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Touching Base

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

    I know that it has been a zillion or so weeks since I have been active on ActiveRain and I feel that it has been for a good reason. I realized that I was stuck in a rut and because we are creatures of habit, I had to find out what good habits were moving me forward and what habits were keeping me stuck where I am/was. So, a few months ago, I made the committed, conscious decision to engage in and get the benefits of professional, personal coaching. Yes, the investment in myself was substantial, however, I realized that this investment would pale in comparison to the financial gain I would receive because of it.
    Time is like money - in fact, it is money. Like everyone else on this planet, I have but 24 precious hours and I have to spend it wisely. I had to make decisions on where and how to delegate my hours and due to the huge amounts of “me work” that is required, I had to make sacrifices. My involvement here was one of them. I have made the decision to periodically visit and touch base with my AR Peeps.
    Not only am I spending hours every day listening to audios, watching videos, writing with both hands, visioneering, and working on me, I am improving and making the inspection business grow and prosper. I am also launching an e-commerce business with the goal of having it operational by the end of the month. Yes, I do have a lot on my plate and, like the Micky D’s tag, “I’M loving it!!!” I refuse to let an old man occupy this body. I am doing Like Hill suggested, “Write down your chief aim in life, and never stop until you have savored the sweet taste of success.” Okay, so I engaged in some creative licensing . . . You get my drift.

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Complete Home Inspections, Brentwood TN 615.661.0297
 

Comments(21)

Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Hi Michael.  Welcome back and I wish you great success in your endeavors.  But, don't be a stranger.

Nov 12, 2016 08:28 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Michael. Welcome back. Suspected what you were doing a while back as you dialed down on AR to dial up on other things! Enjoy your journey!

Nov 12, 2016 08:58 PM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Michael,

A step back and visualize what is going on has to be done occasionally.

Happy to hear the coach is helping and keep that plate full.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Nov 12, 2016 09:10 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. ,

So good to hear what you have been up to! Sometimes steeping back and taking a hard look at where you are and where you want to be is a good thing! I've often thought if I was just missing your posts and should have checked on you. I've been swamped all year so did some prioritizing myself to keep sane! Good to read a post from you..keep us updated.

Nov 12, 2016 09:24 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Good for you, Michael.  Yes, time is money indeed, and there really is a point of diminshing returns on here.

I'm in process of launching/doing more online stuff, too.  My participation has been much lower on here, too.

We should touch base/trade ideas soon.

You may want to check out my new marketing website called FloorItIntoHighGear.com.  It's very new and I need to add more content (and actually create a real home page soon).  But, it has some good articles on getting more repeat/referral business, how to start a new wordpress site and how to build a marketing plan.

Nov 13, 2016 12:49 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Michael,

Thanks for the update, we have missed you.  A

Nov 13, 2016 12:54 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Michael we all have to make tough choices in our lives from time to time, but it is good to see you back even if it may only be for a short time.

Nov 13, 2016 06:47 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You do have a lot going on. Good luck with all it. I know you will achieve the success you want. I can see you are very driven. 

Nov 13, 2016 09:18 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Good to see you stopping by for a visit Michael, congratulations on your committment to the growth of yourself and your business.

Nov 14, 2016 03:34 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I knew you were focused on your business and setting new goals. Good for you and glad that things are going well and you are moving in a positive direction. Do stop by every now and then. This place can be habitual and though it has some merits, it is a distraction to what really is important, our personal lives and our businesses.

Nov 15, 2016 09:38 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. ,

I'm hoping your change of focus on your business and new goals are working for you. Haven't seen you post in a few weeks and I miss your posts. I stopped by to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the Holiday week-end!

Nov 24, 2016 04:51 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Welcome back to reality! This line says it all:

"I refuse to let an old man occupy this body." 

Dec 02, 2016 03:36 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

It's been many months, but I'm back also TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.  ....Wish you the best!

Dec 06, 2016 05:44 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. 

Don't ever go away! Get out of the rut and be yourself. Be the inventive, lovable, inspirational guy I know. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dec 22, 2016 08:52 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Merry Christmas, Michael. I wish you the best in 2017.

Dec 25, 2016 02:14 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good for you for refocusing when needed. Sometimes we have to shake up our lives.

Jan 05, 2017 11:59 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Michael  glad to see you back, did you ever get your RE license?  Endre

Jan 06, 2017 11:01 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Do tell about the e-commerce...bet you will find some fans...and new customers in this group !

Jan 10, 2017 04:18 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Well, if you haven't heard it lately my friend; you are missed TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc. 

Nov 28, 2017 09:55 PM
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

We miss your energy in The Rain Michael. Hope you are well.

Aug 01, 2020 09:51 PM