When you’re new in any business, or even if you’ve been around a while and you just need to build your network, it’s crucial to keep your pipeline of contacts fresh. Here are some different ideas on how to make connections and find leads. (more…)
If you are lucky enough to be Facebook friends with Laurie Weston Davis, you get two treats: beautiful sunrise photos and inspirational greetings from Pinehurst, North Carolina and adorable pictures of her dog Baxter.
Oh, and you’ll be connected to the one of the leading thinkers in real estate today. Because Laurie is on stages and pages all over the world of real estate, as a speaker and expert on both luxury and technology. Her gentle demeanor and wry sense of humor make her a great panelist or keynote presenter, and I’ve seen her do both. She doesn’t just throw out jargony terms — she makes them real and actionable. (more…)
There’s a lot to think about in business. But what’s in a name? Did you realize you need to own your company and personal name across multiple web platforms? This is the reality of doing business in the 21st Century – so let’s jump right in. (more…)
One of my goals when I set out in my business was to be on TV. I wanted to get on TV – not because I’m some kind of egomaniac who likes to hear and see myself on electronic media at all times of the day and night. For those who know me well, it’s actually the opposite. However, I did understand the overwhelming power that TV and being on other media can bring to my personal brand, and in turn, my company. So, here’s what to do. (more…)
Web sites, web sites, web sites.
I have this conversation with agents and business people over and over. Everyone knows they need one (and if you didn’t know, here’s your wakeup call). But not everyone knows what to do with one. Or what a good real estate web site even looks like. (more…)
“A penny saved is a penny earned.”
“It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep.”
These phrases are well known, but how many people actually take them to heart? While I am all about having nice things and investing hardcore in my business, just like everything in life – there’s a smart, and a not-so-smart, way to do it. (more…)
Katie Maxwell said two super powerful words when we talked in this episode of SamSpeaks!
Hunger and Hustle.
What do those words mean to you? I’ll tell you what they mean to me. (more…)
Let’s talk cars – one of my favorite subjects. You read that headline right – you need a nice car to be successful in business. Here’s what that means – and doesn’t mean. (more…)