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Motivational Monday - Momentum & Goals

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Motivational Monday - Momentum & Goals

Business Planning - Keeping the Momentum Going


Life's lessons are plentiful and one that I learned after many trials and tribulations in this business was to formulate goals - business goals and personal goals as well. Initially I was not good at it and proclaimed that I didn't really need to do this - "I have everything in my head, I know what I'm doing and I don't need to write any of this down!


Thankfully, I learned from some of the best local agents/brokers and coaches that setting goals is key to success. So, I was going to sleep last night, after having reviewed my business goals and my calendar for the week before heading to bed, and had a convincing thought to maintain business goals - IN WRITING...

 

Business Planning - Keeping the Momentum Going


...When you go to the grocery store without a list, do you manage to forget at least one item that you needed? I do! Think of your business plan as you do your grocery list - if it's in writing, it will get done!

 

So set those 'greater goals' and put your nose to the grindstone - get the momentum going and get it DONE!

 

Happy Monday!

 

© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com | Motivational Monday - Momentum & Goals

Comments(44)

Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

That is so smart, Mary Grace (Ballew) MacDougall - they say hand-written is better, although I type mine and then print them! Like you, I look at them every day too.

Jan 15, 2019 09:28 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh my gosh, we are birds of a feather, Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 305-3231556! I do the same exact thing! Funny but, I put a lot of entries on my calendar that are reminders. My assistants share my calendar and on occasion, I'll get the text, "Okay, so who is picking up___?!" (or whatever the task is). We always get a chuckle out of it! 

Jan 15, 2019 09:30 PM
Dr. Karen Lewis, Broker 954-2489149

Lollll...So you know I can relate..

Jan 16, 2019 04:41 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

LOL I have an app for that, Doug Dawes!! I use my Alexa to create lists and the best part is that each item has a little checkbox beside it that I can click when it's in my basket! Since I've started using that, I never forget my list because it's on my phone!

Jan 15, 2019 09:32 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You know, I've heard that all my life and never really understood it until I got into this business, Beth Atalay!

Jan 15, 2019 09:33 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You are so smart to do that, Will Hamm - it really holds us accountable to ourselves, doesn't it?

Jan 15, 2019 09:34 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You're so right, Abby Stiller and I NEVER go to the grocery store without my list now either! 

I hope you have a great week too! 

Jan 15, 2019 09:35 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I've never missed a deadline or an appointment but, I will say that if I didn't write things down now, that could be a real possibility, Sharon Lee!!

Jan 15, 2019 09:36 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Do you need me to give you a call at the end of the week to ask if you've done them, Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543?!! You know I will!

Jan 15, 2019 09:37 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543

No you don't need to call, I am getting to it today. Our manager made a point about it today, and it referenced something I had been listening to as well. So I know what I have to do and will write it down.

Jan 16, 2019 11:05 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

How lucky are your students, Anna Banana Kruchten CRB, CRS 602-380-4886 - oh, to have had you as an instructor!

Jan 15, 2019 09:38 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

You and I are always on the same page when it comes to business, Grant Schneider - I think we must have had the same college professor along the way!!

Jan 15, 2019 09:39 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

That is so true and one of the things that I learned in our CRS training too, Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP! I was astonished at how many agents don't run their business like a business when it comes to goals and plans. 

And, what a wonderful analogy - you're SO right!

Jan 15, 2019 09:40 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Sheri Sperry - MCNE®! I agree - especially the older I get, I really do need those lists and checklists!

Jan 16, 2019 05:06 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, that is so smart, Barbara Todaro ! We always want to know from where each lead comes - which member of your sphere, postcard mailing or listing generated the lead. The next month or quarter, hone in on the source(s).

And, you're right, it's like watching the family tree grow - your analogy is spot-on!

And, don't ever worry about 'taking up space' - I love it and so does everyone else, Barbara!

Happy Wednesday!

Jan 16, 2019 05:15 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi George Souto! Sometimes our best thinking comes when we're winding down at night! LOL

Jan 16, 2019 05:15 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I have done that too and then wind up at the end of the quarter wondering why I didn't hone in on some of the leads that had I been watching more closely, I would have, Francine Viola!

Jan 16, 2019 05:17 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Michael Jacobs! Yes, and for me, keeping it simple is writing it down so I don't stress if I forget it! LOL

Jan 16, 2019 05:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, don't you hate it when you grab a basket for the 5 items on your list and you wind up having to go back and get a buggy, Endre Barath, Jr.?! I will spot something and remember that I want to try something and then wind up needing more space! It's rare that I stick solely to the list. 

Jan 16, 2019 05:20 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I do that with my calendar too, James Dray! It's something that I KNOW I will look at each and every day so, I add more to my calendar than just 'events!'

Jan 16, 2019 05:21 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Well, thank you, Gita Bantwal! I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Jan 16, 2019 05:22 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thanks, Roy Kelley! You know I love sharing my 'ah-ha' moments here in the Rain!

Jan 16, 2019 05:22 AM