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VA, Voicemail Anxiety.  CPRA, Cell Phone Ring Anxiety.  I said it.  It exists from time to time.  I know I'm not the only one.

Some experts consider the frequency of inbound phone calls the most visible metric of prosperity for agents.  That is to say, the more people who call you, the more interest there is in your listings, and that subsequently you are selling more homes and making more commisions!$$$$$

Being a successful top producer is a great feeling.  Wherever I turn, someone else is there asking me to sell their house for them.  More business is good....to a point.  I tend to micro-manage, so putting all of my duties into a full time assistant's hands is not an option for me.  So......some days I have what's come to be known as CPRA:  cell phone ring anxiety.

 CPRA can be immediately treated by avoidance.  This can be two hours at the gym, or a week in Europe.  The thing is, eventually one must face the dreaded.....VA:  Voicemail Anxiety.   (Calling voicemail) "Hello Grant, you have 14 new messages.  To listen to new messages, press 1"   Arrgghh!  I put the phone down for 2 hours!

So, how exactly did being wildly successful turn into an anxiety causing experience?

How do we turn anxiousness about voicemail back into an even bigger boost for your business?

My answer has been simple:  Mentor a new agent/assistant/auctioneer in your team.  There are so many talented young people these days who have great skillsets, they just haven't been on the planet long enough to have all of the clients that veterans do!

Keep your sanity, help others, and build your business, ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!

It's a win-win-win.  Your clients win, your team wins, and YOU WIN!

MENTOR A NEW MEMBER TO YOUR TEAM!

DO IT!

Make things Happen!

Grant Schultz

Broker

Luxuron Group

 
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2 Comments on Voicemail Anxiety, and how to treat it!

Mentoring a new team member has renewed my zest for the business, and it has been great to see young people develop and really come into their own!

04/30/2008 12:55 PM by Grant Schultz (VersaLand)


Grant - if you're getting 7 messages an hour, you certainly need an assistant!  Congratulations on your skills as an agent - that kind of volume is a testament to what you can do!

05/04/2008 07:52 PM by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)


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Real Estate Auctioneer: Grant Schultz (VersaLand)
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