Now that the first half of 2007 is over, how are you doing with your business goals so far?

It's been another good year for some and a tough year for many, because as the market changed, not everyone changed with it.

Why is that?

It's all between your ears!  You make your own "economy" based on what you want to achieve and how much
you stick to your business plan.

Even if interest rates shot up to over 8%, there would still be plenty of homes to sell, but while many agents would fall out of the business, you can still go after your goals. 

Yes, the overall market may not be as good, but it's a great market for buyers.  You just have to focus on the strategies that will keep your business on track.

You see, many agents let outside factors affect their goals and dreams.  Don't let that happen to you.  Stay focused on what you want to achieve and you'll get there.  You may have to work a little harder, but you can do it.

Many agents will get out of the real estate business, but that leaves more for you to go after.  Stop listening
to the negativity and focus on your business plan.  Remember, your business plan needs to be re-evaluated at least monthly to make sure the strategies you're using are still effective in this market.

As for today's business building tip, can you find an extra 15 minutes a day or one 2-3 hour block of time in
your week?

If you said no, do you watch TV, read the newspaper, etc?  We can all find some time.

Take some quiet time and write down some money-making activities that you haven't tried yet, but would like to
add to your business.

Once you have a list written down, list each item in a bracket like the NCAA basketball tourney and choose
the winner in each bracket until you eventually have an overall winner.

Then add that project to your business and give it a reasonable timetable to see if it's cost-effective and making you any money or if you should stop doing it.

Don't forget to keep doing your current business-building activities that are continuing to bring in a profit to you.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday!

To your success,

Dan

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