Rough Patch Focus

What do you do and/or focus on when you are – or your business is – going through a tough patch or a slump?   In the good times you build cash – in the tough times you build character.   Continue reading Rough Patch Focus

Covid Scorecard

How would you assess the industry’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis?   Tough times is when the best people and business’s shine.  Now is the time to plan for the other side.   Continue reading Covid Scorecard

Control the Controllable

In difficult times we have to focus on what we can control and deal with those things that are beyond our control.  Doug Driscoll talks about how his business has adapted to the new way of doing things.   Continue reading Control the Controllable

Built MY brand

“Just as a candle burns brightest in the darkest room, my sold boards stood out so much in a market where there were very few sales happenings. It was actually a big deal to see a sold sticker on a sign, and everyone noticed. During the GFC, I built a brand as someone that could get results. I picked up a lot of expired listings … Continue reading Built MY brand

The Big Bold Change

“In January 2011, I could see what was coming and how tough the market was going to get. I knew that there was no way I could survive on only 50% of each one of my commissions, so I left and started working for myself from home. I kept my costs super lean, and by working for myself, I was able to keep all of … Continue reading The Big Bold Change