Administartive Goddess / God needed. AAAARGH! - 06/27/08 11:28 AM
Finding that certain someone is hard in life, especially when you are searching for the administrative goddess of the world (or god considering we are in a gender equal society).Anyway, not so easy.  In fact, I’m having a wild time here in the land of the totally doomed. It’s not that there is not talent out there.  Indeed there is talent - fine talent with a wide range of skill.  The problem I am having is more of a financial one.  It is so hard justifying the amount of money needed to secure these very expensive candidates.Now, don't get the wrong … (1 comments)

Hello?!?! Is anyone there? - 06/26/08 08:22 AM
Hello?!?!  Is anyone there?  Seriously - is there some kind of written law somewhere in the bible of real estate that says after June 15 all licensed agents must hibernate in order to survive the long summer? It never ceases to amaze me how, as a collective, we stop working. Now, please, don’t misunderstand.  I am not talking about you, or me, or the amazing agents you know and love.  I am talking about the 85% of the other people, who got licensed, never come to the office, never go to trainings, and who never know what they’re doing. I’m talking … (7 comments)

A Rookies first client - is there anything better? - 06/24/08 01:27 PM
I had the sheer joy of watching a rookie sign their first buyer agency agreement this morning.I mean is there anything better than your first client?Ya know what else is a joy?  Watching how she has created her success.  She has done an open house every week for the last 5 weeks.  She has followed up, emailed, called, and worked with an energy  that is infectious for those around her.Who knows if this thing will work out.  Who knows if her client will buy, refer, and be a source of more business.  But, one thing is for sure - her sense … (4 comments)

Pimping out Active Rain - 06/21/08 09:56 PM
Okay, serious kudos to my friend Jim Downing for showing me the way here.  I spent most of the afternoon doing it, but I finally have it the way I think I want it.
Anyway, if you have an active rain blog and you have some patience, you need to try the link on my sidebar.  It will take you through how to add banner graphics, header graphics, and other stuff.
Anyway, I highly recommend it.

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HELP!!! I need someone amazing to fill my Office Admin Spot...here's the ad copy. - 06/21/08 08:54 AM
Your Abilities: You are detailed, dedicated, focused, efficient, and supremely organized; able to multi-task in an emotional environment and relate to several kinds of personalities. You have superior writing skills, adept interpersonal skills, and able to manage an organic work load. You have a mastery of all things virtual. But most of all, you are patient, determined, and highly skilled at assisting management reach its goals. Basically, you are the ultimate partner in all things vital to the success of this office. Is this you? If it is, please contact me immediately. ***NOTE - please send resume in PDF form only***
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Prudential Preferred Realty Announces Steven Friedman as Chief Operating Officer, Residential - 06/14/08 12:18 AM
<!--StartFragment--> Pittsburgh, PA (June 12, 2008) Prudential Preferred Realty is proud to announce the addition of Steven Friedman as Chief Operating Officer, Residential.  Steven has an unparalleled industry reputation, focusing on real estate sales management. For over 17 years, he has been an internationally recognized expert -- helping organizations change and become more profitable.
His sales management experiences in a Fortune 500 company taught him to hire effectively and achieve exceptional output.  Steven is no stranger to Prudential Preferred Realty -- he has worked closely with them as a consultant since 2001.
He is widely published.  In addition to his best … (1 comments)

You have my permission!!! - 06/05/08 11:29 AM
 
Last night, after writing a new entry, a very popular blogger from Active Rain (DC) told me I should write more.  That we, as a collective whole, need more inspiration.
 
I agree with him.
 
Now, please don’t misunderstand, I am not saying I am taking it upon myself to inspire anyone.  I am just confirming what he is trying to say...that as a whole we need more inspiration.  
 
We need people in this industry who can help elevate the dialogue from the list of Top 5 this or that to something more essential - like, how … (6 comments)