I just became intensely immersed in Active Rain.  I joined after an invite but only glanced once in awhile.   I received two vacant staging jobs as a direct result of being a member of Active Rain but was so busy getting my studio up and running I put the power of Active Rain on the back burner. 

Recently though I needed moral support when I had a major robbery of my inventory and was overwhelmed by the comments and helpful hints from members.  On top of that my daughter, Adrienne Warch who has opened a Renewed Rooms in Savannah, GA, was approached about having a booth  at the Savannah home show because of her presence on Active Rain.

Last but not least,  I noticed that every-time I Googled my name, Active Rain popped up first...I began to realize this was a powerful and FREE marketing tool.  So even though I'm still learning the how to's of  navigating the Active Rain site  I will begin to shout out to others in our industry to join so they also can have an expanding market for their business.

Julianna Hind from IRIS told newbies to post their pictures take advantage...true so true that is why I needed to also give my own personal shout out and Thank Active Rain...sometimes we need to have "rain" smack us in the face before we can smell the flowers!

 

18 Comments on I had to have "rain"smack me in the face to smell the flowers and power of Active Rain!

congrats on your new success :)

12/17/2007 01:35 AM by Brett Noel, California's Success Coach Author / Motivational Speaker / Broker (Keller Williams "Productivity Coach")

Hi Renee:  I am so glad that Active Rain has contributed to your success.  But I am also sure that much of your success is because you are good at what you do.  Way to go Renee.  Thanks for sharing such good news with us.  Take care...

12/17/2007 01:37 AM by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)

Thank you Brett and Karen.  Truth is lately it has been hard to continue the mantra "don't quit"

It is 1:22 a.m. oops make that 2:44 a.m. my time and I'm up because I can't quit...I will go down swinging!

12/17/2007 01:43 AM by Renee Pratta ~ Renewed Rooms ~ SC (Renewed Rooms)

Hi again Renee:  If you ever need a pep talk... please email me... pour your heart out.  I just might be able to come up with some suggestions.  And, I am a great listener.  Keep your chin up... take care...   Karen Anne

12/17/2007 01:55 AM by Fort Worth Real Estate - - - Karen Anne Stone (RE/MAX Trinity)

Renee I'm so glad to hear of your successes with AR.  It truly is a great resource, and a great place to find new friends, not to mention the exposure.  I too have had a find via AR and posted my thanks.  It feels good to sing the praises.  So here's to you... Hip, hip, Hurray!

12/17/2007 01:59 AM by Linda Sanderson (Coldwell Banker Solano Pacific)

Renee, I wake up to AR and go to sleep with AR.  It has such great information. I have met many people from all over.

12/17/2007 04:35 AM by Kay Perry (Classic Realty/GMAC)

Renee , congratulations :-)   I love the term "Rain Smack".  It's fitting isn't it?

12/17/2007 05:11 AM by Kris Wales-Macomb County MI Real estate (RE/MAX Advantage 1, Inc.)

Congratulations Renee!

12/17/2007 07:41 AM by Renee Burrows - Las Vegas NV Real Estate (Nevada Realty Solutions)

oh gee wiz-- I am having issues - post just got eaten again by the Internet monster.

Here i go again. Renee, Glad you appreciate Rain Smacks - love it. LOL. I had to laugh when you said Julianna Hind from IRIS, because there is a standing joke related to that and it is said to me often. It originated from my 19 year old (smart Alec) daughter. We were at Red Robins and the waitress totally ignored my request for a refill on a Strawberry Lemonade, and she said "Excuse me, Julianna Hind of IRIS would like a refill"... so now, I hear that all the time from family and friends, I will call my business partner, and she answers, "Hello, Julianna Hind of IRIS... " with, a fake British accent. It's a goofy thing.

Sorry about the break in, your with good company here.

12/17/2007 10:18 AM by Renton, Fairwood, Maple Valley, REALTOR ~ Design Professional ~ Julianna Hind (Keller Williams Realty - Southeast Sound)

AR has been great for SEO!  I get numerous calls from people who search the internet  and I come up!  I even was on a local TV program a couple weeks ago... the producer found me on the internet!

12/17/2007 10:49 AM by Judy Heinrich - Richmond VA Home Staging (Judy Heinrich Home Staging, LLC)

Renee,

I keep a large umbrella next to my desk exactly for said "rain smacks". You aren't the first person here who signed up and didn't really get involved until months later. Glad to hear about your awakening :)

12/17/2007 12:42 PM by Kelan The Great (Mom and Dad Inc.)

Good for you!  It is always nice to hear about someone getting work through AR connections!

12/17/2007 12:49 PM by Kristina, KFM Staging & Design - A Minnesota Home Staging Company (KFM Staging & Design)

Renee - It's because you have a fantastic background, write incredible posts and those photos are AWESOME!  Congratulations on the business ;)

Jackie

12/17/2007 06:16 PM by Jackie Peraza, Home Stager - Framingham, Massachusetts (Perceptions AdverStaging(TM), LLC)

I totally agree with you!  Active Rain is a wonderful "tool" for home stagers and something every successful business owner should be actively involved in!

12/17/2007 06:27 PM by Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Redesign (Redefining LUXE)

Thank you Jackie.  I thought I would post my photos in hopes that others will too....I love getting ideas, seeing different techniques and use.

So...how bout it...would love to see some.

12/17/2007 08:08 PM by Renee Pratta

Funny you say that... I found AR because it kept coming up on my website hit list.  I couldn't figure out how my name kept coming up in someone else's blog that I had never heard of... Thanks Craig!

Too bad you missed the SC Roundtable you could have met a bunch of AR members.. it was AWESOME!

12/17/2007 08:45 PM by Melissa Marro www.StagingAndRedesign.com www.RedesigningCharleston.com (First Impressions)

I too am sorry I missed the Roundtable and look forward to being an active participant next time...on the other hand I had a chance to visit several of my children back in Maryland and meet for the first time the new edition to the family...baby boy, Marc.  This is #5 grandchild and the first boy....

The Pratta family is busting with pride!

12/17/2007 09:11 PM by Renee Pratta ~ Renewed Rooms ~ SC (Renewed Rooms)

I am sorry to have missed the Roundtable, as well.  What a great Idea and positive tool for stagers in our area.  We would gladly host it next time, if anyone is interested.

12/18/2007 06:39 AM by Tracy Moses~Redefining LUXE~Staging ~ Redesign (Redefining LUXE)

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