An engaging YouTube channel can play a big role in building your brand and elevating you as a recognized thought leader in the industry. If you’re new to the platform, here are three basics to help you hit the ground running
Establishing yourself as a thought leader doesn't have to involve spending big bucks on a PR firm. Bootstrap your way to the top with these highly effective strategies
The last thing agents want is to work with prospects for weeks before realizing it was a complete waste of time. This can be avoided, however, by having the proper prescreening process in place for vetting clients. Here are a few tips
This week, we want to hear about the worst marketing and branding blunders you've seen throughout your career. What was your takeaway from it? How could it have been avoided?
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Personas are semifictional representations of your ideal customers based on data and research. This is how they come into play when defining your brand and understanding your target market — and why they can help agents attract, serve and retain clients
The WomanUP! Conference, which took place last week, was jampacked with insights and inspiration for agents. Here are 10 important takeaways agents should consider when making a survive-to-thrive mindset shift
This week, our readers share marketing efforts that really resonated with them. A mix of others’ achievements as well as their own, these campaigns hit the mark for our readers
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When Carl Medford set off on a weight loss journey, he soon realized that the same principles of commitment, coaching and overcoming failure could be applied to business. Here's everything he learned
If you're an agent looking to generate leads to your website, then pay-per-click ads might be a good way to drive traffic. Here are a few things you need to know before springing for this type of marketing
As an agent, your brand should breed trust, speak the truth and communicate value to anyone who comes across it. So, as you're starting to build your brand, think about these five important questions
From convenience to energy efficiency, smart home tech touts many benefits to the homeowner. One popular choice? Smart shades. Here, Scott Stephenson of Hunter Douglas explains why smart shades are a valuable part of any smart home ecosystem
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This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss strategies and tactics for winning bidding wars, which are currently on the rise, and words to avoid during negotiations
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As the pandemic has made clear, companies who tailor toward the consumer succeed in both good and bad economic times. But buying and selling homes isn’t like other online shopping experiences. Why?
If you're striving to make a positive impact on your team as a leader, you have to take note of their energy — as well as your own. By focusing on breath work, staying centered and noticing subtle shifts, you can be a better, more thoughtful leader
If you're an agent, podcasts can be a great way to build genuine connections with your network and expand them organically — especially now that people are craving original content more than ever. Here's how to start one
Using emotional intelligence to understand different personality styles is vital to creating and maintaining relationships