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Negotiations Now: 4 Tips For Deal-Making Via Email

It’s good to have friends in times like these. Not just for the conversations and support they provide, but also for their insights. Since the world changed, I’ve already called on a friend of mine named Greg Markov from the Real Estate Negotiation Institute twice to share his expertise with our coaching members. On the […]

3 Rules I’m Living By Right Now – #TomFerryShow

Times like these require a reset. For me, I’ve boiled things down to three new rules that are guiding my every move. You may have seen me share this on Insta or Facebook, but I wanted to use today’s #TomFerryShow to dig deeper and really explain how these three rules can dictate what’s really important […]

7 Ways to Bring Humanity Back to Business Right Now

If there’s a silver lining to everything that’s going on right now – especially for those of us under “no gatherings” orders – I think it’s that we’re all realizing how wonderful and essential it is to interact with the human beings in our lives on a regular basis. It reminds me of something I’ve […]

5 Actions Smart Agents Are Doing Now! – #TomFerryShow

These are certainly UNCERTAIN times, if that makes sense. It’s easy to wake up and not know what to do… Try business as usual? Nah. Freak out? That doesn’t help anyone. Develop an all-new plan? Not a bad idea, but what is it? That’s what I want to address with you in today’s #TomFerryShow. I’ve […]

3 Tips to Survive & Thrive in Today’s Turbulent Times

I shot a live video for our coaching members a few days ago sharing some of the thoughts going through my head right now and some advice on how to deal with everything the world is currently facing. For today’s blog, I’m boiling down that advice to three crucial points. These are certainly different times. […]

Coach Larry Webb’s 5-Year Journey to Financial Freedom

Small steps – done repeatedly and consistently – can get you to big places. That’s not just an empty cliché. Inside the Tom Ferry ecosystem, it’s a way of life. And today I’ll prove it to you by sharing the story of one of our very own coaches. He talks the talk with his clients, […]

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, […]

7 Scripts to Up Your Confidence & Win More Business – #TomFerryShow

Having the right answer or knowing what to say in specific situations can make all the difference in the world. Today I’m sharing proven scripts for seven specific situations you might find yourself in – when it’s absolutely crucial that you know what to say. Let’s dive right in!   Script No. 1: Answering Your […]

3 Simple Hacks to Win More Listings in 2020 – #TomFerryShow

Ok, be honest… Can you live up to this description? “An appointment setting, value-delivering, trust-building machine.” If you said yes, I can’t tell you how happy that makes me. If you said no, I want to help get you there. And today’s #TomFerryShow will help you get closer. Let’s jump straight into three simple hacks […]

7 “Wall-Worthy” Takeaways to Grow Your Business and THRIVE! – #TomFerryShow

We’ve covered a lot of ground in the last few months of the #TomFerryShow… An emphasis on appointment setting, time management, 2020 goals, gratitude, the eight equities of life, and much more! And sometimes, it’s important to stop and summarize what you’ve learned so you can gain a deeper understanding of a topic. That’s what […]

18 Essential Interview Questions When Hiring an Assistant

With a new year just around the corner, I’m hoping you might have one specific, extremely important, growth-oriented “action item” on your 2020 to-do list: Hire an assistant! Think of the possibilities if you were free of the paperwork and filing, organizational tasks, marketing errands, and other miscellaneous activities that eat up so much of […]

5 Tips to Create the Ultimate Success Environment – #TomFerryShow

I really hope you’re in your office – or wherever you typically work ­– as you’re reading this. (If you’re not, close your eyes and imagine it.) Because I want you to look around and ask yourself an important question: Is your environment contributing to your success? Or is it serving as an obstacle you […]

5 Business Superpowers for the Agent of the Future

This time of year, it’s natural to be thinking about the future. It’s 2020 goal-setting time… It’s business planning time (How’s yours coming?)… And it’s New Year’s resolutions time. With all that said, I think it’s a perfect opportunity for me to share with you five superpowers I believe every future entrepreneur will need. Which […]

7 Important Questions You Need Answers to NOW! – #TomFerryShow

Are you following me on Instagram @TomFerry? Because I really love answering people’s questions on my IG Stories. For today’s #TomFerryShow, I grabbed a bunch of really great, important questions… and am sharing my answers with you! Watch the full episode for all my advice on juicy topics like: How to get “un-stuck” from a […]

8 Great “New Agent” Tips for Starting a Career in Real Estate

I get a lot of questions from people who want to get into the real estate industry or are just starting in real estate, so today’s blog is all about sharing some advice for them. But ya know, there just might be a few fundamentals in here some longtime veterans need to be reminded of. […]

3 Easy Campaigns to Book More Appointments This Week – #TomFerryShow

If you missed last week’s show, make sure to go back and watch it to see why I’m so pumped about helping you book more appointments in Q4! And with that hot topic in mind, today I’ve got three campaigns to jump-start your appointment-setting efforts. Let’s get right to it…   Text Script: Send This […]

It’s Time to “Choose Your Hard”

I’m going in a little different direction for today’s blog. I hope it hits home with you. I’d like you to simply read through the two lists below, and then I’ll wrap things up by sharing a few thoughts at the end. Seriously take the time to read and absorb each bullet point below. Don’t […]

4 Winning Strategies Direct from Top-Producing Agents

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m sharing some highlights from The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) conference, where I had the honor of speaking back in July of this year.  I also had the opportunity to moderate the Top Producing Panel, and in today’s blog, I’m sharing some big takeaways […]

Making Dreams Come True: How One Agent Pushed Herself to Pay Off Her Mother’s Mortgage

Want to see something beautiful? Watch this short video: What you just witnessed was Oklahoma super-agent and coaching member Edna Kimble surprising her mom with paperwork stating that Edna had paid off her mom’s house. Now here’s the thing… Edna didn’t necessarily want recognition for what she’d done. Edna shared this video in our private […]

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 […]

How to Slay Big, Important Projects That Move Your Business Forward

Here’s the situation: You have a big project coming up that requires everything you’ve got… Maybe it’s an important listing presentation, or mapping out your marketing strategy. Or maybe it’s finally mastering that elusive script you need to reach the next level, developing your long-term vision or just figuring out how to better operationalize and […]

4 Winning Ways to Get the Most from Every Prospecting Session

Last week we talked about the need to be willing to get punched in the face when prospecting. Of course not literally, but figuratively. Assuming you accepted that challenge, this week I want to continue the conversation by helping you focus on developing the right mindset in order to successfully follow up on and convert […]

Are You Willing to Get Punched in the Face?

If you’ve been to a tourist hotspot like Venice Beach or Downtown Las Vegas in the last couple years, among all the sunglass vendors and street performers, you might have witnessed a weird new phenomenon: People who are willing to be punched or kicked in exchange for money. Yep, you give a complete stranger $20 […]

Conversion Made Easier: 3 Reasons to Overcome Your Aversion to Scripts

We’ve all had one of those experiences with a salesperson or customer service rep who is obviously reading from a script… and doing it poorly. Do you know why that’s a total bummer to me? Sure, it’s cringe-worthy and we feel embarrassed for the guy. But the real reason it bums me out is because […]

Jay Abraham on How to Gain Trust, Relevancy and Respect – #TomFerryShow

Let me ask you a few questions… Are you content operating one transaction at a time, moving on and starting all over? Are you okay with being one fish in a sea of agents and always praying to the real estate gods that people choose you? Are you content hoping past clients remember you the […]

7 “Must Do” Actions for the New Normal Market

Some agents are feeling it. Some aren’t. Some are letting others convince them it’s happening. What about you… Has the shift hit you yet? From speaking with agents all over, here’s the general pattern I’ve observed: While sales of low-end and mid-range homes remain robust in most areas, the high-end is now experiencing a buyer’s […]

3 Simple Rules for Highly Effective Role Plays

I know you’re busy. I know you have a million things on your plate. I also know you want to be the best salesperson you can be. That’s why, no matter how busy you are, it’s so critical to schedule practice time into your calendar. Role playing should be part of your morning routine, day […]

Real Estate Scripts Roundup: 11 Scripts to Win More Business

We talk a lot about real estate scripts on the #TomFerryShow and in this blog. Why? Because they’re difference makers. When you know what to say… …You pick up the phone more frequently. …You deliver with confidence. …And you convert more business. There are three script-related episodes of the #TomFerryShow I want to remind you […]

Sales & Growth Strategies with Tiffani Bova – #TomFerryShow

On Wednesday, August 8, Salesforce’s Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist Tiffani Bova will take the stage as one of two keynote speakers at this year’s Success Summit in Anaheim. With that appearance still four weeks away, I wanted to give you a sneak peek of her wisdom into helping salespeople grow their businesses… …So I […]

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 […]

5 Scripts Every Agent Needs in Today’s Market – #TomFerryShow

Knowledge = confidence. Ignorance = fear. It’s not a difficult decision which one is better. Especially when your income is at stake. In this #TomFerryShow, I’m sharing five scripts every agent needs to know. These five scripts will provide the knowledge that instills confidence… Confidence of knowing: What to say. How to say it. And […]

The Best and Most Effective Script EVER – #TomFerryShow

If someone opened a window of opportunity for you, would you slam it shut? You’re shaking your head no. But are you sure? I see agents make this mistake every single day. Yes, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It happens every day because this window of opportunity is without a doubt the most-asked question you receive. It’s […]

Why Most Agents Suffer – #TomFerryShow

Many agents are suffering right now, but they don’t have to be… They are suffering from a problem that they can solve, and it is actually a fairly simple solution. The problem? Agents who suffer don’t know which questions to ask! They don’t know WHAT to say to win business…