Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot

Building a business plan that doesn’t flex is not realistic in today’s market. Expert B.J. Sonderman has some motivational advice about changing your plan so that you can keep moving forward. Continue reading

6 steps to developing a foolproof accountability playbook

An accountability playbook can center around your work, health, mindset, relationships or any other component of your life that you’d like to improve. But for it to work, these six components must be present in your accountability partnerships. Continue reading

In a growth phase? 5 business planning tips for teams

A period of growth is exciting, but proceed with caution until you have a fully developed business plan. Here, a seasoned leader outlines his advice for building a team that will find continued success. Continue reading

2022 is almost here! 5 tips for building a profitable team business plan

We’re down to the wire. There are less than 50 days left until 2022! And that’s still plenty of time to get ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Now is the perfect time to reflect on what went well — and what didn’t — in 2021, review your g… Continue reading

7 mistakes top producers don’t let derail their success

Success leaves clues, Jimmy Burgess will be the first tell you. He’s studied top-producing agents to understand their essence and replicate that success. Here, he lists the seven things top producers do not do because they would stunt growth. Continue reading

How this new agent sold her first $15.5M home at the height of COVID

It takes unwavering confidence, social-media savviness and superior relationship-building skills to navigate (and successfully complete) one of the highest recorded sales in the state — especially as a new agent. Here’s how Siena Dorsey of The Agency d… Continue reading

What I wish I’d known before starting real estate

Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she’d known before she jumped into the industry. Continue reading

How to create a timeless business plan

Whether you’re a newly minted agent or an experienced pro, business planning can be a challenging task. But there’s a simple-to-follow approach that’ll help you create a timeless plan for your business — and it starts by answering these key questions. Continue reading

Wondering how to stay focused on both life and work? Here’s a plan

The changes brought on by COVID-19 have turned most people’s days upside down. But by establishing structure, creating a checklist and placing a divide between work and life, you can find calm in chaos. Continue reading

Pulse: How you’ve pivoted your business in this unique time

Last week, we asked readers what they’ve done to pivot their business plan in this time of uncertainty. Here’s what you had to say. Continue reading