“He who has confidence in himself will gain the confidence of others.” – Leib Lazarow So what do James Bond and the most successful Real Estate agents that I know have in common that so many others lack? It’s simple really… they all have an unbelievable amount of confidence. Seriously though. Would James ever [...]
Begin Your Blog Reading Behavior with Google Reader
May 14, 2008 By 2 Comments
Read any real estate magazine, talk to any coach, or read any literature, and they will most surely say the same thing… “GET BLOGGING!” Where I have recommended this to a number of the agents that I work with, my first recommendation is to take your time, find your voice, and read some to find [...]
More Great Press for the 2007 Chicago Neighborhood @Report
May 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
In the latest issue of Chicago Magazine (www.chicagomag.com), Dennis Rodkin has written an article about our recent release of The @Report – A Local Look at the Performance of 21 Chicago Neighborhoods. This report, in comparison to others in our area, was born with the idea in mind that real estate is local… very local. [...]
When does the map of Web 2.0 become “Clouded”? (Part 1)
April 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
I shiver almost every time someone mentions the phrase Web 2.0. The catch phrase of the millenia, 2.0 refers to “the next step”, NEW, better than the original. The “official” Wikipedia definition refers to Web 2.0 as, “a term describing a trend in the use of World Wide Web technology and web design that aims [...]
Simplify your Schedule with Google Calendar Mobile!
April 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
So, the problem that we often encounter with using an online calendar or Outlook (sans-exchange) is that slow bluetooth sync or awkaward cables to be able to view your calendar on your mobile phone or PDA. That’s until now when life-simpling giant Google released their latest version of Google Calendar for Mobile. Great Things Come [...]
“The You Factor” – Differentiation in the age of Choice, Experience and Authenticity
April 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
So I have been approached often with the question, “Why The You Factor? What is it? What does it mean?” I’ve been working on a mission statement, (Thanks Jerry McGuire), to address this question, and where it’s not done yet, I’m always excited, “when a plan comes together – Hannibal Smith”. Below is an email [...]
1000Watt Blog: I am not a lead
April 15, 2008 By 1 Comment
I swear I don’t work for Marc or for 1000 Watt consulting. This following is a video that they have put together entitled “I am not a lead”, and I think it hits the ongoing conversation of “What online buyers want” right on the head. [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.508978&w=425&h=350&fv=] from www.1000wattblog.com posted with vodpod Other than the [...]
What’s the Google-411?
April 15, 2008 By Leave a Comment
This isn’t new by any stetch of the imagination, but I think it’s one of the most useful things that Google has put out for the layman in a long time. Do away with 411 or Directory assistance (doesn’t it creep you out how their voices aren’t the same after “city and state please?”) and [...]