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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. […]

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 […]

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, […]

How to Create Your Own Safety Guidelines – and a Powerful Marketing Opportunity!

We’re dealing with a double crisis right now… not only the ongoing health crisis, but a serious inventory crisis in many markets. So what if I told you there’s one step you can take to help overcome both at once… all while setting yourself apart from the competition. How? By creating and aggressively distributing your […]

5 Positive-Minded Daily Reminders You Might Need Right Now

Emotions are heightened. Fear is attacking from all directions. Uncertainty will consume you, if you let it. All of which leads me to one conclusion: We need positivity in our lives now more than ever. I hope you’re making some sort of positive thinking exercise part of your daily routine. Whether it’s focusing on your […]

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 […]

Making May Your Breakthrough Month

They say “April showers bring May flowers.” So then… what does April resourcefulness bring to May? Or April confidence? Or action? We’re about to find out. And I’m excited. Because I saw those traits emerge in April, and I’m definitely not looking at this month like an ordinary May. I’m looking at it as a […]

NOW is the Time to Double Down on Booking Appointments – #TomFerryShow

Look, I’m gonna try to make this really simple. Whatever you focus on is what you get more of. So if you focus on drama, you get more drama. If you focus on making calls, you make more calls… but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are productive calls. If you focus on leads, you get […]

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 […]

36 Reasons Why Now is NOT the Time to Sit on the Sidelines

I’m going to be brutally honest with you. And it’s not because I want to confront you. I do it more from a place of care-frontation. I want what’s best for you, so I’m not going to look the other way when I see detrimental behavior taking place. As a coach, that’s my job to […]

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 […]

Now More Than Ever, Gratitude Leads to Action – #TomFerryShow

I certainly hope you and your family are doing well and staying safe. This episode of the #TomFerryShow was shot and released prior to the global crisis we’re facing today… …But I’d contend it’s even more important in today’s environment. So I wanted to share it with you again. Obviously, the health and safety of […]

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 […]

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 […]

Resolutions Aren’t Enough: It’s Now or Never for Your 2020 Business Plan

It’s January 2. You’re at the beginning of a journey that will test you, reward you and provide an opportunity to radically improve your life. But you can’t just hope things work out. You need a plan. Truthfully, you should have created your business plan weeks ago. If you haven’t done it yet, NOW is […]

Year in Review: The Top 10 Blogs of 2019

The last 12 months have been quite a ride! Low mortgage rates and rising consumer confidence are building positive momentum among home buyers… …While disruptors and iBuyers are still trying to find new ways to steal market share away from YOU. We’ve drilled down on these topics and many more throughout this year’s blogs, and […]

How Becky King Turned Herself Into a Living, Breathing Checklist for Real Estate Success

When you talk to Maryland real estate veteran Becky King about the truly transformational year she’s experiencing in 2019, it’s difficult to determine which of her amazing accomplishments is most impressive. This year, she has: Stopped paying for online leads entirely More than doubled her already-impressive GCI from 2018 Lost 70 pounds! And eliminated more […]

4 Important Business (& Life) Lessons from the Links

As I reflect on the year that was 2019, I’m reminded of some business lessons I recognized in a surprising place… Earlier this year I had the opportunity to head to Scotland and play some of the oldest and most famous golf courses in the world. It was an amazing trip, but that’s not what […]

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 […]

Developing an Attitude of Gratitude in 3 Easy Steps – #TomFerryShow

When you feel good, you perform good. But when work is piled up on your desk… A deal goes sideways… Or you don’t know where your next client is coming from… …It can be difficult to feel good. So on today’s #TomFerryShow, I’m digging in to how you can actually CREATE a good attitude. And […]

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 […]

3 Tips You NEED Right Now to Survive & Succeed in a Changing Market

Editor’s Note: One of our incredible super-coaches, Yvonne Arnold from Corona, CA, recently shared with me a video message she’d sent to all her coaching members, and it really did a great job of capturing the topsy-turvy, unpredictable real estate climate we’re in right now. I think it’s a message every agent needs to hear […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jim Kwik on How to Master Your Mind – #TomFerryShow

Are you a committed real estate agent or just a hobbyist? If you want to be the go-to agent to work with in your area, then you have to possess the most sought-after ability of the 21st century: learning faster! Before you throw your hands up in the air and tell me it’s impossible for […]