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CRS Sell-A-Bration Convention in Honolulu, Day One

By Susie Blackmon

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January 28, 2008 12:10 AM

Arriving Saturday evening in Honolulu for the 2008 Sell-A-Bration Annual Education Conference of the Council of Residential Specialists, after a 10-hour flight from Atlanta straight through to Honolulu, I checked in to my room at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani (where I took swimming lessons when I was much younger), and rested for a few hours before having brunch Sunday morning (in my favorite hat) with family and friends at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki. Outrigger Canoe Club, CRS Sell-A-Bration 2008

Brunch at one of the most unique restaurants/Clubs in Honolulu was carb-laden (coconut syrup on my waffle WITH whipped cream, fresh strawberries dipped in sour cream AND brown sugar, fresh papaya with a spritz of lime, mahi-mahi, etc.), so I walked the mile or so down Kalakaua Avenue to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel to take Part One of the Ninja Selling course (1:30 to 5:00 p.m.). I feel very grateful and fortunate to be able to listen and learn from Walt Frey and Larry Kendall, who are presenting the Ninja Selling course. This morning (Monday) I will be attending Part Two (final) of Ninja Selling.

Outrigger Canoe Club, CRS Sell-A-Bration 2008

This afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. the Vendor Showcase will be open, and seeing and learning about the latest technology is one of my favorite activities at the Conventions.

Outrigger Canoe Club, CRS Sell-A-Bration 2008, Honolulu Tonight Howard Brinton presents Tough Times Spawn a Tougher CRS at the Opening Session. I already can't wait for Tuesday's sessions.

If you want to attend next year's Sell-A-Bration 2009, it is scheduled for February 5-7, 2009 at the San Francisco Hilton. Register here.

As a side note, I posted a few important links regarding radon levels and radon testing on BuckingtheRealEstateTrend.com this morning. January is Radon Action Month.

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Michael A. Caruso

Surterre Properties - Laguna Niguel, CA

It looks windy there...how is the weather?

Also, how are you posting photos to your blog? It adds some spice to it rather than just text...I didn't know we could or how to do it...

Thanks.

Michael Caruso

Jan 28, 2008 12:21 AM

Dean Moss

Dean's Team - Keller Williams Realty Partners Chicago IL - Chicago, IL

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Hey, Susie -

No Grass Skirt?

Enjoy the conference - a lot of great sessions, and connections with some of the best of the business. Isn't it great to be around positive people, instead of those hanging their head down and moaning all the time?

Couldn't make Hawaii this year, but perhaps will catch you in SFO in 2009. If you're ever in Chicago, let us know (but I bet you're enjoying better weather today than we are!)

Aloha - watch out for those Fog Cutters in the Coconut Shell!

DEAN & DEAN'S TEAM CHICAGO

Jan 28, 2008 12:24 AM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Michael, thank you for your message. Search AR for info on how to post pictures. It's not difficult, but I don't have time this week to expand upon the subject. If you contact me next week, when I'm back in NC, I'll be happy to help you.

Hi Dean, sorry you aren't here. Yes, I love being around driven people... as well as positive people. Thank you for reading the 'lite fare' I wrote, and I'll let you know should Chicago be on my agenda at some point.

Jan 28, 2008 12:52 AM

Midori Miller

Talk 2 Midori, LLC - Daytona Beach, FL

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Hi Susie-wow now that sounds like some awesome training and in Hawaii...good for you! The food...sounds delicious..It's got to be beautiful there...Enjoy and learn as much as you can...hopefully you'll have some good pointers to share with us on the rain!

Jan 28, 2008 03:19 AM

Dick & Sandy Beals

Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

Hi Susie, you lucky devil, you. Hawaii is beautiful isn't it? I hope you have some time to take in the sites! Is there an AR group meeting planned? HAVE FUN!!

Dick Beals

Jan 28, 2008 08:08 AM

Hi Midori,Yes, the food is great, and the weather is a bit windy but you can still smell the plumerias in the air.

Dick, I am not aware of any AR group gatherings, and I am having a great time. Lots of friends and family to visit with in between the convention.

Jan 28, 2008 11:50 PM

Gary Bolen

McCall Realty - South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Susie - Larry Kendall is one of the great thinkers in our business. Spent some time at his place in Ft. Collins a few years ago. It is there that many of the CRS teachers meet a few times a year to brainstorm. It's out of that that much of the current CRS classes evolve. Is really terrific stuff, and the best advanced training anywhere I think.

Also appreciate your comment on our penguin piece. That one was a lot of fun putting together, and as I just commented to Laurie in NY, it was one of those that kinda wrote itself.

cheers

Jan 30, 2008 12:37 PM

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