Monthly Archives: November 2010

Finding the 18th Camel…

Please watch the first 1:45 of William Ury TEDx Midwest video before continuing, it will make the context of this blog make much more sense… or don’t… William starts his TEDtalk off with an interesting story from the Middle East. A … Continue reading

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Utah Leading The Way…

Earlier today, Fast Company Magazine posted an article titled “Why you should start a company in Salt Lake City, Utah“. This got me thinking about all of the great things that we have going on in Utah right now, so … Continue reading

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Why I’m Thankful…

We seem to pack an awful lot in to the last 40 days of each year. Despite this hustle and bustle, I kind of like the fact though that it is all started with a holiday to make us think … Continue reading

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Customer Service…

The phrase gets thrown around, almost to the point where it’s meaning is nearly completely lost on us. So before I go further let’s set the record straight. Wikipedia states: Did you notice it says before, during and after a … Continue reading

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Who Is Your Audience?

I get asked to speak frequently about social media here in Utah. Not quite sure how it happened, but I enjoy these opportunities nonetheless. I typically speak to those in the real estate industry, as it’s my chosen profession. It … Continue reading

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Is This Social Media?

Recently I was in New Orleans for the National Association of REALTORS® Annual Conference, aka NARdiGras. One day while walking the French Quarter (after I grabbed some Beignets of course!) I came across this old, dilapidated building with all of … Continue reading

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Hello? Is Anyone There? The Lost Art of the Telephone Conversation

This was a blog I wrote back on January 7, 2010 on a retired site of mine. I thought I’d repost it here as it is still as relevant at the end of 2010 as it was at the beginning … Continue reading

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Why I Love Living In Utah

As you can see from the picture at the top of my blog, I am pretty proud of where I live. I travel the country a lot on REALTOR® Association business and I am constantly asked where are you from? … Continue reading

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My NARdiGras Takeaways

As the NARdiGras REALTORS® Annual Conference wraps up, I find myself reflecting back on all that has transpired over the last several days. Kudos first and foremost to everyone at the National Association of REALTORS® on the fantastic job that … Continue reading

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#NARdiGras Vendors Love REALTORS

As you roamed the NARdiGras Expo floor I hope that you found some products and ideas to help you in your real estate business. These vendors are the backbone of support for providing a plethora of products and services to … Continue reading

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