What can YOU do to establish yourself as an original...not just another brick in the wall?
Naysayers exist in every aspect of our lives. I was totally impressed by the ActiveRain "Rich Agent, Poor Agent" survey analysis and results post this week. Thus far, over 230 members have commented and of course, it's always interesting to read the feedback.
A few members made objectionable comments, which are always to be expected but, those naysayer comments led me to this post.
I've always felt that life is what you make it...you simply must pave your own way in life; no one is going to do it for you. In every line of business, we see those who just 'get it' and those who simply don't. More importantly, we see those who don't, also fight tooth and nail to convince others that "this just won't work!"
Time and time again, we see real estate professionals in down markets who are wildly successful. What differentiates them from the rest? Here are a few tips to help get you out of that "this isn't going to work" mode:
Tenacity: Stick with it. I'm not saying to keep doing something that isn't working but, when you put your heart and soul into making something work in your business, it will generally work.
Assess, assess and reassess: When you given it all you've got and you see that brick wall ahead at every turn, perhaps it ISN'T working for you. However, keeping track of your marketing and process statistics is an imperative step in evaluating the success of a business strategy.
Be open minded: let the others be the naysayers, not YOU!
You don't have to try everything that everyone else is trying. Focus on a handful of practices, evaluate the success level of each and then REALLY focus!
Find your niche and establish yourself as the expert with regards to everything concerning that niche.
Be studious. With our ever-changing business, we simply MUST continually be exploring and learning. Don't believe everything you read but, do pay careful attention to those who are truly successful.
Dare to be different! Don't be just another brick in the wall...be the one that stands apart from the rest. You CAN do this...set your mind to it and remember...
This is YOUR business...not your broker's, YOURS. Don't ever forget that!
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Debe Maxwell, CRS/Realtor®/Broker
Broker@TheCharlotteScoop.com
Phone (704) 491-3310
