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TEAM SPOTLIGHT: 5 Tips for Enhanced Team Strength (And Sanity) in a Crazy Market
By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching As Realtors, we’re used to the hustle and bustle of showing and listing property… Negotiating offers, attending inspections, and closings… Cheers and hugs for our clients upon the successful closing… The prep of an Open House, greeting potential buyers, seeing the emotion on their face when they’ve found […]
Why I’m Bringing Back BluePrint for 2021
I hope you’re seeing the same thing I am. As I talk with agents and brokers and industry heavyweights… As I see mortgage rates at or near all-time lows… When I hear the stories about the incredible demand for housing right now… …I see nothing but tremendous opportunity in the marketplace for 2021. And that’s […]
4 Ways to Conquer ‘Fear of Failure’ & Finally Fulfill Your Greatness
You come to me for raw advice you can use, right? So today I’m hoping you’ll give me the latitude to get real with you… That’s what a coach does. Sometimes I have to confront people on the stories they’re telling themselves. And when somebody tells me what’s holding them back is fear of failure, […]
Why I’m Excited for Some & Nervous for Others in 2021
I’m excited. It’s a new year, and when I look inside our private coaching member Facebook groups, there’s a lot of really inspiring activity… People sharing their 2020 success stories (despite all the adversity they faced) Others outlining their ambitious goals for 2021 Exchanging thanks for the contributions to one another Arranging role plays Solving […]
Lessons Through Adversity: Revisiting My Top 10 Most-Read Blogs from 2020
Even in a year that many of us would like to forget, there are lessons to be learned. You might even say it’s years like 2020 that teach us the most… because we’re constantly being challenged and asked to seek out new solutions. With that in mind, I thought I’d use today’s last blog of […]
3 Big-Picture Questions to Answer So You Can Dominate in 2021
Not too long ago I shared several important thoughts for heading into 2021 with some of the most successful real estate professionals in the business – members of our Team+ coaching program. And then again even more recently, on a company-wide meeting for all of our employees. The feedback from both groups was excellent, so […]
How to Make 2020 the Beginning of a Beautiful Run – #TomFerryShow
I know a lot of people who achieved truly extraordinary sales years in 2020. Yet back in early/mid-March, many of those same people felt frozen in their tracks, wondering if they’ll be able to sell another house until the pandemic was over. So what changed? They got resourceful. They innovated. They adapted. And perhaps even […]
How to Automatically Build ‘Balance’ Into Your 2021 Schedule
This year has taught us a lot about flexibility. And it’s too early to know where 2021 will take us… or rather, allow us to go. It depends on a variety of different factors… the vaccine, the economy, your own comfort level, government guidelines and regulations, etc. But let me make this crystal clear: All […]
5 Core Growth Tips for 2021
I love your ambition! Over this past weekend, I asked people to share their 2021 goals in my Instagram Stories and then I provided some feedback. Let me just say I’m impressed with how lofty many of your goals are! When I took a step back and looked at what everyone wanted to accomplish and […]
Real Estate Fundamentals: 5 Daily Disciplines for Massive Success – #TomFerryShow
If you’re sick of feeling – scratch that – knowing that you’re capable of more, but just can’t seem to get over that hurdle, today’s #TomFerryShow is for you. Sometimes it’s about going back to the fundamentals and making sure you’re doing the things necessary to create success. And today, I’m giving you five daily […]
What Your 20-Year Plan Can Do for You – #TomFerryShow
Today’s #TomFerryShow is an excerpt from tomorrow’s special Thanksgiving week episode of the Tom Ferry Podcast Experience. Be sure to listen to the whole episode tomorrow! When you get in your car, do you have an intent of where you want to go? Or do you just start the engine, step on the gas […]
3 Critical Questions to Make 2021 Your #BestYearEver – #TomFerryShow
Do you want to be more efficient in 2021? Do you want to attract business more easily in 2021? Do you want to sleep well at night in 2021 – and beyond – because your finances are in good shape? If you answered a resounding YES to each of those, then today’s #TomFerryShow is for you! I’ve […]
Activating Your 2021 Goals with Disciplined Daily Behaviors – #TomFerryShow
If you missed Part 1 of this two-part #TomFerryShow, check it out here. Here in Part 2, I want to help you activate your motivation and align your behaviors with your goals. Let’s jump right in… Lighting the Fire Within I’d encourage you to start by taking stock of the 8 Equities of Life. […]
6 Goal-Setting Tips to Identify – And Achieve – Exactly What You Want – #TomFerryShow
The streets are paved with gold, people. I strongly believe you have an incredible opportunity to make the next 14 months the absolute BEST 14 months of your entire career. But it won’t happen by accident. You’ve gotta want it, and you’ve gotta plan for it. So that’s what today’s #TomFerryShow is – this Part […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Establishing a Meaningful & Attractive Team Culture
By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching Deciding to build a team is easy. Deciding how to structure your team and onboarding agents is easy. The most difficult part of building and sustaining a profitable team boils down to one thing… culture. Now here’s the catch – many of the components of building a team […]
5 Steps to Stronger Financial Health in 2021 – #TomFerryShow
Look 12 months into the future and imagine what it would feel like to no longer have to worry about your finances. No more ups and downs. Goodbye to the highs and lows. I’m not promising overflowing riches… just well-managed financial health that no longer keeps you up at night. Sound good? I’ve got five […]
Your Q4 To-Do List: One Action to Take Right Now & Three Big-Picture Tasks! – #TomFerryShow
Every action you take in Q4 is compounded… not only does it impact how you finish this year, but also how you start the following year. That’s why I’m putting a lot of emphasis on what you should be doing now – to finish 2020 strong and set yourself up for greatness in 2021. Today […]
3 Actions to Finish 2020 Strong & Start 2021 On Fire! – #TomFerryShow
I’ve been getting a lot of questions and DMs from people who stepped up and have powered through 2020… only to hit a wall in the last couple weeks. It’s been a challenging year, no doubt about it. But it’s not time to slow down. It’s time to finish strong and set yourself up for […]
5 New Agent Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Real Estate Career
New agent, rookie, newbie, upstart… whatever you want to call yourself, you’re in an all-new world… and you’re not quite sure where to turn. You feel all alone… and desperate to start making things happen. But mistakes at this stage can slow or stall your progress, and that’s the last thing you need. So I […]
The Sprint Starts Now: How to Finish 2020 Strong & Set Yourself Up for Success in 2021
You might not have heard a starting gun, but make no mistake about it… The race has begun. You’re in an all-out sprint to end the year. That’s how I’d encourage you to look at the time remaining in 2020. Today marks just three months left. The start of Q4. Whether you’re still making up […]
Looking Back to Move Forward: Reflections, Lessons & 10 Questions from a Crazy 180 Days
Sometimes I use this blog to walk you through quarterly “progress reports.” Today I’m taking that concept in a little different direction. You see, it’s been just over six months since our offices were ordered closed due to the pandemic, and my team started working from home. For some of you, the changes might’ve started […]
One Big Decision You Need to Make to Shape the Future of Your Business
They say the only constant is change. That’s definitely true for the real estate industry, and especially in this moment of time. At Success Summit earlier this month, I talked a lot about where the industry is headed and what it means to embody the Agent of the Future (A.O.T.F.). Because there’s no question about […]
6 Tips to “Google-Ready” Your Business for 2021 – #TomFerryShow
Imagine… A homeowner sees your signs in her neighborhood. Maybe she’s seen your ads in her mailbox on online. Then she decides to sell. If she doesn’t have an agent already in mind, what do you think is her next step? She’ll likely do her due diligence and conduct her own research about YOUR NAME […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: A Proven 100-Day Plan to Successfully ‘Onboard’ New Agents
By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching Onboarding your sales agents is a critical part of building a profitable and happy team. This is where you can “make it or break it” when it comes to having a great culture the solid team I’ve asked Jenny Turner, brokerage owner and team leader of the Lovejoy […]
4 Steps to Get You into Massive Action After ‘Information Overload’ – #TomFerryShow
Maybe you experienced Summit with us last week… Maybe not… Doesn’t matter. At some point in your life, you’ve likely had information overload, where your head is swimming in a multitude of ideas – and as a result, you had no idea what to do first. Don’t worry. We’ve all been there. I want to help […]
Summit Insider: What’s Happening at Success Summit 2020!
Without a doubt, 2020 has been the year of adjustments, adaptation and being willing to roll with the punches. And maybe that’s a good thing. Because if the first two days of Summit have proven anything, it’s that we’re all capable of achieving amazing results when we commit to new behaviors. Let me share with […]
5 Career-Defining Questions You Need to Answer Now
Would you agree that the pandemic has accelerated change in our industry? Without a doubt, right? So here’s the first big question I have for you today: Are you keeping up? Because the landscape is most definitely changing. Quickly. And if you’re not dialed in and fully committed to adapting how you do business, you’re […]
50 Truisms I’ve Learned in 50 Years on Planet Earth
I celebrated a milestone birthday earlier this week by turning 50 years young. Crossing that half-century mark got me thinking I should take my own advice and share some of the most meaningful insights I’ve learned through my 50 years on the planet. (After all, just a couple days ago I advised you to create […]
A Timely Lesson on the Critical Difference Between Taking Action & Creating Consistent Activity
My buddy (and one of our three phenomenal Summit keynote speakers) Joseph McClendon III posted a great, quick video a few days ago that I shared on my Instagram Stories. I hope you saw it. He talked about the critical difference between “taking action” and “consistent activity.” Working out once or twice is good for […]
Important Reminder: You Deserve More Out of Life (Yes, Even Now!)
When you’ve spent 30,000 hours of your life coaching professionals to greatness like I have, you tend to identify some disturbing patterns of human behavior. Like the little (or big) hurdles that people place in their own path. One of the biggest challenges I see time and time again might surprise you… Many, many people […]
How to Identify Your Authentic “Why” in 7 Simple Steps
With everything going on in the world and with Success Summit fast approaching, I think now is a great time to take a step back and examine what, exactly, you want from your life and business. But unless you have a process, it’s easier said than done. Lucky for you, I do have a process. […]
3 Killer Brand-Building Tips to Never Forget
When you stop and think about it from the consumer’s perspective, there are few transactions in life like buying or selling a house. It’s not like buying clothes, a computer, or even a car, where you bite the bullet and try to get in and out of the store as quickly and painlessly as possible. […]
Getting Unstuck: How One Agent Got Off the Plateau and Doubled His Business
Here for the contest? You’ll find the details at the bottom of this post. Don’t miss this awesome success story, though… ESPECIALLY if you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get your business to that proverbial “next level.” Some might not consider it a “problem” to be stuck at $240k annual GCI… But if […]
Pillars of Success: Diversify Your Approach to Boost Productivity
What do you want from real estate? Like, long term… Do you want to keep working transaction after transaction? Or do you want more… to grow, expand, and build your business? Either one is fine, but I’ll warn you – without something to strive for… an eye toward growth and progress… it’s much easier to […]
How to Differentiate Yourself from the Competition in Four Simple Steps – #TomFerryShow
I’m going to share a harsh reality you need to know. Ready? Here it comes. It doesn’t matter how good you are in this business… (Keep reading.) …UNLESS you can figure out a way to communicate your abilities to consumers effectively. See where I’m coming from? You might be the most prepared, most diligent, best […]
Why ‘Scoreboarding’ is Absolutely Critical to Your Success
Back when there was such a thing as live sports, imagine the following: You buy a ticket to an NBA game… let’s say a Lakers game at Staples Center. You fight traffic, land a $40 parking spot, grab some snacks and drinks, and finally get to your seat. The game starts, and you look up […]
Q3 is Almost Here: Mid-Year Reset Tips to Dominate the Second Half of 2020 – #TomFerryShow
I challenge you to make the second half of 2020 the most productive six months you’ve ever had in real estate. Whaddaya say? I firmly believe that opportunity is out there for you. But it’s gonna take belief, commitment, accountability and action. I’ll show you how to get all of those in today’s #TomFerryShow. Let’s […]
What You Can Expect at Success Summit 2020
If you’ve ever been to Success Summit before, you know it’s much more than a training event. We like to be loud, get our bodies moving, and have a lot of fun, too. I look forward to those experiences all year long, as do many attendees. We will get together… to jump (If you know, […]
10 Systems You Should Have to Run A Highly Productive Business – #TomFerryShow
Play along with me here… What happens when you don’t have a system for a certain task? …You have to think, which eats up costly time. …You have to come up with all the steps – and hope you don’t overlook anything. …And then you have to rely on your memory to make sure it […]
Revealing the Secrets to a Highly Effective “Virtual” Listing Presentation – #TomFerryShow
How successfully have you adapted your business to meet the needs of today’s consumer? Never fear… I’ve got two Rockstar agents willing to help you out. On a recent Pivot webinar, coach Eileen Rivera from Long Beach, CA and top-producing agent Carolyn Young from Loudoun, VA shared their best tips for conducting a “virtual” Listing […]
How to Prepare Now for AC (After COVID) while We’re Still in DC (During COVID) – #TomFerryShow
DOWNLOAD THE 30-DAY ACTION PLAN HERE Simply by the nature of our business working with the best agents in the industry, I’ve been talking to a lot of people who, as a result of this health crisis, have shifted into a higher gear… even when they were extremely active BC, or Before-COVID. Then there are […]
Why #NDBSTPCF Should Be Your Big Financial Goal – and How to Get There – #TomFerryShow
Does your financial picture live up to the #NDBSTPCF standard? Oh, what… You’re not sure because you don’t know what it stands for? Okay, I’ve kept you wondering long enough… Here’s what it means: No Debt Big Savings Taxes Paid Cash Flow Sounds like a pretty amazing financial future, right? I want to you to […]
How Far Have You Progressed on Your 2020 Road to Success?
As this blog publishes, it’s the 37th day of 2020. And that couldn’t be more perfect. You know why? Because as of today, the year is 10 percent over. Feels like we were just celebrating the holidays, and now one-tenth of the “new year” is already behind us. Which should serve as a wake-up call… […]
Top Takeaways from Inside One of Real Estate’s Most Exclusive Events
At the risk of sounding presumptuous, have you ever seen all this under one roof? HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari openly sharing his most essential systems for success in a small room packed with eager-to-learn professionals Beverly Hills Rockstar agent Christophe Choo freely revealing in great detail exactly how he makes his ever-popular neighborhood […]
Why Improved Organization is the First Step Toward Greater Productivity in 2020
Have you ever cleaned up your desk or office, and suddenly you find you’re much more energized and productive? It feels good, right? Now imagine that feeling times 100. That’s what it’s like when you have a clear path forward for your business AND the systems and structure in place to scale rapidly. Want that? […]
7 Minutes to Greatness: Daily Disciplines for Massive Success in 2020 – #TomFerryShow
Your goals and ambitions aren’t just ideas of what’s possible. They’re a reflection of the person you want to be. And that’s important stuff. So it’s equally important that you stick to your plan to achieve them. It’s very easy to set goals and then gradually forget about them and revert back to your old […]
Achieving Financial Freedom Begins with Knowing These 6 Crucial Numbers – #TomFerryShow
Did you go DEEP ENOUGH when you created your 2020 business plan? Here’s an easy way to know… If all goes according to plan, will you achieve financial security and be debt free by the end of 2020? If you said no, let’s get you there… On today’s #TomFerryShow, I’m sharing 6 crucial numbers you […]
With Your Business Plan Complete, It’s Time to Work on Your 2020 Life Plan
I’ve got a big question for you with lots of possible interpretations: Where are you going in 2020? Last week’s blog hammered home the importance of completing your 2020 business plan, which dictates where you’ll take your business in the next 12 months. (If you missed it and haven’t completed yours, read it now!) Today […]
Resolutions Aren’t Enough: It’s Now or Never for Your 2020 Business Plan
It’s January 2. You’re at the beginning of a journey that will test you, reward you and provide an opportunity to radically improve your life. But you can’t just hope things work out. You need a plan. Truthfully, you should have created your business plan weeks ago. If you haven’t done it yet, NOW is […]
Year in Review: The Top 10 Blogs of 2019
The last 12 months have been quite a ride! Low mortgage rates and rising consumer confidence are building positive momentum among home buyers… …While disruptors and iBuyers are still trying to find new ways to steal market share away from YOU. We’ve drilled down on these topics and many more throughout this year’s blogs, and […]