Written by: Joeann Fossland
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
I had a wonderful birthday last Saturday, made even more so by the messages and wishes that came in such abundance. I got birthday cards in the mail, e-cards and emails as well as an incredible number of greetings on Facebook. I went to 3 dinners and 2 lunches (so far- 2 haven’t happened yet!) I do love to celebrate and enjoyed everyone who got into the spirit with me!
Technology has made it easy for us to remember and acknowledge people. A good call to past clients is an update of special occasions and then creating or implementing the SYSTEM to connect on those special days.
I know many of you are using SendOut Cards! I LOVE them…now when everyone is going email-be different and send a real personalized card. See and try it out!
I have a sense it is going to be a wonderful year because each and every day is wonderful. Thank you for being part of my life. For being part of the journey and for making me feel so special! Now, each of you is special too. Are you celebrating these days above ground? I hope so. All of the celebration served as a reminder to me of how one sentence can transform a person’s outlook. To the many who took the time to do it for me this week, it worked! I wonder what the world would be like if each of us spent 5 minutes nurturing and encouraging the people in our lives? Like as a daily habit?
On the Road Again…..
As you probably know if you’ve been reading for even a brief period of time, I LOVE to travel! I’m on the plane to Savannah right now. I’m doing an e-PRO workshop to the members of the Savannah Association today ( Tuesday). I hear there will be more 40 people there. Sounds like Southern hospitality to me! If you’d like me to do an e-PRO for your Association or WCR Chapter or office-contact me. I am going to be traveling in June in AZ, UT, NV, OR, ID, MT, ND, WY, CO and would love to come see you!
Wednesday through Friday, I am networking and learning from the Amazing Women at Bernice Ross’s 3rd Annual AFIRE Awesome Females in Real Estate Conference. I understand there are still a few spots available if you qualify and can come too.
I’ve never been to Savannah and have only heard wonderful things about it. Plus I have two of the coolest women alive as my roommates! Life is very, very good!
Another Thank You, Thank You. Thank You!
This time from Lily…..If you sent or gave money last week when I told you about her jumping rope for the American Heart Association… THANK YOU!!!!! The event is this week and she will be jumping rope every day for 10 minutes. She is very close to making her goal and can still use help if you didn’t read the plea last week.
Unfortunately the school website doesn’t take contributions less than $25, but the US Mail still works if you’d be so kind as to give. If each of you just send $1, Lily will raise $8200+. How cool would that be???? It is another reminder that when we all work together, every single bit DOES make a difference. If you feel moved to respond to my $1 challenge, just pop it in an envelope to:
Lily’s Jump Rope Project
C/o Joeann Fossland,
PO Box 133,
Cortaro, AZ 85652.
I will thank you. Lily will thank you and the people who will survive heart attacks will thank you. If you do want to know more or play bigger, all of the details are on Lily’s Blog.
Tuesday Best Week in Review Articles/Videos
Social network follow up
Quite literally, ‘You ARE what you publish,’” says David M. Scott, author of the books World Wide Rave and the best-selling The New Rules of Marketing and PR. “What I mean by that is whatever your company publishes online (and what others publish about you) IS your reputation. So if you are not in the social media sites, you don’t exist. But others are talking about you.” From an article on your reputation: www.webpronews.com/topnews/2009/03/12/what-businesses-should-know-about-online-reputation-management.
Expect this topic to get more and more attention as more of you jump in. NAR says only 5% of agents are actively social networking. Hmmm….are you there? It isn’t just for the young ones! If you are selling to almost anyone (87% of the prospects are online) you are either building credibility or losing it.
Overheard the other day,”Email is so yesterday!” Oh no…just when I was feeling proficient!
Tuesday Borrowed Wisdom
Speaking of Social Media: Phil Sexton remarked at the Arizona Association of Realtors Winter Conference “You bring about what you write about.“
Some food for thought……..”The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
Tuesday Inspiration
One of the people whose creativity inspires me is Michael Stanier. He’s just released www.greatworkmovie.com.
And is offering the first 3 chapters of Find Your Great Work Book as a gift at the end of the video! His Twitter address is www.twitter.com/boxofcrayons.
And mine, if you haven’t already connected with me is www.twitter.com/joeann.
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREPARE, PLAN , & PROSPER…
1. LAST CALL!!!!!!! 1st Quarter Checkup – Do you need a bit of a “reboot’? If fresh ideas, focus and direction would give your business a boost (and I bet they would!) Don’t miss this opportunity to spend 2 days re-strategizing your 2009 goals. Even if you didn’t do a business plan (and if you are still needing one: My Awesome Year Plan can give you what you need for only $12)…you’ll catch up and get yourself ready to make 2009 your best year ever!!! April 5-6 in Williams AZ. For only $199 you get the retreat, meals, lodging plus 4 hrs CE credit and some amazing people to network and brainstorm with!
2. RELAX & ATTRACT – This class has been newly revised for 2009. Are you attracting what you want? Is your energy and vibrations repulsing rather than attracting? This 4-week class is designed to give you tools and support in using The Law of Attraction to create what you want. Use this to make your 2nd Quarter amazing! Only $97 for 4 weeks.
Tuesday Feedback
I love getting feedback on my weekly tips!
Last week, Narva C. Walton GRI, MBA with John L. Scott Real Estate in Washington commented that I had neglected to mention Active Rain when giving my list of the top 3 social networking sites. If you don’t know about ActiveRain, you should definitely go check it out. There is a wealth of knowledge from other agents and industry folks.
While I am at it, I will also suggest you take a look at www.RealTown.com and www.BrokerAgentSocial.com for a well rounded group of sites that will connect you to lots of great information! Take a look at all and decide which fits your needs and style!
Tuesday Travel Tip: SAVE TIME AND MONEY ON YOUR TRAVEL
If you are like me, you probably like getting deals when you travel! I am so excited to offer you the benefit of my travel website. It will quickly do a meta-search of other travel search engines! Save time and money by visiting http://joeannfossland.rovia.com. Sign up as a Preferred Client and you’ll get lots of benefits and there is no cost!
If you’d like to find out more about how you can have a website like this to give value to your clients, tap into wholesale prices for really cool DreamTrips and even develop a passive stream of income, join Frances Flynn Thorsen and me for one of our weekly webinars – Full schedule is updated regularly at www.joeann.com/fosslandsforums.htm.
This week, we’ll be answering questions and giving you answers on Tue, Mar 24, 2009 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST.
Or go to my business page and watch the video (1,2,3)! If you have looked into this and have been on the fence-now is the time. For the next 90 days, the cost to have your own travel business has been cut in half!
Justin’s Thursday Call
Have you ever wondered which is the best phone for Realtors?
The Apple iPhone or BlackBerry or Palm?
Justin Zimmerman over at GoodMorningRealestate is answering that question this week, LIVE at 8pm EST on Thursday, March 26th!
Have an Amazing Week! It IS up to you!!!!
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“Life is too short to perfect your weaknesses” – Joeann Fossland
Advantage Solutions Group
PO Box 133
Cortaro, AZ
85652
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