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Whew...I Got Permission to STOP Today!

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Services for Real Estate Pros with The Secret Assistant

I've been on the "marketing merry-go-round." A phrase I heard for the first time today from Sandra Martini, a business coach.  She describe me perfectly in her weekly newsletter today.  Perhaps she's been peeking in my office window every day?  Has she been watching me chase the perfect marketing plan today, only to start another one tomorrow and yet another one the next day?  Surely I'm not the only person that gets something new and better in my inbox almost every day?  Something guaranteed to make me the best, the smartest or the richest?

Today Sandra Martini told me I could stop, get off the merry-go-round and catch my breath.  I'm sure there has been countless other newsletters hit my inbox with the same message, but today was the day that the message hit home!  Her message was simple....stop and stick to one plan.  Of course there was a bit more to it than that, but basically it is that simple.  Funny how we get so wrapped up in the hype of the lastest marketing schemes and we quickly leave behind what worked so well for us for so long.  Lesson Learned!

If you want to get Sandra's newsletters and her great tips visit her website, www.SandraMartini.com .

Here's to Your Marketing Success!

Jeri Winkler
The Secret Assistant
Jeri@TheSecretAssistant.com
www.TheSecretAssistant.com

 

 

Scott Benson
Geneva Real Estate and Finance - Santa Monica, CA
Nice comment.  I was just talking with my partner about this.  It is easy to start and stop things before you give them a real chance to take off.  In the mean time nothing gets accomplished.  A decent plan worked wel is better the a great plan worked poorly
Apr 22, 2008 05:08 PM
Karen Anne Stone
New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth Real Estate
Jeri:  Yes, pick one good plan, and then stick to it.  The only one who can bring about your success... is you.  Visualize yourself as the successful person you intend to be... and the, show your persistence in become that vision of success.  Pick one plan, stick to it.  Take care...
Apr 22, 2008 05:13 PM
Ryan Vivo
Gateway Realty - Fairfield, CA
NRBA Realtor Solano County, Gateway Realty 707-384-5894
I agree with her, totally.  After you have mastered that one plan then maybe you could try something else as well, but make sure you have the first one down and continue doing it if it warks.
Apr 22, 2008 05:15 PM
Lisa Lambert
The Law Offices of Elisabeth A. Lambert - Fresno, CA
Esq. 1031 Exchange Expert

Jeri:

Great notes and very critical information in developing a useful marketing plan. Congratulations on dumping the plan for taking action.

Lisa

Apr 22, 2008 05:44 PM
Debbi Mortus
VA 2 The Rescue - Thornton, CO
Debbi Mortus - Virtual Assistant

Great advice!   Something different works for each of us depending on our "niche" and our personality - doesn't mean we don't need some tweaking but not a complete overhaul!  

Debbi

Apr 24, 2008 06:28 AM
Laura Monroe
Inman News - San Francisco, CA
Dir. of Industry Engagement & Social Media
Hi Jeri~ Good post and very timely..sometimes it can be exhausting! Sometimes its ok to work within your status quo until you feel rejuvinated:) 
Apr 26, 2008 06:27 AM