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5 Things You Can Do Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You For
“Do something today your future self will thank you for.” I posted this quote on social media recently, and today I want to dive a little deeper into it. The way I see it, you have a choice to make right now that will result in one of two outcomes… You can emerge from this […]
4 Critical Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself Now
In a time when there are more questions than answers, you might be wondering why I want to introduce even more questions to the equation. Well, it’s simple… Because I want you healthy. I want you to maintain a positive mindset. I want you to keep your business moving forward. And I want you to […]
20 Ways to Create Confidence in an Uncertain World
It’s a simple fact of life: When people don’t feel confident about what they’re supposed to do, they often freeze up and don’t do anything at all. And chances are, too many consumers are lacking confidence when it comes to buying or selling a home right now. And you, as an agent, might be right […]
This One Action Will Allow You to Hit the Ground Running When the Time is Right – #TomFerryShow
I strongly believe two types of agents will exist at the end of this crisis. Those who have stuck their heads in the sand and will need to scramble to try to get up to speed… And those who have set themselves up for success and are ready to crush it as soon as it’s […]
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. […]
What Happens When Life Puts the ‘Squeeze’ On You? – #TomFerryShow
I’m going to admit something to you. We had a brand-new #TomFerryShow planned for today that we shot a couple weeks ago. But I pulled the plug on it because with everything that’s happening in the world, there’s no more relevant message I could share with you than this video… And I shot it more […]
10 MORE Tactics to Optimize Every Social Media Post – #TomFerryShow
Engagement is the name of the game in today’s social media world, and if you’re not optimizing your posts, there’s a good chance you’re not creating much engagement. So that’s what we’re helping you do in this two-part series on the #TomFerryShow. If you missed last week’s show, make sure to go back and watch […]
20 Tactics to Optimize Every Social Media Post (Part 1) – #TomFerryShow
Are you relying on content alone to carry the day for you in social media? Because it doesn’t matter how amazing your content is, if no one is seeing it, it will not move the needle… AT ALL! So today’s #TomFerryShow guest hosted by Jason Pantana is all about fixing that problem. And there’s so […]
The ‘Choose Your Hard’ Paradox: Why Life Gets Easier When You Accept that It’s Hard
If you’ve been paying attention, you might’ve noticed I’m really big on this concept of “Choose Your Hard” right now. Lots of things in life are difficult. Being extremely busy is hard, and so is having no business. A few months ago, I wrote this blog contrasting two big lists of things that are hard. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Monumental Journey of Jamie Mell
I meet so many inspiring entrepreneurs in my travels, sometimes I wish I could just tell people’s stories all day, every day. The grit, determination and inner strength of these dynamic professionals drives me to up my game and to serve at the best of my ability. I’ve got a really good one for you […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Coaching Tips to Cash In During Q4 and Make 2020 Your Best Year Ever – #TomFerryShow
We’re quickly approaching Q4 and some agents might be getting that burned out feeling, hazy unmotivated energy or don’t know what to do to boost their mojo and business to finish off the year strong. Which is why on today’s #TomFerryShow, I’m sharing 8 tips to maximize the remainder of 2019 and set yourself up […]
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 […]
7 Video Show Ideas to Maximize Relevancy in Your Market – #TomFerryShow
I’m always grateful for having listened and acted on the advice to start making videos. That moment really helped further my career in exponential ways. I’ve had the fortune to connect with people from different parts of the country and all around the world. It really warms my heart to know that my message is […]
Go Big With A MEGA OPEN HOUSE – #TomFerryShow
Standing out from the competition might be a hard task, but with a little help, I’m sure you can differentiate yourself from the sea of agents. I’m continuing my mission to guide you towards your own successful path. One way you can project your services and attract the right clients is to organize and hold […]
How to Conquer the Disruptors with Geographic Farming – #TomFerryShow
When I talk to agents, one thing I know for sure is there’s a lot of uncertainty in the industry right now. Many agents have been questioning their place among discounters and disruptors, and coincidentally, agent Matt DeFede from New Jersey asked where would agents go after Amazon decides to throw their hat in the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
25 Killer Apps You Should Be Using Now… As Recommended by Top-Producing Agents
Some of the best ideas I’ve ever learned and implemented are the result of masterminding with others. Devoting time to hearing other people’s point of view and how they’re doing things can be extremely beneficial for any business. (Lots of masterminds will be taking place at Success Summit… do you have your ticket yet?) Just […]
18 Agents Share Their Best Tips to Make the Most of Success Summit
You wouldn’t head into a listing presentation without preparing first, right? Of course not. How you prepare dictates how you perform. Which brings me to today’s topic… Not long ago, a coaching member named Holly Hendren Moreau from Wake County, North Carolina posted this question in one of our private Facebook mastermind groups: For those […]
Case Study: How to Overcome Your Fear & Thrive with Video Marketing
Today I want to share with you a story that inspires me, and can definitely help you. It’s about one of our coaching members named Robert Ott. He works out of Issaquah, WA and serves the Greater Seattle area. If you read this blog frequently, you know how much I believe in the power of […]
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 […]
6 Winning Hacks to Get More Done in Less Time – #TomFerryShow
I know your days are busy. But I also know this – there are different types of “busy.” There’s good busy, where you have appointments booked back-to-back all throughout your day. And then there’s bad busy, where you’re running around doing errands, stuck in traffic, doing paperwork… and likely falling behind on the truly “important” […]
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 […]
Simple Solutions to 5 Common Real Estate Marketing Mistakes
Do you ever find yourself writing your blog or a social media post and wondering, “Am I doing this whole ‘content’ thing right?” You’re making the effort to create valuable content, yet maybe you’re not seeing the results you desire. It’s a common issue, even for some heavy hitters in the industry. Doing it “right” […]
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 […]
How to Get in on the Ground Floor & Become People’s “Agent for Life” – #TomFerryShow
A conversation about the importance of home ownership with Steve Harney on this week’s #TomFerryShow seemed like the ideal opportunity to introduce some ideas I’ve had recently. The objective is to attract more millennials and/or first-time buyer clients in order to “get in on the ground floor” and be able to serve their real estate […]
The Why and How of Real Estate Vlogging
Have you seen #TOMSVLOG? No, I’m not talking about myself in the third person… That’s the name of my new vlog that my video team and I have been creating for the past few months. It’s designed to let you tag along on some of my adventures and give you a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what […]
Guided By Values: One Agent’s Personal Journey to Doing Business on His Own Terms
Steven Kim’s friends all know the drill… When you’re around him, you turn off the cynicism, the negativity and you avoid complaining. They know he’s not gonna stand for it. You see, this Toronto top producer lives his life – and runs his business, too – on a simple premise: Be great. Be kind. (I […]
The Story Behind Our All-New Podcast Experience
What seems like a lifetime ago, BlackBerry RIM asked me to start a podcast… I was creating it consistently and excited about it… And then one day in what must’ve been 2007, I happened to meet a guy from a little company called Google on the golf course. Google had just bought YouTube, and I was excited […]
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 […]
You Need to See This: My Top 10 Videos of 2018
At the end of 2018, I asked my team to look back at all the videos we created throughout the year. I wanted to know which ones got the best engagement, the most views, and resonated the strongest with you, the viewer we’re creating them for. We narrowed it down to a “Top 10” list […]
Messaging to Millennials: How Home Ownership Solves Their Top Priority
Steve Harney shared some interesting insights about millennials and their priorities during the last #TomFerryShow of 2018. (Make sure to watch his entire market update and projections if you missed the show!) In this blog, I want to share that information so you can use it as targeted messages to attract more business from millennials. […]
A Must-Read Resource for Any Video Marketer!
Have you put an additional emphasis on video in 2018… Or are you still struggling to step in front of the camera? No matter where you’re at with video marketing, there’s always more to learn. And there are few better educational resources than the Real Estate Video Influencers Guide recently released by BombBomb. I’m so […]