DO IT! And Be Glad You Did.

In a continuing education class, we've all heard valuable gems that benefit our business or horrifying things you can't believe someone said out loud. Either way, there's something to be gained from both and in this episode I share things I've heard and the takeaways we can get from them.

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• Shauna Ganes
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It's that time again! Time to make a plan to reach out to your clients and database this spring. Remind folks you appreciate their business and ask for referrals. Keep that pipeline full.

This episode shares some ideas for you to try out. Post your ideas on the podcast Facebook page. Just search: Do It and Be Glad You Did in Facebook. Like the page to follow the updates I post.

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• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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North America has suffered a lot of devastating natural disasters over the last 10 years. I was curious about how billions of dollars of insurance claims and lawsuits are affecting the insurance industry, so I brought Bob Barone back into the studio for a conversation.

Links

• Rating service for insurance agencies - http://www.ambest.com

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• Shauna Ganes
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Office space, not just a hilarious 1990's workplace comedy, but also something you should consider as part of your structure for success, literally. Check out how your work space is arranged, organized and even lit, to ensure it's supporting you properly every day.

There's even room for junk! I think Marie Kondo would approve.

My BFF, Tova McGilvray, joins me in the studio.

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• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
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The real estate industry is blessed with a bevvy of organizations and associations representing and supporting different groups and interests. In today's episode, I chat with Sam Olson about NAGLREP (National Association for Gay & Lesbian Real Estate Professionals).

Sam also writes a column for therenogaypage.com.

Disclaimer: the views expressed by Sam Olson are his own and not necessarily that of NAGLREP or the LGBTQ community.

If you have questions for Sam, or want get more involved in NAGLREP, he can be reached at 775-787-3629 or [email protected].

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• Shauna Ganes
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  • www.shaunaganes.com
  • www.facebook.com/doitandbegladyoudid

The real estate industry presents a tremendous amount of risk to agents. In this conversation with attorney, Courtney Forster, of Gunderson Law Firm, we cover common mistakes that land agents in hot water and how to avoid them. Spoiler alert: it's communication. Check out this episode for details and examples.

If you don't have a relationship with an excellent real estate attorney, she shares tips on how to find one too.

If you have questions for Courtney, she can be reached at 775-829-1222 or www.gundersonlaw.com.

Contact Info:

• Shauna Ganes
  • [email protected]
  • www.shaunaganes.com
  • www.facebook.com/goitandbegladyoudid

You made it to the last week of your productivity challenge! Now it's time to get face-to-face with your peeps. This could be coffee, lunch, dinner, drinks, jogging, hiking, kayaking, star gazing, whatever!

We are in a relationship business. We thrive on cultivating strong relationships with people who become repeat clients and invaluable referral sources, not to mention sometimes becoming great friends.

Schedule a face-to-face meeting with 5 NEW people this week. Keep your market update pitch or request for referrals in your back pocket. Really try to use this time to connect with your client/business partner/etc. on a personal level, before you hit them with a business ask.

Keep me posted on how the challenge has been for you and what you're getting out of it. By now you should have sown at last 75 seeds you can harvest this spring.

Shauna Ganes www.shaunaganes.com www.facebook.com/doitandbegladyoudid [email protected]

Welcome to week 3 of your productivity challenge! This week is old-school as your task is to write 5 note cards a day, every day, to 5 NEW people. Extra credit for sending a card to someone you spoke to last week, but they don't count towards your challenge.

Personal notes are a thoughtful way to connect with people. It makes more of an impression than another email. Don't we all get way too much email as it is?

Post a photo of your stack of cards to my Facebook page. I'd love to see what you pick out this week to send to folks.

Shauna Ganes www.shaunaganes.com www.facebook.com.doitandbegladyoudid [email protected]

Welcome to week 2 of your productivity challenge! This week you will conquer the phones. Pick 5 people a day, every day, to call. I give you suggestions for "reasons to call" if you need help.

This is a great way to connect with your database at the beginning of the year and also with any leads that have cooled off in your pipeline.

Post a photo of you to my Facebook page while you're making your calls with #teleboss. Crush it!!

Shauna Ganes www.shaunaganes.com www.facebook.com/doitandbegladyoudid [email protected]

Welcome to your 2019 Productivity Challenge! This is intended to help you shake off your holiday funk and get your pipeline filled up for spring.

I'll give you a new challenge each week to focus on. This week is designed to create the space for successful routines and then follow them not only all month, but for the rest of the year.

Shauna Ganes www.shaunaganes.com www.facebook.com/doitandbegladyoudid [email protected]