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3 Simple Ways to Start Running Plays That Work – #TomFerryShow

I typically try to avoid sports analogies here, but humor me for a second: Have you ever seen a lopsided football game or a basketball game where one team keeps doing the same thing over and over and the other team just can’t seem to stop them? There’s a good reason why that happens: The […]

3 More Strategies to Beat the Disruptors at their Own Game – #TomFerryShow

A couple months back, I did a show about three positioning strategies to overcome the disruptors eating away at traditional market share. Today, I’m continuing that conversation with three MORE positioning strategies to help you do some disrupting of your own and stand out in a crowded marketplace. Let’s get right to it…   Positioning […]

3 Truths to Learn from the Millennial Mindset – #TomFerryShow

My guest on today’s #TomFerryShow grew up in the YouTube era. Iris Chen watched videos about topics she liked in her youth and eventually began creating them herself, which led to an opportunity to become Gary Vaynerchuk’s videographer. She’s since gone on to create Iris Rose & Co., a company geared toward helping entrepreneurs build […]

Gauging Your Q1 Results: 4 Things You Should be Focused On – #TomFerryShow

Here we are in the last week of Q1 2019 already… You’ve spent three full months putting your business plan into action. Or did your plan fly out the window sometime in January and you’ve been scrambling ever since? (Or, for some of you, was there ever a plan?) That’s what today’s #TomFerryShow is all […]

The Power of Right Focus – #TomFerryShow

When you show up for work – whether that’s your home office or your actual office… Do you already know what you need to do for the day? Whether it’s… A task list bouncing around your head (Good) A sticky note prepared the day before (Better) A fully structured schedule built into your phone (Best) […]

8 Tips to Stockpile Cash Before the Next Economic Downturn – #TomFerryShow

I think you know me and my personality. I’m an optimist. I like positive thinking. I do not like negative, energy-sucking vampires and naysayers. But I’m also a realist. And I’ve been around long enough to know that the economy will not just continue its upward trajectory indefinitely. Winter is coming, whether it’s later this […]

9 Challenges to Overcome When Starting Your Own Business – #TomFerryShow

You’re an entrepreneur… a creator… a business owner. Which has a huge upside. It can be so incredibly rewarding. But also throws challenges your way… Pitfalls you must avoid. In starting my own businesses and investing in 47 different companies throughout my life, I’ve identified nine of the biggest challenges you need to overcome as […]

Why You’re Poised to Build Generational Wealth – #TomFerryShow

Do you have a 20-year plan? Me, personally, I’m all about the long game. I love refreshing my 20-year plan every few years. Why? Because when you have a long-term perspective on things, if things don’t go your way, you don’t take it personally. It doesn’t completely derail you. You understand there’s a bigger plan, […]

6 Modern Strategies to Generate More Referrals – #TomFerryShow

There are people out there who say you can run your entire business on referrals. Now, I’ve never been a “put all your eggs in one basket” type – I prefer a more diversified approach… BUT… There’s no question referrals are a powerful way to generate business. And here’s the funny twist… The guy who […]

One Big Scary Trend & Three Strategies to Overcome It – #TomFerryShow

Let’s get real here… There are large groups of people out there trying to put you out of business. There’s so much money generated by the real estate industry, it’s no surprise that lots of people want a piece of that pie. Discounters, iBuyers, new hybrid models… Many of which are very well-funded. They’re all […]

Answering Your Most Important Business-Building Questions – #TomFerryShow

Hopefully you’ve seen the advice I’ve been sharing in my Instagram Stories lately. I’ve received a ton of questions, so if I haven’t answered yours yet, keep submitting and I’ll get to it eventually. If you’re not following me, start now >> https://www.instagram.com/tomferry/ I thought it’d be fun to dig into nine of those questions […]

13 Ways to Maximize Your Next Open House – #TomFerryShow

What if I gave you the opportunity to talk to an average of 10 people who are considering selling their house PLUS a whole bunch of interested buyers… EVERY weekend! What would that be worth to you? Here’s what I’m getting at… Springtime means Open House season! Are you excited? Or do you dread the […]

The Top 12 Lead Generation Sources for Real Estate Success – #TomFerryShow

Where’s your next seller lead coming from? The answer to this question tells me a lot about your real estate business. If you have no idea, you’re in trouble. It means you’re operating without a strategy. Flying by the seat of your pants. Rolling the dice on your career… …On your future! So, what’s your […]

8 Questions from Agents. 8 Answers from Tom. – #TomFerryShow

On this #TomFerryShow, I’m answering agents’ questions! Here in the blog, I’ll break down a few of my most useful answers. Watch the show for the full experience, including my personal “absolute, non-negotiable goal.” Let’s get started…   What’s the Best Way to Build a Listing Pipeline on Sweat Equity? [0:34] Here are four low-cost […]

7 Takeaways from My Interview with Gary Vee – #TomFerryShow

If you’re at all familiar with Gary Vaynerchuk, you know he has a style and delivery all his own. So I strongly urge you to watch the entire episode above to get the full experience. Here in the blog, I’m breaking down “Golden Nuggets from Gary,” my top seven takeaways from our enlightening conversation.

How Do You Do It, Tom? (Part 2) – #TomFerryShow

This episode of the #TomFerryShow is part two of “How Do You Do It, Tom?” where I answer questions from my team about my own personal disciplines. If you missed part one, click here to get caught up. In this episode, I reveal my methods and philosophies on: Maintaining focus Keeping myself accountable to my […]

How Do You Do It, Tom? (Part 1) – #TomFerryShow

“How do you do it, Tom?” It’s a question I hear a lot. So at the urging of my team, I decided to open up and answer some questions about my own personal disciplines. I hope by sharing this with you, you see in yourself some changes, adjustments and disciplines that you can adopt to operate […]

3 Steps to Bring Consistency to Your Prospecting – #TomFerryShow

For the vast majority of agents, I’m willing to bet the biggest obstacle to building the business they desire is a lack of consistency when it comes to prospecting. Some days you’re just too busy. Some days you don’t know who to call. Some days you don’t know what to say. And some days you […]

3 Important Questions to Make 2018 Your Best Year Ever – #TomFerryShow

Full disclosure: There was a point a couple months ago when I wasn’t feeling myself. I’d been traveling a lot, feeling a bit tired and even burned out. It’s not like me to lose my mojo like that. So I talked to my coach and explained that my energy level just wasn’t where I wanted […]

Four December Action Steps to Spur Success in 2018 – #TomFerryShow

I want 2018 to be your breakthrough year. That won’t happen by simply showing up on January 2, hoping it turns into a great year. It requires preparation. In that spirit, I’m sharing four actions to take in December that will put you on track for success in 2018. Let’s go!

You Asked… I Answer! (With Special Guest Conor McCluskey) – #TomFerryShow

I still have a few unanswered questions from agents, so let’s dive into another Q&A episode of the #TomFerryShow! This isn’t just another ordinary Q&A episode, though, as BombBomb Co-Founder & CEO Conor McCluskey joins me to share his own perspective. As always, I suggest you watch the entire video for the full experience, but […]

Focus Where You’re Weakest

If I asked you to choose one aspect of your business to drill down and work on, what immediately comes to mind? Hopefully your answer was an area where you are truly deficient. Here’s what I often find… When asked to work on their business, people naturally gravitate toward a topic they’re already passionate about… […]

Are You Innovating FAST Enough? [Hint: You’re Not!] – #TomFerryShow

When industries change, those who adapt quickest are those who not only survive, but thrive. So here’s my question for you — are you willing to make changes that will virtually immunize you from the robots that are coming for your job? What if I told you making these changes will also vastly improve your […]

My Answers to 9 Pressing Real Estate Questions – #TomFerryShow

Wow, I’m impressed! We recently used our social media channels to request your questions, and you people delivered in a big way! I received way too many questions to answer in one sitting, but I tackled nine of them here on this episode of the Tom Ferry Show. Be sure to watch the whole episode […]

Maximize Your Life – #TomFerryShow

I’ve been getting a lot of questions from all of you and I love it! You’ve been asking about my routines, what I’ve been eating, and what I’ve been reading. That’s why, this week on the #TomFerryShow, I’ve decided to put together an episode that’s a little different than usual. Today, I’m sharing some of […]

3 Tips For Top Agents – #TomFerryShow

The very best are absolutely CRUSHING it right now in business! It is really clear why some real estate agents are totally winning and others aren’t. In fact there are three things that are causing the very best to win…

The Power of the Mastermind Group – #TomFerryShow

How many times have you found yourself isolated in your business? You might be surrounded by teammates or colleagues in the industry, but you still feel mentally detached. That’s where the mental motivation comes in: books, podcasts, videos, etc. And while I do believe that these tools are crucial for mental toughness, there’s one BIG […]

Create An #Unstoppable Mindset

Successful Real Estate agents will tell you that to be successful, you have to have the right mindset. I want you to have an unstoppable mindset! Start by following these super quick and easy steps everyday to get yourself pumped up about your business.

Be An #Unstoppable Prospector

If you’re not picking up the phone everyday to prospect, I want to know why. Is it that you have a fear of being rejected? Are you making excuses? Are you procrastinating or just flat out avoiding the task of picking up the phone and calling potential clients? Whatever the reason, just follow these 5 tips […]

How to Always Win Even Under Pressure

We experience pressure from all things in life. So when you get “squeezed,” how do you react? How do you deal with it? One of my great mentors Bill Mitchel once said “in your life, if you continue to plant doubt, lack and limitation; you don’t get wealth, success and abundance.” This applies so much […]

How to Convert More Real Estate Leads

I was speaking my good friend Greg Schwartz of Zillow the other day about the importance of converting leads and we both agreed that ALL THE MONEY IS IN CONVERSION.  And, when it comes to converting leads it’s all about SPEED TO LEAD. The name of the game in today’s market is MODALITY!  When a […]