Episode 41: Success From Scratch

Episode 41: Success From Scratch

Today Mike Porter, JPAR Austin, TX shares his secrets to success in real estate sales serving over 32 families to buy, sell or invest in real estate annually. Mike shares how there have been a few times he wanted to “throw in the towel” and how he overcame those ups and downs. Mike uses kvCore to stay organized and accountable. He also shares other secrets he uses – like BuySide Home Valuations and Cole Resources – to stay focused and relevant in today’s marketplace.

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“There is always a way to achieve the dream of home ownership!” ~ Mike Porter, JPAR Austin, TX
Episode 40: Success From Scratch

Episode 40: Success From Scratch

Greg Cunningham, Dallas, TX is my special guest today on Success from Scratch. Greg shares how his life long dream of being a soldier – an Army Ranger – translates to being a high performing real estate professional. He shares how he had many tools to make the transition yet he was applying them in the wrong way. Through the help of a mentor, coach and friends he has learned to create and serve over 40 families with buying, selling or investing in real estate annually.

Greg also shares how he structures his time, delegates work flow and collaborates with his direct and extended team members. Learn more by watching NOW.

“I fanatically protect my time so I can focus on what I do best…lead generation.” ~ Greg Cunningham, JPAR Team Leader
Episode 34: Success From Scratch

Episode 34: Success From Scratch

James Sharp of The Sharp Real Estate Group is my guest this week on Success From Scratch.

Sharp is passionate about making it a great experience for families buying, selling and investing in real estate. He talks about what inspired him to follow his dreams and become a realtor, then later making it a business in helping create the American dream for hundreds of families, closing over 750 houses.

Watch today’s episode and get inspired.

“You can have both a great business and great production and still have a quality life. That is definitely the key, I think, to ultimate success.” -James Sharp, JP and Associates REALTORS®

 

Episode 30: Success From Scratch

THE Consumer Credit Expert Doc Compton is my guest this week on Success From Scratch.

Doc is passionate about consumer advocacy. He talks about his book Credit Read In 5 Simple Steps and how it can help consumers, agents and anyone looking to make any type of major finance purchase.

Watch today’s episode and learn more about your credit.

“You’ve got to know, you’ve got to educate yourself and there’s a number of ways to do that.”
– Doc Compton, Consumer Credit Expert
Keep the Main Thing, The Main Thing

Keep the Main Thing, The Main Thing

Do you enjoy the Facebook memories feature as much as I do? Recently a memory came up for me from a time when I was really into the sport of golf… at that time I had hired a “Master PGA professional” as a coach and my handicap dropped in half. Coaching works. The picture I posted was a golf ball inside the cup with the caption: “The main thing… get the ball in the cup in the fewest strokes possible. No need to make it more complicated than that!”

The main thing… get the ball in the cup in the fewest strokes possible.

For me, I learn by analogies… how one thing is just like another. Sports, music, and theater have great analogies for business. This memory reminded me that real estate sales has one main thing too…setting appointments. The more appointments you have in your schedule each week the more successful you will be. The objective of all real estate marketing and prospecting is to create more appointments!

Every time I meet one on one with someone seeking coaching on their real estate practice, I enjoy listening to the stories of why they don’t have time to do the little things they already KNOW will make a difference.

“Mark, I don’t have time to prospect consistently; I don’t have time to eat properly during the day; I don’t have time for a date night with my partner; I don’t have time to work out.”  And the list of excuses goes on and on and on. Think about it, the most unprofitable item ever manufactured is an excuse.

So, what does any of this have to do with making more real estate appointments? You see here’s what I know, from working with peak performers and highly successful people all over the world… keystone habits matter. Some habits are more important than others. Keystone habits don’t create a direct cause-and-effect relationship, but they can spark chain reactions that help other good habits take hold. Examples would be exercising… exercising can help you eat better; family dinners can create greater bonds outside of meals; planning your days and time blocking can lead to stronger focus throughout the day.

If you don’t have time for the small things you won’t have time for the big things.

Taking action: Start by making ONE adjustment to your daily routine immediately. You KNOW what it is… write it down right now. Text it to your partner with a commitment and ask them to hold you accountable.

You might struggle a bit the first day, or the second day… yet one day you’ll master it. And then you can add the next keystone habit to your arsenal. You see it’s about keeping the main thing the main thing.

“Typically, people who exercise, start eating better and becoming more productive at work. They smoke less and show more patience with colleagues and family. They use their credit cards less frequently and say they feel less stressed. Exercise is a keystone habit that triggers widespread change.” Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit

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