Comfort Is The Enemy Of Progress – Episode #139

Ep 139 Comfort is the enemy of progress

In case you didn’t know, I am not a huge movie guy. I don’t have the attention span to watch a lot of movies, plus I would rather be thinking about other things, like my family or business or my team. Recently, I watched “The Greatest Showman,” a film about the famous P.T. Barnum. After the movie, a quote from P.T. Barnum lingered on my mind, “Comfort is the enemy of progress.” On this episode, I want to take a few minutes to talk about what makes ME uncomfortable, where I have exchanged progress for comfort and encourage you to get comfortable…with being uncomfortable! Comfort is the enemy of progress Are you working because you enjoy the challenge and the process, or are you working for comfort? Comfort is not inherently bad, but it can lead to laziness, or “letting off the gas” once you get a little momentum. There have been a few times…

7 Ways To Connect With Your Sphere Of Influence, Even When You Have Nothing To Say – Episode #134

7 Ways To Connect With Your Sphere Of Influence, Even When You Have Nothing To Say - Episode #134

A real estate agent’s sphere of influence is one of their most important professional assets. Handled well, this relational network can become a lead generating powerhouse, fueling your real estate business for years (even decades!). But building your sphere of influence is more than a tactic or strategy: it’s learning how to build authentic, professional relationships with real people. On this episode, I will share 7 tips you can use to connect to your sphere of influence, even when you have nothing to say! Events, surveys, and “home sold” alerts, Oh my! Tip #1: Planning an event is a great way to connect with your sphere of influence, and if done correctly, gives you a reason to talk to them up to three times! You can call them to invite them, talk to them at the event, then call afterward to thank them for attending. If planning the event seems like the hard part, remember…

Making the Most of Geo Farming and Your Sphere of Influence – Episode 95

Making the Most of Geo Farming and Your Sphere of Influence - Episode 95

Welcome to the Onion Juice Podcast! I am so pleased to have one of my greatest mentors as our guest today. Dale Schaechterle is the owner of Realty Executives Integrity in Wisconsin and is in his fourth decade of Real Estate. He built his business from the ground up in an area where he knew very few people. On this episode, he tells his story and explains how to promote yourself and build brand recognition. Listen in to hear Dale’s time-tested strategies for building your business through a unique approach to geo farming and your sphere of influence. Start building brand recognition by letting everyone know every success that you have When Dale Schaechterle started his Real Estate business in Wisconsin, he didn’t have the resources to begin geo farming on a large scale. Instead, he began to build name recognition by communicating every success he had by targeted promotions to people in that community…