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12 Easy Blog Ideas

Woman writing at a computer

For those of you who have “Create a Blog” on your 2013 To Do List, you know that creating the blog is just the first step. Last week I covered the great things that a blog does for a website. This week I want to talk about developing a blogging plan and give you some ideas to […]

Ask Denise: Planning for 2013

Denise Lones

Q:  Is it too late to do some effective planning for 2013? It seems like every year I don’t get this on the calendar until the end of the year. By then I’m so tired I don’t even want to think about next year – I just want a break! A:  I believe it is […]

Let Quality of Life Be Your Guide in 2013 … and Beyond

A Family sledding in the snow

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a long-held belief that the first, and the most important thing in your business, is creating “quality of life”. As we wind down 2012 and head in to 2013 I want to encourage all of you to think about your quality of life. What do I mean […]

The Power of Numbers

Calculator, pen and checkbook

This past month I have been working with a lot of numbers and I have been reminded of their power. While numbers themselves are non-emotional, often they bring up a lot of emotion and therefore, are sometimes avoided. Anyone who has ever not opened their credit card statement or avoided revisiting their commission statements knows […]

Is Your Business Plan Doomed to Failure?

Overwhelmed Man at Desk

As a real estate trainer and coach I see agents with many different attitudes toward business planning. There’s the agent who has a plan that’s so detailed it lacks flexibility (not to mention the fact that it takes three months to put it together!), the agent who has a plan that’s so lacking in structure […]

Marie Davis’ Story

Marie Davis' Cover

Tell Me Wooohooo! That is what my inner voice screamed when I took my first class from you. You have a very warm and delightful way of talking and making people feel comfortable in your classes. One of my very first classes that I went to was how to build your branding and how to […]

Kate Pedersen’s Story

Kate Pedersen's Entry

October 31, 2012 Dear Denise, Shauna and Laura, Let me start off by saying, this is first real estate education investment I have made that I feel is worth every penny. It is a phenomenal experience. I have to admit, I was scared at first…I wasn’t sure why … but now I know… painlessly I […]

Joe Mann’s Story

Joe Mann

Denise; I have witnessed your enthusiasm, conviction for the positive, and belief in our industry several times over the years. Your attitude and “will not be denied” focus has feed my own flagging efforts just when I needed it. The story you told last year in Spokane about your husband’s retirement from Boeing and his […]

Cari McGee’s Story

Cari McGee

Hi, Denise and Crew! I live in the Tri-Cities area of Washington. I am a real estate broker with Windermere Real Estate/Tri-Cities and I LOVE it! You came to town in the beginning of 2010, I believe, and taught a class. Please forgive me for not remembering the name of the class, nor everything that […]

Nina Bjornstal’s Story

Nina Bjornstal's Entry

Hi Denise, Number 1 on my list is: Camp Conflict! My participation in the bonus evening at Safari in 2011 was the reason I took a leap of faith to join Evolve. The skills taught by you all have saved me from countless meltdowns and emotional out bursts. When I use the “wheel”: The facts, […]

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