Lorrie Semlar, one of the most 'down to earth' Realtors that I know. <= You know what I am talking about!!! An actual 'person' behind the photo and someone who looks you in the eye like you are an equal person in her world. I am glad to know Lorrie. I am glad to call her my friend!!
Karen Otto, the Real Estate Stager to the Stars!! The best marketing partner that a person can know. Helpful, Pro-active, and a pleasure to be around. Another friend I know from my participation in the ActiveRain network. She is my Rock!! And she is my friend!! Can't wait to work with her again!!
Sooooo....
These two woooooonderful ladies coordinated the first ever North Texas ActiveRain Get-Together...
What a party!!
Held at the locally popular Blue Mesa Grill.... we mostly looked at each other and tried to remember what our blog profile pictures looked like. I for one, can attest that the two afformentioned hosts are MUCH more personable and MUCH more beautiful in person.
Then we get down to the rest of the attendees:
OK... I just dug into my pocket.... I don't have everyone's card.... so here is the short list.
Ramon Hubbell with Keller Williams. Who's quote of the night was: "What is a blog?" Obviously an invitee who is in need of a mentor.
John McConnell with JRM Photography: Who was quick with a smile and a pleasure to meet. He currently works with several professionals in North Dallas.
Ken Stampe, the Loan Officer from Noth Texas who has been there and done that.... I can only wonder where he hides those gray hairs. An actual competitor of mine.... but WORTHY of mention and a good friend.
Linda Taylor: THE Realtor for any needs in the North Dallas area, specifically Plano, TX.
Kim Wade: What a guy.... I think I know him.... I hope it isn't for all the wrong reasons... Kim is an attorney and has a Title Attorney office in North Texas for those in need of quality closing services.
Karen O'Bryan with Ignite. Ken Stampe's friend... and now mine. A wonderful person to be around and chat with. I look forward to more time with Karen.
Then there is Steve Shatsky: The Short Sale Expert. Steve really sum'd up the night in the following video.
Ok.... I am not the master blogger.... it takes me time to put stuff together like this.... and I am ready to go to bed. I have 7yr old Coach Pitch Baseball in the morning....
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What a nice blog Mr. Burris and it was a pleasure to hang with you again! Marketing partners UNITE! Keep me posted on your class and I'll send you some info soon.
Hi Tom! Great post except for the video of that silly guy in the green shirt. Where did you find him? I mean, he's extremely photogenic, but unconvincing in his role as a blogger!
It was nice to finally meet you! Hopefully we will have more opportunities in the future.
Great video, Tom! Steve is trying to catch me in points and I called dibs on sending invitations to Ramon, Kim, and John. He had to hurry home to try to close the gap.
As always, it was a pleasure seeing you and, yes, spending time in your arms! Remember, what happens in Addison stays in Addison!
I wish it was an earlier meeting, but as I had mentioned, I had obligations that evening. Boy did I need a drink that night!! Tom, did they buy houses yet?
Donna: We missed you!!!
um, Jeanne has a contract. Sis is filling out an application, hasn't found a house. Using same realtor. I think he is new. ewwwwww.
I have another deal for you. That HUD home guy. Waiting for him to call me.
Tom... an agent in my office who is not on AR, but who spends time looking at stuff on You Tube stumbled across your video of me (above) and told everyone who was in the office that afternoon... I am just waiting with anticipation for that to find its way into one of our Monday Morning office meetings! LOL
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Sounds like a lot of fun Tom and I think you did a GREAT job on this post!