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CyberStars Shine in Orlando

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

Overload! That's what it has felt like the last three days. So much information, so much new knowledge, so much sharing and communicating, and so much FUN! 

Mary McKnightA couple of times a year the Allen Hainge CyberStars® get together for a conference, and this time Orlando was the destination. In between fabulous meals and running from one air-conditioned space to another (it's hot and humid out there!), I learned so much that my brain is overflowing. Teri Isner did a wonderful job of putting this event together in her home town of Celebration, FL – and then shared enough information to fill up two days alone. Thanks, Teri!

Brad KornSven AndersenI could hardly keep up  the typing of notes with all the suggestions from Mary McKnight about blogs, websites and what Google wants to see. Tim Kinzler shared innovative ideas for networking and staying in touch with clients(he was responsible for the beach ball). Brad Korn talked about the latest in digital cameras, Jo Ellen Nash had great information on luxury marketing, and Sven Andersen told us about cool gadgets that make great buyer gifts. When I looked around, I could see that others were having as much fun as I was, including Tim Burrell, James Nellis, and the lady who made my computer happy, Wynne Achatz. Wynne was one of the four original CyberStars, and she made it possible for me to have breakfast with my husband that first morning when she took over setting up my tablet PC. She shooed me away, saying, "Just go. I have the exact same PC, I know what to do." Where else but with the CyberStar(tm) group?!

Margaret with KnightPaellaLee Congdon and Tim KinzlerAs usual when this group gets together we found great restaurants. One of the evenings we enjoyed paella served by our waiter, Brett, at The Columbia Restaurant with Darryl Baskin, Lee Congdon, and Tim Kinzler. I met one prospect who didn't have much to say…I think this one's going to be a "tough as nails" customer!

Allen Hainge is the power behind the CyberStars – a special thank you to Allen for creating the group and inviting me in. I've learned so much and made such wonderful new friends. Now the challenge is taking all the new information and finding ways to put it to work in my business. That will keep me busy until the next time the CyberStars shine.

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Martha Hale
Birmingham, AL

Sure sounds like a great experience... I've already signed up for next year!  Had my flight booked for this year but life happens and gotta prioritize... my mom came first in that category so I hope to read more details about all you guys did later!  I am especially curious about the Dash phone with GPS... My phone is held together with duct tape and I'm trying to find one that can handle the Supra eKey software, Top Producer, push email and internet!  Oh, and did I say T-Mobile though that may bite the dust if someone has a better suggestion!  Looking forward to meeting everyone in person soon!

Jul 22, 2008 04:49 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sounds like it was a terrific learning experience as well as a netowkring event not to be missed. Thanks for sharing this experience Margaret. I'm looking forward to the same sort of experience tomorrow at Blogger Connect here in San Francisco.

Jeff

 

Jul 22, 2008 07:33 PM
Anonymous
Jay Burnham

Margaret...How did you get Sven to "go casual"?  He and I and Jay McHugh and Gretchen Papineau (all local CyberStars) get together regularly and Sven always "out-dresses" us with suit and tie and so on.  Nice to see him without a tie for once!

...Jay

Jul 22, 2008 11:23 PM
#10
Steve Homer
The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate) - Round Rock, TX

This sounds like a great event Margaret!  So glad you were able to attend and thanks for sharing the highlights with us!

Jul 23, 2008 12:25 AM
Anonymous
Teri Isner

Margaret best of all our pilot husbands finally got to meet. 

Loved the post and thank you for the kudos!

Teri

Jul 23, 2008 01:10 AM
#12
Sam Miller
RE/MAX Stars Realty - Howard, OH
Knox County Ohio Real Estate Specialist

Margaret - I wish I could be there with all of you and from the discussions on our list serve it sounds like there is an incredible flow of new information.  See you in Phoenix!

Jul 23, 2008 01:22 AM
Anonymous
Crystal McCall

Margaret, thanks for sharing what a great time we had.  The ideas and sharing were so wonderful and after each one of these great events, I feel so Blessed to be a Cyberstar with you and all the great folks who love to share their knowledge and experiences to make us all better Real Estate professionals!!!

Looking forward to Scottsdale--January, 2009!!!!

Crystal McCall

Jul 23, 2008 02:04 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Tracy, This is a wonderful group of 200 agents from around the country. Thanks for stopping by.

Gary, Let me know when you get your tablet. It would be my pleasure to help you.

Allen, I will go check out your blog http://blog.cyberstars.net  Have wonderful time in Houston. Your vision of the CyberStars(tm) has been a very important part for so many of us. You always know how to make me feel like your favorite! (I won't tell the others)

David, It is always incredible when this group gets together.

Darryl, Did you sign up for Active Rain? I sent you an invitation. I loved the way you posted to your blog from you phone while we were having dinner.

 

 

Jul 23, 2008 07:06 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Carol, No more tears..we will see you at the next get together.

Martha, Hope your mom is doing OK. We have to do what is important. Look forward to meeting you.

Jeff, Can't wait to read you account of Blogger Connect. Enjoy San Francisco!

Jay, You were missed but think Sven just slipped into your place. You apparently said some nice things about me or maybe Sven is so smoothe and cute, he just made them up. :)

Steve, You are welcome. Appreciate your stopping by.

Teri, Without YOU there would not have been a summit! Just don't know how you get it all done! Lee really enjoyed having dinner with Bill. What a special treat.

Jul 23, 2008 07:28 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Sam, You and all the others were greatly missed. Your name came up more than once!

Crystal,  You summed it up......."    thanks for sharing what a great time we had.  The ideas and sharing were so wonderful and after each one of these great events, I feel so Blessed to be a Cyberstar with you and all the great folks who love to share their knowledge and experiences to make us all better Real Estate professionals!!!"

Jul 23, 2008 07:32 AM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Margaret, nice ThemThem to the Super Cyberstars! Looks like a great time was had by all.

FEATURED POST IN THE THEMTHEM GROUP

Jul 23, 2008 07:43 AM
Connie Harvey
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate

Margaret, I've been making great progress, you'll be proud! I'm reading it and remembering your "first blog" from 2 years ago that I commented on. Once again I'm running racing behind you trying to catch up! This time I don't feel so bad. I've made a lot of progress since we last spoke. :-) lol

Jul 23, 2008 10:03 AM
Anonymous
Sure we could have joined y'all

Margaret,

Thanks for sharing ... we sure wished we could have joined y'all.  We'll shoot for January in Phoenix.

Jeff & Paulia Kennedy
Hot Springs, AR

Jul 24, 2008 07:53 AM
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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Duane, Thanks for the feature in ThemThem group. You know how much I appreciate you starting this group!

Connie, I am proud of your progress. Just make sure you can keep pace with yourself.

 

Jul 24, 2008 08:31 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Jeff and Paula, You were missed. Looking forward to Phoenix.

Jul 24, 2008 08:40 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Sounds like fun and a great place to learn...for those of us in the midwest....we'd love to have one in that neighborhood in the winter ! We'll treat you to our lakefront in the summer....it's great scenery, a ton of ethnic festivals,...put your toe in Lake Michigan and cooool off....I still cherish the daisies you sent !

Jul 24, 2008 01:36 PM
* Rate A Home
Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Margaret, you are welcome, and I'm glad you are a positive part of our Group.

Jul 25, 2008 02:20 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Sally and David, Sounds wonderful. Can you handle 200 of us?

Duane, Me too.

Jul 25, 2008 01:10 PM
Christine O'Shea
Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL
Margaret, I am enjoying going thru your posts about Allen and the Cyber Stars. Carol Pease was at one of the Cyber Stars seminars I attended, in fact, I still have her marketing materials and some of the Cyber Stars in my office closet!
Aug 30, 2013 01:26 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Christine, Thanks for stopping by this post from 2008. Maybe you will share those marketing materials to see what if they are relevant 5 years later.

Aug 30, 2013 02:03 PM