One of the best ways to give your business a boost is to make a conscious effort to get your business organized. Last week I addressed computer file management. Here is a list of some additional areas in your business that could use some organizing.
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Six Areas to Address When Getting Your Business Organized
Posted by Denise Lones on June 11th, 2015
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No Comments »Organizing Your Business
Posted by Denise Lones on June 4th, 2015
Recently I had a discussion with Heather, our project coordinator, regarding the importance of agents keeping things organized in their business. Whether that is organizing your files, systems, or even your time, each is critical to an agent’s success. As Heather puts it “good organization is key to a successful transaction and being organized saves […]
Posted in Business & Finance, Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: Denise Lones, files, filing systems, organization system, paperwork, task management, The Lones Group, transactions, zebra report No Comments »Ask Denise: Kids Are Home For the Summer
Posted by Denise Lones on May 28th, 2015
Q: “Denise, with the kids getting out of school in a few weeks, I wonder if you have any advice for keeping them happy while allowing me to balance work and fun time with them?” The key to a successful summer is specially-designated work and play times. I find that many people get harried when […]
Ask Denise: Finding the Right Agent to Cover My Vacation
Posted by Denise Lones on May 14th, 2015
Q: “Denise, I want to take some time off this summer. I am in a new office and haven’t had a chance to connect with all the agents yet so I don’t know who I would want to have cover my business while I am out of town. Any suggestions?”
“To Do” Overload
Posted by Denise Lones on May 7th, 2015
If you made a list of “to do” items right now in your business, how would you feel? Confident that you had a handle on most of them? Completely overwhelmed by the deficiencies in your business? Or completely indifferent because you weren’t planning on tackling them anyway?
Posted in Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: business management, Denise Lones, getting organized, hour of power, overwhelmed, peace of mind, quality of life, task management, The Lones Group, Time Management, to do list, zebra report 2 Comments »Ask Denise: Too Many Things To Do!
Posted by Denise Lones on May 7th, 2015
Q: I have too much to do every week and I am getting so far behind. How do I manage my time more effectively? I feel like I’m drowning!
Ask Denise: Connecting with Database
Posted by Denise Lones on April 23rd, 2015
Q: Denise, I need a better way to connect with my database. I don’t want to do a client appreciation event but I think I should try to connect in person. How do I reach out without making it look like I am fishing for referrals? A: Easy – don’t fish for referrals! It makes […]
Ask Denise: Low Inventory Burnout
Posted by Denise Lones on April 16th, 2015
Q: Denise, this market has made me absolutely exhausted! I have buyers who can’t find a property… I have sellers who want to sell, but they are very concerned about being able to find a home to buy, so they aren’t going to list right now. I can’t seem to make any forward progress on […]
Posted in Ask Denise, Buyers, Communication, Client Care, and Follow-up, Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents, Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Sellers, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents Tags: ask denise, burnout, low inventory, Market, personal time, Real Estate, The Lones Group, time off, vacation No Comments »Bucket List Day: The Best & Worst Day of My Life
Posted by Denise Lones on April 9th, 2015
— Make sure to scroll down the page to see more photos from our trip! — I have always loved zebras! Ever since I was a little girl I can remember my fascination with and love of zebras. Their unusual stripes and aloof demeanor always intrigued me. I loved that they looked like horses, but […]
Ask Denise: Bucket List
Posted by Denise Lones on April 9th, 2015
Q: Denise, I have been thinking about my bucket list since we talked last week and I am shocked at how many things are on my list! How do you suggest I start checking things off? A: That is a great question and a fun one to answer! Start finding opportunities to check them off. […]
