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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 […]

10 Things Real Estate School Didn’t Teach You… But You Need to Know

It’s some of the best advice I ever received… When I was about 20 years old, my mentor W.E. “Bill” Mitchell told me: “Don’t focus on money. Focus on learning everything you can about your chosen field.” And I think that advice is just as applicable to you as a real estate agent as it […]

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 […]

Overcoming the Fear of Starting Your Own Team

If you’ve been paying attention, you know I believe there’s a tremendous opportunity to scale your business starting now and all throughout 2021. Like, big time. And to take full advantage of it, you might need to hire some help and start growing your team. Did you just shudder? Because I know… whether it’s hiring […]

5 Simple Steps to Get More Referrals in 2021

It seemed like everything went great. You got along beautifully. You provided excellent service every step of the way. There were no hurdles you couldn’t overcome. The clients were happy… …But they’ve NEVER sent you a referral. Not a one. What happened? And more importantly, how do we fix this? Let’s talk about it…   […]

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 […]

7 Steps to Better Health & Vitality By 2021

It’s that time of year when some might be experiencing the dreaded “B word” – burnout. Or others have been so focused on keeping their business afloat that they’ve ignored everything else – and are starting to pay the price. That’s why I thought it was a good time for a reminder that being successful […]

One Huge, Actionable Takeaway from My Podcast with Ivy Zelman

I hope you listened to or watched yesterday’s podcast where I interviewed Ivy Zelman. Getting 45 minutes of Ivy’s expertise and insights is truly invaluable, so if you missed it, I strongly suggest you go back and catch up. In fact, listen to it a couple times until her knowledge really sinks in so you […]

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 […]

4 Ways to ‘Crush It’ on YouTube in 2021 – #TomFerryShow

FACT: YouTube ranks immediately behind Google as the world’s second-most trafficked website. ANALYSIS: You better have a good, strong presence on YouTube. QUESTION: Do you? – – – Well, do you? I hope so, but if not, Jason Pantana stepped in to share some great insights and four ways to “crush it” on YouTube in […]

One ‘Uncomfortable’ Idea to Generate More Listings Now – #TomFerryShow

Want to know a market segment you should be pursuing for new listings, but probably aren’t? NOO! That wasn’t an over-dramatic, Darth Vader “no.” It was actually my answer to the question. Non-owner-occupieds account for 16 percent of all properties in the U.S. Yet many agents never think about them at all. With extremely low […]

3 Steps to Overcome the Resistance to Making Your Calls – #TomFerryShow

I talk with a lot of successful agents on a regular basis. And if I had to boil down what makes those people so successful, it’s not that they’re all insanely innovative and breaking new ground. It’s not that they figured out some marketing “hack” no one else knows. It’s not dumb luck. It’s one […]

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 […]

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 […]

3 Killer Real Estate Productivity Apps You Should Install Right Now – #TomFerryShow

The more efficient you can become in your business, the more success you’re going to enjoy and more money you’re going to make. With that in mind, we’re introducing you to three productivity-enhancing apps you should definitely be using. The video above includes hands-on walkthroughs on how to use these apps, while you’ll find links […]

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 […]

10 Rules to Strengthen Your Social Media Presence – #TomFerryShow

Whether you’re a social media power user or doing your best by dabbling, guessing and hoping, today’s #TomFerryShow is sure to up your game. I asked my own Social Media Manager Courtney Gracia to join me, and she brought the heat with 10 rules to strengthen your presence. She’s sharing some of her best hacks, […]

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 […]

3 Innovative Ways to Get Your Buyer’s Offer Accepted – #TomFerryShow

We all know demand for properties is a little crazy right now. Pocket listings, multiple offers, bidding wars, etc… So even when you find that “dream house” for a buyer, there’s no guarantee they’ll get it. And losing out is painful – for everyone involved. That’s why I want to help make it more likely […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

4 Scripts to Maximize Listing Opportunities Right Now! – #TomFerryShow

Tell me if this sounds familiar… You open the MLS to find a new listing from the “usual suspect” in your market… Or you drive down the street and there’s yet another new sign in a yard, and yep, it’s from that same agent… “HOW DO THEY KEEP GETTING ALL THESE LISTINGS WHEN ALL I’M […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

3 Powerful Ways to Boost Your Confidence & Book More Appointments

School is ending. Stay at Home orders are being lifted. Summer is a few days away. All of which means one thing: It’s PRIME TIME for appointment setting! Without a doubt, there’s a lot of pent-up demand in the marketplace right now, so it’s more important than ever that you make appointment setting part of […]

7 Encouraging Thoughts to Keep You Moving Forward

There’s a lot of heavy stuff happening right now. It’s sad. It’s frustrating. It’s demoralizing. And if you’re not careful, it can be all-consuming. As a business coach, I find myself in an interesting position. People are rightfully invested in what’s happening now. But my JOB is to keep their businesses moving forward… to help […]