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When Business Gets in the Way of Blogging

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Chico Homes Real Estate 01460929

 

 

 

Business, for me, sometimes gets so crazy I feel that I’m barely keeping my head above water.

Every couple of months, it just seems to hit all at once! I find myself working 12-15 hour days just to stay on top of the details.

As much as I’ve disliked not attending to my blog regularly the past couple of weeks, I’ve had several critical transactions in front of me that necessitated my full attention. 24 hours a day doesn’t seem quite enough, let alone leave time to do any blogging!

I’ve worried a great deal about what my peers and readers must be thinking when I disappear from the blogosphere.

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Comments (19)

Rick Callaham
Team Quintana Real Estate - Spokane, WA
Spokane Realtor
yes, you almost might want to be a full time blogger but then that business comes in form your effort :)
Feb 19, 2008 07:58 AM
Sonja Babic
Sonja Babic/PRIME Realty NC, LLC - New Bern, NC
New Bern NC, PRIME Realty NC, LLC
It happens sometimes LOL You are making a right choce and we will just have to wait until you have some more time f
Feb 19, 2008 07:58 AM
Clint Haynes
Peoples Home Equity, Inc. - Mount Juliet, TN
You've gotta close the deals when they roll in first, and blog later.  It's a good problem to have though.
Feb 19, 2008 07:58 AM
Nannette Turner
eXp Realty LLC - Lynchburg, VA
Online Marketing Home Ownership Advocate Specialis
Great Post!  Very good point.  Thanks for sharing!  Happy selling to you~
Feb 19, 2008 08:00 AM
Debbie Malone
Londeree's Real Estate & Property Management - Lynchburg, VA
From Lynchburg To The Lake (434) 546-0369
Sandi, First of all, I love your page, the pink couch is perfect! This is one of those crazy weeks for me starting with one client at 8am and finishing with another at 9:30pm. You can't always predict how busy you'll be from one day to another and we can't do it all, so we'll have to be happy with what we do accomplish.
Feb 19, 2008 08:02 AM
Sandi Bauman
Chico Homes Real Estate - Chico, CA
Chico CA Realtor

Rick-  sometimes I think being a full time blogger would be easier... definitely fun!  Unfortunately, I have to consider it more "fun," and get the work done first.

Sonja-  It doesn't always feel like the right choice--  I feel guilty!  I definitely didn't put all the work into building my outside blog only to abandon it, but the active clients must always come first  :)

Clint-  You're right-  it's definitely a good problem to have, and I certainly will not complain.

Nannette-  Thanks for stopping!

Debbie-  Thank you very, very much.  Come back and have a sit again soon.  Congrats on your busy day  :)  We most definitely can't do it all-  choices must be made. 

Feb 19, 2008 08:09 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029
You gotta make hay when the sun shines - It is good that business is doing well for you. Good luck.
Feb 19, 2008 08:12 AM
No Longer Active
Real Estate - Fallon, MT
Sandi... Noticed you slacked off a bit... Was thinking I should email you and follow-up on our discussion from months ago but if you're that busy I can surmise the answer.
Feb 19, 2008 09:02 AM
Sandi Bauman
Chico Homes Real Estate - Chico, CA
Chico CA Realtor

Michael-  I've been fortunate to find a niche in a difficult market.

 

Dan Cummings-  Did you just call me a slacker?!  :)   I'll have to revisit that discussion...  I'm stumped.

Feb 19, 2008 09:59 AM
Christine Bohn
RE/MAX Professionals - Gainesville, FL
The Bohn Team, Gainesville FL
Sandi - I love the Pink Couch!!  Great Site.   I completely agree....we need more than 24 hours in the day.  I can't keep up.  The blogging and the SEO is getting me more business.  This is a VERY good thing!
Feb 19, 2008 11:04 AM
No Longer Active
Real Estate - Fallon, MT
Sandi Bauman - Sorry.... I sometimes forget not everyone retains each tidbit for instant recall.   I'll email a memory jogger!
Feb 19, 2008 11:20 AM
Kimberly Grant
Exit Leon Crawford Realty - Huntsville, AL
Real Estate Agent - Huntsville Alabama

I agree Sandi.  Once I started getting busy it is SO hard to get back into the routine of blogging.  I need to just get back into the habit.  If I can give any advice, it would be to keep it up while you can.  Once you get away its difficult to get it back

 

Feb 21, 2008 02:35 PM
Cindy Bryant
Redesign Etc. Home Staging - Houston, TX
"Houston Home Staging Pros"

Busy can be good...sometimes we need a break though, and blogging is not really a break, it's part of the job. Or seems to be!

Feb 21, 2008 03:49 PM
Mark Horan
Resident Team Realty, LLC & Toni's Property Management LLC - Saint Cloud, FL
"The Resident Chef" - Resident Team Realty LLC &
Sandi- Being to busy to blog is something we all aspire to be. That is a good thing.
Feb 21, 2008 03:53 PM
Heather Oberhau
Prudential Fox & Roach - Newtown, PA
Bucks County Real Estate, e-PRO

I asked my one "famous" client how he updates his blog daily when his schedule is so crazy.  He told me he bankrolls blogs.  He'll sit down and write 10-15 more "generic' blogs at a time. When he's crazy, he'll post one of those, otherwise he writes as he's going through his day. 

I have a very big problem with this, as well.  It also seems like I get inspiration, I'll write 3 blogs, post them quickly (within the same day) and then I hit a dry spell for the week. 

Something that I've done when I'm feeling rushed or a "dry spell" - I'll find an article online, link to it, and comment.  Easier to talk with a jumping off point, rather than waiting for inspiration to strike.

Feb 21, 2008 10:40 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate
Sandi - Heading over to the Pink Couch for my comment. Sounds like a place where I could sit and relax and get some therapy - LOL
Feb 21, 2008 11:15 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents
I love the way you had title this blog........ I do feel that I've neglected my blogging too and there's no good excuse.
Feb 22, 2008 12:03 AM
Dionne Bass
Ask The Underwriter - Atlanta, GA
Blog: Ask The Underwriter
I had the same problem this week!  I've been so busy I haven't been able to keep up.  Glad to know I'm not the only one.
Feb 22, 2008 01:42 AM
Goomzee Corporation
Goomzee Corporation - Missoula, MT
www.goomzee.com
Sandi, it happens!  I suppose being busy is a good thing for the most part.  Love your site - very cute!!! Good luck in 2008!!
Feb 22, 2008 01:48 AM