As a leader in the industry, I am often asked questions such as, “How do I get more referral partners?” and “How can I become more successful?”
These are fantastic questions, and with today’s competitive race to reach the consumer, technology and social media have become an absolute game-changer for those looking to get ahead.
We are well into Q4, and with the end of the year quickly approaching, now is an excellent time to assess your goals and strategy for 2022. However, before you hit the financial goals, it may help to ground yourself in reality.
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The violence has gotten so bad that many airlines stopped serving alcohol during flights. In another instance, a first-class passenger hit a flight attendant because she supposedly bumped into him by accident.
When in crowds, people have started to act almost like animals - pushing and shoving to get through regardless of who is in their way. Many seem to have lost respect for the elderly - not allowing them to go in front of them at the grocery checkout.
Think about it - when was the last time someone said “Good Morning!” to you during your walk? Why are school shootings increasing? Why has online social media become the place to vent our frustrations? The anger has risen and overflowed into the workplace. People in the office seem to have little patience, and Read More
If you’ve ever moved to a new location, you probably know that feeling of being unknown. That feeling that you are starting fresh in a new community and are in need of some new friends to make the transition a bit easier.
During last year’s COVID-19 pandemic, we found ourselves spending quite a bit of time in our second home in Palm Springs because everybody was working remotely. Eventually, we made a bold move and decided to make the move from Santa Barbara to Palm Springs for good.
I was golfing the other weekend as a single and happened to be paired up with a father/son twosome on the green. To my surprise, we immediately hit it off that day and have played additional rounds together since.
A few rounds later, I played again as a single and was paired up with two Read More
Recently, I found myself somewhat unhappy. Of course, natural instinct is to point the finger outward and blame others or the current surroundings. We sometimes feel surrounded by toxic people. However, quite often, introspect will allow us to see that we are the ones that are being difficult or negative… Not always an easy pill to swallow. But, if you allow yourself time to do a pulse check from time to time, you recalibrate your behavior and improve your mental health. If you develop the skillset for self-reflection you can create a successful mindset to accomplish goals both personally and professionally I recently read a fantastic book called "Make Your Bed" by Navy Seal and 4 Star Admiral William McRaven and highly recommend it. He says, “If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” Admiral McRaven shares how the simple task of making your bed every day starts your day off with a completed task and a sense of accomplishment. Making your bed sets a tone of positivity Read More
As I write this, I am sitting on a plane on my way to Hawaii. When I land, I’ll be visiting our top producers - an exclusive team called the Circle of Excellence.
In just a week or so, a new year begins. 2022 is quickly approaching, with the final days of a long 2021 coming to an end. It's been long two years since the Circle of Excellence has been able to meet face-to-face due to the pandemic, and I can't lie, it's been sorely missed.
Thinking toward the time ahead reminds me that it’s the time of year when many people are talking about new goals for 2022. If you are like most people, you probably have a list of goals for the new year, and the weeks leading up to New Year’s Day are a bit of a “pump-up time” for new habits and resolutions. Read More
Where I've Been This Year
