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Starting over: From phonebook to Facebook

Starting over: From phonebook to Facebook

When I was 27 I started out in real estate with nothing, not even a vehicle. In order to survive, let alone succeed, I needed to start making money and start making it fast. So the first thing I did was search out agents who carried a lot of listings. I studied them,...
Developing habits with rewards

Developing habits with rewards

In my last column we talked about habits – what they are, how we develop them and the impact they have on our lives. I explained that a sales rep who I coach was the impetus for me to learn all I could about habits and I shared those findings with you. The most...
Habit your way: The 3 components of a habit

Habit your way: The 3 components of a habit

If I were to ask you what a habit is, you would no doubt be able to give me a fairly good explanation. It would probably be along the lines of, “Something I do without thinking”, or “Something I do automatically” and you would not be wrong. However, you would only be...
How to organize your database

How to organize your database

In my last column we explored the benefits of building and maintaining a strong database of contacts because real estate is, after all, very much a contact sport. We talked about how regular cleaning of your database is an important part of maintaining it. I recommend...
Cleaning out your database closet

Cleaning out your database closet

Every now and then I get what I like to call the urge to purge. When that feeling comes upon me I go through my closets and pick out all the stuff I no longer wear, that is no longer in fashion or that, for some strange reason, has shrunk and no longer fits me. This...