DO TO THE BOLD COURSE BEING CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS, THE WEEKLY PARTNERS CONVERSATION (MEETING) WILL BE AT 9:30 ON TUESDAYS!
QUOTE: “Personally I believe the testimonial (video) is the strongest sales tool you can possess.” Jeffrey Gitomer, The Little Red Book of Sales Answers. I inserted the word “video” because in Gitomer’s books he explains the value of the video testimonial that can be attached to web pages, emails, blogs, etc. Sign up for Gitomer’s weekly online newsletter at: www.JeffreyGitomer.com, you won’t regret it.
QUOTE #2: "A year from now you may wish you had started today." Karen Lamb
CHILLI CHALLENGE: AS YOU KNOW, THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 IS THE 4TH ANNUAL NABOR CHILLI CHALLENGE. Open to the public from 11:00 until about 3:00 pm. See flyers around the Market Center for more info.
THE CURSE OF EXPERIENCE, THINK LIKE A ROOKIE. Great article (as usual) by Jon Gordon. http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-102411-think-like-a-rookie.html
CHECK OUT THIS “IGNITE” VIDEO: Only the beginning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6dI_L6WzIM
DO NOT ENGAGE IN A RACE TO THE BOTTOM. Very good video by Robin Sharma. This video is hard to watch without identifying with what Sharma talks about. http://www.robinsharma.com/recession-proof.php
THE 9 STRANGE RULES OF ULTRA-SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS: If you liked Robin Sharma's video DO NOT ENGAGE IN A RACE TO THE BOTTOM, you are going to love this one, http://www.robinsharma.com/strange-rules.php The 9 Strange Rules of ULTRA-Successful Entrepreneurs by Robin Sharma.
THE LEADER WHO HAD NO TITLE, by Robin Sharma. Since 2 of Sharma’s videos have been included in this newsletter, not mentioning his book, The Leader Who Had No Title would be a huge mistake. Written in inspirational-novel format, it is an easy and compelling read – the title says it all. http://www.robinsharma.com/store/books
REAL ESTATE GENDER GAP: MEN LIST MORE HOMES; WOMEN LIST PRICER HOMES. This is a one-day snap-shot of the US Market conducted by Trulia and posted by Inman News. Not exactly what a one-day study would prove but the statistics are very interesting especially for Louisiana and Mississippi. Would be interested in hearing comments: http://www.inman.com/news/2011/10/17/real-estate-gender-gap-men-list-more-homes-women-list-pricier-homes
STAY TAX FREE: The NABOR Office is giving away free 24” x 17” Yard Signs to anyone interested in promoting to stay Tax Free by voting FOR amendment #1 on the November 19th Ballot. All agents, brokers, affiliates, businesses and community members who realize the importance of this amendment and would like to see these colorful yard signs go up around the Northshore are welcome tok pick up signs and states. The signs are eye-catching, lightweight and very easy to handle…..and free!!! The public needs to know how critical it is to vote for amendment #1 on the November Ballot.
TOP 10 REAL ESTATE MARKETS WITH 5 YEAR GAINS IN REAL ESTATE VALUES. Conducted by Trulia and posted by Inman News. Good news for the New Orleans Metro Area at #6. http://www.inman.com/news/2011/09/2/10-metros-with-greatest-5-year-gain-in-real-estate-values
FIERCE CONVERSATIONS, by Susan Scott. If you read only one book, make it this one! It is all about being honest in your conversations with yourself and others and the damage that can be created when you are not. Oftentimes we walk on “egg shells” and circumvent issues with people for fear of the consequences of speaking the truth. This may be especially true when talking with our spouse, family and/or significant other (hate that term). When you finished Fierce Conversations, consider reading Scott’s second book, Fierce Leadership. http://www.fierceinc.com/conversations/book/
THE GRATITUDE LIST, by Mike Brooks. This is a great article. Hope it reminds you of the Gratitude Stone; for those who are unaware of the Gratitude Stone, talk to me. http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/1332/the-gratitude-list
KELLER WILLIAMS NOLLY WILLIAMS ON SHORT SALES. Follow this link to learn to become exceptional in handling short sales: http://www.mapscoaching.com/Group-Coaching/Fast-Track/ss_1102
TWIST ON THE STANDARD ELEVATOR SPEECH; This ought to get you thinking outside the box. Very good article you can begin using today in creating your database. While at the site, consider signing up for the wwwSalesDog.com newsletter; great stuff by Kelly Robertson: http://www.salesdog.com/newsletter/2011/sales_training_nl0548.htm#newsletter
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASS: QUADRENNIAL ETHICS. Provided by Delta Title, November 18, 10:00 am to 2:00 PM. Slidell Library, 555 Robert Blvd, Slidell. Register in advance, Please contact Stephanie 985-0585 or 504-885-9222. This is the class that you MUST take before December 31, 2012.
WEEKLY HUMOR, WITH A MESSAGE: http://thegrablegroup.com/entertainment/comedy/comedian-ron-pearson-the-answers-to-life/
CUSTOMER SERVICE: Customers actually LIKE businesses that go the extra mile! They PREFER companies that answer their phone. They do business with people who give SUPERIOR service, and who seem to care about customer satisfaction -- actually, I like companies that refuse to "satisfy" me and seem determined to AMAZE me! And all of that requires hard, hard work.
Here’s an old secret of success: focus on the life-time value of a loyal customer. Focus on the value of a customer who sees him- or herself as your partner, rather than as just a shopper. When your customers refuse to deal with anyone else, your fortune is assured. How hard should you work? About that hard. Phillip Humbert PhD www.philiphumbert.com
THIS WEEK’S HUMOR FROM DR. HUMBERT:
Humor: Calling All Lexophiles
Lexophiles--lovers of word--will enjoy these. You may think
these are just good puns, but in fact they’re the product of
genius and wordsmiths whose minds work in wondrous ways! For
myself, puns only seem to happen by accident, and usually at
the most embarrassing times! I hope you enjoy these!
1. Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.
2. A will is a dead giveaway.
3. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
4. A backward poet writes inverse.
5. In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
6. A chicken crossing the road: poultry in motion.
7. If you don't pay your exorcist you may be repossessed.
8. When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye.
9. Show me a piano falling down a mine shaft and I'll show you A-flat miner.
10. When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.
11. The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered.
12. A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France resulting in Linoleum Blownapart.
13. You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
14. Local Area Network in Australia: The LAN down under.
15. He broke into song because he couldn't find the key.
16. A calendar's days are numbered.
17. A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.
18. When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.
19. He had a photographic memory which was never developed.
20. A plateau is a high form of flattery.
21. The short fortuneteller who escaped from prison: a small medium at large.
Philip E. Humbert, PhD,
President of Resources for Success!™ and The Philip E. Humbert Group, Inc.
www.philiphumbert.com
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