Weekly meetings lame? Here’s how to change that

Office meetings don’t have to be a chore. If you feel like your weekly circle-ups are lackluster, make some changes and engage your agents. Continue reading

My top producer quit — now what? 6 steps to take

At least once a month, a broker hits me up with an urgent request for a one-on-one call: “My top producer quit! Now what?” Before you have a nervous breakdown, take stock, and carefully and calmly examine the situation. Here’s how. Continue reading

How do you build a culture-driven office — and why does it matter?

Good recruiters and franchise owners know that recruiting real estate professionals is not a one-size-fits-all game. Agents choose their home offices based on a number of factors that mean the most to them. The trick is figuring out what the combinatio… Continue reading

How to build a loyal, motivated team

To build a cohesive team, you need to carefully select its members, support each other, create incentives and celebrate the wins. Here’s how David Parnes and James Harris make it happen at The Agency. Continue reading

How to build a loyal, motivated team

To build a cohesive team, you need to carefully select its members, support each other, create incentives and celebrate the wins. Here’s how David Parnes and James Harris make it happen at The Agency. Continue reading

How to keep team members motivated

From the part-timers to the full-time agents with millions of dollars in volume each month, how do dedicated team leaders motivate agents of all levels? It’s a mix of financial benefits as well as intrinsic currency. My sales team cultivates positivity… Continue reading

How to create a culture that inspires agent retention

Across industries, employees seek out receptive, engaging and adaptive work environments. But what is the secret sauce for hiring and keeping talent? How can you create, develop and sustain the culture needed to entice and retain top performers? Continue reading

Want to ensure success shows up? Look for these 4 things.

A Work In Progress. Aren’t we all? Well, those of us who want to achieve at high levels are, and I’ve learned over the years that we’re actually a small community. Most people will tell you they want to be great and achieve at high levels, but as my me… Continue reading

Failing forward: 6 tips for fostering a stronger team

Spyglass Realty owner and team leader Ryan Rodenbeck was sent reeling when his top producer quit. Less than two years after that wake-up call, the team won a citywide best workplace award. Here, Rodenbeck shares what he learned and how it enabled him t… Continue reading