The Holidays are approaching. There is a never ending to do list that seems to get multiplied this time of year. Is sending Holiday Cards something that should make that list? As a business coach, I say, YES! Sending greeting cards, including Holiday Cards is a way to show your appreciation ... Views: 847
Everything is coming together. You have prospected, contacted and now, finally you get to do your presentation. You have gathered all the information to present your product or service, but how do you do so in a way that is truly effective? Here are a few tips to help you do an effective ... Views: 1165
by Cheri Alguire
PSST. We are in the People Business, not the Houses Business.
Do you believe that? Now it is true that you do have to have a working knowledge of home basics. If you don't know what a water heater looks, like or the difference between a Rambler and a Split, you may have ... Views: 1103
by Cheri Alguire
The tax credit has almost expired, now what?
Well, the good thing is that it is SPRING! I saw some flowers off the trail on a recent hike. It reminded me how much I love Spring.
I love the fresh starts. Beginning all over again. It's like hitting the refresh ... Views: 1446
By Cheri AlguireRemember the "best made plans of mice and men often go astray?" The old adage applies readily to your business plan if you do not manage your time effectively and/or delegate activities when needed. You can have the most inspirational vision, the tightest budget, the most ... Views: 1192
By Cheri Alguire With the constant bad news about the economy, everyone is talking budget these days as if it were a new and exciting phenomenon—just discovered! How to save a buck How to budget for a successful future How to make your dollar stretch the farthest
The truth is that there is ... Views: 1558
I am often asked, What do you say when a For Sale By Owner seller says [asks] ...? I always have an answer for every FSBO objection, but only because I have the advantage of both knowledge and skill over the FSBO seller. Here is a list of common FSBO seller objections and a quick follow-up ... Views: 3390
I am often asked, "What do you say when a potential seller asks…?" I always have an answer for every objection, but only because I keep the objective of the conversation IN MIND at all times. Here is a list of common seller objections and a quick follow-up statement for the listing ... Views: 4896
As a super small business owner, it is important to know your value. Your value is determined by what you have to offer the consumer. It is important to remember that consumer perception is consumer reality. Every business owner on the path of success must be able to answer the following ... Views: 1048
As a real estate agent, it is important to know your value. Your value is determined by what you have to offer the consumer. It is important to remember that consumer perception is consumer reality. Every agent on the path of success must be able to answer the following question from a consumers ... Views: 12803
I am often asked, "What do you say when a buyer asks?" I always have an answer for every objection, but only because I use a method for analyzing every objection. Here is a list of common buyer objections and a quick follow-up statement for the buyer agent.
They say:"I am too busy to make an ... Views: 8028
In previous articles, we focused on targeting a niche, the WHO that benefit most from your services. Now we turn our attention to generating leads from that given niche and creating a marketing plan for success (the HOW.)
Once you have identified the WHO, you must set about a plan to ... Views: 860
YOU know how special you are. YOU know that you outshine the competition. The question is: does your potential client?
Helping clients understand the value you provide to them is essential in prospecting and keeping business. Let’s face it: consumers have plenty of YOU to choose from, and ... Views: 1247
Now in the current market and more than ever, you may be tempted to define your clients as any and every one who walks past you down the street. Everyone needs a place to live, right? Concerns over the economy and a desperate need for lead generation may persuade you to apply the salt-shaker ... Views: 3846
How is your Busyness Doing?
No, I did not mean “Business” but if you tell me how your “Busyness” is, I bet I can tell how your Business is doing. We too often spend far too many hours attending the busy-work of the business, which leaves us a day late and a dollar short of our goals.
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In ancient times, lessons were taught via stories told around the campfires at the end of the day. The wise elders would tell and retell fables that turned into modern stories such as "The Hare and the Tortoise" where the moral of "slow and steady wins the ... Views: 2646