As today’s pandemic continues to progress, we won't know the full ripple effects for some time, but it sure looks like we’ll be in this COVID-19 situation for quite a while. So, yes, your business will change -- maybe for a single quarter, or maybe for the entire year, maybe beyond. So, now comes a choice… Do you choose to wallow in uncertainty and freeze? Or do you choose to focus on the present - on this moment -and use it as an opportunity to thrive and fortify your business for uncertain times?

For so many of you, you’re likely working from home… acclimating to a new kind of business, a new kind of normal… virtual tours, online meetings and trainings, plenty of check-in calls with clients, looking ahead, and preparing for what’s to come. More than ever, in these unprecedented and trying times, we have to have faith in ourselves -- to know that we CAN and WILL get through these difficult times. So today, we're answering the question: What does it REALLY mean to have faith in yourself? And, how do we cultivate that faith right here and right now?? Tune in to listen!

Is your branding reflective of who you are and your business?

When we talk about branding, we’re talking about the look and feel of your business. From your website to social media to your direct mail, to how you show up… your brand matters. And it’s a lot more than just looking pretty. Tune in as we share tactical tools to help you think through your brand and how you want to it be.

Making big decisions like whether or not to write an offer on a home can feel scary and daunting. After all, buying a home is one of the largest purchases any person will ever make! As a result, decision fatigue is a real thing. In this episode, we share tips on how real estate gents can help guide their clients through their journey — and decide if a home is “the one” worth submitting an offer.

As a Realtor, you may not think of yourself as a storyteller. Heck, you may not think of your story at all. But, we’re here to say that YOUR stories and your storytelling have real and major impact on your brand and your business. Well-told stories are the bedrock of any strong branding strategy. Today, we’re sharing our five top sources of story inspiration and how we use them to find the best stories so that, of course, you can, too.

We love Instagram! It's visual, inspiring, and - when done right - can be a space for authentic connections. It's not for everyone, but for those of you who employ the platform in your branding strategy, it's an amazing opportunity to tell stories -- YOUR stories. We've got 10 super simple and highly-actionable ways to optimize your Instagram presence. Let's get to 'em!

So today’s question is… How do you stay present with the most important people in your life, when you’ve got business on the line or when you THINK you’ve got business on the line? This episode is for those times when you find yourself with your loved ones -- physically -- but with your mind off somewhere completely different. It's time to get present!

Our very first interview! We're talking with one of our favorite Realtors in San Francisco, Paula Rose. Paula is such an elegant professional. Her work speaks for itself and her clients know that they have an agent on their side who they can wholeheartedly trust. We get into how Paula got into the business, how she thrives, and how she’s building up the next generation of Realtors.

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We all experience challenges, right? They can have a major impact on us, our business, our relationships. And if we don’t focus on how to better confront them, we can’t truly breakthrough, thrive, and do what we do best. So... How do you confront your challenges? Today, we're talking about the 3 not-so-ideal ways we often show up in the face of challenge, and diving into a better way to go instead.

How did we build our sales business? Prospect by prospect, of course. But, we only used 4 skills to build and cultivate the pipeline of leads that fueled our growth from the very beginning -- all super simple skills but certainly not easy. How do you prospect for new clients, or nurture the existing ones?