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I've been a Realtor for 12 years - I'm starting over

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Real Estate Agent with Vindiola Group DRE# 40023543

 

Not Literally…but figuratively.  So to speak.  I’m starting over in my business.  I’ve spent years getting ready to get ready.  It’s time to grow up and be the CEO of my business.

 

I took a few plunges this week and decided to start over. I joined a very popular coaching program and need to invest in me.  I feel like for 12 years I’ve been chasing the shiny object all while trying to be the best to my client’s.

 

It’s very humbling to say that I haven’t kept in contact with almost all of my past clients.  I haven’t found the “prospecting” technique that works for me.  And lastly…I haven’t lived up to my potential.

 

Another blogger gave me the idea to post my new cycle as a story.  That I will do so that hopefully I will be an inspiration to that next person looking to find where they fit.

 

Years ago I joined a coaching program, but I wasn’t ready – I wasn’t coachable.  This time I followed my heart, my gut and my instinct and didn’t spend too much time rationalizing it or deciding is this right.  I really had the deep down feeling that this is the time and this is IT. 

I really want to grow a business that enables me to give back. To represent my clients and then their friends and family that leaves them walking away from the closing and into the door of their new house thinking “wow – that team cared about me” not...”wow, all they wanted was their commission check, I was just another number”

 

So…this will be my journey to discover where I belong in this industry, 12 years in the making.  This is my time – which inevitably will turn into my clients time. 

 

I’m looking forward to this year long journey.  I’ll let you know how it goes.

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Steve and Venus

Re/Max Alliance

(303) 668-9949 - Venus

(720) 684-7722 - Steve

 Check out our Local Website www.SteveAndVenus.com

 

 

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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Venus, good luck.  I totally qagree with Bryan (above).

May 23, 2013 11:11 AM
Andrew Ostrander
Ostrander Real Estate Group - Phoenix, AZ
Ostrander Real Estate Group

Congrats on your decision and I am sure with the recent shift in the market, you picked a good time to Grow your Success!  :)

May 23, 2013 11:12 AM
Kimo Jarrett
Cyber Properties - Huntington Beach, CA
Pro Lifestyle Solutions

Everybody has a lifestyle, some are content, others are not, yet most that are not content rarely take any action to change their journey of life until something happens.

Some people are fortunate to discover their destiny early while others change their direction later, regardless, it's never too late to live your dream if you're willing to plan and work for your success.

Along the way, champions get knocked down and are challenged by insurmountable events, yet they always get up and continue their planned journey to freedom.

All the best to your success. with discipline, determination and dedication, you'll get there because others have already done it, so it's not impossible. So, it's up to you, isn't it?

May 23, 2013 11:32 AM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Venus, your determination and enthusiasm come through in your post.  All the best to you as you embark on your coaching.

May 23, 2013 01:05 PM
Christine Hooks
Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ
Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Best wishes as you take on yourself as your new project.  I think you are off to a fantastic start!

May 23, 2013 01:15 PM
Lynne Ruffin
Lynne RUFFIN - Norfolk, VA
Web Styles

You've taken a giant leap forward, great post!  I can sing with you in the choir on this one.

May 23, 2013 03:32 PM
Barbara Tattersall
Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan (Keene,NH) - Keene, NH
GRI

Congratulations. Good things come to those who decide to focus and follow through.  Your coach will help by holding you accountable. And when things start to click...DON"T be afraid of your success. Embrace it. You deserve it.

May 23, 2013 08:29 PM
Kevin Henry
Henry Realty - Fort Wayne, IN

Congrats! I think we could all learn a lesson anddo the same as you.

May 23, 2013 08:31 PM
David Brandschain
Long & Foster - Blue Bell, PA

Love your blog headline.  Just feel bad that it happened to you.  Good luck with the change.  A couple new, positive work habits will probably do the trick.  Can't wait to read your future blogs

May 23, 2013 09:10 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The job, sport, passion of wearing the blue and gold "R", the hardest working letter in the entire alphabet is reinventing what we do. It never stays the same or you, me, anyone with the real estate credientials gets rusty, molding, oldie and fades from the public's memory like the dinosaurs that use to roam the Earth.

May 23, 2013 09:49 PM
Brenda Mayette
Miranda Real Estate Group, Inc. - Glenville, NY
Getting results w/ knowledge & know-how!

Doesn't sound like "it's broken"... Sounds like you're trying to do it all better!  :)  And kudos to you for that.  Clearly you've had success but it's knowing your capable of more that's currently driving you...  HMMMM... I've had that thought recently too... Let's go get 'em!  ;)   Best wishes for much HAPPINESS along with SUCCESS!

May 23, 2013 09:59 PM
Bill and MaryAnn Wagner
Wagner Real Estate Group - Ocean City, NJ
Jersey Shore and South Jersey Real Estate
Best of luck and best wishes on reinventing yourself. I'm sure you'll dramatically increase you success level.
May 23, 2013 10:24 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

I admire you for taking that bold step and acknowledging that at one time you were "not" coachable. This is a courageous post. Best wishes.

May 23, 2013 10:40 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

You're not changing your business so much as conforming to what would be effective in today's market.

May 23, 2013 10:49 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good for you on this decision.... I've done it in the past. Unfortunately, in majority of case agents are never taught to think of themselves as CEO's of their own business.

May 23, 2013 11:06 PM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Good morning Venus - what an exciting journey you have ahead of you! Everyone deserves the opportunity to recreate themselves anew and I'm looking forward to following along with you vicariously!

May 23, 2013 11:41 PM
Marc McMaster
RE/MAX Centre Realty - State College, PA
Putting my clients before myself

Congratulations on taking the first step to building a better business.  Just remember any coaching program is only as good as what you put into it. 

May 24, 2013 12:32 AM
Wayne B. Pruner
Oregon First - Tigard, OR
Tigard Oregon Homes for Sale, Realtor, GRI

Good for you! It's time to do things in a different way.

May 24, 2013 12:55 AM
Theresa Akin
CORPUS CHRISTI REALTY GROUP - Corpus Christi, TX

Wow! I just saw this quote from the gal that played Monica in Touched by an Angel.  ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PAST IS THAT IT HAS ALL WORKED TOGETHER TO BRING YOU TO THIS VERY MOMENT. AND IT IS THIS MOMENT THAT YOU CAN CHOOSE TO MAKE EVERYTHING NEW.

Every day is a new beginning!  Good luck! Think I'm going to print that out and frame it. 

May 24, 2013 01:31 AM
Gene Riemenschneider
Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA
Turning Houses into Homes

Good luck.  Choose your coach carefully.  Read the agreement carefully.  Get it in writing and e-mail me for a name of someone not to use.

May 29, 2013 03:42 AM