ActiveRain Community

In my first two posts, I discussed "starting" (which is part of organizing) and then implementation . The next logical step is execution. I am from Jersey originally so execution can mean different things to different people. LoLExecution is an essential step because without it, we waste a lot of time and resources getting leads and clients. All of the clients in the world are meaningless unless and until there is execution. This seems simple but I see SOOO many businesses fail to execute even the best business plans. I actually believe that more businesses fail to execute than ones that successfully execute. It is that rampant. If/ when a business plan is developed and an implementation plan devised, the execution should be a natural consequence because the execution is the result of t... 01/22/2025

The nature of every activity, organization and game is defined by the rules. Change the rules ever so slightly and the game changes accordingly. Think: there is only one way to play monopoly which is as defined. Change the rules and a different monopoly, chess or baseball game is at work. Who changes the rules you ask?MANKIND IS ONE OF A KINDHumans take the rules and some play accordingly. Fine. It's the ones that don't is where we need to brush up a bit. We have what I call "conduct in common" where we all agree to something. We cannot change anyone from the inside. All we can do is influence the outside and hope for the best. THINK: role model.WORTHY NOTE: For those that take liberties, law enforcement, the courts & penalties may help/hinder. It is best to conform where acceptable or ... 01/22/2025

Well...the time has come.  The title match with Glioma is less than 45 hours away.We will be Denver bound in the morning headed to Aurora and the University of Colorado - Anschutz hospital.Jaime's date on Friday with her neurosurgeon...Dr. Ung, has been moved up to early morning instead of 11 am.  Surgery is scheduled for 4 to 6 hours.To say we are nervous and scared is probably an understatement...but we will attack this the same way we attack life...with a positive attitude and a determination to do what is right in a way the Lord will be proud of!Check-in at the hospital is 5:30am.She has to shower and wash her hair prior and have her hair dry...so looks like an early morning on Friday.Her 22.5 day-old baby, Everett, will be making his 2nd trip to Denver...about 380 miles one way. Th... 01/22/2025

Disclaimer: I am not suggesting you break any laws.  If you are subject to regulations that prohibit you from receiving affiliate income, then perhaps you have a spouse, child, relative, or friend who wants to set up the business that you refer your clients to.The idea here is simply.  Credit Scores not only affect your clients ability to buy a home but also the interest rate and points.  Even a client with a 700 score could possible benefit by improving that score to 720 or 740.By directing your clients to a credit monitoring system, your client May be able to improve their score with some simple guidance from the monitoring service. This could be as simple as paydown information, best by dates for individual cards, etc.You (or someone you know) could be profiting from this by becoming... 01/22/2025

Miami-Dade Florida: When Is the Perfect Time To Move? It’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what you need to realize: trying to time the market rarely works. And here’s why.There is no perfect market.No matter when you buy, there’s always some benefit and some sort of trade-off – and that’s not a bad thing. That’s just the reality of it. If you’re unsure you buy into that, think back to the last 5 years in housing.Just a few years ago, mortgage rates hit a historic low. To take advantage of that, tons of buyers rushed to buy a home and lock in those lower rates. The side effect? With such a big increa... 01/22/2025

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Snout Out Now! 🐽  Telling someone to bow out of a conversation online or in-person comes in many forms and ways. An online discussion that had international participation was going in a thoughtful direction. At one point, someone disagreed with a comment and told another to "Snout out now!" I had to giggle when hearing that phrase. First time for everything! "Oh, look, he's really going to dish it out!" People, when online have the propensity to spill everything, sharing wayyy too much of their personal or professional lives with complete strangers, many who are present strictly for the entertainment value or discourse. Use some restraint! Here are 5 ways to tell someone, from polite to snarky, to bow out of a conversation:1.  “Will talk to you about this at a future time." 2.  "I appre... 01/22/2025

I am not fluent in honey bee language.  I have learned to recognize the sound of an angry bee (I would suggest getting some distance away quickly!), and I know what a hive sounds like under normal conditions when we are inspecting, and the change in sound as they are disturbed or agitated.But experts will tell you there is a lot more language being used by the bees than I understand.  When a bee finds a good food source, it can tell the other girls in the hive which direction and how far to fly!  The hive needs a new home?  Scouts go out and find a suitable spot and come back and report on their findings.  Wiggles, waggles, wing movement, flight patterns and other visual cues communicate the information for other bees to act on.Within the ActiveRain community, many members have areas of... 01/21/2025

How often are we told to draw up real estate listing agreements or purchase contracts by sellers or buyers and then nothing happens?  Often this seems like hurry, hurry, wait, wait.We know that we have established and confirmed good relationships with our clients who have shared they trust us.  And yet, these documents remain unsigned. Sometimes our clients are busy, but they still want to sign the listing agreements or purchase contracts. Maybe the clients are waiting for wire transfers to show proof of funds to signatures of other principals involved in the transaction to even becoming ill. Regardless of the reason, we as professional real estate agents must demonstrate patience in our behaviors.Yes, internally we are thinking these real estate listing agreements or purchase contracts... 01/22/2025

Roughly a week ago, I started to received an accelerated amount of spam phone calls to my cell phone, sometimes 15-20 per day. My cell number must be getting sold over and over since the spam calls are coming from many different states and different numbers in repeat states. There are even calls that are off by one number from my cell number. Many times these calls come around dinner time or sometimes when I happen to leave my phone in another room and then I have to quickly get to the phone, just in case it is an important call and not spam.In our line of work we rely on working with new people so answering a phone call is important for new business. Luckily there are some that are not spam.The only good thing about this is, the caller ID is helping me avoid such incoming calls because... 01/21/2025

BRRRR.  And I Mean That!  BRRRR!It might just be me...but it seems to be the coldest January we have had in a while...even with the sun shining bright!!I do not know what the temperature is where you are...But it was -10 degrees where I am this morning in Sunny central Nebraska and since the Sun came up about 3 hours ago it has risen to a Balmy +6 degrees with a windchill factor of -3!!Was talking to another Mike from the Homestretch furniture factory in Nettleton, MS this morning and he said it was about 8 degrees there.  It seems to me that is really cold for them!It has been colder than this in my life...but not recently!  There was that time back in the early '80's where this young gal gave me the cold shoulder and it was about -15 degrees that night...in July! All was not lost as s... 01/21/2025

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Before You Give Up On Selling Your Destin HomeHas finding a buyer for your Destin Florida home been more of a challenge than anticipated? Perhaps you tried For Sale By Owner and got tired of the potential buyers ghosting you? Or maybe the agent you hired turned out to be less than an ideal fit. Either way you a have a choice to make 1) take the home of the market or 2) try something new. Here are questions to consider if you find yourself in that fork in the road. 1) Has your motivation to sell changed-- Sellers list their Destin Florida condos for sale for a host of reasons. Not all of these reasons stay the same. If whatever motivated you to stick the house on the market has evolved, by all means retain the home. 2) For sale by owners (FSBO) how did you determine your asking price-- P... 01/21/2025

925 Shoofly Street Unit B Welcome to 925 Shoofly Street Unit B, where classic Santa Fe charm meets modern convenience. This beautifully maintained property is the perfect blend of style and comfort, offering everything you need for a relaxed and easy lifestyle.Step inside to find a bright, open living space with high ceilings and large windows that invite natural light and showcase stunning views of Santa Fe’s iconic landscapes. Whether it’s the picturesque mountains or the vibrant city skyline, these views create a serene and inspiring atmosphere in every room.Situated in the vibrant and highly sought-after Baca Railyard District, you’ll be steps away from art galleries, trendy eateries, and the bustling energy of the Santa Fe Railyards. Explore local boutiques, enjoy the farmer’s mark... 01/21/2025

If you've ever found your tax refund reduced because of your spouse's debts, you might want to learn about Injured Spouse Relief. This provision can help you reclaim your rightful share of the refund by addressing the financial obligations that aren't yours. Understanding how it works and whether you qualify and what exactly does it take to navigate this process effectively, and how can you ensure you maximize your benefits? Let's explore these important details together.Definition of Injured Spouse ReliefInjured Spouse Relief is a valuable option for taxpayers who find their joint tax refund reduced due to their spouse's debts, like unpaid student loans or child support.This relief allows you to claim your rightful share of the refund, protecting it from being applied to your spouse's ... 01/21/2025

As most of you know, I am a fan of motivation and John Wooden never gets old for me."...I am old enough to remember when President Calving Coolidge observed, " No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.""Some say I believe in old-fashioned traits: courtesy, politeness and consideration. I do believe in these qualities, but they aren't old-fashioned. They never go out of style-- even when they seem to be increasingly scarce."'...I believe they are still common. We just see their opposites so much in the media that we think that's all there is....'Now with that said hope you had a chance to have a relaxing Martin Luther King Day as well as enjoy democracy in action passing the torch from the 46th President to the 47th one!Wishing you a saf... 01/20/2025

January Challenge…One Ringie Dingie When I was a teen, the big “thing” was talking on the phone with your friends. We'd spend what seemed like hours to our parents talking to our good friend we'd just spent the day with in school. The smartphone had not been invented so it was a regular rotary phone. Anyone trying to call our home what get the "busy signal." (Call waiting didn't appear until I was in college.)                                                              My first big job was staffing offices. I was on the phone all day, often juggling 2 calls. At times, I had half an hour or more on the phone after I was home.  After years of feeling as if I had a phone growing out of my ear, I wanted to spend as little time as I had t0 talking on the phone.  Want to chat? Let's meet for... 01/23/2025

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  Good afternoon and hello there again from Tim in Cottage Grove, MN.  Wishing you a wonderful Martin Lutheran King Jr Day and passing along Tim's Time Outs: POSITIVE MOMENTUM: Even if you're not sure exactly what you'll do next...GO AHEAD and DO WHAT YOU CAN DO FIRST.   The way to establish positive momentum is to get started, and to proceed with determination and commitment. When you're in motion, momentum is a powerful positive force that can keep you moving forward, however if you're doing nothing, the momentum of idleness will work against you and hold you back.  So by all means, using whatever it takes, get yourself going.  Even a little bit of effort and forward progress can begin to change momentum in your favor.  Set a small goal and do the work to reach that goal.  Them move i... 01/20/2025