Get Branded with the Wrong Iron

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with West Group Real Estate

 

ranch for saleWhen there are too many branding irons in the fire a calf will inadvertently get branded with the wrong iron!

This is true in Business as well. When we are so busy trying to put fires out and multi tasking there are bound to be mistakes. As a Realtor I do not want to Brand myself as someone who is so busy that I make mistakes.

I am currently too busy to handle the work load, I have just started an assistant and I am considering a virtual assistant as well.

The way I figure it - If each of us is in charge of one Iron, all we have to do is make sure we are branding the right calf. As opposed to one person having to keep track of what iron to apply to what calf!

Keep the iron hot and move easy in the heard.

dally postRepresenting BUYERS Wyoming and Idaho find the right Ranch or Legacy Property to call home.

Helping Sellers find the new owner for that Ranch or Legacy Property when they are ready to ride on.

 

Comments (16)

Fred Griffin Tallahassee Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

Great analogy, Harley. 

    Strike while the iron is hot!

Mar 17, 2012 12:07 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Hey Fred, so true - when branding cattle and with business.

Mar 17, 2012 12:09 AM
Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker
Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX
Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

I'm just busy looking for the right calves to brand.

Mar 17, 2012 12:20 AM
Edward & Celia Maddox
The Celtic Connection Realty - Queen Creek, AZ
EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD

You are right on.  Take less clients if necessaryl, not to lose the quality aspect.

Mar 17, 2012 12:20 AM
Nathan Rufty - 623-850-1210
Canopy Mortgage, LLC - Surprise, AZ
Mortgage Loan Originator at 623-850-1210
Yes I have experienced that and now I have a team to assist with the work load and it had made a difference
Mar 17, 2012 12:21 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Jeanne and Ralph - Any Maverick will do. Providing it is not already wearing a brand!

Mar 17, 2012 12:52 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

The Maddox - I ambitiously want quality and quantity. I will gladly pass on the buyers and seller that are not a good fit with me. Defining the "quality" buyer or seller is a good part of an agents business plan.

Mar 17, 2012 12:58 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Nathan- I am with you. I have had as many as 30 employees and not sure if I want to go there again. I am looking forward to building a great team as well as the opportunity that are there for us all.

 

Mar 17, 2012 12:59 AM
John Manuwal
Keller Williams Northwest Montana - Kalispell, MT
Kalispell Montana Agent and Photographer

I am trying to scale back on the clients I am taking. It’s sometimes hard to focus or let business go. Nice photos.

Mar 17, 2012 01:01 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Nice perspective on the decision for growth.   Best wishes!

Mar 17, 2012 01:59 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Hey John - 20% of what we do nets 80% of what we make? Thanks for your comment.

Mar 17, 2012 02:10 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Hi Li, thanks for the comment. It looks like Salt Spring Island is another beautiful place to live!

Mar 17, 2012 02:12 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Harley -- great analogy.  Cattle, life and real estate -- who would have thought they were so closely related.   Nicely done.

Mar 17, 2012 02:23 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Michael, And I am passionate about all three!

Mar 17, 2012 02:44 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
RE/MAX Elite 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
RE/MAX Elite Warren County OH (Cincinnati/Dayton)

Harlan, It's back to Dirty Harry....a man's got to know his limitations.  Either reduce the workload, or hire help, but something has to change before our acceptable level of service changes.

Mar 17, 2012 08:42 AM
Harley Wilcox
West Group Real Estate - Victor, ID
Harley Wilcox

Spears' - Like lifting weight, the more you do the more you can do. I tend to stretch my limits, hope I can delegate prier to the band breaking. :)  Harley

Mar 17, 2012 08:47 AM

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