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What I learned in 2010 will only help in 2011!

By
Industry Observer with Responsive Pest Control

Good morning all! I trust your few days off were worthwhile. Now, we can all look forward to 2011. What I learned in 2010 will only help in 2011!

My year that will end shortly wasn't what I expected at all. I did ok but not as well as 2009. What's interesting is that in 2009 the only expectation I had was to let everyone know that I had changed companies. Fast forward to 2010. I had an elaborate set of goals and words to live by. Then reality hit. The bottom line is I didn't do quite as well in 2010.

So it's back to the basics for 2011. My only expectation is to contact my database more often. It will be two-fold. One, to see how I can help them and, two, to ask for referrals, etc. to their spheres of influence. I don't know about you but I'm excited about 2011. It won't be easy but I'm up to the challenge.

I will continue to comment and blog here on Active Rain. But my focus will be more on face-to-face and telephone conversations next year. I don't think social media will be such a large part. Let's face it. Social media can be a balm; it feels good but we also have to look at the results.

What are your thoughts for 2011? I'm curious what your focus is. Again, thanks for reading. I wish you only the very best next year!

Posted by

Paul McFadden

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Paul:  I think you're spot-on with your approach for the upcoming year.  Contact and communication in a consistent manner seems to work the best for me too.  Real contact.  Personal contact.  Many shapes and forms of it.  Just stay connected and I think you will see the results.

I hope and pray that '2011' is a better and more prosperous year for us all!

Gene

Dec 29, 2010 07:29 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Gene: Thank you. I think it will be a telling year. I wish you well. You are one of my favorites here!

Dec 29, 2010 07:58 AM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

Appreciate your kind words, Paul.  The feelings are quite mutual.  You're always a gentleman and a well-informed one at that.  I hope we have the opportunity to be beneficial to each other in the upcoming year.

Enjoy a safe and happy New Year throughout all of '2011'!

Gene

Dec 30, 2010 06:38 AM
Paul McFadden
Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA
Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

You're welcome, Gene. I wish you well in 2011!

Dec 30, 2010 06:49 AM