Learn For 2.0 with Brandon DeVere

Today I got some news that a real estate deal that I have going on is in jeopardy of not closing, due to a low appraisal.

That seemed to be very significant and was weighing on my mind.

That is... until I received a message from my neighbor asking if I could talk outside real quick.

 As we started talking, she told me about an older man that was just outside that was apparently filming the kids on his phone.

Now my attention was changed.

A lost deal was completely out of my mind.

I was no longer an agent with a deal going south, I was now a protector.

A father that needed answers.

Today I was on a chat with both Godaddy and Namecheap. 

Both companies in which I have hosted domains.

Most everyone has heard of Godaddy, while I am sure not as many have heard of Namecheap.

This could be a David vs Goliath type situation.

Godaddy has no doubt been everywhere including NASCAR and The Superbowl.

It is a household name among anyone wanting to name their website.

How could anyone ever compete with them?

I will tell you how, by solving problems and treating people respectively.

This was a stark difference for me just a few hours ago.

Maybe Godaddy is "Top Dog" in their industry but they can be beaten.

Just as in your industry, whatever it is.

There are the ones that happen to close more deals, land more clients, and have a bigger budget.

But you can compete as well.

Start solving problems and treating people respectively and watch your business grow.

With a successful finance career in Israel, Eyal decided he'd like to move to the states.

Once here he and his partner started buying homes and flipping them.

When they first started, they were contracting the work out to other construction companies.

After realizing that they weren't satisfied with the quality of work that was being performed, they decided it was only appropriate for them to be in charge of the rehabs as well.

So they decided to create a construction company that would handle all of the repairs.

After 5 years and over 1,000 projects completed, some that were partial remodels, others that were new additions, and even some that had been burnt to the ground, they noticed a need from the public.

They would then form a company that could service individual clients in the residential arena, making their services available for all homeowners to take advantage of.

Their belief in quality work and their extensive experience is what sets them apart.

If You'd Like To Connect With Them, You Can Here:

https://www.betterplaceconstruction.com/

702-815-9681

Multitasking is overrated and inefficient...

At least for me.

I have been lacking in productivity, mainly due to a lack of focus.

I'm not sure about you, but trying to multitask has left me further from my goals than I'd care to admit.

It is time to get laser focused.

Today I talk about the time my dad wouldn't let me take my swimsuit to my cousin's house and how I made my son take his with us yesterday, even though we weren't necessarily swimming.

I just wanted him to be able to go swimming if the opportunity should present itself.

It reminded me of why this podcast is for more than just me.

It is a platform for those who need to share their voice?

Today I spoke with a home inspector about his findings on a listing I just sold.

I asked him how he did a couple things and he was instantly on the defensive.

Keep in mind I wasn't questioning his quality of work, I was just looking for more information so that I could come to a more clear conclusion and do so quickly.

I will give him the benefit of the doubt because I did introduce myself as the "Other" agent on a house that he just inspected.

No one ever makes that call to say, "hey, how'ya doin", so I can understand why he wouldn't be so eager to talk.

But the point remains that the intent of the phone call was to get more information, not to call him out on his findings.

He said that his "tools" picked up a leak, but logistics and lack of water seemed to contradict those findings.

As of this time, there is no leak that we can find, the plumber will be going out to check, so I will keep you updated.

“This is why we created this brewery, to see families like yours enjoying themselves”

This is what Mark, a patron, with his family and dog heard while sitting on the patio.

Griff, one of the owners said this to him, explaining WHY he and Nate built Mojave Brewing Company this way.

After they had both ended their successful teaching careers, Nate and Griff decided it was time to pursue their passion.

So they had a vision of what the perfect brewery would be. One that could have families, dogs, and people spending the last hour of their workday enjoying a pint as a community…

As one, as a whole.

With their idea, vision, and determination, Mojave Brewing Company was born.

The amount of thought and care that has gone into making this destination a place where ALL can come together is amazing.

From the decor, the layout, the widened bar tops for those looking for a place to set their computer, to the attention to detail within the recipes of their beer, you can tell they have poured their heart and soul into this project.

Beer and Cider may be WHAT they do, but Community is WHY they do it.

Watch this interview and get a chance to know Nate and Griff like I did. Then go to Mojave Brewing Company grab a pint.

You won’t be disappointed.

As my videographer and I were putting in some final edits, we both got dizzy, looked at each other and said...

"Was that an earthquake?"

Short answer.

Sure was.

It brought me back to a time when I had experienced my first earthquake and had no idea what to do.

After we moved on from that slight delay we got back at creating value for an awesome local business.

The video is done and will be out soon.

What Were You Going To Do Today?

This is what my friend asked me today as we sat on his couch.

He asked me half-jokingly because he knew I wasn't getting anything done today.

He had called me a few hours earlier asking me to come to pick him up.

On that phone call he said...

"Can you come to my house, I might need a ride to the hospital too. I have blood on my forehead".

I told him I'd be on my way and hung up the phone.

As I approached his house, I saw the damage. His car stopped in the middle of the street, spun around, airbag deployed, and broken car pieces everywhere.

"What Were You Going To Do Today?

In Simon Sinek's book, "Start WIth Why" he explains that people don't buy WHAT you do, they buy WHY you do it.

He also says, "without WHY, any attempt at authenticity will almost always be inauthentic".

This explains that the WHAT is just the vehicle in which we deliver our WHY.

For real estate agents the WHAT is selling homes. The WHY might be to help families realize their dream of homeownership.

For someone going to the gym, the WHAT is the exercise. The WHY could be that their father died at 50 of a heart attack and they want to remain healthy.

Or in this case, when I interviewed Nate and Griff of Mojave Brewing Company, Their WHAT was brewing beer. Their WHY was creating a community feel where families and customers finishing their day could come in and enjoy the atmosphere while having a pint or 2.