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Last night I wa sgoing back and reviewing some of the view first BLOGS that I wrote and was pondering what I did not do then that I am doing now and why my post are growing each and every day. A lot of what I see is not what I say, but where I place the BLOG.

I get reminded of the song Teenage Wasteland when I started to write this, because sometimes that is where they all end up at. So, I decided to take the top 10 early on BLOGs that I did and bring them back to light. Some of these are informative, some are funny, and some are just there.

What does it take to be a great loan officer?  in this BLOG I break out my 7 keys to a successful loan officer. It is a must read by any mortgage professional but also applies to other professions as well.

Pre-qual vs Pre-Approved - the title says it all.

Tips on making a business plan - for a lot of people that get into our industry, they have no plan. In this BLOG, I give some ideas on where to go to start making one.

Positive vs negative vibes - which do you choice to listen to? - once again, the title says it all.

A picture is worth a thousand words. A must see by all. My 5 Dogs - my motivation.

The funniest interview ever. - If you are in management like I am, you will really love this.

Spider Research - How drugs effect spiders - one of the funniest videos I have ever seen.

SEC QUIZ - if you are a college fan, you will love this.

Marketing tip - which domain provider do I use you ask?

Bubba's new Truck - This is just flat out hilarious.

D B
Quakertown, PA
e-PRO, Realtor - Bucks County PA - 610-952-3578
Thanks.  I will check these out.  I like to read the funny ones
Nov 28, 2007 06:05 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life
I'll check some of these out Danny.  I think we all have been victimized by The Blog Wasteland time and again.
Nov 28, 2007 06:09 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru

Jason, I have started going through some of your older ones too.

PS, I deleted that BLOG from earlier. I did not want to offend anyone.

Nov 28, 2007 06:12 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Donald, if you scan through my newer blogs, it will actually identify the ones for jokes. Also, I have them tagged.
Nov 28, 2007 06:14 AM
New Jersey Real Estate James Boyer Morris, Essex & Union County NJ Realtor
RE/MAX Properties Unlimited, Real Estate - Morristown, NJ
Blogging is a learning experence.  what you may learn soon is that some of your best blogs should be posted someplace other than active rain.  The reason being is that active rain is better for reaching realtors than consumers.  There are places that are better for reaching consumbers.
Nov 28, 2007 06:28 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru

James, I could not agree more. This is why I also try to post to Localism.com to get that side. But I work mainly from referral business, so here is where my heart is.

 

Nov 28, 2007 06:30 AM
Mike Klijanowicz
Cummings & Co. Realtors - Perry Hall, MD
Associate Broker @ Cummings & Co. Realtors
Wow, I just did this same thing today and almost around the same time since I just hit 50k in points today!  TOO IRONIC!
Nov 28, 2007 06:40 AM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Well Danny..practice makes perfect...I have always enjoyed your blogs..so keep them coming!
Nov 28, 2007 06:50 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru

Michael, what is funny is I just responded to yours about the same time you commented here.

Rick, you were the one that pulled me out of my shell. Thanks for the encouragement.

Nov 28, 2007 06:59 AM
Linda Futral
Newnan, GA
I've read a good many of these but as I am working on trying to create that Gawd awful business plan that one caught my eye.  Checking it out now.
Nov 28, 2007 08:02 AM
BLR Guy
BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc) - Saint Pete Beach, FL
If you ever were in a shell...I am glad I pulled you out....cuz your blogs are great!
Nov 28, 2007 08:22 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru

Linda, if you need help, just let me know.

Rick, thanks. I don't know about great, but thanks.

Nov 28, 2007 09:01 AM
M A
Boston, MA

Danny,

I like your list!   I think I've already read a bunch of these!  Keep up the good posts!

(BTW.... the song is "Baba O'Reilley" by the Who.... GREAT TUNE!)

Nov 29, 2007 12:39 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Martin, thanks. These were just a few of my favorites from early on.
Nov 29, 2007 01:06 AM
Paul Slaybaugh
Homesmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale, AZ Real Estate

This was a good idea, Danny.  I've got some early ones that I was really proud of, but got no love whatsoever.  It didn't take long to figure out that I needed to post in more dynamic groups.  Once I started doing so, people actually started reading and commenting.  I'll go check some of these early efforts out.

I used to boom Baba O'Reilley in my old truck.  With the system I had, the bass was crazy.  I've got a post coming up that will be dedicated to that old truck.

Nov 29, 2007 01:12 AM
Danny Thornton
R & D Art - Knoxville, TN
WordPress Guru
Paul, I will have to check that out. I started reading some of your blogs recently and have to tell you, I like em.
Nov 29, 2007 03:48 AM