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Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Yes, I was on one yesterday. It was from Tom Ferry. It's always worth it. Just look for that one 'nugget' that can help your business.

Leave your email & I'll send you stuff I have. AR System won't let me send you attachments.

Nov 20, 2019 06:51 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,183
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

If they are free, they are typically "worth" it.  Many free seminars are attempting to attract you to the paid series so they will entice you with a few takeaway nuggets of valuable information.  Beyond that, self-restraint is a good tool for you.  In real estate and in real life.  Choose wisely.  Find the right fit.  Look for the right connections.   Good luck.  

Nov 20, 2019 06:07 AM
Ambassador
1,026,993
Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

RUN, FORREST, RUN!!!

Nov 20, 2019 07:46 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,398
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

As Lyn Sims indicated, some are good for a nugget or two.

Nov 20, 2019 07:35 AM
Ambassador
4,693,319
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I think they would be good, but I have never attended one.  I should probably try one of them sometime soon!

Nov 20, 2019 11:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,197,152
Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

Yes, any path will take you there if you don't know where you are going.  

Nov 20, 2019 08:53 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Are they online workshops? I've signed up for a few in the past. Some are worthwhile and some are not. I just click out if I get bored. 

Nov 20, 2019 08:37 AM
Rainmaker
1,502,998
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I havent' gotten those emails yet.  Some are better than others, but there is usually a nugget or two you can pull from them.  Just don't sign up for the programs unless you REALLY want to.  Most will give you a deal after the expiration window ends.

Nov 20, 2019 08:36 AM
Rainmaker
1,543,823
Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

You need to be way more specific about what they offer to comment on their value. I participate and in some cases run many Networking groups; not workshops.

Business planning workshops are only as valuable as the person delivering the content. What have they done? What have they accomplished? Is that in alignment with your goals for 2020?

Nov 20, 2019 08:01 AM
Rainmaker
469,510
Dan & Laurie Pittsenbarger Team
Keller Williams Western Realty - Bellingham, WA
Lakeside & Coastal Single Family Homes

If you apply the systems discussed it's well worth it. If you don't, I guess it depends on what's for lunch and who you sit next to.

Nov 20, 2019 07:51 AM
Rainmaker
758,035
Peter Testa
Nationwide Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

I tend to spend my time concentrating on listing and closing, buyers and closing. I have no need for motivation coaching or networking as long as I am bringing in the business at a high level allready.

Nov 20, 2019 07:38 AM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Sherlock Holmes when investigating anything or on a case got all his clues, discovery and shopped for works (workshops) as he went and wherever he was. One thing led to another. Find and then follow your own paths which will do the same. What are we looking for is a good question. Go from there

Nov 20, 2019 06:36 AM
Rainmaker
2,390,620
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I have not received the emails or participated in the past Jennifer Parrish . Thanks for the heads-up.

Nov 20, 2019 06:34 AM
Rainmaker
536,943
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

I have not participated in any.  There is a couple of networking groups in our town where they allow only 1 realtor (only one of any business type) .

There is a fee to participate.  They meet monthly for breakfast or lunch. The idea is you can gain business from other business owners in this group. 

Nov 20, 2019 06:32 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Emails from whom? The answer depends on who is offering these workshops to see if they are worthwhile.

Nov 20, 2019 06:20 AM
Ambassador
6,393,404
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

All knowledge is good, some for review, some for new tips, some for motivation.

If you can fit them into your schedule then soak in a bit of knowlege, especially the free workshops.

Nov 20, 2019 01:07 PM
Rainmaker
7,836,134
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Be selective.

Nov 20, 2019 12:19 PM
Rainmaker
1,239,901
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Goal setting.  Go if free.

Years ago broker hires you make you sign a goal plan.  The min requirement is get 1 listing, and sell 2 as condition each month for employment.  Then almost all agents have to pick up their children or sick at review time.  They review the results each quarter.

Nov 20, 2019 11:51 AM
Rainer
11,468
Jennifer Parrish
Ocean Realty - Merritt Island, FL
Closing Business

Thank you all for the feedback!

Nov 20, 2019 11:04 AM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Chose your mentors wisely. And...very carefully.

Nov 20, 2019 09:24 AM
Rainmaker
5,583,278
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I create my own business plan and it follows what I did the previous year, with some minor changes....

Nov 20, 2019 09:09 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Jennifer,

I have no idea, it looks like some people here have benefited from them.  A

Nov 20, 2019 07:06 AM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

If you have not done it yet, it might be worth it to get some pointers.

Nov 20, 2019 06:46 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Is it worth it?

NOTE: amateurs give advise, professionals diagnose.

As a professional I would need to ask more questions to deliver the right diagnosis.

In the end you will conclude/diagnose that you can not spend small and expect a big result.

Is it worth it? I don't know without asking 'What is your desired future state?"

What does that look like? Let's say Jennifer's goal is to increase GCI by 100% to the $500,000 level a $250,000 increase. 

The key to determining the level of worth/value to you is your response to 'Will you spend $30.000 to receive a $250,000 increase?"

You can not spend small and expect big results.

90% of real estate agent are amateurs. They think small. They spend small and they don't get on board with the program and end up saying, 'Well it didn't work for me."

Just be careful when trolling for advise.

Nov 20, 2019 06:43 AM
Ambassador
5,230,079
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

If it's free and you have time, sure! You'll surely pick up at least one nugget.

If it's going to cost you $$$, hit that delete button!

Nov 20, 2019 07:48 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

Business planning is important. You are in a business...not a hobby. There are many opportunities to avail yourself of guidance. Choose wisely.

Nov 20, 2019 03:07 PM
Rainmaker
4,160,818
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Jennifer Parrish I found the networking workshops beneficial, but I research the company before I attend the workshop.

Nov 20, 2019 02:07 PM
Rainmaker
911,338
Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

Research and pick and choose the ones you feel offer something you can use. I get them from a variety of people, and ignore most of them.

Nov 20, 2019 01:43 PM
Rainmaker
2,071,025
Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

I don't. 

I think it could work.

Nov 20, 2019 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
1,598,452
Valeria Mola
SIB Realty - Miami, Sunny Isles Beach - Sunny Isles Beach, FL
305-607-0709 SIB Realty Condos for Sale and Rent

No, I did not get any e-mails. 

Nov 20, 2019 04:32 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

If you are newer and need some help it may be worth it.

Dec 01, 2019 08:44 AM
Ambassador
2,670,013
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

It is a good idea to do business planning, just be aware most want to sell you something.

Nov 27, 2019 12:41 AM
Rainmaker
1,725,996
Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

My mortgage company is holding a series of free workshops right now and I will apply the same concepts to out RE business

Nov 21, 2019 12:35 PM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

No. I have in the past and the free stuff is a selling platform. There is nothing new ... it is all rinse and repeat. Whatever you decide, I wish you all the best!

Nov 21, 2019 08:57 AM
Rainmaker
629,608
Tom Bailey
Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. - Oak Island, NC

I have, and I have never gotten much out of them

Nov 21, 2019 02:07 AM
Rainmaker
1,712,676
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I do not get these offers but to little information here.

Nov 20, 2019 03:25 PM