QUOTE: "If you go to work on your goals, your goals will go to work on you. If you go to work on your plan, your plan will go to work on you. Whatever good things we build will end up building us." Jim Rohn Unfortunately Jim Rohn, one of the best known motivators of our time, passed away this December 5th, he will be missed.
NUGGET: Posted a new Nugget, Did I Just Say That? On www.NuggetsForTheNoggin.com. Proof you can teach an old dog new tricks. My guess is that the associates who need to read this the most will not and those who probably do not need it will; that’s life.
NUGGET: I have updated a Nugget written in 2008 entitled Holiday Mode. I sincerely hope everyone takes a moment to read it to see if it applies to their business. I uploaded it to www.SlidellCalendar.com in the Documents Section under Nuggets
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Your Dreams Are Too Small; Revised 2009 by Joe Tye. Do you really want to achieve greater professional success, financial wealth, and personal fulfillment? Then read Joe’s book or for that matter, read any of Joe Tye’s books. Joe writes in the inspirational novel form where he tells a story while at the same time provides you with a wealth of knowledge and practical exercises to follow. It is not a book to “just read” for enjoyment although you could, it is a book to be studied. Since this is the portion of the year where agents think about their next year’s goals and objectives, this would be a fabulous book to read now. $15.00 www.sparkstore.com
NEED PHOTOS: I am looking for photographs, preferably photos of people in our Market Center, that would symbolize the various elements of the Keller Williams WI4C2TS. Example, send me a photo of someone in the Market Center that would symbolize Integrity – do the right thing! I have a project I am working on and the photos would be greatly appreciated. If you have any other photos (not of folks in the Market Center) that you think would apply, send me those as well. Thanking everyone in advance. Gymbeaux
GREAT ARTICLE BY JON GORDON PLUS LINK TO A GREAT VIDEO: Please take a moment to read this article about how a bad attitude can permeate an office. Do you bright a room when you enter or when you leave; are you sure? http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-120709-positivelycontagious.html
SALESDOG NEWSLETTER, 3 FOR 1. Here is your link to the Sales Dog Monthly Newsletter. This issue has three articles. Remember Sales Dog is concerned about all types of sales not just real estate so you need to consider those things that may apply to your business. http://www.salesdog.com/newsletter/2009/nl0453.asp
• Customers Are Not Your Best Source of Referrals
• Do’s and Don’ts About Voice Mail Messaging
• Getting Past The Email Quote
LICENSE RENEWAL: With only a few weeks remaining in 2009, there are only a few agents who have renewed their license for 2010 so far according to the Real Estate Commission’s web site. If anyone needs CE credits, time is definitely running out. You can take most if not all of your CE online.
STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS, by Wes Smallwood. You can subscribe to his blog by sending Lew an email at lew.smallwood@gmail.com and simply put SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER in subject line. His articles are always very good and timely. If this particular article is not featured by the time you access the site, check the archives as he posts new articles quite regularly. This is a great resource for your personal self-improvement library; you do have one, don’t you? Even you-know-who has one of those. http://dynagroup-online.blogspot.com
CHRISTMAS GIFTS; OR ANY GIFT FOR THAT MATTER. You can give your children toys and clothes and you can also give them wisdom and knowledge. Knowing what you know today, which would prove more beneficial in the long run? There is no guarantee that your child will read what you give them if you give them books but if they do……the sky’s the limit. Most people I know have been reinventing the wheel at every turn of life including me. I can only imagine what might have been had I been pointed in the right direction at an early age. You can give a hungry man a fish or you can teach him to fish. You be the judge.
HOW LOUSY ARE YOU? YOU PROBABLY DON’T EVEN KNOW; Another gem from Jeffrey Gitomer that will make you think about the presentations you make. http://www.gitomer.com/articles/ViewPublicArticle.html?key=ajcdMibak3NhEoYK0G7scg%3D%3D
MISSISSIPPI LICENSE UPDATE: Here are the rules if anyone is anticipating applying for a Mississippi Real Estate License as a reciprocal of their Louisiana License.
1. You must join a board in Mississippi. Any board will suffice.
2. As the Broker of the Picayune Market Center, my primary board membership is with the Pearl River Board of Realtors and I am a member of their MLS system. I am also a secondary member of the Gulf Coast Association of Realtors in Gulfport but I am not a member of the Gulf Coast MLS system.
3. Regardless of your board of choice in Mississippi, you must join the Pearl River Board of Realtors MLS system but not necessarily the board if you belong to another Mississippi Board.
4. Having a dual license means you must pay board and MLS dues in the second state but you do not have to the national NAR dues since you are already a member through your Louisiana membership.
It is my opinion, that if you plan to do real estate business in Mississippi, at least 2 if not 3 sales, you would be better referring business to a Licensed Mississippi agent as compared to paying all the various dues and fees required to obtain your Mississippi license. If you plan to do more than 3 transactions a year, then by all means, get your license.
Just so you know, there are two distinct and very different MLS systems in our area. The Gulf Coast MLS services areas from Waveland to Ocean Springs but not the Picayune area although like GESRIN they have MLS areas that are actually out of the area including Picayune. Picayune has a different MLS service entirely and serves the Picayune, Poplarville, Carriere, Kiln and other communities primarily in the 601 area code. They too have the ability to post listings in areas such as Gulfport, Waveland, etc but those are not their primary area. If your business takes you to both geographical areas, you need to consider joining both boards and both MLS systems. If not, select one and go with it.
CONTACTING YOUR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE AT CHRISTMAS: If you want to do something special for the folks in your sphere of influence, instead of buying them a calendar, ruler, tote bag, etc, make a donation in their name to a charity of your choice and then let them know by card that you have done so. I receive about two of these a year and they mean more to me than most of the gifts I receive because I know that others need the help far more than I do. If you watched the Pink Glove Dance from last week’s newsletter, the Breast Cancer Fund would be a good place to donate if you don’t have a favorite charity.
CHRISTMAS PARTY INVITATIONS
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Holiday Celebration, Palmettos on the Bayou, 1901 Bayou Lane, Slidell, Decemeber 9, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Come eat, mingle, and be merry. RSVP by December 4th 985-641-1051, flyers in the Resource Room IS your ticket to get in.
Multi-sponsors, check the flyer in the Resource Room, 18 Different Sponsors, December 10, 7:00 to 11:00 pm, Shooters (the old Continental), food, drinks, lots of fun, live music by Witness. Please RSVP by December 7 to Lisa Harris 646-0166. Please bring a can good for the St. Tammany Food Bank, each can is an entry for a door prize.
Gulf Coast Association of REALTORS, December 10 at the Board office from 5:30 to 8:30
Market Center Christmas Lunch: December 15 at Todd Shaeffers, begins at 11:30 AM. $10.00 each for Market Center members, $30.00 for guests. Sign up in the Resource Room.
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