networking: Networking In a Woman's World - 07/25/08 07:28 PM
eWomenNetwork.com. is an organization of women looking to do business with other women. It is a place to congregate and collaborate with other business minded women. We are big on supporting one another by giving leads and references. We believe in giving 1st and getting 2nd. When you give freely … (2 comments)
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networking: Leads Groups - Do they work in the Mortgage Industry? - 07/24/08 09:56 PM
Trying to keep up the momentum of my newly found advertising experience, I attempted to join a leads group today. For those of you unfamiliar, the concept is pretty awesome. You find professionals from every walk of life, meet once a week, and exchange ideas and more importantly, leads.
The … (2 comments)
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networking: New Chapter President Installed for BNI Tuesday, Lunch Silver, Spring - 07/24/08 01:28 PM
BNI Tuesday Lunch Silver Spring
is pleased to announce
the 2008/2009 Executive Board.
President - Matthew Rosov of Envision Lending Group (Residential Mortgages)
Vice President - Christa Mobley of Inner Lift (Professional Organizer)
Secretary/Treasurer - Nick Martinez of Edward Jones
We are a group of professionals who meet, on a … (2 comments)
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networking: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Gulf Coast Town Center - 07/24/08 01:15 PM
Come out and join The Outback Steakhouse and the San Carlos Park Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce for an after hours mixer. Great networking and plenty of food and prizes.
Bring a guest and many business cards.
JULY 29th 2008 @ 5:30pm
Gulf Coast Town Center Mall off Alico Rd in … (2 comments)
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networking: Inman Conference - we're missing out! - 07/24/08 11:06 AM
If you are reading this blog, chances are you are just like me and MISSING OUT on all the great information available at the Inman Conference!
I have a co-worker who is attending and has been keeping in contact and sending me text messages (rubbing it in that I'm not there), … (1 comments)
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networking: Being Consistent - 07/23/08 08:17 PM
Consistency and practicing your core fundamentals is a strong trait to have.
Many times especially in this business professionals tend to become cumbersome in following through a complete transaction process and tend to find shortcuts or alternatives in doing their job.
I have had recently came across golden opportunities … (6 comments)
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networking: The Power of Positivity!!!!!!! - 07/23/08 03:55 PM
Industry professionals will agree with me that wasting time on negative news is just that.....a waste of time. Sure, there is an overwhelming amount of less than positive news regarding the present and short term future of the housing market. However, it's those, who can look through the walls of negative … (7 comments)
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networking: How's Your "elevator pitch"? - 07/22/08 10:06 PM
30 Second Infomercial Revisited
You may know that I am a big proponent of having a strong "Elevator Speech" or "30 second Infomercial" basically that is how you answer the question: "What do you do?" Today I want to revisit this topic for a few minutes and really get you to … (2 comments)
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networking: My LinkedIn Profile - 07/22/08 07:10 AM
Here is my LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/deannaspencer
Feel free to send me an invitation to connect.
… (0 comments)
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networking: New Group For LinkedIn Members - 07/22/08 07:08 AM
I created a new group for active rainers that are on LinkedIn. I thought this would be a good place to post your LinkedIn profile, get new connections, and ask LinkedIn specific questions. If this is something that you're interested in, you can join the new group by going here : … (5 comments)
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networking: How motherhood changed my career... - 07/22/08 12:39 AM
So, really real estate was my solution to having a career with a family. My plan was: I would put in evenings and weekends at the office, come home, fix dinner, put the babe to sleep, do some more work from home. I would put the babe in daycare at 2 … (2 comments)
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networking: LinkedIn Athens; Professional Networking Site - 07/21/08 08:52 AM
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19263570661
http://www.linkedin.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/yourathensgarealtor
Please note the links included at the top of the page.
LinkedIn takes your personal business network online, giving you access to people, jobs and opportunities like never before. Built upon trusted connections and relationships, LinkedIn has established the world’s largest and most powerful business network. … (1 comments)
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networking: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 07/21/08 07:54 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Jul 21, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - PNL Venice
Tuesday - July 22, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM Cost is $10 @ Stacey's Buffet 4848 14th St. W (US 41)
- … (2 comments)
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networking: Women-centric Networking Organizations Part 2: Utilize Your Advantages and Resources - 07/19/08 08:06 PM
This is the second in a series about Women-centric networking groups and organizations. The idea is that women are natural organizers, fantastic listeners, and very willing collaborators. I hope that you investigate the following list, give us feedback on what you have uncovered, and provide opinions on the best places for … (6 comments)
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networking: Women Realtors Utilize Your Advantage: Women Focussed Networking Organizations - 07/18/08 08:34 PM
One of the biggest secrets that really isn't a secret is how active woman business owners have become in networking offline in the real world. Women-centric networking groups outnumber men's groups by a wide margin in our Northern California region and I suspect it to be the case in many parts … (12 comments)
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networking: Are YOU to Professional for MYSPACE? I just found a buyer there! - 07/18/08 07:13 PM
Hello,
Are you to professional for MYSPACE?
You know when I first joined MYSPACE, I really didn't have any expectations of this online community.
I thought, let me hop on to first see what it is all about. Unfortunately, there were times when I joined other online forums and it really turned … (7 comments)
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networking: Multi-Level-Marketing - 07/18/08 04:16 PM
How many people actually follow the advice of Robert Allen and other Guru's?
How many of us have the time to invest in multipl streams of income?
How many of us have failed at some type of MLM?
I get emails all the time asking me to join U1st Financial, PrePaidLegal … (8 comments)
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networking: Do you know where 70% of your business comes from? And how to grow it? - 07/18/08 04:10 PM
According to a 2004 report from the Federal Bureau of Labor, 70% of our new business comes from some sort of networking, and yet many real estate professionals just aren't very good at it. Right here on AR there are examples of people that have taken their networking skills online and … (0 comments)
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networking: Luxury Properties - Homes of Distinction - Powerhouse Listings - 07/17/08 11:44 PM
What's in a name? It is not what you say but how you say it. Many years ago in the1990's I led a group in Atlanta, GA called Powerhouse North. We marketing LuxuryProperties, we shared with agents from many different companies how to market these properties and we helped each other. … (0 comments)
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networking: SECRET AGENTS! - 07/17/08 11:12 PM
You Brokers will appreciate this! I was talking with another broker one day and he shared withme that in his office he had MANY SECRET AGENTS! At first I didn't get it and wasn't sure whathe meant so he explained. He said that they never give out business cards, never send … (15 comments)
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networking: Social Networks - Blogging and Communication with Friends - 07/17/08 11:00 PM
Yes, it is becoming to be the way of communicating, the way of learning, the way of sharing.Social networks are more and more popular among Realtors, among clients, among friends.It is connecting stranges and making them help each other. Across the country, across theworld. What a great exprience to help others!
… (5 comments)
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networking: Auditing ActiveRain - 07/16/08 11:14 PM
I'm starting to seriously review this site in the context of promoting my real estate clients and it's been interesting so far. It's obvious a lot of thought has been put into the tools - it remains to be seen how much effort it takes for this to result in leads … (5 comments)
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networking: WorkingNets NetsWorking - 07/16/08 12:54 PM
You collect business cards by the ton, right!
Don't just collect them use them to build a network of services that "work" for you and "work" for them!
Monday, I opened a letter from the IRS and learned that I was going to need to give them $ 2458 more. What a … (0 comments)
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networking: How to Introduce Yourself Right - 07/16/08 09:41 AM
If you're a member of a networking organization, chances are that there is a wonderful opportunity for you to significantly raise your visibility in the group, and to become known, liked and trusted.
And chances are that you haven't yet taken advantage of this opportunity.
That opportunity is the … (1 comments)
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networking: Opportunity siezed.....and relationships made. - 07/15/08 04:51 PM
The last two days I have spent with my wife Beverly and our son Kevin at his orientation at Immaculata University.
These are alot of moving around of the two groups, parents annd students. The school;s attempt to fill the time and keep the interest of all. The two days were … (10 comments)
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networking: Do you Know your referral sources? - 07/15/08 02:52 PM
Giving and receiving referrals can and should be predictable if you work at it efficiently. The first step to achieving better results lies in knowing who already passes you referrals and who could be great sources. And if you want more from the first group make it a big deal when they … (3 comments)
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networking: Getting leads from mortgage brokers - 07/15/08 01:37 PM
Remember to mens basketball USA dream team of 1992? Wow! that must have been the funnest olympics I ever watch. It was a complete domination of that tournament I ever seen in my life. That probable is the greatest team ever essembled for a sports team. Here is the top 10 … (0 comments)
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networking: Develop your real estate dream team and win the gold - 07/15/08 01:35 PM
You may or may not like basketball but if you ever read the news during the summer of 1992 of the mens basketball olympic gold medal dream team you surely would be a fan. In my honest opinion I believe that was one of the greatest teams ever assembled for a … (0 comments)
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networking: Influential Women's Summit - 07/15/08 10:13 AM
Over this past weekend (July 11th-13th 2008) I attended the Women's Council of Realtors Influential Women's Summit and it was amazing. The events started the evening of the 11th with a welcome reception which gave us a great opportunityto network with several hundred Realtors from across the Nation. Saturday morning was … (0 comments)
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networking: Real Estate Investment Partner In Greenville, SC - 07/15/08 09:39 AM
If you are seeking to partner with another investor or a group of investors in the Upstate South Carolina region please do not hesitate to give us a call! Van West Enterprises, LLC is interested in networking with other investors in the region and exploring all opportunities to partner with other … (1 comments)
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networking: Part 6: The need to establish order. What will I work on in my career? - 07/14/08 11:59 PM
For a seasoned Veteran of Real Estate, this really is a question that anyone can sit back and say to themselves "There are things I could do better, or there are things I could have done differently." You know, you really can make my own destiny or create your own recipe for failure.
The The other day … (3 comments)
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networking: Today's Market - 07/14/08 03:40 PM
Welcome, to all my mortgage professionals. In today's market it can be easy for us to become distracted, discouraged, and frustrated with the ever changing guidelines of the financial markets. I would like to start our discussion by encouraging you and giving you a few tips to not only survive but … (0 comments)
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networking: Kernersville Keller Williams Blood Drive - 07/14/08 09:50 AM
Kernersville Keller Williams Blood Drive is a great community event. This is an annual event that KW has done for a number of years. It is a small way to give to the community and be convenient for the public. Kernersville is a giving community and this has become a good … (0 comments)
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networking: Ice Breakers - Networking and Making New Friends - 07/13/08 04:55 PM
I have found that the key to getting close to others is to get them to talk about themselves.
Question 1. Where are you from? Lived there your whole life? If not how long have you lived there and where did you move from.
Question 2. What do you do for … (4 comments)
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networking: Top Tips for More Referals - 07/12/08 04:05 PM
1. Be Professional (dress professional, follow thru, do what you say you will do)
2. Consult - (don't sell)
3. Refer to them - build key group of other professionals that you refer to and ask that they refer back
4. Reward - Make sure those that refer to you recognize … (1 comments)
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networking: The Pickens Energy Plan; Looking Past the Next Election and Preparing for the Post-War Economy - 07/12/08 02:21 PM
Create Education and Training for Post-War Sustainable and Global Economies We are playing into the hands of politicians when we focus our attention on every word spoken in sound bites, by lying politicians...that sounds redundant, don't it? If we can train ourselves to think past the election, we will no longer … (0 comments)
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networking: Join Our Temecula Valley Business Expo 2008 - 07/11/08 06:30 PM
Hello Everyone,
Please join us on our Temecula Valley Business Expo 2008 this August 2, 2008 Saturday. Contact Marie Waite at (951) 378-5316. This event will help you promote your business and help other business owners to get exposure and to provide information to their local consumers. Let's share this wonderful … (0 comments)
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networking: Are you "Referral Worthy"? - 07/11/08 12:03 AM
This was a question that came up today during a conversation I had with a new business owner. She owns a business development company called The Office Connection here in Spokane, WA. I was asking her what exactly she did and how I could help her. We discussed what she felt … (2 comments)
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networking: Calling all golfers... - 07/10/08 05:59 PM
This gentleman is trying to get a weeknight golf league started in Stone Mountain. He wants to start it at about 5:30 PM each night. He has not picked a golf course yet, but he's thinking about using either Stone Mountain or Mystery Valley. He's going to be getting discounted green … (0 comments)
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networking: Socrates Knows How to Get Referrals - Do You? - 07/10/08 10:38 AM
Socrates Knows How to Get Referrals - Do You?
Socrates Knows How to Get Referrals - Do You?
By Gina Bell
Socrates was a Classical Greek philosopher, considered one of the founders of Western philosophy. Principally renowned for his contribution to the field of ethics, Socrates also lends his name to … (3 comments)
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networking: How to Get Referrals - 7 Steps That Generate More Word-of-Mouth - 07/10/08 10:33 AM
I found this article online and wanted to pass it along...
Why work harder for business referrals when you can work smarter? Instead of endlessly canvassing for new business, consider some easy ways to bring in referrals that don't take a lot of extra effort yet can mean major … (0 comments)
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networking: Making Your Networking Count! - 07/09/08 04:38 PM
In this highly competitive field, networking can function as a powerful tool if done properly. Networking is the process of making contacts and exchanging information with other people. It will allow you to tap into a vast pool of new customers and leads, sales and marketing opportunities, and a circle of … (3 comments)
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networking: FoxBusiness.com publishes deansguide-active rain article: 10 Characteristics Of A Great Realtor - 07/08/08 02:10 PM
Whenever possible I try to share articles (I feel are valuable) that I have published on my blog deansguide with my friends here at Active Rain. The reason I feel confident that the following article contains some quality content is the fact that FoxBusiness.com published it July 7, 2008. This article … (5 comments)
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networking: United Nations - New York - September Meetings 9/10 - 9/14/08 Please Come! - 07/08/08 02:02 AM
United Nations - Luncheon & Meeting - September 10 - September 14, 2008 (edit/delete)
I know that it's still few months away but you should plan early. If you would like to attend the FIABCI-USA Luncheon at the United Nations, you should make your reservations early. You may visit www.fiabci-usa.com … (1 comments)
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networking: The Art of "Striking Up A Conversation": Connecting With People Means Paying Attention - 07/07/08 06:49 PM
The art of striking up a conversation is often a lost art. It is one that is overlooked in today's multi digital, technology laden, sound bite sized attention spanned culture. It is a culture where more people are off into their iPod, iPhone, wifi world than ever before--so what do you … (12 comments)
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networking: The 3 People Principle - Weaving ConnectWork Magic - 07/07/08 03:16 PM
Materials from our Wednesday Morning Workshop. Everything except the 28 years of experience verbal commentary, questions, answers and explanations.
Questions? Fire off an email: Ken@KenBrand, leave a comment or give me a jingle - 832-797-1779. Love to hear from you.
The 3 People Principle - Weaving ConnectWorkingMagic - … (2 comments)
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networking: Do You Network With Your Peers: Realtor Marketing Meetings Provide Exposure And Connections - 07/06/08 09:56 AM
Here in Northern California one of the best methods for Realtors to expose their listings to other agents, meet peers in their region, market their services, and become connected within the community are Realtor Marketing Meetings.
These meetings are mourning breakfast events. They are run by a president, include a speaker … (10 comments)
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networking: "Are You a New Agent?" - 07/06/08 09:45 AM
This one's especially for you, fellow newbies-again.
I'm hearing this question a LOT lately, and I'm not sure how to answer it.
Y'see, technically I've had my license for almost 4 years now, but have never really actively practiced. (I could write pages about why that is, but I'll spare you!) … (8 comments)
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networking: Targeted Networking Can Be A Goldmine! - 07/05/08 08:03 PM
I am a big fan of networking. Read the book "Endless Referrals" by Bob Burg and you'll probably become one too. Networking is much more than shoving a business card in someone's hand and expecting them to do business with you. Networking is a constant strengthening of a relationship over time, … (17 comments)
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networking: Online Article - Social-networking sites: the complete guide - 07/05/08 04:21 PM
In need of Social-Networking information:
Here is a link to an intereting online article PC Advisor offered on the best Social-Netorking sites on the web; http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=13251&pn=1.
Explore such sites as MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.
In addition they discuss Special-interest sites, Taste-based Networks, Mobile-social networking, media sharing sites & more. Wow...can there really … (5 comments)
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networking: Kansas City Professional Referral Group (KCPRG) - 07/04/08 10:12 AM
Kansas City Professional Referral Group (KCPRG)
KCPRG is a networking group of local business professionals that meet every week to refer business back and forth. We are a relatively new group with members in that include:
Mortgage Loan Consultant - Bank of Blue Valley
Financial Advisor - Waddell & Reed … (9 comments)
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networking: Living Without For Sale Signs - 07/03/08 04:21 AM
Living without for sale signs!
Imagine living without for sale signs. Can you? I do. I not only imagine living without for sale signs, I live without for sale signs. I wouldn't have believe it if I hadn't first seen it in France, where I lived for 5 years. I thought … (8 comments)
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networking: Join us on July 8, 2008 - 07/02/08 08:40 PM
Hello Atlanta Professionals!
If you are in Atlanta, GA and want to join us for a networking event please mark your calendar now
July 8, 2008 11:30 a.m. Azel Restaurant - 9810 Medlock Bridge Rd. Duluth, GA 30097770-622-9829 - Bring Plenty of business cards, flyers, and leads for everyone. We hopeto … (1 comments)
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networking: Join Us - Being an Effective Leader- NAWBO Boise Chapter next Tuesday! - 07/02/08 01:05 PM
BEING AN EFFECTIVE LEADER - NAWBO - BASIC* July Meeting
Are you a Women Business Owner, Manager or Lead Team Staff person? Would you like to learn what it takes to be an Effective Leader? We would like to extend a Special Invitation to you for our upcoming NAWBO BASIC* Meeting.
Our distinguished speaker, Cheryl Schrader, … (7 comments)
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networking: What were the odds ? - 07/02/08 05:01 AM
Sometimes I think how listings are procured by agents. There are so many different strategies in terms of marketing to new clients. Also I am amazed with all the agents that are out there, how did it come to be that it is myself or my wife that becomes the … (4 comments)
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networking: BNI Works! The Best way to get MORE Referrals! - 07/01/08 01:59 PM
I recently joined the Rainmakers Chapter of BNI here in Greensboro, NC! BNI stands for Business Networking International, and is a world wide organization. Only one person per occupation can join...so if you take the Realtor seat YOU are the ONLY Realtor.
It has been one of the most profitable … (5 comments)
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networking: CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.... GROWTH IS OPTIONAL! - 07/01/08 03:56 AM
Since 1993 I have been a real estate business coach. During this time I have coached agents who sold over 300 homes in a year. I have coached agents who have earned over $3 million in a year. I have coached the best of the best. I can tell you first-hand … (6 comments)
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networking: There is AR love...believe it or not...Rich, Bob, Jon, and Brad...are here for us! - 06/30/08 09:19 PM
I have to tell you all...Active Rain is a wonderful site for all of us!
That simple statement being said...they are here for all of us 95,475 member's and will help you and are there for you, no matter what the issue.
They are the heart and soul of this wonderful … (12 comments)
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networking: Realtor SEO Traffic Tip #8 Guest Writing Services: Make Them An Offer They Can't Refuse - 06/30/08 05:47 PM
One of the most intelligent methods to gaining readership, exposure, links to your blog, and creating a new partnership is offering to write a "Guest Post" for a blogger who is already established in your niche or industry. The following is an email proposal I received today from a woman who … (2 comments)
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networking: DO YOU WANT TO BE GOOD OR GREAT? - 06/30/08 02:04 PM
Do you want to be good? Or do you want to be great? It's a simple question, but your answer has the power to change your entire life as well as the lives of your loved ones. Some people are content to just be good, and if that's all you desire … (5 comments)
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networking: Investment Opportunities and Going Back to Basics! Networking with your Peers! - 06/29/08 11:28 PM
Investment Opportunities for Investors! Going back to the Basics! (edit/delete)
I don't know about you, but I'm so tired of hearing the negative news about foreclosures, our economy, all the bad press and negative that sells the newspapers. Does anyone ever focus on the opportunities that are now available in … (1 comments)
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networking: Going back to Basics - Investment Opportunities! - 06/29/08 11:26 PM
Investment Opportunities for Investors! Going back to the Basics! (edit/delete)
I don't know about you, but I'm so tired of hearing the negative news about foreclosures, our economy, all the bad press and negative that sells the newspapers. Does anyone ever focus on the opportunities that are now available in … (1 comments)
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networking: Investment Opportunities for Investors! Going back to the Basics! - 06/29/08 11:20 PM
I don't know about you, but I'm so tired of hearing the negative news about foreclosures, our economy, all the bad press and negative that sells the newspapers. Does anyone ever focus on the opportunities that are now available in the U.S. for those that watch their dollarsand smart investors who … (0 comments)
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networking: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 06/29/08 08:37 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Jun 30, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - Power Networking Lunch 11:45 - 1PM Cost is $15 Left Coast Seafood 750 US Hwy 41
- - - Bypass N
Tuesday - July 01, 2008
- Manatee … (0 comments)
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networking: Webmaster was Right! - 06/28/08 12:24 PM
My webmaster has been after me for a year to post on ActiveRain, but I thought I was too busy. I now understand the importance of this wonderful network. How interesting that some of the other networks I have been participating in do not bring the same value and potential for business as … (5 comments)
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networking: Snipping Tool in Windows Vista - 06/27/08 09:35 PM
Since first reading about Twitter here on Active Rain, I pay a visit to the site once a day, if I remember. I have said in numerous comments, I really don't "get" Twitter.Tonight, thanks to Matt Wilkins I still don't get Twitter but I am thankful I took the time to sign … (5 comments)
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networking: Six Secrets of Internet Home Buying - 06/27/08 08:54 PM
Six Secrets of Internet Home Buying
By Luke Mullins Posted May 6, 2008
With the worst housing slump in a generation slashing home prices across the country, the dynamics of the market have shifted squarely in favor of buyers. And as the real estate industry grows increasingly Web-savvy, house hunters … (0 comments)
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networking: Five Ways I Improved My Real Estate Business - 06/27/08 04:43 AM
Five Strategies That Improved My Success As An Agent
As I look back at my first year of receiving my RE license, I can break up the year up into two equal parts. I implemented the following strategies during my second six months, which vastly improved my business. These will work for "Newbies" … (11 comments)
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networking: Free Open House Advertising at mydwelling.com - 06/27/08 12:29 AM
Hello Everyone!
Thank you for your support! We just added EVENTS at www.mydwelling.com
It's a great tool to organize and promote your open houses, meetings and special events. Attendees can also RSVP or make reservations online.
To see an open house posted on mydwelling, please CLICK HERE
More features coming soon! Go to … (1 comments)
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networking: Networking in Unlikely Places - Mashpee Dog Park - 06/25/08 10:10 PM
We all know we can network at business events, but how many of us get involved in our community? The town of Mashpee has agreed to donate land to a dog park, and we need to get a committee together fast. We are raising money for both the Sampson Fund and … (4 comments)
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networking: Building a referral network - my first post, comments are welcome - 06/25/08 06:38 AM
What makes a referral network work?
If the real estate agent give referrals to a loan officer who does a good job and gets the loan closed on time and treats the client well, is the referral network working?
respect and reciprocity really need to exist for a referral network to … (14 comments)
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networking: NAR Symposium is coming to Naples in March 2009 - 06/25/08 05:30 AM
The NAR Symposium being held in Naples, Florida March 27 through April 2nd. Our local board (Naples Area Board of Realtors) will be hosting 2 designation classes, back to back. One is for Resort & 2nd home Specialist and the other is RTI having to do with 1031 exchanges. I am on the … (0 comments)
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networking: Someone every realtor must know. Do you know this person? - 06/24/08 04:10 PM
In this market having the right tool for the job can mean the difference in closing a deal. We understand you have your go to person for your residential loans but what about your commercial ones. Not all lenders are equal and the knowledge needed to deal with these loans is … (1 comments)
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networking: Marketing Venues? Don’t forget Alma Mater! - 06/24/08 03:23 PM
Alumni Associations offer networking opportunities galore. Join one and a whole new niche may open.
Often, they offer business networking events, mixers, gym memberships, and use of business facilities.
A whole group of people with whom to meet in a variety of environments, and you already have something in common!
Sometimes, … (8 comments)
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networking: Do you want to know the secrets to success on Active Rain? - 06/24/08 10:04 AM
I've never really been good at keeping secrets! I confess. Maybe it's a character flaw ... maybe it's just my kind of personality! I've always been a "tell all" sort of person.
If something is so good, so much fun, so successful, so worth talking about ... I say why … (228 comments)
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networking: Your Point Of Contact Is Missing In Action! - 06/24/08 09:49 AM
Your Point Of Contact Is Missing
In Action!
Many of you received our THANKS FOR
BEING OUR SUBSCRIBER letter last Christmas.
There were also about half of you that did NOT get our letter
because I could not find your snail mail address on your profile page … (56 comments)
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networking: Get To Know, Get To Like, Get To Trust... - 06/24/08 07:38 AM
...Before you agree to work together!
I had a pretty interesting call from a Realtor a couple weeks ago that I had met briefly at Realtor Tour. I really didn't know this person at all, and to be honest, I classified him a "C" opportunity based on his dress, his demeanor, … (2 comments)
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networking: Bagging The Elephant - 06/23/08 09:58 PM
Networking is an excellent way to get where you want to go without all the effort. There is an excellent tool on the Internet that helps facilitate networking, it's calling LikedIn.com. LikedIn allows you to see the contacts of your contacts, and as such approach them, e-mail, and otherwise. … (3 comments)
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networking: Break Your Routine - 06/23/08 09:58 PM
A good friend of mine Andrea Nierenberg is a professional networker. She has written a number of books on the subject and just the other day I started to read her latest book Savvy Networking 118 Fast and Effective Tips for Business Success. This book is for anyone who needs to grow their … (1 comments)
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networking: Helping without gratification. Do you do it? - 06/23/08 04:41 PM
How many times have you gone up to someone and requested a service but for some reason or an other they could not give it to you. For example they don't work on brakes they only do oil changes. You are left there scratching your head saying now what. … (2 comments)
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networking: "Can I Buy You Lunch": How A Silicon Valley Networking Powerhouse Was Born - 06/23/08 01:12 AM
Hamid Saadat was newly out of work and getting restless with his new routine at home. He had just been victim of a layoff during a brutal economic down turn in the Valley circa 2001.
Feeling like getting out, Hamid decided to wander over to a nearby neighborhood Chinese restaurant … (2 comments)
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networking: Get the Most From Your Business Cards - 06/22/08 04:50 PM
Business cards are, by far the least expensive marketing marterials, so why not get the most out of them? I use different cards for different occasions, and clients. With internet companies like Express Copy you are limited only by your creativity. Just sent them your images and designs, and you have … (8 comments)
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networking: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 06/22/08 10:43 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Jun 23, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - Power Networking Lunch 11:45 - 1PM Cost is $15 Unknown Location at this time.
Tuesday - June 24, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM … (0 comments)
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networking: Something much much more! - 06/21/08 12:11 PM
Janet Guilbault wrote one of the best blogs that I have read here all year titled
Why I Think Realtors Are Missing A Great Opportunity to Connect With Mortgage Brokers .
That specific article struck a chord with many of us here in the community. The comments streamed in from … (4 comments)
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networking: How COOL is Active Rain?!? GREAT Story - 06/20/08 04:35 PM
As I sat and typed at my desk, another mundane afternoon in the hot, lazy, Texas blah blah... my cell phone rang. Just a piece of Sara trivia, when an unknown caller calls, it plays "Hakuna Matata" from Disney's "The Lion King". As you may remember, the song is a chipper, … (9 comments)
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networking: Attend CRS Courses - It's an opportunity to learn and network - 06/20/08 07:10 AM
I spent the last two days in a classroom in Durham, NC in a CRS 206 Technology Course taught by a fabulous instructor, Mike Selvaggio, from Delaware. In preparing this post I stumbled upon Allen Hainge's post, the famous Cyberstars creator, called CRS Courses: Another Big Advantage! and it dawned on me. I should have … (22 comments)
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networking: New Network for Agents Launched - 06/20/08 01:38 AM
A new referral and networking utility invites real estate professionals and bloggers.
Membership is 100% free. Exchange referrals, get more leads and promote your expertise and listings at no cost.
Please join us at www.mydwelling.com
… (0 comments)
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networking: New to active rain - 06/19/08 04:14 PM
The power of active rain amazes me. Being new to the whole blogging technology, I never imagined I would have new and past clients use the active rain site to find me. I was only anticipating the social networking of meeting other realtors/agents from different states. I would like to think … (4 comments)
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networking: An ActiveRain Success Story ... and it's just the begining - 06/19/08 09:52 AM
I joined ActiveRain about two and a half months ago. I was referred to the site by an agent who introduced a Buyer to one of my listings.
Since I joined Activerain I've met some wonderful people from all over the country. I've read their Blogs, debated issues, and learned a great deal.
I can now … (17 comments)
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networking: Follow-Up After A Networking Event With An Invitation - 06/18/08 11:12 PM
I'm often asked about ways to follow-up with people after attending a networking event.
You know you should be sending a "nice to meet you" card, but what can you do after that? So many people send the "nice to meet you" card and end it there. The card by itself … (1 comments)
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networking: How To Win New Clients, Build A Contact List, And Become The Expert In A Niche: Employment Networking Groups Your Ticket To Leads And New Partnerships - 06/18/08 02:15 PM
During your search for outside the box networking events, a great place to look after you have found your "society charity" events is in the employment niche. One of the best sources of contacts pertinent to the author I represent has been employment networking groups.
Why Networking Groups for Employment?
Many … (0 comments)
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networking: The types of personalities! - 06/18/08 09:04 AM
Dear: Friend
Has this ever happened to you?
You get a call from a friend who wants to show you something very exciting. Perhaps it's the next best thing to the electric lamp but he forgot something. He doesn't understand your personality type! There are four types of people, I think you would be … (0 comments)
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networking: Realtor Networking Tip #9: Network Outside Your Comfort Zone - 06/16/08 11:12 PM
One of the most challenging yet rewarding networking strategies you can employ is to network outside of your traditional groups, niche, or tried and true organizations. One such challenge I took on recently was to attend the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneur meetings aka SVASE.
In my first and only … (7 comments)
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networking: A Salute to "All Fathers" - 06/16/08 10:40 PM
June 16, 2008 by Ralph Roberts comment
I hope that all of the Macomb County fathers and Fathers around the "Cyber World" had a Happy Father's Day yesterday and that you were all celebrated in grand style. June is the season of Dads and Grads since we … (3 comments)
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networking: ActiveRain on LinkedIn - 06/16/08 08:22 PM
With the kind permission of Jon Washburn, a group was started on LinkedIn for ActiveRain members called ActiveRainer's. It's a place to gather and shelter when away from ActiveRain.
For AR members who have an LinkedIn profile, please click on the register button below. Please include your AR profile name or … (6 comments)
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networking: Making The Most of the "Tools" in Your Toolbox - 06/16/08 05:23 PM
Making The Best Use of The "Tools" in Your Toolbox Current mood: contemplative Category: Jobs, Work, Careers
This past spring I took on the enormous task of project manager for the city wide membership drive for BNI (Business Network Int'l). www.bni.com
Toward the end of the drive (end of May), … (0 comments)
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networking: Why Open House's WORK - 06/16/08 04:06 PM
I believe open houses absolutely sell homes. Just today I took a couple through a home they had been watching for months and they said it all, "The pictures just don't do it justice." Actually being IN the home sold it to them.
Raised in the building industry, I tend to … (5 comments)
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networking: Power Teams: The Complete Guide to Building and Managing a Winning Real Estate Agent Team - 06/15/08 10:47 PM
By Ralph R. Roberts, top-producing Broker/Owner and Team Leader and John Featherston, RISMedia President & CEO
RISMedia releases comprehensive book on succeeding with the team concept
RISMEDIA, 2008 -RISMedia, publisher of Real Estate magazine and the Power Team Report, recently debuted its new book, Power Teams: The Complete Guide to Building … (1 comments)
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networking: the best part of being a realtor - is our network! I love being a realtor. - 06/15/08 09:57 PM
Somewhere in all these archives of blogs I am sure that someone has written that the most awesome thing about our fellow realtors, is that we can always count on our network of associates! No matter what we are looking for - you know that there is a realtor out there … (12 comments)
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networking: Southwest Florida Business Networking events this coming week: - 06/15/08 10:51 AM
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week:
Monday - Jun 16, 2008
- Sarasota County:
- - Venice - Power Networking Lunch 11:45 - 1PM Cost is $15 Casey's in Venice.
Tuesday - June 17, 2008
- Manatee County:
- - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM Cost is … (0 comments)
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