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No one can succeed for someone else.

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Education & Training with Berman & Pollinger, LLC.

"You can not push anyone up a ladder unless he is willing to climb a little."  - Andrew Carnegie

 

Most people get into the broker side of the real estate business because they enjoy the personal development aspect.  Yes, there are other contributing factors, but a broker's belief in their agents is one that is a two edged sword.  We tend to believe that we can work people through their rough spots and make them successful despite themselves.  No one can succeed for someone else.  Success can't be given away, despite our noble attempts to do so.   As we take a look into 2008, expecting another year of cleansing by the current market, let's take a look at our staff and get brutally honest with reality.  We cannot drag someone against their will into success; we cannot push them up that latter - unless they are willing to climb a little...

 

Carpe diem,

 

Chris Pollinger

Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552
You are so right, Chris.  BTW, that's a beautiful photo of you and your family...
Nov 20, 2007 07:44 AM
Dave Woodson
Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN
Not the Average Agent
great point, there Chris,
Nov 20, 2007 07:45 AM
Mott Marvin Kornicki
Waterway Realtors® • Notary Public & Apostille - Sunny Isles, FL
Miami Notary & Apostille 786-229-7999

You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.

Nov 20, 2007 07:51 AM
Jennifer Esposito
JenRan Realty, LLC - Woodstock, CT
We can't make it happen for the agents but we can offer our support to help them achieve their goals.
Nov 20, 2007 08:10 AM
Dick & Sandy Beals
Wilmington Real Estate 4U Wilmington, NC - Wilmington, NC

You can't make them drink.......you should make them WANT to drink

Dick Beals

Nov 20, 2007 11:16 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495
Ditto the family photo!  Why don't we see more of that?  I'll be back.
Nov 20, 2007 05:10 PM
Nancy Moeller
Seven Gables Real Estate - Anaheim Hills, CA
This is so true Chris and one element I don't miss about management. It's so much more rewarding to help people who are motivated to succeed.
Nov 21, 2007 01:37 AM