Vibe check: 4 hacks to create a successful work environment
Environment is everything when it comes to productivity and optimal outcomes. Here's how to create one that's conducive to success
by Carl Medford Apr 28
Commission compression depression? 4 steps to ease pain
Do your clients focus on price or potential? Whether it's your commission or their home price, their attitude will make all the difference
by Carl Medford Apr 19
8 critical traits that separate great real estate leaders from the rest
Leadership is not an inherent quality; it can be learned and constantly improved, according to PLACE's Ben Kinney and Brian Gubernick. They've identified these 8 leadership game-changers
by Carl Medford Mar 15
Rivals to allies: Foster healthy competition with these 4 rules
Healthy competition is the foundation upon which we strive to provide our clients with the highest level of customer service and care
by Carl Medford Mar 7
Playing the blame game in this market? Here's how to stop
The blame game has an insidious effect on your business. Find out how to keep it from damaging your team's unity and morale
by Carl Medford Feb 15
How the 5 love languages can transform your work life
Help individuals identify their specific love language, and then work to develop an office culture that helps effectively nurture each other and builds on each other’s strengths and love languages
by Carl Medford Feb 9
What Chick-fil-A can teach your team
Opinion
Although they claim to have been the first to offer a fried chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A realized that anyone else could offer a competing product. Therefore, they focused on developing an unbeatable customer experience
by Carl Medford Feb 1
How to navigate 2023 using your personal North Star
Charting your course is essential for navigating effectively. Create a set of beliefs and practices to help your company navigate through the unknown waters of the market
by Carl Medford Jan 23
Go pro! 23 reasons top agents stand out among amateurs
When markets get tough, and 2023 is certainly shaping up that way, it's the professionals who come out in the winner’s circle while the amateurs are left standing on the sidelines
by Carl Medford Jan 11
10 tried-and-true closing techniques that'll seal the deal
These are the top closing techniques well-versed agents should memorize to handle potential objections from buyers and sellers
by Carl Medford Dec 22
Is it time to change your brokerage or your perspective?
Many agents are concerned about the future and are considering a move. For many, making a change within first will be the most beneficial
by Carl Medford Dec 14
Supercharge your business: 3 strategies for amazing results
Take small steps each day, and let consistent repetition of these behaviors pave the path towards the desired outcomes you aspire to achieve
by Carl Medford Dec 6
Change or lose it all: 3 steps for shifting when it matters most
Opinion
Change now to confront the new reality or face the prospects of losing market share or, even worse, going out of business
by Carl Medford Nov 22
10 financial don’ts heading into a recession
Impulse purchases may come back to haunt you when you are presented with an investment opportunity but have no ability to capitalize due to past financial recklessness
by Carl Medford Nov 11
path, rainbow, success
Opinion
The pathway to success takes hours of mastering mundane activities to earn income, but it can lead to an exciting lifestyle that’s anything but boring
by Carl Medford Nov 3