Ask An Ambassador: I've Got An Idea

You are so right that one thought and idea certainly lead to another. I love being inspired.

Good Tuesday morning, Liz and Bill. A good idea for today is to have some fun.

Our town furnishes broom at the outdoor pickleball courts, but one of my neighbors brings a battery powered leaf blower to clear the leaves off the courts.  Working smarter, not harder!

Bill that was a great idea, I would not have thought of that!

We blow the pine pollen off of our patio furniture and decks with the leaf blower.  Wearing a mask to do that is a good idea, but it works.

Hello Bill (and Liz too) - we can pick up many sorts of things on life's journey.  Good example.  

Liz and Bill Spear 

Thanks, Bill for the bright and useful ideas. 

Thinking outside the box is something I struggle with.  

I got an idea over the weekend from time spent with my mother!  We went to an event that was doing a buy event for their antique store. They listed all the items that they’d be interested in. I figured it was one way for my mother to unload some of her stuff (lots of stuff). We went and her junk wasn’t worth anything. I told her to stop at the Salvation Army or savers and donate it since she already had it in her car. She was afraid they’d throw it away so she brought it all back home.

MY IDEA IS to hire someone to pretend they want stuff in order for the person who has a hard time letting go to agree to sell or donate. You could figure out the details before the meeting. I think it’s a genius idea. I’d have hired someone to tell my mother I’d give you $100 for everything and then before the meeting give that person $125 and they keep the $25.  Something like that. 

I have had so many families ready to sell but the aging parents have a house full of stuff they just can’t part with. It’s a problem.

Liz and Bill Spear  Bill, it is funny you should mention this, as I have a post in draft inspired by another blog that sparked a thought. You are right on point today. Thank You, Bill 

If we listen or read things we can have a lightbulb moment and be inspired! I love that when it happens.

A good idea will always go a long way with me and especially considering everything you just said. :)

The lightbulbs in your featured photo remind me that I need to change the lightbulbs out in my own home, haha.

This is why it is so important to read books by people in other industries as you never know where your next great idea will come from.

I had an idea to reach out to a friend to help identify what looked like some kind of bee. We learned that it was not a honey bee.  

Speaking of leaf blowers, we had some folks here last year who took down a bunch of trees and brush, and made big burn piles - when they came back to burn the wood, they started the fires with a propane burner, but then got the fires roaring by using a leaf blower. It worked great!

Hi Bill,

Innovation doesn't always come from something new. Sometimes it comes from looking at something familiar in a different way.

Now I'm thinking about more uses for my leaf blower. 😊

Human nature and invention coincide when folks invest the time to "think."

Bill and Liz, this is such a great reminder that some of the best improvements in our business come from simple observation and creative thinking. Real estate rewards those who stay curious and are willing to adapt ideas from everyday life. A solution that saves time or reduces friction in one area can often translate into better systems, smoother transactions, or stronger client service. Staying open to idea transfer keeps us growing and prevents routines from becoming limitations. Thank you for the thoughtful prompt. It is always interesting to hear what sparks others' innovation.

Bill, this is such a great reminder that some of the best ideas come from simply being open and paying attention—your “kitty condo car wash” made me smile and the idea made your point perfectly! I love how you tied it back to real estate (as always!!) and everyday problem-solving, because that’s EXACTLY how we grow and stay creative in this business. Inspiration really is everywhere. BUT, only if we’re willing to see it.