This year’s Black Friday has come and gone, but what it says about the economy and consumer spending has deeper meaning for real estate agents. Black Friday isn’t something that needs to be explained. You’ve undoubtedly taken advantage of it yourself in the past. But over the past few years, something has felt a bit […]
Read MoreThere are two gratitude exercises so simple and so powerful that they could completely shift the course of your life. “Gratitude” can mean a number of different things depending on the context. It’s a specific feeling, a broad feeling, an expectation, a form of etiquette, and a cultural tradition. But did you know that practicing […]
Read MoreAn Open House sign-in sheet might cost pennies, but a good one can earn you MASSIVE returns. Welcome to summer Open House season! If your Q1&2 this year have been a little disappointing, this is your opportunity to heat up with the weather and break big with Open Houses to attract a ton of interested […]
Read MoreEustress vs. Distress… What does it mean and why is it important? On yesterday’s podcast, I shared a clip from Summit where I mentioned a word you might not hear every day: eustress. When we talk about your health and the enjoyment of your life weighed against the stress required to run your own business, […]
Read MoreWhat are the best books on mindset that could begin changing your life today? As a real estate coach for my entire adulthood and a lifelong student of optimizing productivity, I’ve read hundreds of the best books on mindset to come out in like last century. But Tom, why would you spend so much time […]
Read MoreLuxury real estate marketing isn’t like any other type of marketing… Upping your price point requires changing your strategy. Every agent wants to know what it takes to break into and then dominate in luxury real estate. The obvious first step, I’d say, is luxury real estate marketing. Notice how I didn’t just say “marketing” […]
Read MoreHow can you maintain a healthy work/life balance when today’s market demands more of you than ever before? This week’s blog is all about work/life balance… But Tom, hasn’t your entire message been that you need to work more, work harder, double down on your business, and continue to serve more than ever? Yes, it […]
Read More8 of the best real estate coaches share their best advice for what agents need to be doing TODAY! When it comes to today’s market and what you should be doing about it, everyone has an opinion – the news, the real estate “hobbyist,” and the other agents who are hurting out there right now. […]
Read MoreIf your agents sigh before your team meetings, there’s a problem, because good meetings are something they look forward to. Team meetings are an important part of any business… Sorry… let me start over… Some team meetings are an important part of some businesses – but only if they’re done right. Okay, I know it […]
Read MoreWhat can mindset training, personal guidance, and advanced lead gen strategies do to transform a real estate agent? Dwayne Pano has big dreams. A coaching member and upstart Houston agent, his vision board includes a goal of buying each of his three kids their own home that he’ll give them when they graduate high school. […]
Read MoreSeller closing gifts are about more than just showing your appreciation… They’re one of the best ways of creating raving fans who return the gift many times over. Too many agents approach seller closing gifts the way they would a Secret Santa present. By that, I mean they get them something generic and impersonal under […]
Read MoreGeo farming is one of the surest ways to ensure your long-term dominance over an area, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Lead sources are like clothes – they’re an expression of who you are, and if they don’t fit, then they’re not really doing their job. This especially applies to something like geo […]
Read MoreThe NAR Lawsuit against agent commissions is now a class action. Buyside might be going bye-bye, and people are scared. But what can you do about it? If you’re nervous about the NAR lawsuit, it’s hard to blame you… The National Association of Realtors along with major brands like RE/MAX, Keller Williams, and HomeServices of […]
Read MoreThe end of Q1 is the ideal time for a business plan review. But how do you actually do one? You’ve heard me say before that having a business plan is an absolutely essential part of getting to where you want to be in life. But no matter how good of a plan you make, […]
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