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As we quickly approach the end of another year it's time to start thinking about your goals and marketing plan will be for 2009 to take your business to new levels. 
The Maverick Builder Rule of Abundance 
I am thankful and fortunate to have a positive work environment with lots of fellow agents around to keep me motivated and focused. Each weekday morning as the alarm clock screams in my ear, I talk myself out of staying in bed and I get up, suit up and show up … (4 comments)
Often I race around trying to get SO MANY things done, and when I slow down I find I still have more to do. I think it rings true for others as well. Today I am getting the feeling I need to slow down and purge a few things out of … (0 comments)
There is a time and a season for everything. Today I was driving down the road and saw a pick-up truck carrying panes of glass in it's bed. They suddenly blew straight up out of it's bed and then (luckily) crashed and shattered on the side of the busy highway.Then a little … (1 comments)
Today I did an open house at my favorite house in San Antonio. I've been to this particular house for three straight weekends. I am addicted to open houses here. Not only is the house absolutley gorgeous, I also love the community (KB Home Woods Of Alon) and the idea behind … (8 comments)
Do you think you are living in the moment or find yourself often saying that you are "...trying to be in the moment?" Either way, here's a few things to think about that I've found helpful.
I woke up this morning with the best intentions. I felt pretty motivated and determined that I am going to plow through my tasks, do some proactive business activities and really start checking things off my list.
This blog is Posted by Team Leader Andy Elliott
Today I am going to try a new concept, for me that is, in article aka post writing. I call it the mashup content post. The concept for today will be to provide you with 3 tips. The tips will be from three different subject categories--almost like a mini smorgasboard for … (4 comments)
More and more we as an industry have distilled ourselves into the lowest common denominator. You see it on the plethora of real estate agent's websites - "we work with buyers and sellers, investors, renters, those thinking about any of the above now or might be thinking about any of them in … (13 comments)
CAN POSSIBLY FIND OUT HOW FAR THEY CAN GO". This was one of those magnetic messages that jumped out at me from a store wall recently. I was shopping for an inspiring housewarming gift for a client, but everything I saw that day said something to me. My business was in transition then, so … (0 comments)
Did you notice that stock market jump yesterday? Whoa! It jumped up over 900 points. I believe that is a record!
Appreciation
In my previous marketing-related post, Focus On The Steak and Not the Sizzle, I discussed the importance of focusing more on the steak and less on the sizzle.
If I ask “How are you doing these days”, how would you respond? I heard some people discussing about how bad the economic situation was, that gas prices are going up or that there is no gas, houses do not sell, banks do not give out loans anymore, etc. Others, however, … (1 comments)
Building a real estate business that lasts should be the primary focus of every real estate business. Otherwise, your business will become more difficult every year, instead of easier. The reason that it becomes more difficult is simply that you are tired of starting at zero every year. Business should become … (3 comments)
Those of us that use a GPS navigation system know that, you put in the address of where you want to go, and then the system maps out a turn by turn route that will take you to your destination. If you miss a turn, it will recalculate and find an … (6 comments)
After talking with an agent in our office who's just moved over here from another agency, and is as excited as I was (and still am) about all that this company has to offer, it seemed like a good time to have an honest discussion with myself about getting back to … (6 comments)
Entrepreneurs, small business owners and real estate agents know they need to market their business to make more money and attract more customers/clients, but they often don't know how to go about it. That's why a FOCUS Marketing Method is such a powerful tool. It gives you specific techniques to make … (0 comments)
Putting Your Energy Where it Counts
"The tongue is like a razor; you can do good or cut someone with your words" ~Author unknown. 
Let's remember that it's the customer's agenda that counts, not ours.
In the past 10 years of selling real estate I have read, watched and learn all about "The Close". From word games to analogies I have heard them all. We as Realtors are taught to close the buyer, close the listing, close the contract, get to the closing table and get … (4 comments)
As a rookie.....my very 1st home sale was monumental for me. I knew I was a determined soul but I proved to myself then that I could do this for a living. There are many reasons for this but here is just a tidbit of the deal that took place that showed..............I … (7 comments)
Bridging the Gap to Real Estate Success: How To Survive These Tough Times /09.04.08 (edit/delete) 
On Aug 24, I had the race of my dreams ... taking 28 minutes of my best time, qualifying for the Ford Ironman World Championship in Kona, and finishing 3rd in my age group.
I'm not talking about positive attitude or any mumbo jumbo.
Sometimes it seems that every non-short sale property that hits the market gets snatched up quick!
In all you do, make it intentional. 
How many of us know what we need to do but just won't do it? Maybe we are "running" from something we don't like. I speak to people all day long who don't want something. Knowing what we really want, being it when we buy a house, or a mortgage, find … (3 comments)
I've been focused on so much negative lately that today, I decided to change my outlook. I can feel my focus and energy shifting to the glass half empty instead of half full. I refuse to go there and left it consume me!
So here it is, another Friday in what seems to be weeks moving along faster and faster the older I get. When I was living in Miami Beach acting as the broker for Keller Williams Miami Beach, one associate there gave me a piece of advice on how to handle my … (0 comments)
How do you stay focused with all of this information? Yes, I'm a newbie. Is that how I'm to spell it? I have been visiting Active Rain for a few weeks now. Everytime, I mean everytime, I visit, I am more lost than I started. Well, maybe it's not actually lost. … (11 comments)
Although the field of real estate can be a challenge, it can be done through taking the correct actions and being consistent and purposeful in your daily tasks. Start by deciding on the results you want, and the see what you need to do to get there. Make these into yearly goals and then see what … (0 comments)
Today our office enjoyed a visit from a professional productivity coach named Vaughn Loudenback. He covered a very methodical and well organized course outline including key questions we must ask ourselves, how we learn and retain information (and how our prospects learn and retain information about us), how we communicate most … (1 comments)
Focus Your Marketing
I have a lot of great competitors in my area. My area that I recruit for is Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Most of my competitors THAT I KNOW are fun, honest and hard working. There are still little rivalries between our companies, but nothing much pointing myself against them or vice … (7 comments)
For Investing, It is Always A Good Time Monday, Jul 14 2008 
1. Buy efficient appliances. Appliances like the Kenmore Elite Dishwasher and the Kenmore Elite Refrigerator are designed to conserve energy and function efficiently while also looking sleek and modern. Many companies now sell high-efficiency washing machines and dryers that save water and energy which makes it easier than ever to be … (4 comments)
Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) became obsessed with the Water lilies, or Nympheas in his garden in Giverny. So overpowering was this passion that he focused on painting the flowers for the last thirty years of his career, creating over 250 canvas panels depicting the floating flora.
This is a phrase I use with our team regarding Time Management and Focus. It comes from the country* saying....
Are the Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and surrounding areas of real estate market still shifting? Is it up to everyone in the Real Estate Industry to keep the market moving? These are the opening questions and statements by Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman in her recent post about … (10 comments)
It seems that as time goes on, we get busier and busier, and we lose ourselves and forget about what is really important in our lives. We get so into the hussle and bussle, and next thing we know, we are in our mid forties or more, and wondering where it … (11 comments)
This morning I experienced an amazing awakening. I have been listening to my wife and speaking to her from my heart in deeper and longer ways than ever before. I keep falling in love with her over and over again!
...it's just a difficult business to succeed in. Don't get me wrong - succeeding in real estate isn't exactly rocket science. There are no magic pills for being a multi-millionaire through real estate. The systems are already there for you, whether you choose to follow a Craig Proctor or a Brian … (6 comments)
Over the last couple of days, I have been at a Mortgage Planning Summit in Las Vegas. I have been surrounded by several top mortgage planners in the country, peers and business coaches who have the insight and wisdom to help us through the tough times. And lets face it, it's … (0 comments)
Most of us can agree that this market shift has us looking hard at our own business models and making changes to stay ahead. I've been reading everything from The Dip by Seth Godin to any of John Maxwell's books to sharpen my skills and focus on 2008.
They say the day we die we'll have over 30 emails in our inbox, an unfinished to-do list and voicemails we have not returned. The fact is, we'll never get it all done, no matter how much we do, so we might as well slow down and enjoy the ride. "But … (5 comments)
Lately I have noticed that a lot of people have been focused on the bad in life. I hear more people talking about how bad the market is instead of focusing their energy to what is good in the market. And they refer to people like myself as wearing blinders. It … (21 comments)
The smell of fresh coffee? The kids? The alarm clock? Stress? Work? Animals? For me it is the joy of living! It wasn't always that way. I use to hate getting up....couldn't find one good reason to do it. Then I decided to change my life and the way I viewed … (5 comments)
I am hearing loads of real estate seminars that are touting the theme "Back to basics!" This is a quick ploy to separate you from what little money you have left! It is very easy to pitch this scenario scenario to so many new agents in our industry that will not know … (67 comments)
I recently had one of those "oh yeah" moments while driving to visit my son and his fiancee on Easter Sunday. The drive to my son's new home is about 75 miles and the freeways, especially on weekends and holidays, are absolutely terrible. I always dread that drive. But this time while … (2 comments)
Good Morning Everyone! I would like to share step #4 with you today of my 12 Steps to Living Well. Remember, these 12 ideas can help you in any area of life, they're not exclusive to improving our real estate businesses. Try these ideas on an area of your life that … (3 comments)
With SOOO many properties to choose from here in Central Florida (say about 25,000 plus or minus a thousand), a first-time Buyer may lose FOCUS on what they want and need and on what they can actually purchase. Here is basically an e-mail that I just sent to a prospective Buyer … (9 comments)
I was online looking for a IQ test, decided to try my hand at a Mensa workout, but was distracted when I came across the 
I've long been an advocate of Networking and expanding your knowledge of others and others knowledge of you. That's the main reason I write on-line articles, joined Active Rain, LinkedIn, and numerous other blogging sites.
Are you making a living or making a dying? I have always thought there is something more to it than "making a living". I had many jobs in high school (BTW it wasn't that long ago). It seems from that I learned that many people are confused, dissatisfied and frustrated about money, no … (11 comments)
When it comes to completing an accomplished day, I think of the words of the Apostle Paul, "I die daily to myself"...
Have you ever asked youself: What does it take to be a champion? Why am I not achieving the results that I desire? What is holding me back?
Ok, I have to admit, this post is not negative as the title may imply. I just wanted to get your attention.As a manager of a group of lenders. I can't help but think to myself, people talk and talk. They talk about how bad the market is and what they are … (2 comments)
We have two dogs here at the ranch. 
New Year, New Rituals! Forget the regrets and resolutions. Create a fresh new mindset through daily success rituals.