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When an Ambassador calls, YOU listen!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. 13013

Big thanks and kudos to Bill Spear who was kind enough yesterday to contact me by phone and discuss in some detail the topic of organic webs vs. buying leads, etc.

I had posted quizzically on his blog and Bill picked up the phone for a GREAT discussion on this topic.  I had lots of questions -- he had the right answers!

If you are like me and don't like reading the directions, just an email to one of those who know the ropes around here will make your day.

Thanks again.  The Ambassadors on AR are truly interested in helping others 'get it'.  And will go out of their way to make a point clear.

To ALL the Ambassadors here: thank you very much for your time and assistance!

Comments (21)

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

John Henry - Nice shout out to Liz and Bill Spear. It was very nice of Bill to go out of his way to call you. Sometimes a telephone call is just more personal and acceptable. For every type of communication there are ways to make it more effective. 

Sep 19, 2018 09:21 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

 Hi Patricia, you and Kathy, Dorie, Barbara and many others have made AR a great spot for me.  Thanks for the hospitality!

Sep 19, 2018 10:10 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

John, Always happy to help, great to talk to you and thanks for the mention!  I know what I know because so many others here have been helpful to me, and the learning continues.  I find out more in this community about techniques, and what to do (and not to do) than I do any other place.

Sep 19, 2018 09:39 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Again, thanks for the call Bill.  Very much appreciate the personal touch.

Sep 19, 2018 10:10 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi John- I cannot tell you how many times Liz and Bill Spear  (Bill) has come to my rescue.  We love that you're here and enjoy your posts not just on architecture but on your pondering posts as well. 

Sep 19, 2018 05:45 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

 

As I walk along, I ponder
A what went wrong with my web
A web that was so strong

And as I still walk on
I think of the thing's I've done wrong
Together, while AR blogs were young

I'm a walkin' with my dogs
Memories swelling and I have to blog
A wishin' I had an ipod to write 
All I have is my Blackberry

And I wonder, I wa wa wa wa wonder
Why a why why why why why
I can't recall
And I wonder when an Ambassador will call
My little AR blog,
My AR AR AR blog...

 
Sep 20, 2018 04:25 AM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Hi John,  I have to second Kathy Streib at how many times Liz and Bill Spear have come to my rescue, as well.  They are truly kind and enjoy seeing others succeed in the Rain.  Btw, not only is he a whiz at  SEO, he grows beautiful flowers that I enjoy all summer long.

 

Sep 19, 2018 06:11 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Everyone here is great Elyse, EVERYBODY.  Great stories and info related to the business of PEOPLE. Thanks for commenting.

Sep 20, 2018 04:26 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

John I have spoken to Liz and Bill Spear, Bill   has always been helpful over the years , there is only one problem with him he is a Naval Academy Graduate other than that he is just fine and a friend of animals too, Endre

Sep 19, 2018 06:19 PM
Liz and Bill Spear

Go Navy!  Beat Army!


 

Sep 19, 2018 06:26 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Hi Endre, I am glad you have a healthy rivalry with a Navy guy.


Air Force does a pretty good job too.


Hey, you have to be PC you know or else you get flamed.


Yes, Liz and Bill and the other Ambassadors do a swell job on AR.  We all appreciate them.

Sep 20, 2018 04:28 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

This community is unique, and uniquely helpful and friendly. Nice of Liz and Bill Spear (Bill) to call and help.

Sep 19, 2018 06:27 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Yes, Lottie, everyone's unique perspective is valuable and every topic deserves repeating from your own experience and point of view.

Sep 20, 2018 04:29 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Bill is a quality guy and even as busy as he is, he finds the time to be a giver.

Sep 19, 2018 07:37 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Bill is awesome.  And so many others here are too even if they are not Ambassadors.  You get the facts, you get the fiction, you get the humor, and a bit of sadness.  Very very nice.

Sep 20, 2018 04:30 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning John.

I've had a couple of calls from an ambassador, on some errors I've made over the years.  You are right, when they call, one needs to listen

Sep 20, 2018 01:21 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Hey, you know something James, I think I am going to use that quote from Joyce as my tag line!!!

Sep 20, 2018 09:13 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Morning James, on central time, your are numero Uno to chime in today.  Congratulations. 

Did you know that one Augustine Aloysius was born in February 1882 and was indeed imaginative.  He dreamed of ancient Greece and wrote in a stream of consciousness manner.  He loved poetry, wrote plays, and had a bout of journalism.

He was an Irishman born into a middle class family.  He was one of ten surviving siblings, two had died of typhoid.

He, like the current Supreme Court nominee, was educated by Jesuits. 

His father was an alcoholic and couldn't make ends meet.  He married in his early twenties and took his wife to Europe to live in Trieste, Paris, and Zurich.

He pondered about his upbringing and wrote often about family members in his fictional writings.

He famously said: "...the particular is contained in the universal."

You may know James Augustine Aloysius Joyce for his most famous work, Ulysses.

And this Special AR blog, was written specifically to you James!

Have a nice day! 

 

Sep 20, 2018 04:44 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, John, for sharing your positive experience.

Sep 20, 2018 06:34 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Thanks Roy, always like to hear from you.

Sep 20, 2018 09:08 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi John

I'm not at all surprised that Bill responded as he did. And there are plenty of others who call or email with help, or will if asked!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeff

Sep 21, 2018 11:06 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Yes, Jeff actually everybody here does a great job with helping others.  AR is super.

Sep 21, 2018 11:36 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning John Henry,

I'm not surprised to see Bill to the rescue. He is phenomenal. I have no clue how he gets everything done but he does and does it well! I'm glad Roy Kelley re-blogged your post as I missed it. We are so glad you joined the AR family..enjoy your post and ponderings..always offering something of value.

Sep 22, 2018 05:44 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Hello Dorie Dillard,


Very happy to be on AR and thanks to you and many others I am sticking with it!  So much to learn and even having ideas represented from a different point of view is very helpful.  Bill, like all Ambassadors and great Rainmakers are supremely helpful.  Roy: thanks again for the reblog!


 

Sep 22, 2018 05:55 AM
Anne Corbin
Long and Foster - Lake Anna - Spotsylvania, VA
Serving Lake Anna & Central Virginia

It is great when another agent calls to offer experience or thoughtful conversation when we are in that position.

Sep 22, 2018 07:04 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Even more amazing is an unsolicited call!

Sep 22, 2018 07:15 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Ambassadors are a valuable addition to the AR membership.

Sep 22, 2018 11:09 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Yes, great asset on AR.  Thanks for your service!

Sep 23, 2018 04:36 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I adore Bill! He is such a giving, caring guy and we are all so lucky to have him here to help guide us throught the technicalities! Glad he helped answer your questions!

Happy Saturday, John!

Sep 22, 2018 08:59 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Yes, Debe, Bill really surprised me out of the blue.  Enjoyed his call and amazed he went out of his way to help throw some light and advice on my comments.

Sep 23, 2018 04:37 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

John- I just came back to read some of the other comments and am now humming the music to The Wanderer. Thanks a lot!!!! LOL

Sep 25, 2018 03:41 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Yes, Kathy that song was meant just for YOU.  It is actually called My Little Runaway.  Look it up on YouTube here.  Fantastic falsetto voice.  Great Song!!  
I just read that this hit was selling 80,000 45s a DAY!

Sep 25, 2018 04:01 PM