Several new Real Estate agents have talked with me recently about their frustration with the way every deal seems to be a bad one or filled with challenges. On this episode, I talk about this difficult season of a Real Estate career and have some words of encouragement for you. Whether you are a new agent or a more experienced agent who is feeling stuck, this episode is for you. Every deal is a learning opportunity For every question you get as a new Real Estate agent, you have to go get the answer. Yes, this is challenging. But it is also a learning opportunity, and I want to challenge you to change the way you think about this season in your business. Listen to this short podcast to get a new perspective that will help you deal with your frustration and push through it. Feeling like your efforts outweigh your results? For new Real…
How to Overcome the Fear of Success – Episode 88
What if your marketing plan actually works? Will you have what it takes to respond to the leads? How will you deal with the objections and obstacles that might come up? If these are questions that go through your mind, you are not dealing with the fear of failure, but with the fear of success! In this episode I’ll define the fear of success, talk about how it can stop you in your tracks, and tell you what you can do to overcome it so that you truly can succeed! The first step in overcoming the fear of success is to realize that you have it If we think we’re fighting the fear of failure, we’re fighting the wrong thing! We need to understand the fear of success and realize that this is what we need to fight. In this episode, I’ll share some examples that will help you understand the fear of success, and…
How to Become an Authority in Your Real Estate Market – Episode 87
At a baseball game recently, with a group of about 25 people, my wife made some observations about how I didn’t “work the crowd” but people just seemed to gravitate to me, and why. It got me thinking that I wanted to teach people how to attract people, and what it takes to be seen as an authority in your Real Estate market. So, in this episode, I’ll tell you more about my wife’s observations about how I attract people, and then I’ll give you eight practical tips for gaining authority in your market. What does it mean to have authority in your market? Having authority in your market means that when people in your area think of Real Estate, they think of you. You become a household name, and people are drawn to work with you. But how do you make this happen? In this episode, I will talk about ways you can relate…
Creative Real Estate Marketing Strategies, with Sue “Pinky” Benson – Episode 86
When it comes to being a media company that just happens to sell Real Estate, Sue “Pinky” Benson is doing a great job and is making a big splash in her market. Her creative Real Estate marketing strategies set her apart from other agents in her area and attract people to her. I’m excited for you to hear this episode, catch some of Sue’s energy, and pick up some great Real Estate marketing ideas! “Play like it’s 2017” and work as a group In the past, Real Estate agents were protective of their listings and wanted to control the information. In today’s episode, Sue “Pinky” Benson talks about living in the present and why working as a group to get the information out as widely as possible is critical in today’s market. Listen in to find out how networking with other agents and using technology to share information and promote one another’s businesses can raise…
The Conversion Code – A Great Resource For New Agents – Episode 85
Today I’m talking about Chris Smith’s book, The Conversion Code. I’m not normally excited about books that talk about scripts. I don’t like chasing business, and I want to get everyone to an attraction model. However, my goal on this show is to help new agents succeed. And in the beginning, you need to chase and you need to get good at handling objections. Then you can start attracting business instead of chasing it. I am a raving fan of Chris Smith, and his book is a valuable resource when you are starting out. Using a script with unique data points to respond to new leads What do you say when your potential new client picks up the phone and says “hello?” In his book The Conversion Code, Chris Smith provides scripts for these conversations. In this episode, I’ll talk about how having simple, unique data points at the beginning of your call can help…