Joshua Lazaro the Superstar Apprentice and Liz Carter aka Coach Carter the Mentor are hard at workgetting Josh's new database launched. We were fortunate to be chosen to be in Active Rain's contest makerover2takeover, the brain child of our Fearless Leader Rich Jacobson . Now while we have been working many hours each day on selecting the best software available, and we have selected Top Producer, since it is the software program I have used since it first come on the market in 1989. I think it is one of the best for many reasons. The two main ones are it is web based now, so it can be accessed from any PC. It also can be networked so that multiple members can share and manage the database. I can't tell you much more than that until the first challenge is over this week.
We are also hard at work we me teaching Josh how I use my Top Producer software program to generate, and maintain my database of 3000 past clients to make money. That's a lot of people, which is one of the first things you must do, find people to put in your database. So for now I would like to hear from you on,
1. What software program you use?
2. How big is your database?
3. How to you plan to grow you database to a level that it will produce business for you on aregular ongoing basis?
This contest is not just for those of us in the contest, but also for all of you, for all of us. To learn from and help each other to grow our real estate business. After this first week we will be sharing with you the ideas that I am giving Josh, and hopefully they will benefit you as well. In the meantime I would love to hear and learn for each of you.
Josh is from Metairie, LA, and I am from Katy, TX, so our team name is Tex-La, and we have come up witha slogan and a theme song for our team. The slogan is, "Sharing state boarders and knowledge", and our theme song is "Simply The Best", by my favorite entertainer, and singer in the world. This woman is remarkable, I saw her in concert when she was 60 years old, and she has the energy of 10 much younger athletes, and those legs, WOW. So while you are typing your comments and making your plans, please enjoy the music of Tina Turner singing, Simply The Best.
Liz Carter, Top Realtor for Katy, Texas 281-391-SOLD (7653) www.lizcarter.com
Coach Carter -- you're so lucky with that choice! I wish there was an "Entourage for Dummies" as all those Apple programs don't seem to come with any manuals (at least that's what Pat claims).
Hi Coach Liz my friend, she is wonderful! It almost makes you proud to be old.....er. She is much, much older than me though, poor thing. I have a few years to go before I could ever get that much talent and energy! Ha. Later in the rain~Deb
Liz - Two great states sharing borders and knowledge - what a partnership. Good luck with your Makeover2Takover.
Go Team Tex-La, Go!
Here's something to think about:
Building a strong foundation (Database)
As the old saying goes, “A wise man builds his house on a rock.” But what does a wise man do if there is no rock? The answer: Build a good foundation. (Database)
Irina, thanks be sure to stay turned and hope you will continue to "cheer-lead" Josh and I to the winners circle. L
Cartarina, I've used Top Producer as I said for a long time, they have outstanding support, very reliable, and user friendly. It does some amazing things, when TP is down we are lost. Good Luck, L
Deb Darling,just heard she has another world tour, I'm so excited! 68 years old, wanna go with me to see her? She is not coming to Houston, but we can fly to wherever, let me know...I'm going for sure. L
Dale, but I'm your favorite, right???? L
Carl & BWP, my #1 fans and supporters, thanks a million! Y'all are not like your wishy-washy friend Dale, :). A strong foundation, helps with everything. L
Marchel, thanks so much. L
Coach Carter...provideing a strong foundation for Josh to build his furture on, yes!
I miss you, hope you have been taking notes during the contest. We need to talk soon! Call me, L
Dale
I miss you guys too, just been really busy with this contest. I hate to not come in FIRST you know :). Will catch up with everyone soon, in the meantime thanks for your support. L
Gita
She's my girl :). Just heard she has a new world tour planned at 68 years old, WOW. She will not be in Houston, but I will be flying to the newarest city for it, that's for sure. L
Lisa, it's like that old joke, "How do you eat an elephant...one bite at a time" :). Just set a goal to add ___ contacts daily to your database, it takes time. Remember to call them and stay in touch too, that's why you put them there :). Good Luck, L
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getting Josh's new database launched. We were fortunate to be chosen to be in Active Rain's contest makerover2takeover, the brain child of our Fearless Leader 
is one of the first things you must do, find people to put in your database. So for now I would like to hear from you on,
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Liz, Tina Turner is amazing, isn't she? Good luck in the first challenge!