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The Paradox of Planning

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:31:50 +0000

There are many types of planning that are needed in running a small new business, and some of the results that you have to monitor have the untoward effect of creating fear and failure. What can we do to deal with this?

Sacred Connections

Kendra Shearer — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:30:01 +0000

As a new agent works to build their business, they will experience both the joy and pain of "sacred connections".

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What is Your Destiny?

Kendra Shearer — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:12:58 +0000

Building a new business takes hard work, using your natural talents and learning new skills that are necessary for long term success. Read on to see if you are"?a "bamboo" or a "fern".

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The Importance of Selecting the Right Logo For Your Business

Kendra Shearer — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:23:37 +0000

For new agents, the ups and downs of building a business can be challenging. Your personal brand image and logo can be powerfully motivating forces that encourage you to press on!

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From Cocoon to Butterfly: The Making of A MegaAgent

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 02:01:31 +0000

A discussion of the importance of how struggling builds character and character builds a sustaining business.

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The "Birth" of a Real Estate Business

Kendra Shearer — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 20:11:14 +0000

Building a business is alot like having a baby! Read on and have fun! This is meant to be encouraging.

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The 4 C's: Clients, Contracts, Closings, Commission

Kendra Shearer — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 15:26:41 +0000

Successful real estate agents know it is a numbers game. New agents have to know their numbers!

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The "Miracle" of Closing: Do Good Anyway

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:09:56 +0000

For a new agent, each transaction is so critical because of weak cash flow. One of the hardest lessons to learn, is the number of transactions that never reach the closing table! And, of the ones that do, you may not have a "repeat customer". You have to factor in a "failure rate". Do Good Anyway. Read on..........

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A Good "Batting" Average

Kendra Shearer — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 09:56:15 +0000

Learning this business means you can't always bat "1000"!

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The Next Real Estate Apprentice

Kendra Shearer — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:51:00 +0000

An update on Season IV of the Real Estate Apprentice Grant

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Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:40:00 +0000

Short review of Frank Cook's book, "21 Things I Wish My Broker Had Told Me".

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Mortgage Fraud

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 17:25:00 +0000

Discussion about the importance of knowing signs of potential fraud.

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The Power of Our Words and Thoughts

Kendra Shearer — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:04:00 +0000

A discussion about the importance of attitude, balance, faith and affirmations.

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Model of Sales Life Cycle

Kendra Shearer — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:09:00 +0000

This slide demonstrates a model of an agents career.

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Business Interruption

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:05:00 +0000

This article discusses the importance of business interruption planning and two examples of recent BI issues.

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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:20:00 +0000

A discussion about the SRES designation and it's relevance to niche marketing in the active adult community.

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80/20 Rule

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 28 May 2006 22:12:00 +0000

In "The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money", Gary Keller, CEO Keller"?Williams,"?writes about the importance of the 80/20 rule. This is good stuff for a rookie and a megaagent!

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Principled Negotiation

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 21 May 2006 17:34:00 +0000

New agents need to learn key the concepts behind principled negotiation, developed by Roger Fisher, Bill Ury, and others, first described in the book Getting to YES.

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Lead Generation

Kendra Shearer — Fri, 12 May 2006 03:10:00 +0000

The ability to generate leads is the life line of a new agents business.

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Daily Accountability

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:38:00 +0000

By planning each day, the new agent will develop good habits that lead to success.

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Business Planning

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:17:00 +0000

It's alot of work, but a rookie agent needs to develop a written plan for how they are going to develop and market their new real estate practice!

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Niche Marketing

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:10:00 +0000

An introduction into niche marketing.

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The Importance of Personal Marketing

Kendra Shearer — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 10:57:00 +0000

A discussion about the importance of personal marketing and the concept of "branding".

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What is The Real Estate Apprentice Grant?

Kendra Shearer — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 11:46:00 +0000

A brief introduction to The Real Estate Apprentice Foundation and grant that is available to newly licensed agents.

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