Calling 'Em How I See 'Em

You want to do it. You need to do it. You KNOW you need to do it! But where do you find the time to squeeze in building your web presence? How do balance dealing with current business, while at the same time build for new business?? You already have to much to do! It's too much! ARGHHHHHHH!!! Sto...

I have been on a mission to learn everything I can about Social Media (SM) and to create a powerful web presence. When done correctly, SM will drive traffic to my website, and generate new business. I am using it to build a giant network of fellow professionals from a myriad of industries. I am ...

For years, people have wished to buy that dream vacation home along Lake Michigan. Others wanted that ideal spot on Silver Lake where they could dock their boat and lounge on the sandy beaches. Others still have wanted the perfect boat house on Pentwater Lake. There was just one problem. All the ...

Hopefully by now, you already know everything there is to know about how to qualify for the Federal First Time Home Owner's Tax Credit. But do you know HOW to apply for it? The IRS has published Form 5405. The form was revised in February of 2009, and is usable for both the new $8000 tax credit, ...

Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!!! It's that time of year again! Time to pull out those ORV's and get them tuned up for the dunes. The Silver Lake Sand Dunes open April 1st, so get your passes and State Park stickers now! Visit Michigan's Department of Natural Resources website for more information...

I'm generally considered to be the guy that people come to for a fill up on motivation. I strive to see the bright side in the worst news, and concentrate on it. Some people even accuse me of "putting a spin" on reality, which, as an O'Reilly fan, I find offensive. I have been known to make the s...

As we near the end of the First Quarter for 2009, homes sales along Lake Michigan have already matched a six year high for the quarter. Four homes have closed to date, with an average sale price of $554,250. That's over $2M dollars in volume in just three months, along the lake shore alone. Stati...

How often do you take for granted what your customer knows? You are undoubtedly the best in your field, so of of course you know everything there is to know. But does your customer?  Educating the consumer is especially crucial with first time home buyers. I like to think of it as a chain reactio...

One of my most valued friends is Jaime Woodall. I met Jaime about four years ago when I started attending First Baptist Church in Hart. My family and I were new to the church, and Jaime was the youth pastor there at the time. Jaime and his wife Kris welcomed us into the church family, and Jaime a...

Come and meet me in person Saturday, March 28 at the 3rdAnnual Cottage and Lakefront Living Show at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, MI. I'll be showcasing some of our finest lakefront and vacation properties from 1pm to 4pm. This is a great chance to connect with Lake Michigan property owners and pr...