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Time to Build (Our Business, Not a House!)

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Time to Build (Our Business, Not a House!)

 

I'm having an AHA moment. Something of a rude awakening that I really needed. It seems the universe is conspiring to help me focus on our business and particularly our Internet presence so that we can have a strong and successful 2015. Thank you universe!

I've read several blog posts in the last week or so that have really driven this message home for me. I'm listing them here with links, just in case you are like me and you need a slap in the face or a kick in the pants. Thank you bloggers!

If We Want to Be Treated Like a Business, Then Act Like a Business ~Tammie White

Preparing for 2015: Is It Time To Update Your Website? ~Ron & Alexandra Seigel (be sure your persona on and off line are the same)

I am Grateful to the ActiveRain Staff, Ambassadors and Trust Friends ~Tammie White (this post talks about the power of good SEO)

Success is not a Straight Line ~Nicole Doty (reminds me it's ok to make changes throughout our careers)

 

Next week I plan to start by laying a strong foundation, then I'll start building upon it. Each day will have a focus as I move forward. I'm sure I'll stumble a time or two, but that's ok. I can see the reward at the end of this massive undertaking!

 

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Time to Build (Our Business, Not a House!)

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Rich and Donna Foerster

The Foerster Team

HomeSmart Realty Group, LLC

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Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Inna~ I find inspiration and guidance from my blogging friends, oh and tons of support!

Joe~The foundation is the most important part!

Sharon~ We'll rest today and watch football. Planning officially begins tomorrow!

Dec 07, 2014 12:17 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate

Donna, wishing you all the best in your 2015 planning. It is okay to change course - ships and planes do it all the time!

Dec 07, 2014 04:51 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Donna,

Yes, your planning and hard work will pay off in 2015!

Dec 07, 2014 11:56 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Hi Donna,

This is great!  Thank you for including the links to the blogs that motivated you so we can all enjoy the information in them.

Dec 07, 2014 09:40 PM
Sharon Paxson
Compass - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Good Morning  Donna Foerster, great post and we all do find inspiration here in the Rain, thanks for sharing these posts. 

Dec 07, 2014 11:22 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Donna, I am sure you will lay out a great plan and follow it to the end. I hope you are enjoying the holiday season.

Dec 07, 2014 11:26 PM
Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD
ViewHomes of Clark County - Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
REALTORS® in Clark County, WA

Hi there Donna. The universe does offer our road map to happiness and success - but we have to pay attention. Sounds like you are  in for a great 2015. xxoo

Dec 08, 2014 09:11 PM
JoAnn Moore
The Mortgage Market of Delaware - Georgetown, DE
Home Loans in Delaware

Thank you for the blog references. Sounds like you really have a great plan of action now. Best wishes for a remarkable 2015. 

Dec 09, 2014 02:13 AM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

We are trying to keep up with CLOSING a business, but we need to focus more on our internet presence now, too.  Thanks, Donna, for giving me some great ideas and resources!

Dec 09, 2014 06:04 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Kathleen~ Rich and I had a planning meeting (briefly) yesterday and it went very well. Surprisingly, we are on the same page! WOOT WOOT!

Lisa~ I believe it will. I know it will give us structure and it will make future planning easier too.

Wayne and Jean Marie~ I hope the links provide some inspiration for others!

Dec 10, 2014 05:59 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Sharon~ It's the best "office" in the world to belong to!

Hi Debbie! I sure hope so. I'm doing my best to keep it uncomplicated!

That's it Debb! We have to pay attention. I felt like I was getting knocked over the head until I got the message! :-)

 

Dec 10, 2014 06:02 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

JoAnn~ We still in the beginning stages of our plan. So far, so good!

Ron~ I'll be sure to share my AHA moments as I go along through the process. I'm feeling good about our direction!

Dec 10, 2014 06:05 AM
Anna Hatridge
R Gilliam Real Estate LLC - Farmington, MO
Missouri Realtor with R Gilliam Real Estate LLC

Donna, you are not alone in this project.  I too have been working on a revamping of my business plan.  I have bookmarked your post and really wish you would have allowed me to reblog it.  I am sure there are a couple of others who need to be reminded.

Dec 10, 2014 12:17 PM
ReadySetLoan Condo Approval Team
ReadySetLoan Condo Team LLC - South Windsor, CT
The FHA/VA Condo Project Approval Specialists

Hi Donna - I am in full-fledged planning mode for 2015 now.  Our website and SEO of the site are two primary targets for 2015.  Have fun in planning your 2015!

Dec 10, 2014 06:30 PM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I have started doing some changes too, Donna.  I hope you will have a successful next year!  See you on Pinterest!

Dec 11, 2014 04:01 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Anna Hatridge ~I'm happy to make the post public so you can reblog it. Just didn't think anyone would want to do that. Thanks! I guess the links that I mentioned would be beneficial to others!

Eric~ I'm excited for our business. I know we are going to have an amazing year!

Toni~ We just need to get back to basics. This should be fun and easy, not stressful and hard!

Dec 11, 2014 06:23 AM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Building our businesses is what we do, best of success to you as yours grows this year Donna!

 

Dec 11, 2014 01:54 PM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Bob Crane ! Made some progress on our plan on Thursday, but we've got a long way to go!

Dec 13, 2014 12:36 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Donna Foerster there is so much here in the Rain we can learn and grow from!   It sure can define our next year's business!  

Dec 16, 2014 12:15 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Joan Cox ~This is one of the best items in my tool box!

Dec 18, 2014 01:05 AM
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