Guest Blogger Hallie Warner – What Does an Executive Assistant Do?
Last week I talked to two very successful Entrepreneurs who both expressed interest in hiring an Executive Assistant (EA). Smart move. An EA can work wonders for a busy Entrepreneur. However, both business leaders were unsure exactly what this person would do. Fair enough. The Executive Assistant role is one of the least understood positions, […]
How to Create Your Future Self Today
Are you looking for Your Daily Future Self to be emailed straight to your inbox? Go here. Looking for more directions on how to fill out Your Daily Future Self? Keep reading! This tool can help accelerate your growth and bring positivity into your mindset. Cabin in the woods of Vermont with enough land for […]
Gary Keller Stands Up for Realtors at Inman Connect
I’ve been a Realtor for about twelve years now and I still remember my first client. I was working with a seller and brought a 178 page listing presentation to their home. After about an hour and 15 minutes of selling to this client like my life depended on it (after all, my rent check […]
Behind the Scenes of Success
I’m one week away from my second Lake Placid Ironman. One more year of training under my belt. One more year of discipline, sacrifice, emotional and mental fitness, all in the pursuit of celebrating my fitness with one long ass day of swimming, biking, and running. It’s not really about the race. Yes, it is […]
The Big Impact of Little Moments
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July holiday with their friends and family! There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned family BBQ, parade, or fireworks display to remind you to slow down and be present (it’s hard to check email on your phone when you’re manning the grill or chasing your kids around the […]
Speed Interviewing: The Best Screening Interview Questions to Ask Candidates
It’s Summer in Vermont. Yes, I know we’re known more for being a quintessential Winter Wonderland. And, yes, winter does pretty much last for six months. But have you seen Vermont in Summer? That is when Vermont really shines. The days are long and hot. Nature becomes our playground – from kayaking and swimming in […]
Do You Have a Lead Generation Problem or a Lead Conversion Problem?
15-3. That’s the battle cry of our expansion real estate team, Hergenrother Realty Group. 15 minutes of script practice, followed by 3 hours of lead generation every morning. Well, I say lead generation lightly. We’ve been calling it that for the past 6 years (and as an industry on the whole, we’ve been calling it […]
The Culture of Convenience
“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.” – Charles Darwin On any given day of the week, I ask Alexa to add vegan protein powder to my Amazon cart or I ask Siri to text my assistant to rearrange my week’s calendar. I have a […]
The Hardest Part of Building a Business is Dealing With People
Last week I was at a neighborhood event and ended up chatting with the CEO of a major global company headquartered here in little ‘ole Vermont. Naturally, our conversation quickly shifted from the weather to business (okay, who am I kidding, there was no small-talk). The total people count in my organization (between full-time staff […]
Why Are Real Estate Companies with Zero Profit Being Valued at Billions?
$18.6 Million. $36.4 Million. $10.7 Million. Nope, those aren’t profit numbers, or even revenue. Those are the net losses sustained by Zillow, Redfin, and eXp, respectively, in the first quarter of 2018. And yet, those three companies combined are valued at over $3.3 BILLION dollars. How? Why? Why are these real estate companies receiving massive […]
The 3 Key Hires You Need for Any Business
“You don’t build a business. You build people, and people build the business.” -Zig Ziglar Whether you are a sole-proprietor looking to grow your retail store, an investor looking for their next project, a CEO of a multi-million dollar conglomerate, or a small online business owner, you need people to help your business operate, grow, […]
5 Ways to Combat Weapons of Mass Distraction
You know it when you see it. You can probably spot it a mile away, coming down the hall, disguised as a pleasant conversation, an innocent question, or innocuous request. But it’s not harmless, it’s not innocent, it’s a weapon of mass distraction. Regardless, if you see it coming or not, you are unable to […]
