Shop talk do you go with other agents and not do it? - 10/28/09 07:27 AM
I find myself doing what I said I would not do.  When I was a police officer and met up with other law enforcement officers no matter where it was without fail we would talk shop.  That is we would talk about what was going on in the business.  It didn't make any difference if it was a State, county or municipality it was all the same.  Each had it own thing going wrong and there was always room for improvement.  Then without losing a beat we would get into the local person(s) who were the trouble makers and the fights, … (2 comments)

Does it really do you good to have your Own Web Site? - 10/20/09 06:27 AM
Okay I understand having a web presence is something one needs to a certain extent in today's market.  However do you need your own individual web site?  I have tried a couple of different web builders that are reported to be BIG HITTERS in the business but for me so far they are duds. 
They have not produced what they promised and I am to the point to where I will have a CHEAP and I do mean cheap site with just basic information data and that's it. 
So tell me has your site worked for you?  I'm spending money on … (7 comments)

Overcoming culture and language barriers - 10/07/09 06:33 AM
Brothers and sisters let me tell you I have just overcome one of the most difficult barriers of my short career in this business. 
I have been dealing with this client from another country with a language barrier and I am now beginning to understand what she is saying.  Also I now know there was some trust issues on the client's part but within the last two weeks I have successfully overcame that issue. 
Just think it only took three months and at times I was almost and I mean almost ready to throw in the towel and tell the client … (4 comments)