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More Trouble Than It's Worth

By John Helmick

Education & Training with John Helmick Success & Ohio Property Inspection Services

March 09, 2015 10:10 PM

I just read something from famed author & blogger, Seth Godin: More Trouble Than It's Worth.

When we are willing to do those things that most people view as being more trouble than it's worth...THAT is a great place to be!

IT SETS you apart!

DO the things that others are not willing to do!

My example: I write handwritten thank you notes to the Realtors that refer us business! HAND WRITE them! And not just a quick "thank you" - but a whole inside of the card handwritten! (I ask them if any other home inspector does this - and they cannot tell me of any time that has happened!)

BOOM!

Now THAT'S what I'm talkin about!

Go do something that nobody else is doing...

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Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning John. I like your style. I write notes all the time: it matters and makes me feel good too.

Mar 09, 2015 10:14 PM

John Helmick

Dayton, OH

John Helmick

John Helmick Success & Ohio Property Inspection Services - Dayton, OH

Realtor Personal Growth/Success Coach

Sheila Anderson - you know, it DOES make you feel good, doesn't it?

Mar 09, 2015 10:20 PM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning, John. You've given us a nugget to ponder this morning - thanks!

Mar 09, 2015 11:12 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Way to go John Helmick , sounds like you are on to sometime that works well for you.

Mar 09, 2015 11:23 PM

Bill Roberts

Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA

"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

John, Nobody wants to get something in my handwriting. When it gets cold even I can't read it.

Mar 10, 2015 12:13 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

John, the old-fashioned hand written notes are sort of like a magic charm!

Mar 10, 2015 12:33 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Good morning John. We do a lot of things that most folks in this industry do not do. Slowly but surely it is beginning to pay off.

Mar 10, 2015 06:59 PM

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi John Helmick , That's right people want to know why they should choose you, if you are just like everyone else.

Mar 11, 2015 10:45 AM

Jason Hatfield

Do what's best for you!

Jason Hatfield- Columbus Home Inspector

May 20, 2015 10:33 AM

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