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7 Little Things I Have Made 2007 Great!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Kate Writes Right

What a wonderful year it has been!!!

1.  Although my production is about 10% less than last year, I did it almost completely without an assistant.  Since 1996, I have had atleast a part-time assistant to do my marketing and computer work.  Although it was great to delegate this aspect of the business which does not come naturally for me, it left me a little helpless to maintain.  The learning curve was awful and is ongoing.  But I am more prepared to carry my busnines into the "new world" now.  In 2008, I intend to hire a virtual assistant.

2.  Early in the year I had the backbone to evict an alchoholic boyfriend from my house.  Everything was magical between us when he was sober.  However, I had the self-esteem to know that I deserve someone able to be a partner full-time.  I consider that decision one of the best ones I made in 2007.

3. In a trip to San Diego for Brian Buffini's MasterMind conference, I took a few extra days to be a tourist.  The highlight of the trip was my tandem paragliding jump off the cliffs near the Salk Institute.  The man before me was celebrating his 85th birthday.  His grandson told us that he asked what he wanted for his 85th birthday and the answer was "Something I have never done before".  My promise to my daughter (who prefered to stay behind to take picture) is that I will ask for the same 85th birthday present...but I intend to make it hard to come up with something I have never done before.  Watch out!!!

4. As a contributor to a book series, I will finally be paid for my writing.  "Top Coaches Share Pesonal Action Strategies", is finished and ready to sell as an ebook!  The first two books on self care and personal power were published digitally earlier in the year to be distributed free.  We will have a printed version available within a few months and I am excited about all the possibilities of being a paid author.

5. My personal coach has helped me to understand how to trust my internal guidance system and get out of the way. For too much of my life I have felt the need to be the director and make things happen.  I now know that I only need to hold the vision and let a greater power take care of the details.  Huge 2008 visions are in place.

6. In my third year of working with a great number of internet clients, I have developed systems, dialogues and scripts that work extremely well.  I have been able to concentrate on clients in the upper one third of the price range and refer out the two-thirds of clients in the lower price range.  Unfortunately, none of the agents recieving the referrals have closed the clients resulting in a referral check to me.  In 2008, I will only refer to people that I have trained in how to work with these clients.  I'm certain that they can learn the skills and it will increase my income from teaching them.

7. I have truly learned the power of gratitude.  This may sound a little strange to some of you...but I read Joe Vitale's book "Zero Limits" and learned about Ho'Oponoopono.  Learning the method of clearing and the results of that level of intense gratitude is powerful.  There truly is no limits when you release the past and get out of the way of your own personal success.  

Nancy Brenner
Referral Associates of Georgia, Inc. - Roswell, GA
Roswell Georgia Real Estate Agent
WOW Kathi - you've had quite a year.  Here's to 2008.  May it bring you all you envision and more!
Dec 28, 2007 12:53 AM
Ryan Hukill - Edmond
405home @ ERA Courtyard - Edmond, OK
Realtor, Team Lead
Kathi, that is an amazing list! You've obviously done a lot of great things and plan on improving on what you're already doing, which is what we should all strive to do each and every day! Good luck to you in 2008 my friend. It sounds like you're in for quite a ride!
Dec 28, 2007 12:53 AM
Allison Stewart
St.Cloud Homes - Saint Cloud, FL
St. Cloud Fl Realtor, Osceola County Real Estate 407-616-9904

Congratulations Kathy- particularly on #2.   Good for you!  When talking about Buyer's Agents at Mortgage Seminars I used to open with "I lost 150 unwanted pounds"  Everyone clapped.  "I divorced him" always got a laugh.   Carrying "dead weight" in business r in a personal relationship will prevent you from aiming high.

Good luck with the published works- it is a wonderful feeling to see your words in print!  (I smile every week when my column is published in the local newspaper)

Lastly, Keep your wonderful perspective!  Sounds like you are postured to fastrack in 2008

Good luck and sell well!

Dec 28, 2007 12:56 AM
Kathi Frank
Kate Writes Right - Houston Heights, TX
The Woodlands TX

Nancy and Ryan, thanks for your encouraging words.  I have only been "raining" for a few days and I am already addicted to the positive comments given in such a generous fashion here.  I appreciate you.

Allison, you are so very right in your comments.  Can I give you a little advice?  Hold the vision of someone opening the opportunity to be a paid writer.  I started being published in 1992 and became addicted to seeing my name in print.  I have been published in state and national trade magazines, in online columns and had a regular column in my local newspaper for 3 years. 

It wasn't until I decided that my time was worth more than the ego boost of seeing my byline that I was able to stop writing every time I was asked.  Seeing the value in my skills, I held the vision of being paid.  I had several false starts and have my own book that is yet unpublished.  There is a lot to learn about becoming a paid author - rather than writing without compensation.  The world needs more people who can communicate effectively in writng - more than ever before.  If you have a passion for writing, get clear on how it will feel to be paid for your skills and hold that vision until it manifests in your life!

Dec 28, 2007 01:47 AM
Carrie Heath
REMAX Affiliates - Chippewa Falls, WI

Kathi;

 

Busy year!  I shed my 200 pound monkey 11 years ago, and my son introduced me the true other half of myself a couple years later!  Focusing on who you are, being true to yourself, and appreciating your own value are the hardest things to achieve in life, but it sounds like you did it!  Good for you!

Have a beautiful day,

Carrie

Jan 06, 2008 01:06 PM
Kathi Frank
Kate Writes Right - Houston Heights, TX
The Woodlands TX
Carrie: I often wonder why so many people are willing to hold onto their painful situation because they cannot envision how wonderful the next step will be.  Thanks for your comment.
Jan 06, 2008 11:10 PM