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Seeking My Priorities...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

As we all know, active rain has recently raised their blog tally to 20 week. While I know that there are some out there who can easily reach this number and then some; for me, it is not going to happen this week! This week my priorities have been working in the business and on the business.

There is something to be said about when one starts taking on employees. The dynamics of the business and one's priorities change. When one adds employees they are extending their family. The focus is on how to keep everybody's families fed. Then too, the business starts taking on a different look and feel.  When folks buy into the vision, then they too take ownership. The business begins to gain momentum and things happen.

Yesterday was one of those rare days that I worked in the office and on the business. It was good to be able to sit down with the office staff and do some brainstorming. It was also an excellent opportunity to orchestrate and direct.

Does owning a multi-inspector company pose its challenges? Yes, it does! But then, I would not have it any other way.

~~ The Complete Home Inspections Team

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(9)

Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Michael. Sounds like you have your priorities in the right place. I usually do my blogs well in advance, so always have something ready to go, so that I can always keep family and business in the the right priority.

Make it a great weekend!

Jul 25, 2014 07:42 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Business first.....that should always be the priority Michael.  Blogging may enhance it, but that alone doesn't pay the bills.

Jul 25, 2014 08:31 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Michael,

Family and Business have to come first..the blogging is marketing but as Roger says doesn't pay the bills.

Jul 25, 2014 08:35 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh yes, the dynamics change for sure, and you need to allocate time on coaching  the other members of the office (as well as just transferring info).

Oh, and I don't think doing 20 post a week is a good use of time at all. There are so many other marketing things you can do that will bring in more biz.

Jul 25, 2014 08:49 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I'm sure it won't be much longer before you start looking again. 

Jul 25, 2014 09:15 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Michael, I am happy for you that your business is growing. Staying tuned to what is happening is psrt of the job of being the boss.

Jul 25, 2014 11:09 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

You are right about the extension of the family Michael, it's hard not to take others lives personally when they work for you. Good Luck in your continued success.

Jul 25, 2014 11:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Michael- you definitely have your priorities in line.  Blogging is a marketing tool to be used to grow and enhance our business. 

Jul 26, 2014 03:44 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael what puts food on the table is what comes first.  Your approach with those who work for you is the right approach.  They not only need to feel a part of the team, but also feel like what they have to say counts.

Jul 26, 2014 11:25 AM