Be The Better Broker

1-Star Reviews, Database Mgmt, & More

Join Rob Campbell and I for thoughts on responses to the 1-Star review. As well as conversation on offers being made to your database 18 months out from renewal... how often are you calling each of your past clients?

S2 Ep 8.3 - The Blog That Wasn't

It was true, it was useful, but there seemed to be some debate about whether it was positive. Sometimes things aren't easily framed as positive, but the facts around the thing are good to know... as negative as they may sound. But should you self appoint yourself the messenger? We all know what happens to the messenger!

S2 Ep 8.2 - The Stress Test Needs To Go!

The President of RE/MAX Chris Alexander knows it, we know it, and for sure first time home buyers know it. What about the powers that be?

S2 Ep7 - Rick Ruby & The Core's Annual Sales Mega Marathon

Why did I travel 29hrs round trip for a one day event? 112 pages of notes would be one reason. To have Rick Ruby stare into my soul and extract what may be a fundamental truth could be another. What's happening in the USA? Why does it matter? What are some key takeaways that apply here in Canada? Tune in!

Six Topics; One Episode.

1. Scheduling days off 2. YouTube @BeTheBetterBroker has been a long time coming, but it’s here at last! 3. A passage from one of my journal; February of what year?!?! 4. Housing Crisis Are Modular homes; are 3D printed homes coming to save us? 5. Last Mondays Market meltdown means? 6. Branch theft.

Is There A Condo Crisis? Promises, Promises

Rob Campbell and I discuss the media suggestions of a condo collapse and economic meltdown. What does the actual data suggest will happen? And can a 'promise' be securtized or counted on like a stock or bond?

Rob Sneaks In At The End

The final few minutes of Episode 4... which the numbering system here forces me to call episode 8.

The Collateral Charge - Long Version

Yes this is a real thing. You may not believe it, clients will often not believe it. A halfway decent Real Estate lawyer can certainly explain it is real though. And so should you be able as well.

TLDR - The Collateral Charge

The short version - a refreshed for those who know what's what. Looking for deeper understanding, and scripts for use with clients to help fix the idea that having all ones banking in one spot is a good idea... because it just isn't.

The Stockdale Paradox Revisited

Have you blocked time daily for the unexpected, and the inconvenient? How to work through lifes larger unexpected inconveniences.

Bank Of Canada - Tues July 23

90 seconds on what tomorrow will bring.

Optimism & Pessimism

Are there storm clouds on the horizon? Or is the forecast for Roses & Rainbows?

Brokering in 2024 vs 2018

One critical piece of advice I was once very passionate about, I now see from the flipside. And in many cases today, my advice would be the opposite of what's been in the past. Also, what's the best way to handle losing clients in the 11th hour?

How is social media serving you?

And we are back, join Rob Campbell and Dustan Woodhouse for a 20 episode run. We kick off with a general discussion around closing a Facebook account and unplugging from one social media account... but not from ALL social media.

Ch. 21 'Register, Write, Commit'

Ch. 20 'Identify With Your Clients'

Ch. 19 'Communicate With Intention...And The Telephone'

Ch. 18 'Create Raving Fans'

Ch.17 'Don't Set Goals, Set Deadlines'

Ch. 16 'Front and Centre'

Ch. 15 'Strong Body, Strong Mind'

Ch. 14 'My First 50 Clients, And Yours'

Ch.13 'Master Technology'

Ch.12 'Be The Vault'

Ch. 11 'Live A Life of Learning'

Ch. 9 'Manage Your Behaviour and Your Time Takes Care of Itself'

Ch. 8 'Suit Up and Show Up!'

Ch. 7 'Question Everything And Everyone'

Ch. 6 'There Are No Shortcuts To Success'

Ch. 5 'Understand Your Motivation'