Real Estate Recruiting in a 2.0 World

I recently got a promotion that started on Twitter.
Most of you who know me, know I am still fairly new on the sales side of the business (my background is in real estate appraisal). In fact, on June 4th, 2008, I wasn’t even one full year into the business when an anonymous tweet came through my Twhirl feed. Read more
Are Real Estate Agents Really Interested In Making Money?
That is not meant to be an inflammatory statement whatsoever. It’s a direct question. I don’t want to presume anything but in reading so much of what is on real estate agent focused blogs, one has to wonder if that is really the case.
NO! Selling Real Estate (well) is NOT a Part-Time Job!

Whether your niche is real estate investing or if you are an agent, you will enjoy this article excerpted from my new book, Sell with Soul: Creating an Extraordinary Career in Real Estate without Losing Your Friends, Your Principles or Your Self-Respect Read more
100 Words To Greatness

Once they sign on, my brokerage requires that all new agents enroll in a very popular real estate training program. It’s a fairly hefty charge on your credit card right out of the blocks amongst all the other initial investments a new agent must make embarking upon this career. Read more
20 Ways to Blow it with Your Sphere of Influence (SOI*)

I love SOI. It’s my thing; it’s my passion. I think every self-employed salesperson oughta include a little SOI in their arsenal. Or a lot. Read more
Are You Afraid Of Competition? Or Worse, Have You Already Succumbed To It?

Lately there has been quite a buzz in the real estate blogosphere about the likes of Trulia and zillow “stealing” business from real estate agents.
Video Killed The Radio Star…Did It Kill The Open House As Well?

On August 1, 1981, the music industry was forever changed and the methodology of how music would be marketed was redefined.
A Change In Focus

As many readers and radio show listeners know, I have been a contributing writer over at the Bloodhound Blog. Well, all good things must come to an end and I have decided to focus my energies on profit making endeavors.
Sometimes Ticking People Off Is Exactly The Intent

Established in 1965, Benetton is present in 120 countries around the world. It presently has global sales in excess of $2 Billion dollars annually. Yet many in the mainstream find their advertising and marketing strategies downright offensive.
Are There More Than 50 People Blogging In Real Estate?

Yes, I know that there are blogs everywhere in this so called RE.net, Web 2.0 world, but lately it seems like I am walking down the halls of my high school. There’s the cool kids over by Mr. Hannah’s homeroom. Read more















