An office that plays together ~ works well together!
How long have large corporations known this? Years upon years. You hear the stories of "bonding" adventures, classes, retreats and the such. It's no different in any other environment where there needs to be cohesiveness and teamwork.
I didn't always see this "bonding", working as a team effort so much in my 22 years of real estate. I have been at offices where you were on your own (unless you worked on making relationships in your office) as well as the "cut throat" attitude. Every man for himself.
When Kristin and I started the SistersThatSell team our idea was to be a highly producing, productive, FUN team. This worked well. We implemented fun things that we did daily or weekly (the happy dance when we got a funding!...yes, it's true!) and other different things that would wake you up, energize you and then make you focus on the task at hand.
When we bought RE/MAX Access we wanted it to be the same way as the Team...we just needed to expand upon the idea. We are constantly thinking of different ways to get our group together to encourage interaction, learning, bonding, and fun all at the same time! Cause you know what happens to an office that plays well together...
Our local Alamo CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) chapter provided the right venue to do just that. They were hosting a GALA where there was dinner at Maggiano's, live music, silent auction and such. All of the funds raised would benefit the Wounded Warrior's stationed here in San Antonio at Fort Sam Houston Base. Our office bought a table and 1/2 (well, our numbers are growing). It was so much fun! The best part is that everyone enjoyed a wonderful 4 course meal, shared in wine and danced the night away.
We had a great time and were helping to raise money for such a good cause. At the end of the evening my local CRS Chapter realized that they had raised over $9300.00 for the Wounded Warrior's. For it being a first time GALA I was excited that the numbers rolled in so high! Then the chapter went and purchased items that the Warrior's Home need to keep the house running smoothly.
What could be better? Our office enjoying themselves, bonding, laughing and raising money all at the same time. Will there be residual from this evening? Absolutely.
(L-R) Kristin Moran, Pat O'Brien, Jeanna Martinez, Nadine Berger, Jeff Berger and myself.
Matt Stigliano and his beautiful wife, Vicky.
Leslee Martz & Scott Lange (not sure if it's blurry from the operator or the camera?)
Manny & Jeanna Martinez
and here is most of the people that I rely on day in and day out: (not pictured, Amy Moody and Rosie Minor)
(L-R) Carol Arthur, Kristin Moran, Pat O'Brien and of course me.
We are missing a few folks in these photos, but the important part is the friendships that were either made or cemented that night.
Like I said before, an office that plays together works well together!
I sincerely hope yours does too!
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