Why I've Never Wanted To Be (Or Be Described As) a "Salesman" - 06/23/08 02:50 PM
I'm in sales.  I don't like to say I'm in sales, but in actuality I sell... loan programs.  What I like to say is that I'm a Consultant, because I do Consulatative Sales - I consult with people to find out what they want/need and what's driving them, then I Negotiate on their behalf for the best product/terms to meet their wants/needs and core values, and finally, I Oversee all the Transactional Details (and in the Mortgage industry there are LOTS of details!)
This past week someone in a meeting highly recommended a book that she was almost finished reading.  It's called The Psychology of … (1 comments)

Advice For An Acquaintance - 06/20/08 07:16 PM
I received an email from an acquaintance who is trying to sell her second (nicer) home, asking me if I had any suggestions.  She said their home is listed for $50,000 less than what she and her husband have invested in it, but she's thinking if it doesn't sell in during the 3-month contract she has with their Realtor (who they really like), they might try to do a short sale.
She didn't say where this home is exactly, but she gave me enough information to look up their Realtor, and thereby look up the listing.  What I discovered when looking at the listing … (0 comments)

Republican Mike Huckabee, former Presidential Candidate, put the squeeze on another Republican Candidate. - 06/09/08 12:18 PM
Mike Huckabee, the former Arkansas governor - turned Presidential candidate was at a lunch Saturday in NC when Robert Pittenger, a Republican candidate for the Lieutenant Governor's seat, began to choke on some food.
Huckabee came over to him and squeezed him with a Heimlich maneuver, dislodging the food and saving Pittenger's life.
Pittenger later said, "He called me in the car as I was driving home to make sure I was OK."
To see lots of articles about this check out Google's search results.
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Getting back on purpose with The On-Purpose Person Workshop - Sign-up Deadline SOON! - 06/06/08 07:54 PM
Here's an opportunity to discover your unique Purpose and learn how to align your decisions and activities with your Purpose.
Deadline to register is 2pm (EST) Monday, June 9th, 2008.  It's only $295 for day-long workshop with the author of The On-Purpose Person and The On-Purpose Business.
Having been to one of these workshops before, I can confidently say it will be well worth the money and time.
For more details and a link to sign up go to On-Purpose Partners' online store.
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