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Going the "Good to Great" Route?: Follow the Wisdom of the Hedgehog!

Reblogger Roy Kelley
Industry Observer with Retired

"The fox has many tricks.  The hedgehog has but one.  But that is the best of all."  Ralph Waldo Emerson

Original content by Ron and Alexandra Seigel DRE00893924

If you have the inner drive to go from “good to great” in your luxury real estate or real estate career, one of the concepts to take to heart in Jim Collins’ best selling book, Good to Great, is the hedgehog concept. 

This is based on the fable of the fox and the hedgehog, the fox is unfocused with many strategies which are ever changing, whereas the hedgehog has focus, and makes changes to fit the strategy.

The hedgehog strategy is a focused strategy.  Hedgehogs are by nature not predators.  They mind their own business, and they fend off predators (competitors) by simply rolling up into a ball exposing their sharp quills.  The predators are quick to move on without challenging. 

In real estate, hedgehogs identify a market niche that they can master better than anyone else in the marketplace.  The choice of niche fits them like a glove and shows off their authenticity.  They are passionate and love what they are doing.  Because of their expertise and dedication, they become the first to come to mind, when someone wants to list or buy a property in a given niche.   

Authenticity and focused strategy differentiates the “good from the great,” and attracts the ideal clients. Follow the wisdom of the hedgehog!

"The fox has many tricks.  The hedgehog has but one.  But that is the best of all."  Ralph Waldo Emerson"

Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-

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Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good Wednesday morning Roy. Excellent choice for a re-blog as I missed the original post.

Jul 28, 2015 07:46 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Sage advice this morning Roy Kelley 

Good choice for a reblog. Enjoy your MD day today.

Jul 28, 2015 07:53 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Roy.  That is a great blog by Alexandra.  Thanks.

Jul 28, 2015 08:45 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for reblogging the post. I missed reading the original one.

Jul 28, 2015 09:13 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Please be sure to leave comments at the original blog by Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Jul 28, 2015 09:18 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I missed the original blog too. How did that happen? Have a good day Roy.

Jul 28, 2015 10:33 PM
Pamela Cendejas
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Kingman, AZ
Second Self Virtual Assistance (928) 692-3235

Bottom line....be the hedgehog. 

Jul 29, 2015 02:38 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. Your feedback is much appreciated.

Jul 29, 2015 03:12 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Roy - thanks for re blogging this.  This is what makes great.  I will go to ron and Alexandra.

Jul 29, 2015 04:54 AM
Katerina Gasset
The Gasset Group & Get It Done For Me Virtual Services - Provo, UT
Amplify Your Real Estate & Life Dreams!

Thanks for the re-blog, Roy. This is a good read!

Jul 29, 2015 07:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for stopping by. It is always good to hear from you.

Jul 29, 2015 07:46 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday morning to all. We have beautiful weather in Maryland but it will be hot this afternoon. Keep cool and have an outstanding week.

Aug 02, 2015 08:25 PM