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7 Deadly SEO Mistakes That You Don’t Want to Make

Feb. 26th 2010

Many people prefer to either not think about the importance of real estate search engine optimization, or tinker with it on their own. If you are not going to higher a professional to do it for you (like you would encourage your FSBOs to hire you), then there are at least a few traps that you should know about.

These are the 7 deadly seo mistakes that you don’t want to make. To get the full video which is also our video/speaker’s page, you’ll get much more information by clicking there. Here is a short preview of what you’ll get.

How You Doin?

Feb. 25th 2010

richlevinsmall2At the end of February Agents notice that a substantial part of the year is passed.  Two months, one sixth of the year is behind us.  That makes some Agents anxious and nervous about how the year will unfold.  Others are excited and eager.  The difference is completely based on each Agents feeling about how they are doing.  Following are four of the best solutions to being excited and eager about your business instead of anxious and nervous.

1. How you feel about your business is a distraction that is more likely to hurt your business than help it.  If you feel bad it may motivate you, more likely it will de-motivate you.  And if you feel good it may motivate you or it may make you complacent.  I am a HUGE believer that your “attitude dictates your altitude.”  However, in terms of your how you are doing in your business it is your measureable results that dictate your success, not your attitude.  Focus on measurable results.  So…

2. What gets measured gets done.  You get what you inspect not what you expect.  What measures do you keep track of?  What measures are you aware of?  Do you have a sales goal for each month?  If not, start there and set one now for March, April, and every month to the end of the year.  Be sure it is open sales; in other words what you put under contract not what you close, in March etc.  You must measure what you have the most control over.  In terms of sales volume you have much more control over what you will put under contract each month than what you close that month.

Do you have a listing goal for each month?  Set those too.

3. Look at your monthly sales volume and listing goals every day.  Yes, every day.  Of course there are days they won’t change.  And of course you will remember what those goals are and how you are doing if you only look at them a few times a week.  But you won’t do it unless it is a habit.  It will take you… oh, let’s say… thirty seconds, maybe less because you could be looking at a goals sheet on paper or on your computer while you are having breakfast so can do it in N.E.T. (no extra time).  When you have those goals set and you look at them every day, it prevents lengthy slumps and it motivates you in the most effective and legitimate way.

4. Choose, right now, what success in your Real Estate career will do for your life that you desire most.  What is it?  Will it reduce the stress of unpaid bills?  Will it buy you another income property, fund college educations, pay for that surgery, allow you to take that trip or take the trip with greater ease and enjoyment.  What is it for you?  And once you hit on that thing that gets your juices flowing, that thing that creates a sense of excitement in you, when you hit upon that thing; write it down.  And each day as you look at your goals connect that desired outcome with those measured results.  That $400,000 of sales in March means that I’ll be able to…  Make that connection each day.  Dwell on it.  Yes it may be painful for some who are struggling and exhilarating for those who are already doing well.  For both and for all it will ultimately create permanent motivation.

The secret to the success of my coaching Clients are a few simple disciplines.  The business is hard.  Buyers and Sellers, Lenders and Appraisers, Personal Property and Possession Dates and more, offer continual challenges; awareness of your numbers brings greater ease, sanity and motivation.  These four simple solutions make a huge difference to your success.

It’s YOUR Choice!

Feb. 24th 2010

I have some bad news for you…and, I know, nobody likes bad news.  Nobody. 

 

We all handle the bad things in our lives differently, don’t we?  Some of us tackle the hard stuff head-on – dealing with it right away and moving on. 

 

The rest of us are just flat-out avoiders.  We try to justify our avoidance by telling ourselves we “don’t have time” to deal with that right now or…we “just can’t handle one more thing.”  Those excuses are simply a form of avoidance – straight up.

 

So, if you’re an avoider, KEEP READING THIS.  Don’t let yourself avoid!  Even though it’s seemingly bad news, I also share some great news and useful solutions with you.

 

Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve learned that almost 100% of the time it’s best to just deal with the hard ASAP, take care of it somehow, and move on as much as you possibly can. (And I’ve avoided with the best of them!)

 

Bottom line:  it’s how we choose to deal with the hard stuff in our lives that determines our success (or lack thereof). 

 

And, yes, it IS a CHOICE we all have.  I’m sure you can think of sad, negative or hard things you’ve been faced with in your life – and that moment of CHOICE you had.

 

I sure can…

 

For example, when I was 15 and still classified as “functionally illiterate” with over 12 different learning “disabilities,” I could have chosen to give up right then and there.  And I was close…let me tell you.  But thanks to hard work – and some key people that were placed in my life – I CHOSE to learn how to read.  It wasn’t easy, but I CHOSE to keep going – I CHOSE to figure out how to take that bad, hard stuff and make it work for me.  I CHOSE to find a solution.  And because of that CHOICE, I eventually graduated from college – at the top of my class – with a degree in Economics!

 

Now…what does all that have to do with YOU?  A lot!

 

Here’s that bad news I mentioned earlier.  Take a look at The Harris Interactive Poll results below from a study conducted in August 2009…

 

PRESTIGE OF 23 PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

“I am going to read off a number of different occupations. For each, would you tell me if you feel it is an occupation of very great prestige, considerable prestige, some prestige or hardly any prestige at all?”

 

Base: All Adults 

 

Very Great Prestige

Considerable Prestige

Some Prestige

Hardly Any Prestige At All

Not Sure/

Refused

 

%

%

%

%

%

Firefighter

62

21

13

5

*

Scientist

57

22

14

7

*

Doctor

56

28

13

3

*

Nurse

54

24

18

4

*

Military officer

51

24

17

7

*

Teacher

51

22

17

10

*

Police officer

44

24

24

7

*

Priest/Minister/

Clergy

41

21

28

10

1

Engineer

39

27

28

5

1

Farmer

36

22

28

14

*

Architect

29

30

31

10

*

Member of Congress

28

21

27

22

2

Lawyer

26

22

33

19

*

Business Executive

23

15

46

16

1

Athlete

21

18

42

19

*

Journalist

17

20

40

22

1

Union Leader

17

17

34

30

1

Entertainer

17

17

40

25

1

Banker

16

21

43

18

1

Actor

15

19

33

33

*

Stockbroker

13

11

43

31

3

Accountant

11

23

46

19

1

Real Estate Agent/Broker

5

14

50

30

*

*Less than 0.5%

 

And, just so we’re all on the same page, according to Webster’s New World Dictionary, “prestige” is defined as:

 

1.  The level of respect at which one is regarded by others; standing.

2.  A person’s high standing among others; honor or esteem.

3.  Widely recognized prominence, distinction, or importance.

 

 

It doesn’t look good for those of us who work in real estate, does it?  Bottom of the prestige and respect list.  Not the best news.  At all.

 

At this moment, we’re all faced with a CHOICE…

 

Rather than avoiding this FACT or trying to hide it (or hide from it),

let’s use it to our advantage. 

 

How?  Simple…

 

Just like we talked about earlier…tackle it – head-on!  Right now!

 

Follow these steps (I’m serious here…I’m challenging you to CHOOSE to do this!):

 

1.     Copy this chart into the beginning of your listing presentation or make a copy to give to the buyers you meet with.  (You can get a copy of the chart and accompanying article here:  http://www.harrisinteractive.com/harris_poll/index.asp?PID=685.)

 

2.     In your listing or buyer presentation script, you need to enter the conversation your prospects are having in their heads.  Tackle the fear, doubt or insecurity they are feeling at that moment.  

 

3.     Say something to the effect of: “You probably weren’t looking forward to our meeting today…and I can understand that.  I know that real estate agents, in general, are not trusted, respected, or held in high esteem – just like the results of this study show.  And there are some bad agents out there, for sure.  However, as we get to know each other, you will learn that I don’t fit that preconceived idea people have about agents. 

 

I wouldn’t just be your real estate agent.  I am YOUR advocate – YOUR guide – YOUR master negotiator – YOUR reference tool for all parts of this process.  I CAN be trusted and WILL work hard to earn YOUR respect.

 

I treat my clients like they are my closest friends or family members – giving them my best and most responsive service – always.

 

 

Now, you’re probably thinking to yourself, “I can’t put that in my presentation!  That’s too risky…why would I show them the negative results of that study?”

 

Because.  No one else will.

 

And, as the wise Earl Nightingale so aptly stated, “If you want to be successful, find out what everybody else is doing and do the opposite.”

 

 

Do you think anyone else has this in their presentations?  Not likely.  All you have to do is CHOOSE…

 

CHOOSE to harness your inner football player…and tackle it!

 

CHOOSE to make this unfortunate fact work for you.

 

CHOOSE this solution and use it!

 

CHOOSE to “do the opposite” and experience your most successful, fulfilling year yet! 

© Jennifer Cummings 2010

 

For the past two decades, Jennifer Cummings has been one of the most sought-after marketing experts in the nation.  Her “out-of-the-box” approach to marketing has won her the respect of advertising agencies and the adulation of entrepreneurs and business owners from all over the world in over a dozen unique markets. 

 

Using the same strategies she now teaches, Jennifer transformed her life from being a juvenile delinquent at 15 to a millionaire by age 30.  With her practical, no-frills approach to marketing and revenue generation, YOU can now join the thousands of other agents and brokers who have been excited and empowered to get back into the driver’s seats of their businesses!

Jennifer Cummings ~ www.JenniferCummings.com ~ 888.208.2309

 

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Taming the Time Thieves

Feb. 17th 2010

As a culture, we are busy. We have technologies that allow us to stay connected to our business even when we are supposed to be taking a vacation. We multi-task, and as a result of our increased efficiencies, we are busier than ever and have trouble finding time to “fit it all in.” One of the biggest barriers to finding enough time to fit in the most important things in life are those people and things that steal away what precious time you have available. In order to be productive we must eliminate those time wasters and focus on things that help us move closer to our goals. I call this process “Taming the Time Thieves”.

If you follow the following five suggestions, you will find you have more control over your day—and you will get more accomplished!

1.    The chatting syndrome. Conversations (“chit-chatting”) with co-workers, friends, family and neighbors can happen anytime, anywhere, in person, by phone or even via the Internet. These chats can be worthwhile—sharing ideas, catching up on old times, talking about fun things you each have in common—but the reality is that frequently these chats do nothing but steal huge chunks of time from your day. Keeping in touch with friends and family is, of course, a good thing, but yapping endlessly about not-so-important things is a real time thief, especially if it saps your time for either necessary or more desirable pursuits. Give yourself reasonable limits as to the amount of time you will spend chatting. If you are stuck with a rambler, politely say, “I’ve got to go”…and do it.

2.    The E-mail Black Hole. If every time you open your e-mail it is cluttered with many Fwd: blah, blah, blah e-mail messages or other junk mail and you hate working your way through them, get off the forwarding lists! Many times it is people who have less time available than you (or who don’t know how to handle their time) who will forward virtually every e-mail they get to a long list of “e-mail buddies”—and one way to control this is to either set up a non-business email account to receive those emails at (johndoe@yahoo.com)—or ask to be removed from those mailing lists all together.  Seriously, are those jokes SO funny that you have to read every one of them? Also, never get trapped “surfing” the Internet. That can suck a couple of hours out of your day in a hurry!  It’s ok and important to answer your business email quickly, but save the others for evenings or weekends when you can deal with the other personal things in your life.

3.    Clients from Hades. Sorry, but this is real and every agent knows what I am talking about. Sure, we love our clients, but you and I both know that some clients can suck every waking moment out of you. You have to know who’s the boss. You are! (I know, sometimes it feels like every new client is the boss!) Your buyer’s agents have experienced the dread of showing a dozen homes to “Lookie Lou” only to discover they couldn’t make a buying decision if their life depended on it. Your accountant, doctor, dentist or insurance agent  are not available every waking moment of every day, why should you be?  Pre-qualify each buyer and make sure you have a buyer’s agreement.  This first step will let them know you are serious about your business.  Then set their expectations as to how you will work with them up front and what you expect from them as you show homes.

4.    Dumpers. Ever heard these words? “You handle it.” It may be a spouse, a relative, a co-worker, or a child, but YOU become the dumping ground. When you hear “I don’t want to do/don’t know how to do it,” and the “dumper” is fully capable, you need to take control. Unless you bounce back those things that truly can be handled by others, the dumping will continue (or worse, if there is no objection from you, intensify). They are not going to stop if you don’t protest! Speaking of which, it might be time for you to hire a good assistant to take over some of your more menial tasks.

5.    Technology. Technology is a double-edged sword. There is no doubt that you need it—as a Realtor it can do more to free up time in your day than just about anything else—but you have to have a strategy for learning it and using it. That’s one of the reasons why I emphasize learning one new thing each day with your technology, then shut off your computer and go to work.  Technology is not supposed to be all-consuming; it’s just one of the many priorities that needs to be fitted into your day.

By eliminating your time thieves and time wasters you will find more time every day to focus on the more important things in your life, like family, friends, faith, fitness, and of course your finances.

© Verl Workman, Pinnacle Quest Consulting 2010

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verlheadjpg2Verl Workman is a leading national speaker, coach and consultant.  Despite his busy speaking schedule, and role as co-founder of Pinnacle Quest Consulting Group, he still sells real estate so that he can test and stay abreast of the latest tools and techniques that maximize results.  He uses that knowledge to assist individuals and companies in building effective business strategies, implementing powerful technology solutions, and establishing strategic competitive advantages through coaching, seminars and private consultations.  To contact Verl visit www.verlworkman.com or  www.PQPipeline.com or email him at AskVerl@verlworkman.com.

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The Need For Feeds: Social Networking Chaos?

Feb. 16th 2010
Randy Eagar, CRS

Randy Eagar, CRS

What technological features/gadgets/programs have been more worrisome and questionable than that of all the various social media marketing and networks? Should you be on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or even YouTube? As I mentioned last time, the answer is “YES”. But in this post, I’d like to deal more specifically with an overview of how to market your social media through the magic of RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication).

Ready for Change? 3 CLICKS to Making More Money NOW!

Feb. 15th 2010

murphyOkay… The holidays are over and we are at the half way point of the first quarter of a new year…..So the question is…What has changed in how you are doing (or not doing) your business to make real money?

We are all prisoners of our habits, and especially after a certain age, it is tough to “change”.  It’s been said, that if we keep on doing what we’ve always done, we’ll keep on getting what we have always gotten….but that is not true anymore!  In today’s competitive marketplace we may not even be able to survive doing the “normal”.  Today’s market requires innovation, creativity, and execution, using new tools, systems, strategies and the biggee: A willingness to CHANGE! 

If we don’t change who is going to notice?  From losing that extra five pounds to adding another day of exercise, or making more money…unless you have a plan and a coach to help you stay focused, there are no real outside consequences.

We are in a world that requires dollars for sustenance, survival and comfort, not to mention that money has been the measure of success.  So with that said, there are several experts out there that offer us a new path to create more guaranteed profits at this time next year if we are willing to embrace a few small changes.

Don’t have time??? Not an excuse anymore! With NAR’s FREE Realtor University Webinars, you can learn from top experts anytime, anywhere. Al l you need is the willingness to learn, a computer and a little willingness to CHANGE!  Here are some great resources:

Follow a Plan - Expert coach, author and speaker Carla Cross offers the best first step, and that is to have an effective business plan.  She did a brilliant job presenting what you need to know in the Realtor University free webinar last month available on line.  http://budurl.com/BizPlan2010withCarla

List for More $$ - More expertise to increase your bottom line with listings comes from super coach, author and speaker, Bernice Ross.  Bernice’s webinar offers solid direction on how to list more properties at higher commissions in 2010 by developing a premium marketing plan and use Web 2.0 strategies to get the listings signed up, priced right and sold!  Her million dollar information is offered FREE. Click here to get one on one direction:  http://budurl.com/ListMore4MoreMoney

Be the First Agent they call - Did you know that an NAR survey shows that 60-80% of consumers work with the first agent who responds to them?  If you are not up to speed on the latest applications that the top agents are using to out respond and out communicate their competitors, you need to get with it!  Expert and social media instructor Amy Chorew offers an information-packed power hour on the PDA applications top salespeople all over the world are using to respond, engage and connect with hot prospects. Get the scoop by clicking on: http://budurl.com/AmysKillerAps4U

There is a WEALTH of information available to agents that are sick and tired of not making the money they want.  The choice is yours to take advantage of these valuable online webinars that are guaranteed to take your profits from dull to dynamic! WARNING: It does require CHANGE on your part!

Are you ready???  Then check out these and others at: http://budurl.com/FreeNARWebinars4U

Do it! And we’ll see you in the winner’s circle…same time next year!

Bio: Terri Murphy is an author, speaker, communication consultant, and author of 5 books, including her latest with Donald Trump. She is the founder and Pres. of WomensWisdomNetwork.com and serves as CIO of U. S. Learning in Memphis and one of NAR’s GAME CHANGER 2010 Coaches. For more information or to book Terri Murphy for your next event call 1-877-211-6472 and for more webinar resources visit: http://budurl.com/NARFREEWebinars

Here’s to Your Success

Feb. 15th 2010

richlevinsmall1The market is improving.  There is no doubt that the tax credit is generating more activity.  Many Agents are eagerly looking for listings.  It is still mid winter and regardless of our creative entreaties the Sellers remain slower to come to the table. 

It is the ideal time to be marketing, networking, farming, blogging, prospecting, etc. for listings so that as the weather breaks you are top of mind and the Agent of choice.

This is the one of those markets that produces top Agents.  Those of you who have been active marketing, networking, on the web and prospecting over the fall and winter will benefit most from the burst of Sellers and Buyers that are going to hit the market between weather breaking and April 30th.  Those that have been passive will look around and wonder why others are so busy.  

Following are a few relevant quotes that I recommend you print or copy, carry you’re you and make part of your thinking

Those who know these will identify with the following and enjoy them.

Those that are not sure will be inspired and find them useful

Those that read the following as motivational drivel will struggle.

Here’s to your success!

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will.”    

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.”

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.”

“Winning isn’t everything, but the will to win is everything.”

“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man.  But sooner or later the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.”

All the above are from the legendary football for whom the Superbowl trophy is named, the Vince Lombardi trophy. 

(Forgive the male chauvinism.  I clearly read this as a man or woman, appreciate that he lived in another era and I believe today would clearly embrace that these sentiments apply to all people, men and women, boys and girls who are committed to their success.)

“The meeting of preparation with opportunity generates the offspring we call luck.”

Tony Robbins said that.

So, as the spring market rapidly arrives, get busy and enjoy the success you earn.

Just Fill in Those Blanks–Your Business Plan—NOT!

Feb. 9th 2010

Carla Cross, CRB, MA, International Speaker

Carla Cross, CRB, MA, International Speaker

Why waste your time filling in blanks to create goals? Doing that gives you no confidence in whether your plan will work. Instead, read how to make a business plan that gives you confidence in its ability to deliver to you the goals you want—and deserve.

Today, companies are touting that they will “make a business plan” for you. All you have to do is to put some numbers into the software, and, voila, your business comes out the ‘other end’. Sounds so easy. We love to get something for no effort! It reminds me of the story my sister told about one of her jobs in college. She worked for a cardiologist. She put electrodes on patients to prepare for the cardiogram. One day, she was putting electrodes on an elderly gentleman. She had him remove all jewelry, hearing aids, etc. To reduce his anxiety, she said, “Just relax. I’ll do all the rest.” He replied, “Honey, I’ve been waiting all my life for a woman to tell me that!”

Surprise…..he was going to have to wait a little longer. Similarly, expecting software to make you a business plan is an over-simplification of what that it can do for you. Also, it’s a mis-representation of what a business plan is. In this article, I’ll give you one concept that will change the way you think about your business plan. Applying this concept will help you create and execute your business plan with confidence. Following this concept will assure you’ll get the outcomes you want. (You’ll never say again, “Will this work for me?”).

Getting Past the Numbers to a True Executable Business Plan

Why would you want to create a business plan that’s not useful to you as you go about your business every day? I’ve coached hundreds of agents and leadership in creating what I call ‘executable’ business plans. Executable business plans are those that you can

use every day in creating the actions that lead to the results the client wants.

That means your business plan has to go way past just the numbers (goals), and get to ‘where the rubber meets the road’—the daily and weekly actions you will take that directly relate to the results or goals you intend to reach. Too many times, real estate professionals separate the action plans from the bigger picture of the business plan. However, they are all a part of the same busines plan!

A Stunning Concept: Your Systems Make Up Your Business Plan

This concept is from Michael Gerber, the small business guru and author of the famous books, The E-Myth and The E-Myth Revisited. (I highly recommend you read both of these). He says,

“the integration of your systems is your business plan”

What he means by that statement: As you think through how you’re going to act each day, you’re going to create systems and processes, including your operational checklists—so you can follow the plan. These systems put down in black and white how you’ll lead generate, how you’ll work with buyers, how you’ll market to people after the sale, etc.

Creating the systems. Now, you are actually creating the actions you’re prepared to take each day that lead you to your goals. You are going to relate those systems to your goals. For example: Your goal is twenty-four homes sold this year. Your lead generation plan includes contacting three ‘target’ or segregated markets. To contact, you have a system, consisting of a certain number of calls, mailings, etc. over a certain period of time. You have checklists to back these actions, and you have delegated part of this action plan to others.

Armed with these concrete actions—in order—you have created your ‘replicable’ business. You now can either

1. Carry out the systems yourself, or

2. Delegate them to grow your business

Carla Cross, CRB, MA, is a real estate leadership coach and speaker, and is president of Carla Cross Seminars, Inc. and Carla Cross Coaching. She’s author of six internationally published books on real estate sales and management, including The Business Planning System for the Real Estate Professional. Carla’s management and sales systems are used by thousands of real estate professionals, and many are endorsed by CRS and CRB. Reach Carla at 425-392-6914 or www.carlacross.com.

Activity Breeds Productivity

Feb. 5th 2010

workman_verl1Have you ever noticed how the busiest people seem to get more referrals, more listings, more buyers and then, when they can’t possibly have any more time available, even more business comes their way?

Some call it an aura, others call it a success attitude or the law of attraction. Call it what you like—I  simply believe that when you are consciously and productively engaged in doing activities that generate business, you radiate a feeling of success, and when that happens success begins to follow you.

Agents who have little or no business and are stuck in “analysis paralysis” give off a sense of desperation and neediness. Without knowing it, the “I’m desperate, please list with me” feeling is communicated without words. In order to be successful today, we need to change the non-verbal message we are sending to the people around us. The easiest way to do that comes from being engaged in activities that produce results!  If you are struggling today, maybe it’s not just that the market is bad.  Oh, sure, that’s still a relevant factor—no question about it. But if you’re still doing business like it is 1995 –then those strategies just flat won’t work.  If you haven’t made the necessary changes to compete and to grow you’re going to be left behind.  I see so many agents who have taken classes on short sales, even receiving certifications and special designations, but haven’t yet implemented any new behaviors.  Today, you must change, adapt, learn and every day go after that business with an attitude of success!

Creating a successful disposition is not difficult but it does require you to start doing things different every day.  Here are a few activities that will help you breed the productivity that you truly desire and attract new business to you:

j04432271.    Get up every day and dress for success. The way you feel about yourself and how you look matters.  Getting dressed to meet with clients will begin to prepare you for the clients you have not even met yet.

2.    Talk positively to yourself and others. Use phrases like “I am going to get a new listing today”, or “I am the best agent on the planet and I will prospect until I find 2 new clients this morning.”  Phrases like these, when spoken out loud and with enthusiasm, begin to have an effect on you and people around you. After awhile you begin to believe that positive self talk!  Conversely, negative self talk will have the opposite result.  For example, if you whine and complain about why you don’t have any business, you will start to doubt yourself AND as you project that aura of doubt, others will doubt your ability just as you do. Positive self talk is critical in creating a success aura.

3.    Visualize your success. This is different than just talking to yourself and saying  “I am a winner.” The process of visualization is closing your eyes and actually seeing yourself with that success. Imagine how you will feel, what kind of clients you will work with, what kind of new car you will drive, how you will look when you achieve that success. The more specific your visualization is the greater your chance of success.  Last night while watching the Winter X Games I noticed the gold medal winner prior to his run on the “Big Air” snowboarding ramp.  He had his goggles on, but was wb051352completely tuned out to everything going on around him as he prepared for his jump.   I could see him twisting his body, bending his knees over and over again mimicking his motions and moves that he was about to make in the air.  Without a doubt he was visualizing his success, seeing his landing and celebrating winning the gold medal before he even started down the ramp.  Seconds later he took off doing double flips and amazing acrobatics in the air and received a perfect score of 50, winning the gold medal.  This practice of visualization has been used by professional athletes and professional business people for years and continues to be a critical component of success.

4.    Prospect every day. However, you can’t just visualize your success, you must take action and practice getting business.  If you are struggling and business is poor, your time each day should be spent doing activities that will produce real business. I strongly suggest prospecting for a minimum of 3 hours a day.  This will require you to get out of your comfort zone and do things that you don’t love to do, activities that you find really hard to do.  If it were easy, every agent would prospect! This is your opportunity to shine and start doing something most agents are not willing to do.  By doing focused prospecting every day, you will begin to generate business and your financial situation will begin to change, making it easier for you to continue.

I challenge you to follow these four steps and watch what begins to happen in your life and business.  You will attract motivated people and your disposition will change.  Business will find you and it may not even be as a direct result of the prospecting activities you are doing.  When you get engaged in income producing activities, you will generate more income.  Remember to get up and dress for success, say something positive to yourself, visualize becoming a top producer and closing more business, and then get to work to make it happen.  These activities will create productivity and you will succeed at a level you have never experienced before.

© Verl Workman, Pinnacle Quest Consulting 2010
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Verl Workman is a leading national speaker, coach and consultant.  Despite his busy speaking schedule, and role as co-founder of Pinnacle Quest Consulting Group, he still sells real estate so that he can test and stay abreast of the latest tools and techniques that maximize results.  He uses that knowledge to assist individuals and companies in building effective business strategies, implementing powerful technology solutions, and establishing strategic competitive advantages through coaching, seminars and private consultations.  To contact Verl visit www.verlworkman.com or  www.PQPipeline.com or email him at AskVerl@verlworkman.com.

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A Look At The Best Social Media Marketing

Feb. 4th 2010
Randy Eagar

Randy Eagar

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr . . . which social media or social media sharing is best? The answer is “Yes”! With the advancements in these services, you can now post a video in your YouTube account and have it automatically post to your Facebook wall, Twitter account, etc. In marketing, you need to be everywhere.  Here’s a short video trailer showing this exciting session that you can get via 45 minute video or from BASB personal training showing some great social media marketing ideas.