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These days people tend to step into two groups; the ones that I was accustomed to early in my career, and the ones that I was generally impressed by. The latter group would choose to pay it forward, go out of their way to help and educate, and take the time to make sure others had the chance to relocating or moving to oconomowoc wisconsin,lead by example,finding a waukesha county real estate agent tom braatz,homes for sale in oconomowoc wisconsinlearn what they knew. Years went by and I would choose to be more pro-active by giving back, helping those learn, and in general making myself feel a little happier because I could make the difference in someones life. We all know who these people are; we have met them in our career and they have become friends, mentors, associates, and relocating or moving to oconomowoc wisconsin,lead by example,finding a waukesha county real estate agent tom braatz,homes for sale in oconomowoc wisconsinteachers. These days when people are interested in relocating or moving to Oconomowoc Wisconsin, ask me about homes for sale in Oconomowoc Wisconsin, or any real estate in Oconomowoc Wisconsin I have a better ear, a desire to complete each transaction as if it were to be expected by me relocating or moving to oconomowoc wisconsin,lead by example,finding a waukesha county real estate agent tom braatz,homes for sale in oconomowoc wisconsinif I was on the other end, and a warmer and brighter conviction to always be my best.  The resounding reinforcement was when I was having a conversation with a very brilliant Star Power coach from Ottawa, Canada and he said to me something that would from that day forth be etched in my mine forever. He said "You can make a difference in everything you do." The next sentence was like a spark going off in my head and with clear tonality he said to me "remember Always Lead by Example. If you do this everything will have a way of working out and falling into place." What are you doing today to lead by example?

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Comments (22)

Jeff&Grace Safrin
F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN
SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hi Tom - great post - my things have certainly changed over the years in Real Estate - but concern and respect for people is still a quality of success that is timeless!

Great post

Sincerely,

Grace

Mar 20, 2010 05:46 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I will second Grace's comment!  From the MLS "book" to the internet, I believe respect never should go out of style.

Mar 21, 2010 03:48 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Grace

Absolutely true

Mar 21, 2010 05:07 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Renee

When it does it becomes an Industry that shows bad faces when it has so many nice ones.

Mar 21, 2010 05:08 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Tom - When I started my real estate career I couldn't believe how many agents were not willing to help new agents or each other.  I will help anyone who needs it, there is plenty of business to go around and real estate can be tough, especially when starting out.

Mar 21, 2010 10:19 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Michelle

Absolutely; the only competition we have is ourselves.

Mar 21, 2010 10:21 AM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jo

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:09 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jeff

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:09 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Grace

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:09 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Rene

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:10 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Kris

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:10 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Art

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:10 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Karen

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:10 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Larry

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Feb 19, 2015 12:11 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Sheila

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Feb 19, 2015 12:11 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jean

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Feb 19, 2015 12:11 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

David

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Feb 19, 2015 12:11 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Ewbw

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Feb 19, 2015 12:12 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Jeff

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:12 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Bob

I thank you very much for stopping by and commenting and I always appreciate the vote of confidence as well. Thank you very much

Feb 19, 2015 12:12 PM