Today is the final part of the 9 Things Realtors can learn from spring. Click here if you missed Part 1 Click here if you missed part 2 7. April Showings Bring Mayflowers – Remember those old moving trucks that you used to see all around the United States as a child? Well, this little…
Yesterday we looked at the first three things Realtors can learn from Spring. You can click here in case you missed it. Today, we look at the next three… 4. Spring Cleaning – Some people hate cleaning regardless of what time of year it is but there is something refreshing about those first warm days…
The following post was originally presented as a workshop and just recently I was invited to submit an article for my local Board of Realtors monthly magazine. After going through the slides and converting them to text, I thought it came out pretty good so I thought I would share it with my Carp’s Corner…
Usually when someone says they have the “blues” it means they’re feeling sad or down about something. The city of Memphis is known for their blues music scene. But there is another place where “being blue” isn’t anything sad at all. At least not during basketball season. This group of people who love “being blue” have a…
Who Has Helped Make You You? Think of all the people through your life who have had an impact on the person you are today. From the doctor that helped deliver you into this world to the family you were born into and, there are literally thousands (if not more) who have had both direct and…
Call the Paparazzi Have you ever been star-struck? If you had to answer the question, “Who is the most famous person you’ve ever met,” how would you answer? Would it be a movie star like Matt Damon , Denzel Washington or Sandra Bullock? How about a politician – maybe a Senator or the Governor of your state?…
Earlier this week blogger, author and podcaster Chris Brogan sent out his usual Sunday morning email. His email on the weekend is almost always thought-provoking and usually has a different feel from his weekly blogs or podcasts. His weekend post started with a story of his grandfather - a candy salesman in Augusta, Maine. After reading his recollection of spending time with his…
The Calendar Turns A blank sheet of paper. A calm lake. Fresh sand on the beach as the high tide recedes. You opened the door to see the UPS truck driving away and a package is sitting on your welcome mat. The first tee time on a Saturday morning. A stretch of country road with no one on…
Influence Starts Here A few years ago when I hit my 101st blog post (at that time it was still called The Realtor’s Toolbox) I decided to spotlight and publicly appreciate the 101 Most Influential people in my life. I still maintain close contact with most of the people on that list and stand by…
A Referral In Action I had dinner and drinks with a good buddy from Greenville, South Carolina the other night. We met at a pub that I was originally referred to by one of my co-workers and I have now made it one of my regular spots when I visit Cincinnati to teach. As we were…
