Mentors please... - 02/27/08 10:03 PM
I am looking to get the opinions of people who have or who have been mentored in the real estate business. Specifically, I was hoping to hear what it was were the greatest advanatages you experienced with the mentoring relationship and also, if there were any shortcomings. I appeciate any answers you may
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Business Planning Tool 4u - 02/24/08 11:54 PM
I thought I would sahre this one page business planning questionnaire for those interested. T5 Solutions Business Planning for the Real Estate Agent One Sheet Starter Kit Please use the questions below to guide you in creating a business plan for your real estate business. Use the back of the paper if necessary. With all the
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Do you know....really? - 02/24/08 11:39 PM
I was speaking with a coaching client theother day and when I mentioned to them that they need to implement what they have learned...they said..."I know....thanks" Here was my reply: Speaker and coach Richard Flint says...learning is understanding what you already know, doing demonstrates that you know it. So, to be honest,
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Networking the Power Players - 02/20/08 11:05 PM
Power Player Concept: Getting into the high end business crowd P Participate in charities, community or religious events O Owners of businesses that serve the affluent W Work to position yourself as an expert in the area you want to play E Events and Activities that entertain R Referrals (make it a goal to learn who
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Top 5 Mistakes New Agents Make - 02/20/08 10:58 PM
No Business PlanNot taking the time to learn the skills and tools they need to succeedPoor financial planning (think...I need at least 90 days of living expenses...at least)Not knowing WHY they are in the business (WHY is you motivation.....and it is not often money....)Marketing is based on waiting for business, not
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Did you know about your "local" website? - 02/20/08 10:53 PM
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T5 Short Take: Marketing and Leads--Purpsoe and Benefits - 02/19/08 10:59 PM
Marketing and Lead Generation: Purpose and Benefits Purpose: To create a system of marketing and lead generation that targets your First Choice Customers, leverages technology, and increases profitability. By system, we mean a chosen, integrated flow of activities that are centralized on getting possible clients, customers, or more importantly, referrals to do one
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Do teams work? - 02/19/08 10:53 PM
I am asking agents who have been on teams successful or not if they believe teams in real estate work and if so, what are the key factors in making such circumstances successful?
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Next Level Agents Proudly announces T5 Solutions... - 02/18/08 08:18 PM
I am proud to announce that the Next Level Agent has expanded to become T5 Solutions, a full service Coaching and Consulting Firm. This firm, still lead by me, has added two great coaches to the organization. First, we have added Meghan Mullee, who once a participant in training I had
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The Role of Leadership in Real Estate - 02/18/08 01:04 PM
I ask curiously......in any brokerage, town, or general organization specific to the real estate industry, what do you think the Role of Leadership should be? What role should brokers really play?Local boards: how involved should they be and what must they do?State and national real estate organizations.....where do they fit inthe leadership
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Now Presenting..... T5 Solutions! - 02/18/08 11:40 AM
Dennis Giannetti, Meghan Mullee, and Chris Poola proudly announce the conversion of this blog (formerly Dennis Giannettis's Next Level Agent blog) to the blog for T5 Solutions. T5 Solutions is a coaching and consulting company for real estate agents and other business professionals. Readers can look forward to tips, tricks, and advice
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The Value of You (Maximizing Commission Strategy) - 02/17/08 01:03 PM
Imagine this. You are at the home of a prospective seller, all things are going well, and you are about to go for the close when the seller asks that dreadful question: "How much commission do you charge?" Now, before we re-live this frightful experience, let me suggest that if you have
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Core Motives or Money? - 02/17/08 12:15 AM
Motivaton.....what is it? In the field of real estate, we are often told that it is money. I remember I once heard a professional speaker disagree noting, if money was a motivation in the real estate business, then why do so few in the business make any? It's a good point
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The good, the bad, and the ugly - 02/15/08 10:51 PM
Given what people say is the current negative state of the industry, I notice that those who believe this tend to be less positive, more skeptical, and generally pessimistic. When things are down, people seem to be down as well. But in this business, we can't afford that. My question is, in the market
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Is there really a good answer to these questions? - 02/12/08 12:50 AM
Now, let's also look at the second, more practical definition. We said that procrastination is the behavior of avoidance disguised as disorganization, reasons-excuses, or blame. What are some examples of each as they relate to the less than desired success of your business? Complete the sentences below to demonstrate what some
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Procrastination in Your Business (mini assessment) - 02/12/08 12:47 AM
THOUGHT THIS MAY HELP SOME PEOPLE OUT THERE....LET ME KNOW... Please fill in the blanks to demonstrate where you might procrastinate in your business: Things that I need to do to make my business successful include: 1 Meeting people and collecting their personal information; 2. Placing people I meet into my database and following up
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What netowrking is and is not (imho) - 02/08/08 12:20 AM
What is networking? Networking is building relationships for the purpose of mutually beneficial outcomes. These outcomes can be friendships, and in business, it usually results in some form of referral relationship. Networking is NOT socializing. While socializing is part of a networking process, if there is no purpose behind the socialization, it is
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networking tips - 02/08/08 12:17 AM
WEEK ONE NETWORKING TIPS: •ü Getting someone's information is more important than giving your card because it puts you in control of the process. •ü When you do meet someone and get their information, send them an email within 24 hours, even if it is just to say "nice meeting you." •ü Have a
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Definitions of procrastination (you can read later if you want..) - 02/08/08 12:10 AM
What is Procrastination? I offer two definitions. The first a philosophy and the second, an observation: Procrastination is when you choose to do something you want to do over something you need to do because you don't really want to do what you say you need to do.Procrastination is the behavior of avoidance
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Pathway to Procrastination - 02/08/08 12:06 AM
The Pathway to Procrastination Have you ever been frustrated with the progress in your life?Have you ever thought, "I could be more, do more, earn more, live more?" Take a moment and answer the following questions: •Ø What's the biggest frustration you have with your life or business? •Ø What part of your life do
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