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Who says you can't play and make money at the same time?

I like to golf and I don't take it as seriously as I used to. There is a 9 hole public course 5 minutes from my home and once in awhile I will play 9 holes at the end of the day as a stress reliever and I love meeting new friends while on the course.

Many of you have read my post Is there marketing 101 overkill? This lady seems to think so and know I am big on handing out business cards everywhere I go and this includes everywhere I play!

3 weeks ago I was playing at Fairview Golf Course and I teamed up with a wonderful young man by the name of Jim. After about the 3rd hole I ask Jim about himself and it turns out he and his wife and daughter moved here from another state and are renting a home until their out of state home sells. After I told him what I do he asked me for a card which I handed him. I set Jim up for auto emails from my website and he started receiving emails that same evening from my system. Jim received an offer on his out of state home a week ago and made an offer through me on one of the homes my system sent him! We are due to close the 15th of July.

Last Saturday morning I decided to play a quick 9 holes and I got teamed up with a couple of real nice guys. On the 4th hole one of the guys asks me what I do. I told them and Earl asked me for a card and says he wants to buy some recreation property. I also set Earl up to receive automatic emails of recreation properties just north of where I live. Earl fell in love with one of the properties my system sent him and called me tonight to tell me he will be in my office tomorrow to write a full price offer!

Play Golf America! and don't forget to take your business cards!

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Posted by George Tallabas - Idaho Real Estate on 06/20/2007 10:24 PM

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85 Comments on Who says you can't play and make money at the same time?

JUN

2007

George - I always knew business got conducted on the golf course! I don't play, but wonder if I could find a clone who could play and give out my cards pretending to be me?? ;-)

Ann

LOL Ann...get some lessons and take up the sport my friend! I can't tell you how many wonderful people I have met on the course over the years and how many special friends I have made in the process. Have a great evening!

Great excuse to go golfing!

Golf is great for business contacts! Last year we had a weekly golf game but it always seemed that one of us four couldn't make it. We always had a walk on and almost always I made a new contact. I then had to convince my wife that I was working not golfing. Good Post!!!

Yes Tom it is and I have made some wonderful friends on the course over the years! Thanks for stopping by.

Rey, thanks and yes Golf is an awesome game and great way to make new friend. Good luck to you and Happy Golfing!

You can find business where ever you are - you are proof of that - great thoughts to share.

I am trying to get my butt in gear and start hitting them again, I have not taken the clubs out in about 7 years! But for sure you can make some great business deals on the Golf Course

George,

I am not much of a golfer but I need to get better at passing out my business card. You never know who is going to be in the market for real estate. I am kind of shy by nature so it has been hard getting over that in this business.

good post. Just shows you that there is opportunity to marekt everywhere

okay -- I don't play golf either -- I go to yoga class -- I have met several people there who have referred buyers -- so I guess there are a couple of other things one can do -- I also were the BIG "R" pin -- and sometimes people walk up and ask a question - I hand them my card -- then I took line dancing -- same thing -- wore the BIG R -- and handed out cards -- the important thing is to get involved where there are other people to meet --- I would like to take some golf lessons though.

Cyndee - Thank you my good friend

Leo - What are those clubs doing in the storage?...get out and play!

Rita - Does not matter what you do...just hand those cards out with great enthousiasm!

John - Yes, opportunities are everywhere!

Joan - Good for you...market everywhere you can my freind and don't forget Goofy will help you with your golf game! LOL

George, that's awesome. I need to remember to take my business cards. So simple but so simple to forget.

George,

I have been looking for an excuse to play more golf, and you have provided it. Thanks!

Jack

George, I guess I'm going to have to play more golf and get some leads.

I am Golfing this Friday as a matter of fact. And I always take my cards. I think I just be more diligent at passing them out.

Missy - Do and get them out

Jack - It's a great stress reliever and a great business tool to boot!

Robert - Go for it!

Herb - Good for you and have a great time.

Jay keep telling me golfing is really working...maybe I should believe him now? Seriously...golfing has brought him business so I can't complain. Golf on!

Don't know who Jay is Monika but I can assure you if you take up the game and load up on business cards you will benefit all the way around. Have a great evening.

George, this is a great reminder that business can happen anywhere...but we must be prepared!

Thanks Peggy....Yes, I carry my cards with me everywhere I go and I go through a minimum of 5,000 cards per year. Have a great evening.

George,

How wonderful you can do something you enjoy and make business connections at the same time! I'm really considering golf lessons. :)

Thanks Suzanne...go for the lessons my friend and you will be impressed. I great site I belong to that is real cheap is www.golfspan.com It has videos for beginners, intermediate and expert players. Good luck to you.

George,

I truly enjoy the game of golf but I rarely find the time with all of the other obligations I currently have. But once I hit that first drive, I realize that the sport is an important part of business. Plus the fact I have a little more free time on my hands because of the state of the industry...

Getting out of the office and handing out cards and meeting folks is a GREAT start. So many get stuck in the mire of the office and miss the opportunity to relax and "network".

Keep it up Georgia... I'm working on following your lead. Matt Locke

George, I'm sure you're very good at marketing yourself but more importantly, you're very likable. I'm sure when people meet you they immediately pick up on how genuine you are and WANT to do business with you.

Ronnie...Take the time my friend, not only for the potential for business but for your own stress release. Be good to yourself. Have a great evening.

One of the perks of our job is getting to do things we enjoy and meeting people. Golf gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with people you just met. A great marketing and enjoyable thing to do. = )

Matt - Go for it my friend

Melody - What a sweetheart. You have never met me and you are such a believer in me...Thank you! I hope you and your family are all well my friend.

Chrystina....all very true. Golf is a wonderful way to connect with people.

What a great success story!! Keep doing what you're doing!!!

I've been looking for a good excuse to start golfing........ does that make the green fees tax deductible????

Incredible.... I have heardof quite a bit of real estate transactions being done on gold courts.. maybe I need to start playing

Vickie - Thank you and bring your clubs to Idaho so we can play a round...LOL

Brad - My accountant says to keep my receipts and yes, she classifies it as an entertainment expense.

Nattalie - Log onto www.golfspan.com and start some online lessons. You will love the game!

Fantastic story! I don't play golf, but I have been going regularly to my gym and I do see that as another prospecting avenue! I'm very happy for you!

George.... good message. I think I have been caught without my cards only twice ever in 15 years. And I love to play golf... and it can be a great stress relief. Again, good message.

jeff belonger

Ana - Thank you for the good wishes and I wish the same for you!

Jeff - It is a great stress reliever and NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!

George.... I know the importance of business cards. Business Cards can help you move your career forward...

There are some good tips here..... And never leave home without them? hhhmmm.. just twice in 15 years is pretty good, I think.

jeff belonger

not a bad average by any means. Do all these sales lower your handicap? ;-)

JUN

2007

Good Post! I used to play in college, a lot of years ago but living on golf course, wouldn't think I would already be on the links,hummm, maybe next week after I learn how to write better,LOL

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William

Very cool! Now you can even write off the round of golf.

George I do not play golf - but with that ratio maybe I should learn - one of the attractions to my area is golf and skiing and I do neither - ummm maybe I could caddy?

George...that is AWESOME, this proves that we can network where ever we are...I've picked up clients playing bridge, taking college courses, buyers are out there...we just have to let them know we are available for them!

Great lesson to new agents. No matter where you are you are on duty.

I didn't have the heart to try and give the pedicure man (he was vietnamese) my card...I just wanted to relax without talking real estate...I guess that's different?

It doesn't rain on a golf course either. So your business cards will always be dry and ready. Thanks.

Yes.. Very true! I have found that to work very well. Just network, Everywhere!

George, I agree I do my best business out on the links.

Yep, definitely a good thing. But may I make a shameless pitch for Hilton Head? Hilton Head is an awesome place to play golf---you'll be spoiled the minute you see our golf courses.

Sorry George...Jay is my husband and partner in real estate, also a blogger on AR. He is a major golf fanatic. His license plate is +GOLF+

LOL... i like to give everyone 2 cards.

i say: 'one for you, and one for a friend'

George,

I actually negotiated deals on the tee box when I played in NY as a Realtor...in Florida I have not played enough..maybe I need to go out and play more often... just returned from our trip in AZ where I played a gorgeous course on a mountain.

George, I love golf. My new Callaway's X20 clubs are great. Consider sponsoring a hole or a golf cart. Make your game a business and possible tax deduction. I try to play at least once a week; always running into someone interested in real estate. FOUR>>>>> Great Story. Great Post.

We began playing golf about six months ago. I have picked up two sellers on the course . I try to get there a few minutes before my husband and sit in the club house and do a little networking. They are starting to know who I am and are coming up to me asking how was business today. Pass out your business cards they are a great marketing tool.

Vicki

Jeff - Don't leave home without them my friend and get them out!

Jennifer - I think it is helping my handicap...LOL

William - Get out and play my friend

Doug - Yes, I write it off, make friends, do business, and have a great time

Thesa - Caddying is not a bad idea my friend...go for it!

Mary - We can network anywhere we go my friend...there is not limit!

Randy - Very true my friend

George,

Amazing my friend, good for you!! I like your Goofy image too :)

Sally - Do what is in your heart my friend

Gary - Let the business cards rain from above!

Scot - Yes, Network EVERYWHERE we go!

Matthew - Good for you!

Diane - Hilton head is beautiful on T.V. I can only imagine what it's like when one actually plays it!

Monika - Tell Jay to load up with business cards and T it up!

Tom - You go guy!

Neal - Get those clubs out my friend...they are no good in storage!

Frank - I love my new Callaways too and would never get rid of them

Vicki - Good for you! You go girl!

Sue - What Goofy image dear? That photo is actually how I look on the course! LOL

George - Unfortunately for me... when I golf I am hiding with my friends cause I am horrible... yet I always manage to have a great time.... love being outside and NO CELL PHONE. But take advantage of every opportunity.. thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

George, I was born with a bad golfing gene! I couldn't swing my way out of a wet brown bag!

Great story, George. I have always been jealous of those business people out golfing and "having fun" while I'm working at the office with my nose to the grindstone. As you have pointed out, the time on the golf course may actually be more productive than the time spent in the office!

Desiree - You think you are a horrible player...that's why I attached a photo of myself so you could all see it is about networking and having fun cuz I am a horrible golfer myself....LOL!

Chris - Don't feel bad, that is why I attached a photo of myself playing. I am a horrible player, I just do it for the fun and networking...Ha Ha!

Stefan...All work and no play is no fun...play golf!

Hi George....way to go. I just don't golf. My son says it GREAT. Needless to say, I will not be finding business on the golf course.

George, I also golf and I have found it to be a very receptive place for networking also. Keep up the good work and change up those partners.

Dianne - No problem my friend you can find another way to network...I hope you are well.

Preston - Thank you and good luck to you.

Only in America George! How is the handicap? It should be getting better. Nice post

Ahhh....alas! I have no clubs. Maybe I'll drive around in the cart, serve drinks, make the rounds and network LOL LOL LOL

You can never Golf or Network too much!! The more you do them, the more successful you will be.

Best of success!

Gary - Handicap is 14 my friend but I care more about the relationships I ceate

Vickie - I have 2 extra sets of clubs so you have no excuses. Just get here...You would love it!

Rory - Very true my friend...good networking always brings in business!

This is great. I also love to Golf and it really can be a great networking opportunity and a great stress reliever. I was thinking of squeezing a game in today and this post just made up my mind. Nice post and I will see you on the greens!

Adrian...good for you...Load up those business cards and Tee it up!

Now, I'll have to take up golf! :) congratulations!

Get on it Paula! LOL

George,

A golf course is as good a location as any to get professional exposure, like your examples prove. What probably made the difference with these two new clients you got was that your approach was smooth. Non-aggressive. After a few holes your conversations drifted into the what-do-you-do stuff and the rest is history.

Thanks Esko...I have never been high pressure and I always like to strike up conversations and learn about people. Thanks for the comment.

George...I guess I'll have to take up golf! In the meantime, I meet 3-6 people a day just riding downtown on my Segway. It is a real conversation magnet and when I tell them I am giving them away to anyone who lists their house with me...well, you can imagine the buzz.

Regards...Jay

Jay, thank you and you would love golf my friend. Have a great evening!

JUN

2007

Golf....as you said ....stress reliever.I used to play GOLF in a former life....to give you an idea of how long ago my clubs had aluminum shafts and I had a special club called a "guinty".I like the stress free approach of doing business without a hard sell....looks like your"SWING" is right on success....congrats!

Maurice, thank you very much and have a great weekend. I have told many that have commented that it is really me in the photo...LOL

JUN

2007

George,

Just remember that invitation to North Carolina and Prestonwood Country Club. We'd love to have you!! BTW- You have quite a following!!

FYI- I'm playing in Pinehurst over the 4th of July, going to stop by the womens US Open at Pine Needles this weekend, and will think your spirit and the importance of balance.

Tracy - thank you and I am very envious of you! Have a great weekend my friend.

JUN

2010

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