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Review and Reflection
With the end of the year only days away what better time than now to review and reflect 2012’s successes. What went well? What didn’t go well? And WHY? Take a moment to watch this short video message to get yourself ready for a fresh start in the new year. Happy holidays from all of…
ReadNetworking: Are you Doing it Right?
Conventions. Conferences. Networking events. Social gatherings. They’re all opportunities to build and leverage your network. But are you doing yourself more harm than good? Networking is more than a game of swapping business cards. In this three-minute video, I share a series of strategies for making the most of your networking opportunities by focusing…
ReadRejecting the Fear of Rejection
The idea that success is the result of action is no secret. Small steps, repeated consistently, are a proven way to get from where you are to where you want to be. The problem though is that something seems to hold us back from taking those small steps. Why don’t we ask for the listing?…
ReadFacebook Tips for Real Estate Professionals
With over 900 million users, Facebook is undeniably a place you need to be. In fact, just a few weeks ago on stage at our Halifax Ignite, one of Nova Scotia’s top producing agents shared with us that he lost 2 deals recently as a direct result of not having a Facebook page. So, we…
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The Real Secret to Success
I’ve worked with a personal trainer for years. It’s kept me healthy and motivated, and I’ve learned a ton about exercise physiology and the body. What it’s also done, though, is keep me consistent. Health isn’t like cramming for an exam–pulling an all-nighter just isn’t going to get you there. You’d never expect to exercise…
ReadBridging the Expectation Gap
After landing in the breathtaking City of Halifax for our recent Ignite event, I made my way to the rental car company to pick up a car that had been reserved a week earlier. When I reached the Avis desk, I was told that the car I had reserved was not available. However, in an…
ReadBridging of the Expectation Gap
After landing in the breathtaking City of Halifax for our recent Ignite event, I made my to the rental car company to pick up a car that had been reserved a week earlier. When I reached the Avis desk, I was told that the car I had reserved was not available. However, in an effort…
ReadBeware of the Expectation Gap
After landing in the breathtaking City of Halifax for our recent Ignite event, I made my to the rental car company to pick up a car that had been reserved a week earlier. When I reached the Avis desk, I was told that the car I had reserved was not available. However, in an effort…
ReadWhere Does Trust Begin?
“No one has ever become poor… giving.” -Anne Frank There is something in the human DNA that makes us feel good when we give to others. Even the simplest act–opening a door for a stranger, letting the car in front of you merge in traffic, or buying a coffee for a friend—can be enough to…
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Ditch Discipline
To most of us, the concept of “discipline” conjures up all kinds of negative emotions including mental images of a ball and chain and de-motivating thoughts of boredom and repetitive, mundane tasks. It is human nature for us to long for the freedom to do what we want, when we want to do it. However,…
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