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Mom, What Exactly do you DO?

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Strategic Digital Marketing Consultant - http://www.coleconnectmarketing.com

Every parent thinks their child is the most special child ever to have come into this world. Sorry to tell you, but Nathaniel Foster Cole IS the most special child ever to come into this world. Ha! I say that with love, pride and just a touch of snarkiness thrown in.

 

Nate's our only child and he is very kind, thoughtful, loving and loyal, but he can also be stubborn and unyielding.  He's not perfect, but I could not be prouder of the person he's growing into.  

 

One day I was sitting at my computer typing and Nate walked into the room.  He asked me "Mom, what EXACTLY do you do?  I mean I know you work with Realtors and it is about social media, but what do you do for them?"

 

I thought that was an excellent question and I remember asking my dad that very question. I said to him, "My job is to zig when everyone else zags.  I try to get my clients out in front of the pack online because otherwise they don't stand out and if they don't stand out then they don't attract the business they need."

 

He thought about this for a bit and said, "Like on your birthday how you talked about the 2 Realtors who sent you cards in the mail and how special that was?"

 

I said, "Exactly!! They stood out as they were the only 2 who did that and it is about doing what the others are not and that's why I decided to join that card company I told you about."

 

I guess he took this to heart because he said that's why he wears a bow tie, instead of a necktie. No other kid, 'yet' has worn a bow tie.  He was teased at first, but at the last concert,  as I stood there straightening his bow tie a girl approached us to say,  "Mrs. Cole, Nate is so cute.  I just love his bow tie."  The teachers also notice.  Why?  It's because he DARES to be different and because of that he is memorable and I believe one day very successful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah A. Cole

Real Estate Social Media Coach & Consultant

2497 State Route 80

Lafayette, NY 13084

315-238-7068

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Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Sara, what a great kid!  Hmmm.  This looks like a case of where the apple really doesn't fall far from the tree!

Sep 28, 2015 04:35 AM
Sarah Cole
Strategic Digital Marketing Consultant - http://www.coleconnectmarketing.com - Tully, NY
Strategic Social Media Consultant

First off, thank you, Patricia Kennedy.  Second, thank you again.  I'm sorry about that question I posted.  I had a really, really disappointing morning and so then I was viewing everything through those non-rose colored glasses.  I appreciate your kindness more than you can know.  Kindness such as yours does make the world a better place.  I do wish I had more time to get on this platform.  Maybe in the future.

Sep 28, 2015 04:54 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Sarah - Nathaniel sounds like a great kid, indeed. Daring to be different and walking in front of the crowd is just great.

Sep 28, 2015 10:19 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Sarah

Liked your post . . . . and now your son knows exactly what you do.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Oct 03, 2015 01:28 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Hi Sarah....

   A bowtie was part of my late Father's signature wardrobe...I will take that as a sign...hmmm ?

Oct 09, 2015 04:45 AM
Larry Johnston
Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN
Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Sarah Cole ,  It sounds like Nate will go far with his, Out of the box  thinking.

Nov 15, 2015 11:04 PM