Every once in a while I come across a new concept or idea that is worth sharing. Several months ago I purchased a copy of a new book called “Surviving Your Serengeti” by Stefan Swanepoel. Stefan is a real estate industry leader and one of the most influence people in our space. I thought perhaps this book would be another “how-to” regarding real estate trends, or “how to” survive the downturn, full of information, because those are things Stefan is knowledgeable about. I could not have been more wrong!

Success in real estate is very much like cooking. You start with basic principles that always work (the recipe), add some personality and a variety of new ingredients, add to that your core motivating values and a coach that can help you make necessary adjustments along the way, and you’ll be headed in the right direction.

Hey, real estate agents, want to start making it rain again? Get your head in the clouds! As I speak to agents all over the country, I am amazed how many are still frustrated with this economy. It doesn’t have to be that way! My new seminar called “Get Your Head In the Cloud and Make it Rain!” explains why.

 I am not talking about in listings or client’s homes (you should probably take your shoes off anyway.)   I am talking about taking them off at your own home before you even enter.  Not for the dirt or cleanliness of it…but for the warmth and relaxation of it.  I went through 20 years of hearing my husband’s shoes across the wood floors… for some reason this drove me mad.  Not that I didn’t love him, but here was the sound of work again.  His shoes reminded me of work while I was …

If you are still wondering if the New Year will be a good year for you, it might be because you have not taken the time to put a plan in place to succeed. Success is not accidental or mysterious; it is the result of putting a plan together then executing that plan with perfection. Here are a few steps that will help you start this year on the right track and will assist you in building your plan (and along with it, a confident, upbeat attitude.)

Yesterday we launched the Serengeti Book Channel on You Tube. Here is the first video announcing my new business book that will be on shelves at Borders, Barnes & Nobel and Books-A-Million on 3.1.2011.
It’s only 90 second long so please watch it, subscribe and “Like” it and then let me know what you think. I am really very anxious to get your feedback!
Thanks and happy holidays!
Stefan
Business Book by Stefan Swanepoel. Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Succeed in Business & Life

As 2010 comes to a close, let me ask you a question: How did you do? Are you happy with your business this year? I don’t know about you, but I’m not. It has been a very stressful and trying year for many and it certainly has been for me. But, next year will be better. Right?
Don’t count on the economy being any better, so says the experts. And from what we are hearing, it looks like …