Staff training and motivation

  Its important how many $$$ you bring in each month, but its also vital to know how much you KEEP. Today, some examples of things John Rigby says he asks real estate principals and many don’t have immediate answers – and they should! You can grow...

  The reason anyone goes into any business is to make a PROFIT. Real estate principals are no different. But its intriguing how so many in the industry are focused on INCOME ahead of PROFIT. John Rigby looks at why PROFIT is a dirty word. Todd Pearce has...

  The size and scale of a business determines the extent to which ‘operating rhythm’ exists, but its a critical ingredient, even in the smallest of real estate businesses. John Rigby explains how it works. There are lots of challenges to face in a tough market, not...

  Its natural to assume that all management teams are aligned and working to achieve common goals, there are often differences in the way different members communicate the goals and objectives of the group. The operating rhythm process drills down on not only what needs to happen,...

  Look at most advertising and you’ll see words like “limited offer”, “closes this weekend” or “limited edition collectors items.” How can you use this principle of scarcity in your negotiations? The mix in your team is critical to building culture says John Knight and on the...

  Most of us were raised with a respect for authority, so we tend to place importance on information given to us by authority figures like doctors, policemen or professionals. That’s is what you should be aiming for if you are to become an influencer. Great leaders...

  We all like doing business with people we know and like. And people tend to like others who appear to have similar opinions, personality traits, backgrounds or lifestyles. More people will say 'yes' to you if they like you, and the more similar to them...

  John Knight from Business Depot takes us through some of the key things discussed at a recent breakfast from a people perspective that helps with the bottom line numbers. Look at your landlords as investors and help them grow their wealth and it will come back...

  People performance is essential for performance on the bottom line too. At a recent breakfast Matt Lancashire and Dane Atherton shared some of the key ingredients for great people performance. John Knight from Business Depot takes us through some of the key things discussed from a...

  When someone gives an option with which you disagree and you want to explore your differences, voice your disagreement after asking about the person’s reason for feeling the way they do - that is according to Allan Pease. Most people feel at ease if they know...