Hi Barry,
This does sum it up, doesn't it:
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” –Robert Collier

To be extraordinary just mean doing ordinary things extremely well. 

You make excellent points, Barry.  I hate to admit this, but when I was first licensed in 1981, the country was in deep recession and interest rates were at 18%.  As I entered this profession, many others were leaving in drove.  I had an unbelievable amount of luck in my early years.  The first being that I stepped into an office to hang my license not knowing that the agents within would take me under their wing and mentor me into success.  It was a Century 21 office.  The broker gave me a gold jacket on my first day.  I put it on and on my way home stopped by the gorcery store, where the cashier immediately spoke to me about listing her home, and buying another.  Yes, my very first clients on teh very first day.  The luck held, and with the mentoring of those wonderful seasoned agents, I succeeded.  I learned persistence and tenacity pay off. . .Especially with marketing.

CONGRATULATIONS Barry, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

That's what it takes exactly. Been doing this for years. Trying new ways old ways but you keep going to find out what works for you. If we can all duplicate the success of others how come we can't. Good question.

I agree, getting up early and working late and making adjustments along the way and becoming the best version of yourself!

Hi Barry - Do.The.Work. Be consistent. Think marathon not sprint. No shortcuts.

Our profession needs to at least require a High School Education before entry.  Barry Owen I have seen beginning entrants thinking that they can get ALL the fees without knowing that there is a split, as well as all the long hours and involved work.

Since I think there was a large influx of agents over the past few years, I won't be surprised to see some leave.     As others have said I wish the barriers to entry were higher - after all it is a serious business.   This might look easy on the surface but you've got to be disciplined and even a little bit tough to make it.  

Good morning, Barry Owen those who are well-versed in the real estate business make it look easy...nothing's easy and everything requires focus and discipline... there are no quick fixes or shortcuts when it comes to success in whatever phase of the business you select for a niche....

Yes, it takes work, determination and practice to be successful at anything.

Just to the work. That says it all in a nutshell. I'm going to have to repeat this to myself over and over when I'm exercising, working leads, etc.

Hello and what a great blog that should be feature for sure here in the Rain.  Make it a great day!

It always amazes me when I hear new agents talk about their plan for success in this business and the one key element they leave out is hard work. They have totally unrealistic expectations of what it will take to be successful. 

It takes time and farming 6-18 months Barry Owen of hard work and long hours just to make a living .  Most agents think it will be easy and expect big money right away .. Glad sista Carol included this in SCS

Hi Barry

Well said. It seems that some simply want success handed to them...whether it's lots of listings, buyers, or something else. Doesn't work that way.

Jeff

Good morning Barry Owen ,

I'm so glad that Carol Williams featured you post! You are spot on..JUST DO THE WORK!! Love the quote: “Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” –Robert Collier..its so true if you want to be successful.
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Well 'said' and totally agreed, Barry Owen. Being successful at anything takes the focus and work to make it happen. Success with people in perhaps their highest value transactions makes the hard work even more necessary.

Thanks for sharing!
Bruce.

I've known far too many people who got into real estate because it looked "easy" or "fun." Some thought they could make a lot of money while also having plenty of free time for play. Most did not know that they would have to keep learning beyond their licensing classes and that they would have to promote themselves - then get in and WORK.

Should we blame them for not knowing? Maybe not. Maybe real estate classes are advertised to give that impression.

Hey there Barry, some great advice.

I loved this the most: prepared to commit to this for a VERY long time while getting kicked in the teeth daily.

ha ha ha ha ha

and... how on earth did you get the graphics to post so large??

Thanks much

Excellent advice.  Don't pay big fat prices for online anything.  Pick up the phone and get started!