Jesus, for a $100 a month I'll call every person up here at least once a week, and give them a swift kick in the a** to get out there and sell. Isn't that what a coach does? Something tells me that if you're a realtor, and are not motivated or self-driven, you could spend $10,000 a month and it would make no difference whatsoever!

I was a By Referral Only agent and find Joe to be entertaining and practical in his approach . 

Yes Richard Robibero, ABR, SRS - I am in coaching with Buffini & Company for almost 10 years now - and yes, it DOES make a difference.

Now from cost point of view, I do not think you need to spend that much. (I know many of them charge that high!) With ReferralMaker PRO at Buffini and Company, your investment is less than $200/month!

Try it out or call me if you have any question/concern. (And I am just one of the coaching member.)

Back in 2004 and 2005 was in Mike Ferry 1 on 1 coaching.  Paid out close to $100K in referral fees in 2005 due to inbound referrals from other agents (primarily in California) - well worth it!

No.  They just tell you what you want to hear.

I did pay years ago.  What a waste of my hard earned money. 

Not me. But i've been to their ''mass'' days, sorry not interested in F2F sessions... Yet? 

Nothing new under the sun - but then again, it would depend on your starting point.

I have not paid for any, but my wife has several coaches.

I have never had a coach, but have gone to seminars by Buffini.

I am rethinking it. 

I have never paid for professional coaching but did have access to the materials used by a friend who was a professional coach. If you are willing to implement the recommendations of a coach, it could be a good investment.

No

I have not and I just don't see the cost being worth it.  At least for me

No, and I don't believe that I ever would. I walk to my own drummer.

Nope I've never had a coach but I know a lot of people who have benefited from them

It may be worth it, but I haven't used them to date.

no, in 37 years, I've never paid for coaching.... I listened to what and how others communicated and I selected portions that I wanted to use...then I put my own spin on it....

I used Performance Coaching in the past --- when I was using them, they had many plans -- choose one that fits your needs.

Richard Robibero, ABR, SRS I think you would be better off spending your money elsewhere and finding a mentor to keep you accountable.

Yes, I have. And yes it's been worth it, but not on a consistent basis year in and year out.

It could very well be worth $25,000 a month.

It depends on what is broken and your commitment to fix what is broken.

At the heart of this success lies the individuals fidelity to their commitments. Counter-intentions and self-generated lies need to be exposed, then the agility to follow your vision and exercise your genius can show the results you want.

What's that worth?

I have read many books but not paid for coaching.

Haven't paid for coaching, but did pay for training with Floyd Wickman when I first started. Learned some useful information. i would not pay 700-1000. per month for coaching unless it included much more than just ra ra bs.

We tried the Buffini course.  It just wasn't us at all.  We were successful before this (ahem) course, and we'll be successful without it.  

Have paid for coaching in the past and still follow many! Found reading books and listening to tapes helpful, but not paying for coaching currently!

Good morning Richard. Meet with successful people in and around your area, buy them lunch, learn from them.

 Good Tuesday morning Richard. No one succeeds alone. A good coach will increase your profit margin.

My broker has had Mike Ferry as a coach.  First in group settings, then as one of the first people Mike offered private coaching to.  Then my broker was on stage at the seminars and became one of Mike's first coaches that helped others.  He had a great time and his business grew.  Obviously, he put in +100% to what he was learning and it showed. 

Like Val Evans said, all the money in the world for coaching doesn't account for squat if you don't do what you're told to do and don't have the motivation to go out and do it.  Make sure you have those in check before you go spending money. 

Same concept as lead generation and CRM solutions.  Work the leads you have, otherwise why spend money to get more and get fancy tools to track them?

Richard - I have never paid for professional coaching, but the broker I worked with prior to where I am at now was really into that stuff. He would have us sit and listen to tapes and videos all day long.

I personally wouldn't pay for them. Find a really good agent/broker and ask if they will mentor you.

I think these systems are great for some agents. Some need a jump start. I personally haven't used any professional coaching. 

I have never sought the services of a personal coach. But I have attended many seminars and a couple of different week long training sessions. I have read many books, watched hundreds of hours of videos and still listen to podcasts almost daily. 

Richard - in a word YES! I was a "Buffini" girl for 3 years and though I am not currently a 'member' and haven't been for 5 years, I still use the principles that were taught, I still do pop-bys, I still hand write notes, and I still call (though Brian and Joe would NOT be pleased with my inconsistentcy). The most important thing with any coaching system is to USE IT - and give it at least a year.

No.