Feeding the Fire - How Do You Keep on Track?

Anything that brought me half my business I would find easy to do. I also have gotten in the habit of writing a note a day to someone in my SOI. Always by snail mail.

I stick to the exact same schedule advertising schedule (including blogging) every single week--week in and week out.

Hi Cara, you ask "How Do You Keep on Track?" I don't anymore, but I used to extremely well because I wanted it so much.  My desire to reach my goals kept me on track.  But it sounds like you're doing very well even though you feel you're not on track.  Maybe you should change your plan?  Also, just like you'll probably do anything for your granddaughter because you know she depends on you, sometimes having a RE partner who depends on you can help you stay on track.

It is best to work with a CRM to input and keep one on track to make calls and close deals.

I wear my name tag, too. I, too, will not be eating in January. I have creasted goals with actions...business plans are too overwhelming for me.

Stoking the fires through the sphere is always a good way to push the business. Much success in 2013

Great information to share.  Great idea.  Happy New Year.

Cara, I am a digital gal who carries a paper calendar to keep my accountable.  I think the biggest thing with great starts is exaclty that... keeping track and accountable.  For my calls, I have a legal size page of 200 small checked boxes.  It is my call tracker.  I carry it with it and track each lead generation call I make.  My goal is 200 a week.  I have not made it, however, when I see this paper, I realize that I need to make certain lead generation is on my schedule.  I have one new listing for the year to-date.  More to come.  May your 2013 be filled with success!

Yes, it's hard to stay on track, when you get so busy.  For me, I have some items that are daily (first thing in the morning), and some I do every weekend, and some that are triggered by the 1st of the month.  I keep lists and love checking them off, so that helps me stay committed.

Great article! Cara, my goal for Janurary is to create a calendar for my Sales / Marketing side of my business in 2013. That will include print advertisements, my "Breakfast to Businesses", personal notes, etc. That will personally keep me on track generating referrals and I know what I will be doing all year long! You have to get back to the basics and get face to face with these people. Although most might not believe it since I'm a younger generation Realtor, I do believe that technology is a great tool for us, but sometimes old fashion works best!

We found that the best way to stay on track is to have a schedule and let nothing pull you away from that schedule.  If you make calls from 9a-11a and you get an appointment.  Don't make that appointment for 10:30a.  Stick to your schedule and it will help you be more focused on the activities at hand.

Hi Cara, IXACT Contact has a great drip system built into our CRM in addition to a monthly e-Newsletter. We have drip campaigns that you can use for almost every single type of lead out there. And we get amazing feedback from the Realtors who use our drip campaigns and newsletters. Give IXACT a try if you're interested :)

H Cara...

I used the old tried and true methods...I have a legal pad and write down things to do. Then there are things that need to get done right away and then there is tomorrow....then I put legs on it all and scratch off things as they get done. I make a new list daily. Time management helps and I have made a lot of my business dealings part of my normal routines...good post and host ...always fond thoughts to you

There are two things to keep in mind when implementing a business plan; the plan is subject to change and there will always be change. That said, I would suggest implementing small pieces on a daily basis. Small and study will eventually get the entire plan implemented but don't be rigid in either how or when.

I read something motivational every day. .

that keeps me on track. .

Just one more thing that helps me. . 

I stick to one thing at a time. . .

I have a plan. . without the S 

and my focus is 100% there

Skip food?!  NEVER!!  I have gained a few pounds, so I guess I'd better work out more :)

It sounds like you are staying on track - CONGRATS!!

I agree w/keeping the personal touch in.  We need to focus on techie stuff (blogs, websites, etc.), but we can NOT forget paper (handwritten notes, calendar, etc.)!!

I would like to recommend Time Blocking:  http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20101015_mistake.htm