Musings
Snippets from the week
Snippets from my thoughts this week. If they are calling the meeting, or calling you, they want to do business. This happened to me twice in the last week. In one instance, I was ready to do the business. Contract in my satchel and ready to rock and roll. On the other hand, I was… Read more »
Mental Health Awareness Week
In case you missed it, it is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this week at Independent Agent we opened up our weekly sales meeting with a bit of a chat around this topic. There are always challenges, but high stress is a contributing factor to any kind of mental health outcome, and there are certainly… Read more »
ALWAYS Be Closing – A Story of Three Parts.
I have three introductions to make today so I set myself a challenge to break this post into three parts with a few lessons I have had in the past week or so, with the welcomes in between. I hope you enjoy. ALWAYS Be Closing – Part One The first real estate agency I… Read more »
Lessons from Running – What I Think About When I Think About Running
Some of you will know that I semi-stole that line in the title from a quirky and very cool little book by Haruki Murakami called ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’ It’s not without a sense of irony that I write this post this week. This week has been a test that is… Read more »
Unlimiting Beliefs – Part 2
I had this blog post written in my head as ‘Lessons from Running’. You may recall some time ago I did a ‘Lessons from…’ series like this one and I thought that this was going to be one of these. However, I realised this morning as I sit to write, that I have created my own little… Read more »
Take Action, Stay Optimistic, Cherish What You Have
I will admit that this post is not one of the rosiest that I have shared, but as I have said before, a fortnightly blog is something that I have committed to and I use it to order my own thoughts as much as anything. You have been warned! In mid 2019 nobody – with… Read more »
I am so sick of this weather… said everybody…
I am so sick of this weather… said everybody… I have been thinking about complaints over the past few weeks. I noticed a pattern of complaints coming from yours truly, and I decided that enough was enough. It was time to try and see about making a change. There has been an awful lot of… Read more »
Before you try a handstand… Before you pick up the phone…
You all know that I like to draw life lessons from the things I observe day to day, often from my own learnings or mistakes. The gym I go to is in a complex with a swimming pool that caters to not only children learning to swim, but also is home for a national competitive… Read more »
Deciding on the right sale method for your property
When it comes to selling a property, there are several sale methods to consider. The most appropriate method for you will depend on various factors, including your specific circumstances, the type of property, current market conditions, and your desired timeline for selling. Let’s explore some common sale methods and their advantages: It’s important to note… Read more »
The top suburbs to invest in property
The Gold Coast, renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant lifestyle, and booming real estate market, offers a plethora of investment opportunities for property buyers. With its thriving economy, growing population, and diverse range of suburbs, choosing the right location is crucial for a successful investment. In this article, we will explore the best Gold Coast… Read more »
Happy Children Sing
I think it was probably a heading to an article, or maybe even click-bait advertising for a parenting website, maybe just a quote on the internet. But it stuck with me. Happy Children Sing. My son Phoenix is a musician. One of the ways to tell if your child is a musician is around practice.… Read more »
You have done it once, you can do it again. Create something of your OWN.
A number of articles out there in the media this week point towards a change coming in the market, and certainly in the conversations that I have had this week around the country, there seems to be a bit of an uplift out there at the moment. Let’s hope that we are entering into a… Read more »