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It's time to pass another milestone. 400,000 points

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Cornerstone Business Group Inc 0225086119

It's time to pass another milestone.  400,000 points!  I missed the 300K milestone, but today it's more obvious so I'm engaged.  It seems like I just started blogging, but it has actually been 18 months.  A full Success Guyyear and a half has gone by and it has been very fruitful.

Of course, I love the points, the featured blogs, the education and the knowledge gained and implemented.  The relationships have been awesome.  I've met some great people online, and that number is expanding in person.  I am often wildly entertained by the clever and hilarious posts many of the Active Rain family share.  It's always a great respite from the day to day routine of making a living.

The one thing I didn't really fully understand when this whole blogging thing got started was the impact it would have on my business.  It has bolstered my business greatly, and it continues to grow through my online presence.  I learned the mechanics of how to do that through Active Rain. 

So, AR, thanks for the ride, and here's to the next 400K.  I trust it will be as exciting as the first pile of numbers were.  And just when I think I've run out of things to write about, ten new topics come to mind.  So, barring a complete dearth of thought, I'll keep blogging. 

Comments (29)

Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Eighteen months?  I thought I met you when Hector was a pup!  Congratulations on 400K Mike, it's truly been a pleasure getting to know you.  Honestly, you're one of my favorites.  Looking forward to the next 400K.

Aug 27, 2012 06:29 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

I'll look forward to your post, Brenda.

Pat, that first 100K seemed like the hardest.  Good luck.

Thanks, Cheryl.  It has been a bit tougher lately, but I'll still plugging along.

Thank you, Roger.  I have really appreciated your support and encouragement.

Aug 27, 2012 06:38 AM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Mike, Congrats on the 400k milestone!  The topics replenish, it's the time to write them all that's the struggle :)

Aug 27, 2012 06:44 AM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Mike - I can't imagine you having a complete dearth of thought so I'll see you at 800,000.

Aug 27, 2012 06:46 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

Get outta town!!  400K is a big Mike and let's not even go into how awesome your stuff is.  I love reading your posts, your style of writing keeps me engaged til the end.  Congrats buddy!

Aug 27, 2012 06:48 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Congrats on 400K in the Rain.  Mike if anyone rocks the Rain you certainly do!  Onward and upward my friend.

Aug 27, 2012 08:04 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Mike - Congrats! And a personal thank you for everything I've learned from you while you were racking the points up. 400k is a significant accomplishment, and it means you have discovered that the benefits are well worth the effort.

Aug 27, 2012 08:12 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Bliz.  I have learned a lot by watching you all.

Oh, it happens, Jason.  I call it mental pause.  8=)

Kerrie, you're too kind.  I do appreciate the kudos!

Thank you, John.  You've been a great inspiration. 

They sure are, Dick.  I really appreciate all the support and encouragement you've offered.

Aug 27, 2012 08:19 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Woo Hoo Mike.....400,000 is a whole lot of blogging and you do it so well!  Congratulations!!  And your spot on about what it dooes for business.  Amazing isn't it!!

Aug 27, 2012 09:04 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Yes it is, Anna.  I have been amazed the whole way through.  Thanks for the encouragement.

Aug 27, 2012 09:12 AM
Pacita Dimacali
Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA
Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

Mike

Congratulations. Quite an achievement considering you started just last year! Love your dedication to this venue. Hope some of it rubs off on me :)

Aug 27, 2012 09:41 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Pacita.  I learn from you all the time.  Thanks for dropping by.

Aug 27, 2012 10:37 AM
Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German, M.A. ABR ASP CIPS

Congrats Mike! I know it won't be too long until we see you reach the big one: 500K! It's a great accomplishment all around and I second Kerrie's comment.

Aug 27, 2012 01:12 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Good work Mike! Welcome to the 400,000 point club! Gotta love hitting those milestones.  

Aug 27, 2012 02:25 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Congrats on the 400,000 and more importantly the business associated with it.  And, here's to the next 400,000 and twice as much biz.

Aug 27, 2012 09:30 PM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Thanks, Debbie. 

Aug 27, 2012 09:37 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Mike, you have made quite the impact on ActiveRain, and add a lot to the quality here in the Rain!   Congratulations on your milestone, and you will soon see 500K!

Aug 28, 2012 12:15 AM
Kathryn Maguire
GreatNorfolkHomes.com (757) 560-0881 - Chesapeake, VA
Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, VA Beach

Blogging to 400,000 points in a relatively scant 18 months is just amazing!  Good luck on your journey to 500,000!

Aug 28, 2012 01:16 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

WHOOHOO MIKE! Way to go! That's a big jump and I love the discount... I need to get on the ball with mine. I haven't been as diligent since we moved. Gotta get back in there.

Aug 28, 2012 02:10 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Joan, it seemed like the first 100K took forever.  The last 300K seemed to zip by.  Thanks for the kudos!

Thank you, Kathryn.  It does get easier with time. 

You do need to get back in there, Tammy.  You always have great stuff to share.

Aug 28, 2012 04:40 AM