influence: Dropping the Drag - 08/09/16 11:38 PM
Successful salespeople, particularly those in straight-commission or business ownership pursuits, are often students of self-improvement and leadership.
Jim Rohn, motivational speaker and personal development trainer, teaches the importance of guarding that which we allow to influence our minds.
Rohn sagely cautions us to remember that we are the average of the folks we spend the most time with. 
The advent of social media brings incremental levels of exposure on a daily basis. As a key element in personal marketing, social networking is a staple for most Realtors. Developing postive habits and cultivating meaningful relationships can prove to be challenging, particularly as a salesperson's reach grows.
There's a Fine Line … (2 comments)

influence: Dangerous Liaisons In Real Estate - 08/31/14 02:19 AM
An often retold story in our circle of friends centers around one of our college companions, Charlie. He had been dating his girlfriend, Linda,  for years. They worked together, lived together, and even attended the same classes together.  Their final year in college, they decided to celebrate their anniversary by hitting a local dance club.  While they were there, a "friend" who recognized Linda pulled her aside to "advise" her that Charlie had brought another date to the club that evening, and that he was, in fact, spending time with her as well. 
Sadly, Linda believed her "friend's" counsel -- in … (2 comments)

influence: Is Your Real Estate Business Shark-Proof or Shark Bait? - 08/21/14 12:42 AM
As the start of a new school year debuts in the DFW Metroplex, the sage advice we whisper to our young scholars returns to herald their way back to classroom corridors: "You will be known by the company you keep." 
Your Business Associations Matter
For every reason this advice works to guide our children to choose their friends wisely -- and to select positive  associations that will serve to support them and lift them up toward higher goals -- it applies to new and seasoned Realtors, alike.  Your business alliances, ranging from choice of Broker  / Brokerage, mentor(s), colleagues, and business partners (vendor … (15 comments)