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Passed the 100,000-point mark in TWO states, thanks to my friends on ActiveRain

It took me nearly a year to reach this point, but the time was well spent.

This evening, both my real estate companies (Wayzata Lakes Realty in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Madeline Island Realty in La Pointe, Wisconsin) passed the 100,000 point mark on ActiveRain!

Friends deserve much of the credit.

Karen Anne Stone mentored me and gave me great advice.

Charles McDonald offered his friendship and his guidance. Charles was the first AR member to write me and introduce himself.

Ruthmarie Hicks has been a source of inspiration and optimism.

Joey Aszterbaum was kind enough to provide encouragement on more than one occasion.

Kathy McGraw served as an example of what it means to be a "Rainer".

Mike Jones became a friend the moment we exchanged greetings.

And as time went along, the list of friends and comrades grew to include Joan Mirantz, Anthony Clark, Karen Moorhead, Eric and Karen Webster, Steve Harless, Poppy Dinsey, Inna Hardison, Patricia Kennedy, Jeff Dowler, Marc Grossman, Jason Crouch, Paula Hathaway, Cindy Jones, Rich Dansereau, Danny Thornton, Brian Schulman, Stewart Penn, Lane Bailey, Robert Lockard, Brad Andersohn, Andrew Lenza, Jennifer Monastero, Randy Prothero, Diane Aurit, Tom Braatz, Rich Quigley, Bob Stewart, Teri Eckholm, Patti Ann Kasper, Ricardo Bueno, Susan Walters, Tom Elder, Nancy Rivera, Mitchell Hall, Margaret Rome, George Tallabas, Guy Lofts, John Occhi, Scott Daniels, Steven Stearns, Neal Bloom, Dawn Workman, David Abernathy, Joanne Hanson and Richard Lombari. If I've neglected to mention anyone, I humbly apologize.

Some of the folks listed above don't receive the notoriety they deserve. They are all top-notch industry professionals. I'm proud to call them my friends.

You don't succeed in this world without building relationships with extraordinary people. Belonging to Active Rain has been of immeasurable value to me because it opened a door to the many friends I have met here.

Posted by Eric Kodner, Lake Minnetonka Homes & Madeline Island Real Estate on 05/31/2008 03:30 AM

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55 Comments on Passed the 100,000-point mark in TWO states, thanks to my friends on ActiveRain

MAY

2008

Congrats. You've hit the big time on Active Rain!

Thanks Dennis! The first year went by pretty quickly. I wonder how many members we'll have on ActiveRain another year from now..

What a feeling,huh?

One year and 100K, not to shabby...

Thanks, Scott!

Now I'm kicking myself for not blogging more during the first year..oh well, live & learn.

Congrats! I hope I can end up having the success you have.

Muldowneys, thanks so much. The most satisfying measure of success you'll find here is the networking opportunities. And they can make a huge difference in your career.

Congrats! Doing two sites and getting both to over 100,000 is a lot of work. Keep up the good work.

Pam, thank you for taking the time to visit & comment. Looks like you're well on your way to the 100,000 mark!

Eric - Thanks for mentioning me in your list of comrades. Congratulations on hitting the six-figure mark!

Eric, my friend,

Thanks for the mention; I've been away from AR for about a week, but it's nothing permanent. Congratulations on your milestone!

Mike in Tucson

Jason,

Enjoyed your Super MeMe! Reading your blog is always a pleasure.

Mike, seems like you've had a busy spring and lots of travel experiences this year!

Thank you for your friendship and for setting a great example as a 'Rainer.

Eric Congratulations on your success! You have often been the voice of reason, compassion, and fairness in our community, and along with so many others I appreciate you. Now on to the next 100K!

Anthony,

I'm workin' on that next 100,000 right now..

Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship!

Eric: That is toooo cool, and it only took you a year?! Huge congrats!!! Oh, and thank you for the mention. I am in great company:-)

Inna, you know I'm a fan of your writing and your opinions!

Reaching a point milestone is a good time to stop and reflect on how you got there in the first place. We'd all be less successful without good friends and colleagues here.

Keep up the great work.

You know, I have subscribed to your blog for a long while and JUST NOW found out that you have another company in another state. I'm such a dork.

I kept seeing another picture of you out there on AR and wondered if you were just toggling between two profile photos.

Thank you for the shout-out. It's so interesting how we build these netfriendships.

Kudos

Joey,

Yeah, I've been "border-hopping" between Minnesota and Wisconsin for about eight years now. It works well. Many of my primary home clients in the Minneapolis & Saint Paul area also happen to love Lake Superior.

Joan Mirantz has accused me of having a "double identity" and a "split personality". I think she meant it as a compliment..

Thanks for being a great friend on AR!

Eric, great work on getting to this milestone. It is a lot of work! We have sure been through some interesting times so far on AR and I am proud to have you as a friend!

Charles,

What's the old saying? "May you live in interesting times". And we certainly DO.

I admire your style and the way you conduct yourself on ActiveRain. I've learned from you, my friend!

Congratulations, Eric. Well deserved. It is always a pleasure to read your posts; your thoughtful style keeps one thinking and questioning.

Thanks for the mention - perhaps we will meet live some day either in MN or here in CA.

Jeff

Jeff, it's an honor to receive a compliment from you.

I have relatives just north of San Diego. Maybe next winter I'll arrange to escape the Midwest for a nice warm visit to your area!

Eric, Congratulations on your 100K milestone! Thanks for the mention that was quite kind of you. Here's to your next 100K.

Marc, I'm working on that next 100K and hoping it will go a bit faster than the last.

Congratulations Eric, your posts are always interesting and thought provoking. For a while there, I thought you were changing your picture every week, till I figured out you were Eric x 2 on Active Rain. Way to stick in there and make things happen. You are an inspiration to many.

Two states?! Well this DOES deserve a big congratulations... way to go Eric!

Congratulations Eric...an impressive milestone and I'm sure most of us will still be here next year! (hopefully) Thanks for theacknowledgement...now on to read your other posts for this evening...something tells me I'm going to get sad!

Eric, you've just gotten another one of life's milestones out of the way! Congratulations on 100K!

JUN

2008

Eric- Way to go...even with 2 companies you got to the 100,000 in the first year before I did :) :) It's been a great year for all of us......I just wished I would have met up with you in April....but next time. Thanks for the mention.....I've enjoyed how you've help support the e-PRO Group. Here's to our 2nd year :) Oh, and I am laughing at Joey.......that and Joan's comments were pretty funny .....

Bonnie -- Joanie Mirantz just attributes the "Eric times two" thing to my having a split personality LOL

I do appreciate your many comments on my posts!

Chuck, I'm just glad I don't have a third license somewhere! Practicing in two states is plenty.

Joan, you are one of the most fun members I know on ActiveRain! I enjoy and admire your writing as well.

Patricia -- When are we gonna start that woodwind quintet? Thanks!

Kathy -- Sometimes I wonder if anyone's reading my Madeline Island stuff except the locals and my summer home clients. Most of what I put up there is Localism posts. The Minneapolis blog is where I get more global with what I write. It's nice to have the option to do two very distinctly different blogs, each with its own emphasis.

I'll toast to our second year also! Anybody got any champagne??

Eric, thanks for the mention! I've enjoyed reading your posts and corresponding with you. Congratulations on passing 100,000!

Eric, first off congratulations on this milestone. And secondly, thanks for the kind mention. It is not often that I meet people that I am confrotable to call friend, but you are truly one of them.

Eric - Congratulations. I'm proud to call you an AR friend. Your approach to controversial topics is always so fair & reasonable, and sensible. (I identify with your logic). Looking forward to reading many more of your posts.

Let me know when you'll be visiting Los Angeles so we can meet in person.

This is a wonderful achievement! I greatly appreciate your voice being one for fairness and equality in the Rain! I really enjoy reading your posts and I appreciate the mention; some great bloggers on that list.

I have been wondering about this duel broker affair across state lines. Can anyone provide me with some solid information about having an active license in more than one state?

Brian -- I always enjoy your blog as well..thanks!

Danny, I value your friendship as well and I'm a big fan of your writing.

Stewart, we seem to have a "mutual admiration society" going here..I always find much to agree with in your blog and I follow it every week!

Rich -- I'm proud and honored to know the people on that list..including YOU!

Sabrina, I'd be glad to answer any questions you might have about being a broker in multiple states. I got my Wisconsin broker's license in 2000 and my Minnesota license a couple years later. I even had a third broker license in South Dakota for a short time, but it got to be too complicated.

Practicing in multiple states can be rewarding, but it's a lot of work. And the CE requirements will take up additional time as well.

Are you saying I should be notorious? ;^ )

Thanks for the mention. And congrats. It takes a lot of dedication to get there. And a lot of content.

JUN

2008

Lane, I consider you to be a good friend and a formidable commenter!

Congratulations Eric, Your posts and comments are the voice of reason on activerain. I appreciate our friendship. BTW: I've been on activerain almost two years and I don't have 100,000 points yet.

Eric, You bring a different dimension to AR -- maybe it's your musical talent? Congrats on your milestone. Well done.

Mitchell, I'm a fan of your opinions (and the way you express them) too!

Andrew -- This is a pretty diverse bunch on AR. The more you get to really know people here, the more obvious that becomes.

I want you to know how much I enjoy reading your own posts, Andrew!

Eric, I didn't get your message about this post until just now. Congratulations and it is such an honor to be mentioned. Your constant efforts to raise the bar in so many areas is wonderful. I have the utmost respect for you my friend!

Aloha Eric,

Congratulations on hitting the 100,000 point mark. That is a lot of blogging and a lot of knowledge shared. I look forward to reading the next 100,000 worth.

Diane, thanks so much! Your Localism posts impress me more than anyone's! You latched onto the most effective way to build a consumer audience on AR and you pioneered that before many other members realized how valuable it can be.

Randy -- Your "Aloha" is something I always look forward to seeing whenever I post anything here!

JUN

2008

Eric-Congratulations on hitting 100,000. I've got a ways to go before I can catch up. Thanks for mentioning me in your post. I'm honored to be considered a friend.

Rich, your blog is a regular "read" for me that stands out among the many fine blogs on ActiveRain!

JUN

2008

Wow Eric, You have certainly gone whole hog into this. I didn't realize you were doing this in 2 states. Congrats, and thanks for the honorable mention!! I am honored.

JUN

2008

Guy, it can be a lot of work, but the benefits are there. Creating a profile in two states was the only way I could logically establish a recognizable presence in two very different markets.

SEP

2008

Congratulations to your Eric on passing the 100,000 point mark. I know you must be very happy. Hope this leads to more leads and sales for you. Much success. Great post.

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