Direct mail marketing isn't dead! Here's how to do it right
Statistics show that this old-school marketing strategy is coming back in a big way. Find out why — and how to implement it — from 2 of the industry’s biggest names
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
How to build a personal brand from scratch  
Start with an authentic foundation, and the sky is the  limit
by Andrew Fortune Oct 4
This is the least memorable way to brand your business — don't do it
If you want to create an effective brand, you have to make sure it's memorable and instantly sticks in people's minds. So, stop using your name, and follow these tips instead
by Bernice Ross Sep 16
Starting a podcast? Nail these 3 brand-building basics
If you're an agent, podcasts can be a great way to build genuine connections with your network and expand them organically — especially now that people are craving original content more than ever. Here's how to start one
by David Parnes AND James Harris Sep 3
5 ways to grow a close-knit community today
Opinion
How can you thrive in today's world? By building community. This means showing up time and time again to help, educate and offer value to the connections you cultivate and the people you bring together
by Mike McGowan May 11
How to become the go-to team in your area
Find an area that you want to dominate, thoroughly learn it, and give back
by David Parnes AND James Harris Apr 23
Want to accelerate your business recovery? Specialize now
Opinion
Prepare now for the market to bounce back. Don’t turn off the marketing funnel, but rather, double down on hyperlocal marketing efforts
by Anthony Hitt Apr 13
7 steps for recession-proofing your business
With uncertainty in the air, what can you do right now to help prepare your business for what’s ahead? Here's where to start
by Christy Murdock Apr 4
Keeping It Real: 10 tips for newbies to start off right
Jump in with both feet! Take every single opportunity that comes your way, and research, research, research
by Peter Lorimer Mar 12
Lead-gen game changer: How to use the blue ocean strategy to dominate your local market
Quit trying to survive in the red ocean, and head for the blue water
by Dennis Norman Mar 1
Dollars and Sense: How to get more out of your career
Money, satisfaction, enjoyment: Here’s how to get more of everything you’re looking for from your job
by Christy Murdock Jan 15
9 questions brokers should ask every agent they interview
Use these questions to find out where the interviewee is coming from, allude to what basic knowledge they have and lead into the real conversations that must be had
by Jack Gross Dec 6
7 things everyone should do before paying for leads online
They might sound like a good deal, but you could find yourself paying for leads that go nowhere fast. Here’s how to protect yourself — and your wallet
by Christy Murdock Nov 20
Lesson Learned: Listen to your inner voice
Not sure where to focus your energy as you build your business? Naples agent Sonja Pound suggests you trust your gut
by Christy Murdock Nov 18
How to become the go-to agent in your neighborhood
Start small, look at the numbers, get to know people, and create a budget
by Missy Yost Nov 4