only how you carry yourself and your confidence level, but also with the etiquette you use.  Projecting a strong and confident image will make people (including clients) want to be around you.
 
Dining Taboos 
If you are taking your client out to a business lunch or … (5 comments)

How to Impress by Using Proper Etiquette – Part 1 of 4 - 02/16/10 03:32 PM
We all want to impress the people we meet, whether it’s by our clothes, cars, or fancy jewelry.  But one thing a lot of people forget about is etiquette. 
 
Treating others with respect and being gracious is what etiquette is all about.  The image you project has a lot to do with not only how you carry yourself and your confidence level, but also with the etiquette you use.  Projecting a strong and confident image will make people (including clients) want to be around you.
 
Be On Time  
Have you ever been late for a meeting or … (2 comments)

Change Your Mindset and Thrive in Your Business This Year – Part 3 of 3 - 02/15/10 01:36 PM
"The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office." Robert Frost
The secret to success in real estate - and in life - is much closer than many of us realize: it's right inside our head.
 
During my years of helping agents, I've found three distinctions that separate the successful from those who constantly yearn. It's based on attitude. And the good news is, by shifting your mindset, you can see dramatic results.
 
Fun vs. Hard Work
Taking care of yourself … (0 comments)

Change Your Mindset and Thrive in Your Business This Year – Part 2 of 3 - 02/11/10 10:34 AM
"The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office." Robert Frost
The secret to success in real estate - and in life - is much closer than many of us realize: it's right inside our head.
During my years of helping agents, I've found three distinctions that separate the successful from those who constantly yearn. It's based on attitude. And the good news is, by shifting your mindset, you can see dramatic results.
Abundance vs. Scarcity
One attitude I've seen over and over … (3 comments)

Change Your Mindset and Thrive in Your Business This Year - Part 1 of 3 - 02/10/10 01:59 PM
"The brain is a wonderful organ; it starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office." Robert Frost
The secret to success in real estate - and in life - is much closer than many of us realize: it's right inside our head.
 
During my years of helping agents, I've found three distinctions that separate the successful from those who constantly yearn. It's based on attitude. And the good news is, by shifting your mindset, you can see dramatic results.
 
Connecting vs. Impressing
Take a look at how … (3 comments)

How to Convert More Prospects into Clients - 02/01/10 03:25 PM
How to Convert More Prospects into Clients You know what a gas guzzler is – a big clunker that gulps gas like a thirsty old dog. And if you have been in real estate for more than a month you know what a time guzzler is too – a prospect that drinks up your time. Can you imagine how much more productive (not to mention richer) you would be if you could just convert more of those time guzzlers into buying clients? The good news is you can, and here is how.
1. Track your conversion rate. Most agents have no … (2 comments)

 

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