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Post # 5: I'm Thankful For Getting Over My FEARS!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Hamm Homes

I am Thankful for getting over my fear of picking up the telephone and talking to strangers.  It took me a long time to call strangers and talk about real estate, Thank God my coach got me over that. I have no problem meeting someone in person and talking but strangers on the phone and asking for business through calls, well that was always a problem.  

My daughter always tells me, "Dad you are a social BUTTERFLY!" Well in person with people is not a problem or if I see there picture on a blog and I know them that is not a problem.

When I was young I had a speech problem until I was about 14. I stuttered all the time and people would make fun of me. I could not say I for the life of me it was always, I- I- I- I- I all the time.

Lucky for me I grew out of that phase. The next big step was starting to do videos this year.  I have to say Thank You to Debb Janes for her support here in the rain. I have a long way to go yet, but I'm still working on it it.  It may take 3 or 4 takes, but I am getting over my fear of it.

 

Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Will Hamm and I thought you were going to admit you were afraid your Broncos were done for the season!!

Nov 17, 2018 06:49 AM
Will Hamm

I say they are, I am for the Patroits now. but worry about Bill and Tom


 

Nov 17, 2018 07:14 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Will - congratulations on getting over your fear.  The best way to do that is do what we fear.

Nov 17, 2018 06:50 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Will... to me talking to strangers on the phone about real estate seems to be the equivalent of cold calling... something I hate done to me and something I refuse to do to anyone else. However, if it's working for you I'm all behind you overcoming your fears.

Nov 17, 2018 06:50 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Will Hamm - We have lots of challenges in life and the fact that you shared some of your biggest challenges shows how well you are doing overcoming these. Good for you!

Nov 17, 2018 07:41 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Will -- great job in overcoming your fear. We all have fears (telephone is a common one, I think) and everytime we conquer one, we're stronger than ever before. 

 

Nov 17, 2018 08:03 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I really enjoy your videos and I am certain that people in your area really do too!  I hope that you are having a good weekend my friend!

Nov 17, 2018 08:11 AM
Mike Cooper, Broker VA,WV
Cornerstone Business Group Inc - Winchester, VA
Your Neighborhood Real Estate Sales Pro

Will, good for you. Fear can be paralyzing. I'm still not a convert to cold calling, but who knows, it may be in my future too. Then, I'll have to overcome a fear. 

Nov 17, 2018 12:37 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Will

Good for you for overcoming these fears. I can certainly relate to what you had to say! Cold calling is definitely not my thing.

Jeff

Nov 17, 2018 08:18 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Will.

One would never know it seeing you in those videos.  We all have our fears, goodness knows I have mine.

Nov 18, 2018 02:05 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning Will.  The mark of a strong person is one who admits their weaknesses and works at overcoming them.

Nov 18, 2018 04:42 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Will- I have to agree with Gabe Sanders ...strength is recognizing your fears, admitting to them, and then overcoming them. You're stronger than many!!!

Nov 18, 2018 05:40 PM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Well done Will Hamm and as Gabe Sanders already mentioned, it takes strength to recognize one's fears and do something to beat them.

Nov 18, 2018 08:48 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Beautiful post, my friend. Thank you for sharing and for the inspiration read in the lines.  Will Hamm,  sending love and good wishes for you and your family on this Thanksgiving, and knowing what an excellent chef you are, thinking of what fun it is to imagine your dinner menu today.  I thank you for being my friend, Will.  Have a wonderful day!

Nov 22, 2018 06:49 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

You are doing a great job on your videos and nobody would know you had a fear. Keep up the good work, Will. 

Nov 22, 2018 05:37 PM