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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

2019 Mid-Year Review (And Why It’s Not Too Late!)

Hopefully you caught the mid-year market update webinar I did last week with Steve Harney from Keeping Current Matters. We talked about current and future market conditions, when the looming recession might arrive, how to attract millennials and more! If you missed out, it’s not too late… open this link in a new tab and […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

10 Personal Highlights You Missed if You Weren’t at Summit

I wish I could adequately describe what it feels like to walk onstage in front of 6,000 dedicated real estate professionals who are… …filled with energy. …super attentive and engaged. …incredibly supportive – of me AND of each other! …obviously committed to improving themselves and the industry as a whole. It’s like pure inspiration for me! That’s […]

Let’s Get Real: Why Not You?

This isn’t a #TomFerryShow. But I do have a video I want you to watch. It’s only five minutes. And it might be one of the most important messages I’ve ever recorded. Consider it a “heart to heart” designed to help create your moment of inspiration. To get where you want to go in life, you […]

Celebrating a Major Milestone with 5 Must-See Videos

Earlier this week, we surpassed 10 million views on our YouTube account! To celebrate this milestone, I wanted to share five of our most popular and most valuable videos every agent should watch. Some of these you might’ve seen before, others you might have missed. But I know EVERY ONE OF THEM can be beneficial […]

The Case for Attending Summit AND BluePrint

Some will perceive this blog as self-serving, no doubt. Others will recognize it comes from a genuine place because I’ve worked with real estate professionals for 30+ years, and I know what makes them successful. Here’s why I’m writing it… I get a lot of questions from agents about the difference between Success Summit and […]

The Reviews are In: Marketing Edge is a Hit!

Last week our first-ever Marketing Edge took place in Chicago! Nearly 700 people traveled from as far away as Hawaii to learn the strategies to stop chasing business and start attracting it. And the feedback was overwhelmingly positive: “This was the best real estate seminar I have been to – to date!” – Linda Howicz […]

Success Summit 2018: Anaheim Travel Tips

I hope by now you’re aware of my favorite event of the year, the Summit! This year, Summit returns to Southern California at the Anaheim Convention Center August 6-9. To make it easier for you to attend, I wanted to share a few travel tips with you.   The Good: Multiple Airport Destinations The closest […]

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Success Summit 2018

I’m so excited. Success Summit 2018 is taking shape and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! If you’ve been to Summit previously, you know the boost of energy it gives you, the ready-to-implement tools and tactics you’ll receive and the incredible networking opportunities. We’re also creating some very exciting new additions as […]

When Maxine Talks, You’d Be Wise to Listen

Last weekend I went to a birthday party. Not just any birthday party… …An 80th birthday party. …For one of the most vivacious, full-of-life and gusto people I know! The Rockstar of all Rockstars… Maxine Gellens! Next month will mark 43 years in real estate for Maxine. And she’s going strong as ever. Maxine and […]

What is TomX?

As a way to provide additional value to you and make your in-person Summit experience even better, we’ve added TomX! Inspired by TED Talks, TomX is a collection of short 15-20 minute keynote addresses from some of the brightest minds in real estate that take place before the first day of the Summit. TomX is […]

10 Reasons To Attend The 2017 Summit

My team and I are so excited for the 2017 Summit! If you’ve been to one of my events in the past, you know firsthand just how powerful these events can be. I know that you’ll leave fired up, with new tools to help generate more revenue, and connect with other top agents. If that […]

Announcing The Theme To The 2017 Success Summit

All of our tombstones will share the same thing, the year we were born and the year we died. In the middle is a dash… That dash holds so much; the sum total of your life, achievements, and the decisions you’ve made. What you do with that dash is up to you…

2016 Summit Recap

Wow, Summit was so incredible, and I hope you all walked away with a new mindset and the tools you need to 10X your business. I’m so thankful for all of you who were with me in Vegas and watched via LiveCast. There were a TON of great takeaways that I got from Summit, and […]