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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Why Establishing Clear Expectations is Essential to Your Success
Editor’s note: I put TEAM SPOTLIGHT on temporary hiatus while more pressing matters took center stage due to the pandemic. Today, this recurring blog from Debbie Holloway returns with an important topic… setting appropriate expectations for your agents and employees. -Tom By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching Have you decided what type of team […]
13 Powerful Life & Business Quotes from GaryVee to Guide Your Actions – #TomFerryShow
I’m so excited to have Gary Vaynerchuk returning as our Success Summit 2020 keynote speaker September 1-3. (Early Bird pricing will be gone soon… do you have your ticket?) I’m also excited I got some time with him recently to dig into some meaty topics, and he delivered as only he can – unfiltered, straight […]
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 […]
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, […]
5 of Your Most Raw, Real Questions… ANSWERED! – #TomFerryShow
It had been a while since I did a Q&A episode of the #TomFerryShow, and with everything going on, now’s the perfect time to provide some insight directly to you, the viewer. So I reached out via text (Have you texted me yet? 949-216-5466) asking for questions, and I got a lot of really great […]
11 Choices You Need to Make for Life & Business After-COVID (AC)
A lot of people would probably love to hit a “reset” button and have everything revert back to the normality of Before-COVID (BC). That would be amazing. But it’s not reality. We’ve all been confronted with a very serious challenge, and we’ve responded. We’ve had to look inside ourselves, adapt to a new environment, and […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: How to Establish Solid Hiring Practices & Nail Your Pay Structure
Editor’s note: Today we present the third installment of TEAM SPOTLIGHT, a recurring blog from Debbie Holloway focusing on team building in today’s increasingly team-oriented real estate industry. If you missed the first one on “To Team or Not to Team,” click here. Or if you missed the second one on how to structure your […]
Bridging the Gap with Your Leaders to Maximize Productivity
You know I’m big on the power of gratitude. So, consider this… Do you ever take time to think about everything your owner, broker, and/or manager does for you? There a lot of amazing people in these leadership roles who deserve credit for the support they provide, the guidance, the accountability, the training and education, […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: Structuring Your Team for Maximum Profitability
Editor’s note: Today we present the second installment of TEAM SPOTLIGHT, a recurring blog from Debbie Holloway focusing on team building in today’s increasingly team-oriented real estate industry. If you missed the first one on “To Team or Not to Team,” click here. -Tom By Debbie Holloway, Head of Team+ Coaching High performing teams are […]
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? […]
TEAM SPOTLIGHT: To Team or Not to Team?
Editor’s note: Today we launch the inaugural edition of TEAM SPOTLIGHT, a recurring blog focusing on team building in today’s increasingly team-oriented real estate industry. And we’ve got the perfect person to bring you this knowledge. Debbie Holloway spearheads our Team+ coaching program, which consists of 100+ team leaders responsible for more than $5 billion […]
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 […]
Tracing Jon Grauman’s Path from ‘Starvation’ to Mega-Deal Stardom… And Everything in Between
Admit it… When you hear about an agent involved in one of those absurdly large, news-making real estate transactions, it’s easy to let envy creep in to your thought process and tell yourself things like… …They’re one of the lucky ones. …They must have known the right person. …Or they didn’t earn it, etc. Then […]
9 Incredible SuperAgents Weigh In on What’s Working Now
Ever catch yourself saying you want to be a “fly on the wall” for an interesting conversation? I know the feeling. But luckily, I didn’t need to transform into a fly… for this one, anyway. I just had to find some space when a heavy-hitting East Coast mastermind group asked if they could conduct a […]
Tyler’s Tale: How Reality TV’s Newest Star Overcame “Dark Times” on His Journey to Success
To see Tyler Whitman’s jubilant personality on Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing” or in his own highly entertaining social media videos, you might suspect his life has been one big joyride. In reality, it’s been anything but. A journey full of… …Crippling insecurity. …Deep depression. …Financial struggles. …And a major health issue that might have killed […]
5 Essential Post-Summit Questions to Ask Yourself… And to Move Your Business Forward
These last few weeks have been a whirlwind! And today, I want to arm you with five crucial questions you need to ask yourself NOW to move your business forward. But first, let’s catch up for a second… Of course two weeks ago was our annual Success Summit, where if you couldn’t join us in […]
5 Winning Strategies to Attract More Listings – #TomFerryShow
I’m continuing with my goal of leading you on the path of success, which includes answering questions you may have about your business that are keeping you up at night. If you have one of your own, record your question and email the video to me at tfs@tomferry.com On today’s #TomFerryShow episode, I answer a […]
A Brighter Path Forward for Your Business
I have something cool and new to show you. But for context, you need the full story… which began several years ago. That’s when I challenged my team to make us the first and only “tech-enabled” coaching company. The idea of combining the personal touch of a dedicated business coach with the advantages of technology […]
4 Tactics to Run Your Business Like a Boss – #TomFerryShow
Welcome back to an all-new season of the #TomFerryShow! Our goal with this new season is to bring even more intentionality to the show as well as to integrate viewer questions that will be answered. Send your submissions to tfs@tomferry.com! For today’s episode, I start by answering a question from an agent and then move […]
Summit Insider: That’s a Wrap! Day 4 Recap & Notes!
I’m blogging daily from Success Summit, posting a recap of each day’s events and takeaways the next morning! If you missed Day 1, click here. If you missed Day 2, click here. If you missed Day 3, click here. My mind is blown by all we’ve done and accomplished this week at Summit! We had […]
Summit Insider: Day 3 Recap & Notes!
I’m blogging daily from Success Summit, posting a recap of each day’s events and takeaways the next morning! If you missed Day 1, click here. If you missed Day 2, click here. We’re done with Day 3 of Success Summit! The day started with more super-powerful breakout sessions… …And ended by going full force on […]
Summit Insider: Day 2 Recap & Notes!
I’m blogging daily from Success Summit, posting a recap of each day’s events and takeaways the next morning. If you missed my recap of Day 1, click here. Day 2 of Summit 2019 is in the books, and it was another phenomenal day! Crazy energy in the room today as well as lots of really […]
Summit Insider: Day 1 Recap & Notes!
Day 1 of Success Summit was bananas! For those who were with me at the Anaheim Convention Center or on LiveCast, then you know a lot just happened… and we’ve only had one afternoon session so far! If you weren’t able to join us, there’s still time to catch all the action on LiveCast. (Use […]
The Dawn of a New Era in Tech-Enabled Business Operations. Introducing illūm.
We’re excited to tell you about illūm, the newest version of The HUB. The best coaching platform in the business has taken a huge leap forward, with new features, a new look, and now even more you can do from your phone. Let’s dive in and see what’s new: New Look & Feel More intuitive, […]
Agents Sound Off With Their Best Success Summit LiveCast Tips & Tricks
So you can’t make it to Success Summit… That doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the action. Through the magic of technology, you can watch every moment of Success Summit from your home or office on your laptop, desktop, phone or tablet. We call it Success Summit LiveCast, and according to the agents we […]
The Dawn of a New Era in Tech-Enabled Coaching. Introducing illūm.
We’re excited to tell you about illūm, the newest version of The HUB. The best coaching platform in the business has taken a huge leap forward, with new features, a new look, and now even more you can do from your phone. Let’s dive in and see what’s new: New Look & Feel More intuitive, […]
3 Steps to Engage Your Family in Your Goals After a Conference
Entrepreneurs like you face uphill battles every day. The last place you need additional friction is at home with your own family. With Success Summit rapidly approaching, I wanted to address a phenomenon I know exists for solo entrepreneurs after attending Summit – or any conference. Tell me if this sounds familiar… You attend an […]
Why Being Single-Minded is the Most Costly Mistake You Can Make
There’s a classic scene in the movie Annie Hall where the main character overhears a stranger loudly mischaracterizing a belief held by philosopher Marshall McLuhan. When confronted, the man argues that as a college professor, he believes his opinion holds a great deal of validity. At that point, Woody Allen’s character pulls out the actual […]
10 Reasons Why You Need Success Summit in Your Life
I’ve got a question for you. Every day you’re in the trenches with your clients, working “in” your business… But where do you go to get away from the daily grind to work “on” your business? Would we see that time blocked out in your calendar… at least once a year? I know lots of […]
5 Life-Defining Tips from Summit Speaker Tom Bilyeu
You know what fascinates me? Human behavior. It’s incredibly interesting to me to try to figure out why people do what they do… and what those choices and behaviors mean to the way they’re able to live their lives. But compared to the person I want to talk about today, I’ve only scratched the surface. […]
6 Tips to Sell 12 Houses in 12 Months – #TomFerryShow
I want you to take a moment and take in the wonder of us being in the middle of 2019. Many people decide to make a breakthrough during the beginning of the year, but rarely in the middle. When it comes to your life and business, it’s never too late to amp up your transaction […]
The Cure for Commission Compression (And So Much More)
Many markets around the globe are suffering from commission compression… That nagging syndrome where everyone expects you to do your job – which you do damn well – for less money than you deserve. With discounters and disruptors all seeking a piece of the real estate pie, it’s more important than ever for you to […]
3 Top Agents Reveal How to Win Every Listing! – #TomFerryShow
One of my goals for every Summit is to provide informative hacks in order to help agents like you stand out and have success in the market. Which is why every Summit, I invite rockstar agents that are making it BIG in their areas and have them share their expertise and routines for you to […]
How to Escape the Plateau and Skyrocket to Success
If someone was describing you, would you rather be “good and consistent” or “great and amazing”? Easy choice, right? But here’s the thing: Sometimes when you’re creating good, consistent results, it’s easy to overlook the fact you’re not creating great, amazing results… and that more is available to you. Take Robyn Burdett, for example. This […]
What You Missed if You Weren’t at Shift!
I love what I do. I just wrapped up our first-ever Shift! event where I spent the last two days playing host and speaker. But it was so much more than that for me… Why? Because we brought in some of the most phenomenal guest speakers, and I spent much of those two days in a seat in […]
Four More Creative Ways to Attract Listings (Part 4 of 4) – #TomFerryShow
In the last three weeks, we’ve covered everything from sticky notes to Instagram Live videos, all in the name of helping you attract more listings! This week, we conclude this four-part series with four more strategies to put you in front of sellers. If you’ve missed any of the previous three, get caught up and […]
Is Your Personal “OS” in Need of an Upgrade?
What would happen if you put an operating system from five years ago on your phone today? If it was able to operate at all, it’d be glitchy, slow and inefficient. You’d probably ditch it after a few hours and go buy a new phone rather than deal with the frustration. So then… What about […]
The More Efficient You Become, the Fewer Leads You Need
“Time on market” for listings reached an all-time low of just 3 weeks in 2017, according to data from the National Association of REALTORS. Certainly, this can be attributed to a robust real estate market, but I suspect another factor is at play, too… Efficiency. We live in an age of efficiency. We want — […]
90 Minutes A Week to More Effective Marketing
There are 13 items on the Weekly Million Dollar Checklist I shared at last year’s Success Summit. (You can download it here.) In this blog, I want to focus on just one of those 13 tasks. This one… If you want to create truly effective marketing, you can’t just “wing it.”
Why Elite+ Retreat Blew My Mind
I want to use this blog to talk about how proud I am of something we’ve built. Last week in Palm Desert, more than 1,200 Rockstar real estate professionals joined me (and 155 of our coaches) at Elite+ Retreat, a two-day private training event exclusively for our Elite+ coaching members. The energy, the ideas, the […]