Agentjason 2.0

The Masters

Me and the gang in Chicago at the Master Sales Event (aka: FloydFest)

This is what it means to be a Master Sales Professional.

And (in no particular order) these are my Master Sales Professionals. They spent a long weekend with Floyd, his trainers and special industry guests for one reason...to take their profession to a higher level. I'd trust any of them with my referrals. Don't miss next year!

Lesa Andrada - Las Cruces, NM
Lois Rauner - Tulsa, OK
Janet Ford - Tulsa, OK
JoAnna Blackstock - Tulsa, OK
Sue Ann Blair - Tulsa, OK
Jenny Coleman - Austin, TX
Stephanie Petta - Austin, TX
Julie Elliott- Austin, TX
Angela Ellegan- Austin, TX
Deborah Debalko - Austin, TX
Suzette Teague - Fort Worth, TX

Would I refer family to you?

Today I helped a family member find a Realtor. Of course, my first thought is always "Who have I trained in the area?". But what if the answer is nobody, like today? I became a consumer and of course tuned to the web. Here were the thoughts that went through my mind as I chose essentially who would get the listing:

No photo...next.

Photo with phone to agents ear, please...next.

Photo with agent against wall, unprofessional & lazy...next.

No or very few listings, must not be trained...next.

No personal website, whatever...next.

Cluttered or overdone website, stresses me out...next.

No background story/performance history on agent...next.

Lots of listings....hmm

Simple, uncluttered, personal website where I could quickly find listings and background on agent...hmm

Easy to email and find number for agent...done.

Draw your own conclusion. If you're very brave, send me your web address and I'll compare it to the one I chose (my graduates are probably the only ones crazy enough to do this). ;)

Stale Listings

It's January and I bet some of you still have that listing or two in your inventory that you'd love to get rid of in short order. I thought it'd be a good time to remind you of this post from July of last year.

July 2006: Help with Price Reductions

First Half Marathon

It's January 5th and about 80 degrees today in Austin. Man I love this city! It's pretty close to spring here and we'll probably have only one or two more cold snaps for the season so it's time to start training again. So many of you ask about my progress to the Ironman race (very flattering by the way) I decided to create a section in which to group all of those posts called Road to Ironman.

Since the third segment of Ironman is a marathon, I figured I'd better get to work on long distance running. So on January 28th I'll race in the 3M Half Marathon (13.1 miles). Let's hope one of those cold fronts doesn't pass on race morning...I act like a baby when cold air gets into my lungs! ;)

How many Realtors to screw in lightbulb?

...Six but we'll take five. HA HA, very funny, right?! Are you thinking of your marketing this year? I am and I guess that's why I wanted you to see this post from my favourite blogger on the compact fluorescent lightbulb. I know one agent in Dallas who plans to use them as a thank you gift for referrals and such. Neat idea because it's related to our industry and tells a story about the agent at the same time. I'm replacing 4 bulbs in my house today. Gotta do something to counter all those flights I'll be taking this year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!