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2 Months Today - Active Rain... This one's for you...

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Industry Observer

Do you like to listen to audio books in your car?  Ever since I heard Brian Tracy's advice to turn your car to be a  "University on Wheels" and Zig Ziglar says "Automoblie University," I hardly listen to music and news anymore.

One of my favorite audio book is High Performance Selling by Don Hutson. Don Hutson explained the importance of establishing value before cost. Maybe I can explain it more with an example- a real life experience.  In other words, a testimonial; and Active Rain - this one is for you...

 I found out that you are full of information when it comes to real estate subject. Not only that,  you also have a wonderful community of people who likes to share talents, techniques, ideas and experiences.  So after a few months of reading, I signed up to become a member of this awesome community.  I was so glad when you called me after I signed-up, because of that, I became a "Rainmaker" on the first day of my membership.

Now, how did it become so easy for me to be a rainmaker on the same day I signed-up exactly two months ago?  All because active rain builds a lot of value.  You will never know how far the value of this community could take you.  For me for instance, I am like a student who's learning everyday in a place with unlimited supplies; with numbers of instructors, mentors and/or coaches who even sometimes give me homework to surely help me become a better person and to guide me to make my career grow.  Unlimited information provided on real estate news and regulations that help me get updated all the time with what's going on in this business.  Also unlimited number of potential friends, now that's priceless...With a value like this, cost is nothing.

 

Comments (38)

Anonymous
marjoriemckay

Don't forget podcasts.  You can download incredible content there, and then play in your car  when you are walking your dog or working out on your exercize equipment. 

Sep 21, 2010 04:34 PM
#19
Jeff Link
Asheville, NC
"Your Asheville Real Estate Link"

For what it's worth 'High performance selling' is only 2.95 on iTunes right know. just search Don Hutson. 

Sep 21, 2010 04:46 PM
Dee Bundy
Fort Collins Realtor @ C3 Real Estate Solutions - Fort Collins, CO
Helping You Make Colorado "Home"

Reynold - Me too!  My first week on AR I probably spent hours on end reading everything that came across my eyes.  It was a better education than I possibly could have gotten elsewhere.  Glad to hear that you, like me, are finding it to be a worthwhile (if not priceless) expense!

Sep 21, 2010 04:51 PM
Marie Haydock
Evergreen Global Homes & Land | RSVP Real Estate - Redmond, WA
Simplifying Real Estate

AR is such an incredible resource!  I'm so grateful to have come across this community.  Thanks for sharing.

Sep 21, 2010 04:56 PM
Reynold Bascos
Irvine, CA
Filipino Blogger

Thank you Carol.

Thanks Tish. :)

Thank you for the comments Dawnita and Katherine.

Marcia, thanks.  That was very thoughtful.

Wende, you just brought out a great idea, let's hope someone would start recording great blogs so that all of us could listen to them over and over again.

Michael, we certainly need scripts too.

Lanre, thank you for the encouragement and good luck to you as well.  Enjoy listening to Zig Ziglar.  Bring us back some feedback, will you? :)

Tamara, thanks for the information.

Keith, what beautiful kids you've got! :)

Sep 21, 2010 05:22 PM
Reynold Bascos
Irvine, CA
Filipino Blogger

Robert, music has definitely an impact as well.  What a beautiful family you have there!

Chris, Sophia, Marcia and Tammie, thanks for the comments.

Kymberly, thanks.  I'm working hard for it.

Marjorie and Jeff, thanks for the tip.

Danielle and Marie, I appreciate the comments.

Sep 21, 2010 05:31 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

That's amazing, Reynold. Two months and so much of commitment.

Looks like you have WRITTEN GOALS (Brian Tracy) to be successful on this platform. Keep up the hard work. (I am the 25th to encourage you!)

Sep 21, 2010 05:41 PM
Catherine Ulrey
Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR
Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Congrats on your 2 months in the Rain!

Sep 21, 2010 05:47 PM
Damon Gettier
Damon Gettier & Associates, REALTORS- Roanoke Va Short Sale Expert - Roanoke, VA
Broker/Owner ABRM, GRI, CDPE

Congrats on your experiences with AR.......Being a Rainmaker is where the value is!

Sep 21, 2010 05:47 PM
Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Auto University keep me sharp, quick and ready to pounce. . its my secret weapon

Sep 22, 2010 12:32 AM
Charlie Ragonesi
AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA
Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

I have learned more about this business thru activerain than any place else. I have also developed a great attitude because of this netwoprk. I hope you will be as positive in 2 years. You are off to a great start

Sep 22, 2010 01:21 AM
Brent Wells
The LivingWell Team - Prosper, TX
Dallas - Fort Worth

Reynold,

Ok, I am sold how do I sign up? Oh wait, I already did. Man you almost got me to sign up twice. What ever your doing seems to work...

-Brent

Sep 22, 2010 01:54 AM
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Reynold, you've picked up on the value of ActiveRain in your first two months. Good luck and keep blogging.

Sep 22, 2010 02:30 AM
Patricia Aulson
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH
Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Thanks for the post today.  AR is a great place to be!

Patricia

Sep 22, 2010 03:08 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

AR is amazing and worth all the time you put into it!

Sep 22, 2010 04:05 AM
Lorraine or Loretta Kratz
Crescent Moon Realty, Inc. & Land N Sea Auctions. - San Marcos, CA
Certified Negotiation Consultants

I am a big fan of books on tape and turning my vehicle into a traveling educational/motivation --school room. I am currently listening to Maxwell Gladwell--- Called What The Dog Saw.  A great listen & learning experience.

Welcome to AR.

Sep 22, 2010 05:24 AM
Sherry Chastain
Hendersonville, Nashville, Old Hickory, Lebanon Tennessee - Hendersonville, TN
Realtor, Selling Homes, Lake Properties,Luxury Homes,Short Sales

Warning playing learning in the Rain is addictive!

Sep 22, 2010 08:20 AM
Lynda White
Bluegrass Homes & Farms Realty, Agent Know How - Louisville, KY
Admin. Mgr., Keller Williams Realty

I love motivational/inspirational stuff too, and so do the other members of my team. However, when a CD is popped in and there are other people in the room, I just can't seem to concentrate! If I ever get my car out of the shop I will definitely get a CD/MP3 player because I do have a long commute and that would be a great time to get revved up.

Sep 22, 2010 09:41 AM
Donough Forde
Only Way Realty - Mauldin, SC

Your are right about the value of the info readily available here. I recently wrote my first blog following the format I snagged from Active Rain University.

It was #1 on Google for the key words within an hour!

 

Sep 22, 2010 02:49 PM
Cindy Marchant
Keller Williams Indy NE 317-290-7775 www.marchantteam.com - Carmel, IN
"Cindy in Indy" , Realtor, Fishers Real Estate

Welcome to the Rain; I hope you enjoy the experience, learn a great deal and meet some awesome folks.  I've been here a few years and love it.

Cindy in Indy

Sep 23, 2010 04:26 AM