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Pacific West Trade Show ~ So Cal Rainer's Meet Up at the Disneyland Hotel

The Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA was the site of PWR Connect, the Pacific West Association of Realtor's Annual Trade Expo on Friday, May 2^nd.

"Catch the Wave" was this year's theme for the event attended about about 2,000 REALTORS. We normally have about 150-175 vendors with a wide array of products and services available to those in the real estate profession. 2008 participants also included members from the Tri-Counties Association and the Inland Valley Assoc. of REALTORS. I was told the attendance this year was actually about the same numbers we've had the past couple of years, not bad as a result of a somewhat declining membership.

While I enjoyed the whole event I'd have to say I'm not so sure I saw anything really new this time. However for me, the educational offerings are always worth while.

Real estate trainer/coach Tom Ferry began the day with the opening session. Later our main session at lunch included political personalities Bill Press of CNN'S Crossfire (among other things) and Larry Elder, a SoCal Radio Personality featured in a Crossfire type presentation moderated Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle. It was a spirited and humorous session enjoyed by everyone.

During the day I found a few fellow Active Rainers in attendance. And of course I had my camera for these photo opportunities.

A few of us took a stint working in a couple of booths on the trade show floor. Active Rainer Marlene Bridges is President-Elect of the SoCal CRS Chapter. She put in double duty working the Chapter's booth most of the day.

As a SoCal CRS, I did a short stint myself at our booth and also worked our association's Professional Standards Booth. It was our job to help educate our members of the pro-standards process including our newer Mediation services available to REALTORS and their clients.

Pictured upper right, myself, Marlene Bridges and Tina Maraj Shah standing in front of some of the beach scenery.

Left, Marlene Bridges, Tiza Major-Posner and me.

Here are some of my notes from Tom Ferry's presentation:

Your income is an average of the five people you spend the most of your time with.
Success and failure starts between your ears.
Stop looking for motivation, it's short-lived. Be inspired, not motivated.
A mistake you want to avoid is lack of exposure.
Perception is projected. How I feel on the inside radiates to those on the outside.
A team always out performs an individual. Get the right people doing the right things together.
What is the highest and most effective use of your time.
54% of all homes listed this year will expire.
Consumers want experience, they want to be wowed, and they want to be moved by you.

Seems to me that many of Tom's ideas and thoughts are applicable to many aspects of life.

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Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner, CRS,CRB,GRI,SRES, Brea, CA on 05/04/2008 02:21 AM

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24 Comments on Pacific West Trade Show ~ So Cal Rainer's Meet Up at the Disneyland Hotel

MAY

2008

Lynda it is always really cool to see the get togethers than other Active Rain members take part in. I have not had the chance to meet anyone in person yet just on the phone. I am sure I will at some point.

Lynda - Looks like you had fun and it is alway nice meeting other Rainers. Thanks for sharing those points, I am still trying to figure out what my income should be based on the 5 people I hangout with most.

Lynda, that looks like a fun event. We had that same theme a few years ago for a Remax Convention in Travers City. The thoughts you learned are really good. I really like the one about a team will out perform any single agent. I have to say that is true. I know when I am on the phone, I always try to have a smile on my face, because they can hear it in your voice.

Hi Lynda,

It looks like an excellent trade show to have attended and you met up with some wonderful people! I love the pics of you and fellow AR members.

Thanks for the tips from Tom Ferry....I wonder if he is related to that other motivational guy, Mike Ferry?

Lynda--Looks like you all had a great time and learned a bit too! Thanks for sharing!

Lynda - thanks for the photos of friends and summary of the exhibition. Was Ferry referring to five people/friends of five agents/colleagues?

Glad it was a success, Lyda. Our is next Friday. I will put a link to this from our CRS Blog. We are looking forweard to good attendance...hopefully. Hope there was some interest in our CRS chatper and the designation in general.

Jeff

Hi Bill ~ Thanks for the visit, and yes it's always been fun. Many of us have become great friends!

Jennifer & Sharon~ Tom made that statement 2X during his presentation. I think it was meant to be across the board, friends, business colleagues, etc. Spending your time personally and professionally with like-minded, inspired and uplifting people who enrich your life and the lives of others.

Missy~ That statement hit home with me too. Especially the right people for the right job. Showcasing one's strengths and talents as opposed to a one-size fits all management style.

Jeff~ San Diego is going to be a big success, I just know it will. Donna Sutton and Marlene Bridges were going not stop talking to so many people at one time. They also had a significant number of new members sign up that day. Those two were quite a team!

Hi Jo-Anne ~ Opps, how did I slip right over your question, yes father and son. However imho completely different messages.

Lynda, Looks like there was a lot to learn and in good company too.

Hi Mana ~ Yes it was a good event. In our association we rarely get together like this as in the past. This event is usually a good one to re-connect, do a little networking and learn a few new things as the same time. We also have an ongoing legal update which is great.

Lynda this looks like it was a really good place to be. I didn't get my invite to meet up. :( That would have been a tax deductible trip. I could have even gone prospecting with Mickey!! LOL

Hi Lynda - I have subscribed to your blog. Looks real cool at the meeting.

Lynda, all of the notes were right on key. I am all about being inspired!!! Did I ever thank you for the wonderful newsletter??? Thank you!!!

Hi Kimberly ~ So nice to hear from you my friend. Well it wasn't actually a formal invite, we just sort of bumped into each other at the event. But hey there, you have a place to stay here when visiting the O.C.

Ellie ~ How nice, thank you so much. It was a fun event, hope to meet you soon!

Ray ~ My fellow Rainer in AR, I'm with you...inspiration is a gift is many ways. You know Ray, you're the best of Ft. Smith, AR for real estate!

Hay Lynda,

Thanks so much for helping us man the SoCal CRS booth and getting it broken down at the end of the day. Thanks also for supporting our Association at the Mediation booth, too. Somehow, you managed to get in a seminar with Tom Ferry and grab us some excellent seats for the lunch presentation with Mayor Pringle, Bill Press and Larry Elder. You amaze me!

It's always a treat bumping into other Rainers like Tiza and Tina, too. What a great day.

MAY

2008

Hi Lynda, This is the 3rd time I have written a comment and when I hit submit, the site goes down and so does IE. It was all good stuff, this one is short just to see if I can get a comment to stick,lol

Now that I got it to stick, I can't remember , Oh, yes, It looked like a lot of fun and I was saying how nice it was to see Marlene featured in a post. We all miss her here. Then I look up and see that she has actually logged on and commented for you. Please tell her I said hello. And this was such a pleasure to see all the fun ( and work) you all did. Good Show!

Hi Lynda,

That was a fun and very educational day for my at the Power connect. It was great seeing you and Marlene.

Hi Marlene ~ Thanks, you did a great job all day long.

William ~ Thanks William, it's always good hearing from you.

Tina ~ Glad to see you there too. BTW, I looked for Chad from the Register, I was told he left some time around mid-day.

how cool is this - education - sharing and Active Rain Buddies all in one location - better than going to the mall - thanks for sharing your great time with us

Hi Thesa ~ Yep, it was a fun day for all! We had such a good time, I didn't get home till 10:00 p.m. Then had a marathon day of showing homes the next day, that was good too.

MAY

2008

Great post Lynda on meeting the fellow Rainers and Tom Ferry's notes. I really wanted to know that statistic on the percentage of homes listed that Expire. I did think it was that high based on what I observed. Hanging around with the eagles is a key too.

Hey Gary ~ Thanks for the visit. You're right, I wasn't surprised too at the number of expirations. Liked your analogy of hanging with eagles.

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