Queen of Bliss, Joeann Fossland

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Are You Using YOUR time Wisely???

I am so excited to be part of a self-help series, hosted by Jim Schibly

This Wednesday at 8 PM EDT, you are invited to a free(to the first 250 people) TeleSeminar called

The 'Keys ' to Unlocking Your Ability to Do More in Less Time and Seeing Double the Results!"

There is the sign up and all the details here

Among other topics, I'll share:

  • How to discover where time is literally leaking out of your day.
  • The 5 key steps to getting more done with less time and effort.
  • How to create a time log that will maximize your efficiency.
  • 7 proven techniques to help you eliminate time wasters
  • Step-by-step details on getting laser focused and more effective.

If you want to be more effective, I am excited to be giving this away, to help in your journey!

If you missed the call, it is recorded at

http://expertadvicecentral.com/expert-interviews/

Enjoy!!!!

Baltimore Divas and Books, Books, Books!

I had a great time in Baltimore last week with Inman Columnist and Speaker Extraordinaire, Bernice Ross and ActiveRainer and Agent Extraordinaire, Margaret Rome. Margaret was the reason I joined ActiveRain, back in 2006 when there were fewer than 20,000 members. She is an early adapter and always thinking and strategizing for what coming up next! I was honored and excited to be able to be part of a 3 hour social media learn fest!

I can't thank Margaret enough for being the hostess and making it happen! She's got some great pictures posted and a little more about the message of the day on her blog.

Or Bernice for filing in at the last moment! Thank you, Anita Davis, for printing the handouts! Thanks Marty, Imad, Andy & Pat for travelling hours to come!

The hard shelled crab fest sated my longings for those spicy delicacies! Yum! One of the conversations we had at dinner followed up on a wisdom tidbit shared by Bernice in her great presentation, " Social Media on Less than $2 a day" about being open to receive. She distinguished that how receiving is an integral part of attracting abundance. Asking for and receiving help from others sometimes feels uncomfortable. We can be such Lone Rangers! My cup runneth over with the gifts that were given me in bringing it all together!

Margaret, Bernice and I all have books we are proud of that have been published in the last year. If you need some good, new ideas, check one or all of these out!

Books.......Books........Books......

and there are more of my picks in the bookstore on my website!

1. I was part of a cool project with 8 other authors, all ActiveRainers, called Profit from Technology. We've brought together experts to share their secrets about how to use technology to be wildly successful in real estate!
   

2. Bernice's book, Real Estate Dough, was the number one selling book at the last NAR convention! Learn what you need to do to take your business to the next level. She also offers a very cool card game that will teach you all about negotiating. Check it out Real Estate DoughTM: Your recipe for real estate success!

Finally! A real estate book that has it all-the best technology solutions, new twists on traditional approaches to meet the shifting needs of today's consumers, plus proven dialogues and strategies that really work.

   

3. Margaret's book Real Estate The Rome Way by Margaret Rome

Whether you are a new agent or an experienced one, the gems and straight forward advice this book gives will help you succeed faster.

Learn and Be Healthier and Time Management that will help Plug the Leaks!

Self Growth Expert Series - I am participating in a 10-part expert teleseminar series that that you might finding interesting. You'll get the best information available on motivation, empowerment, goal setting, time management, health tips, the law of attraction and a LOT more from 10 different speakers, including me!

Each call will have a live Q&A session as well to get all your questions answered and get you help and advice on the spot! While the series is not specific to the real estate industry, I think you'' find it valuable: Not only will you get a ton of free information from some of the best self growth experts available, its sure to be a lot of fun!

The last call in the series was Wednesday, May 20th at 8 PM EDT, with Eileen Eckenroth-Tighe, discussing how to Think Thin! To register for the recording of the call , visit www.expertadvicecentral.com/thinkthin.html.

My call in this series on Time Management on happens on  May 27! You can sign up here:

Learn from Other Agents to "Profit From Technology"

Here is even more information about this great project! Get yours today!!!

Via The Woodlands TX Kathi Frank (Prudential Gary Green Realtors):

You can profit from this book.  So don't waste any time!  This is a LIMITED TIME OFFER!!!

(I'll tell you about the limited aspect of this offer later in this post.)

Really, I know that sounds like a "come on".  You have been in this business.  You've seen all the scams and schemes being used to sell something to real estate agents.

If I can convince you that this offer is legitimate, would you be willing to spend $19.95 to learn from nine of your fellow agents?  These agents are sharing - no holds barred - what they have learned about technology and they want you to have the information.

Author picsWhat information you ask?

Reintroduce yourself to some of your Active Rain colleagues as I tell you what they have written for you.

I will briefly tell you about each expertly written chapter - just to give you a glimpse of how groundbreaking this book can be to you and your career. 

Have you ever seen another book where other agents took the time to share what they know so you can prosper?

You may already know you want the book.  If so, go to the order page here.  There is no reason to delay.

An uncommon treasure trove of information is what you will find here.  It is like having some of your favorite people sitting beside you and helping you undersand what needs to be done to take your business up to the next level.

Let me begin introducing each individual author from the upper left side and circle round the perimeter of the group and end with a little about my chapter.  (I'm in the center.)  You will find more information about each chapter in the blog of the individual author.

Missy Caulk - If you have been attempting to sort out the advantages of different marketing approaches on your website...sit down with Missy as she downloads a wealth of experience into her chapter, "Time vs Money (Organic Searches vs Pay per Click)".  This is not just a clever title or a quick teaser.  You will find a complete analysis of the pros and cons of the two approaches to being found on the internet - instead of being buried like a "needle in a haystack" on the world wide web.

Colleen Fischesser - If you were thinking that this book may be "too elementary my dear" - I want to assure you that you will learn a thing or two from Colleen.  This veteran agent and prolific blogger teaches you how to "Become the Master of Your Own Domain."  She compares template websites to a fully customized site.  She invites us to accompany her in her evolution in becoming a webmaster and gives us the truth about the challenges...even some of the mistakes she has made along the way.  Don't miss her 5 Essential Steps in building your own website.  Miss one step on this list and you will get more frustration than success.

Brian Block - He counts himself lucky to be the only man among eight brilliant women in this book.  His chapter helps us move "Towards 100% Online Lead Generation."  He explores specific strategies to move your business in the same direction as today's client - online!  In a time where 87% of the potential buyers spend months on the internet before contacting an agent, he gives us great timely tips that will hep us to take control over lead generation. Learn exactly how to gain the trust of these "agent-phobic" clients...make more profit...and have fun doing it.

Carol Smith - If you feel like giving up saying that you are too far behind to even try, you need to read Carol's chapter,  "Technology: Nemesis or Redeemer?".  She gives you a gentle nudge to break down the barriers that are holding you back and "take the plunge" into the internet.  With her advice, you will step with confidence into the world of our internet-enabled clients and truly profit from it.

Joeann Fossland - All these tech-tools can be wonderful!  But they can actually be an impediment to creating profit in your business if you cannot control the time you spend on using those tools.  Joeann, a renown and intuitive real estate coach, brings us face-to-face with the reality of time management.  This chapter alone will be worth the price of the book.  "How to Avoid Burn Out or Addiction" has 10 effective methods for lowering the risk of complete overload.

Sarah Reiter - You may understand the value of all these technological advances...but how do you get it all done???  The answer might be a REVA.  Sarah's chapter, "Virtual Assistants - The Future of Real Estate Support" lists 7 primary areas where a REVA can assist in your marketing.  She also gives us 6 reasons why a virtual assistant may be better than having an on-site assistant.  Perhaps the most valuable part of her chapter is where she gives specific, step-by-step instruction about how to hire a REVA. 

Natalie Langford - The old adage "List to Last" in real estate has a whole new meaning when you are expected to be everywhere and do everything for today's sellers.  They know that the buyers are on the internet and they want to be assured that their listing has a prominent place on the web too.  Her chapter, "Using Internet Tools to Serve the Seller" is a vital resource for you to use in meeting the expectations of sellers.  Use her checklists for the 8 essential areas for superior online marketing presence.  She offers one list of resources after another in this chapter to make it easy for you to see where you are and learn new ways to sell more homes with the internet.

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Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman - In an upbeat and positive way that can only be offered by this Active Rainer, Sally shares her personal journey into blogging.  Her chapter helps us to see "Through the Eyes of a Real Estate Industry Social Media Blogger."  Beginning in early 2007, she has been a consistent, reliable source of that "Aloha" spirit and has attracted hundreds of fans from around the world.  She invites us to use her 9 bottom-line points of advice...calling it "It all boils down to this."  You can't miss this charming, personal and interesting chapter.

Kathi Frank - That's me!  I readily admit at the very beginning of this book, "I am, without a doubt, the most technologically inept person involved in this book."  However, I am hyper-aware of the changing expectations of the internet-enabled client.  In my chapter, I try to help you "Speak the Language of Today's Internet-Enabled Client".  All the tools and techniques will fail you if you speak to the clients in the same way you have been taught in the past - with scripts and dialogues that sort and qualify prospects in a way that is aggessive and outdated.

Now - The LIMITED OFFER!!!

 The first printing of the books have been ordered and will soon be available in print.  You have the opportunity to get an advanced digital download of the entire 140 page book.  Right NOW! AT NO COST TO YOU!  This exclusive offer is only good until June 30, 2009. 

After that date, you will pay $12.95 for the digital book PLUS $19.95 for the printed book.

 You simply do not want to miss this amazing opportunity!  Technology is literally changing the future of our business.  Whether you are a novice, or a tech-expert in your own right, this book will help you take total control over your real estate business by exploring every facet of what needs to be done.

You know?  211 degrees is pretty darn hot!  But at 212, it is boiling and making steam!!!  Only one degree, but there is quite a difference.  While hot water is nice for taking a shower, boiling water has more potential.  You can use it to cook, or to run a steam engine.

I bet you are wondering why I am making this point.  The point is - one degree makes a huge difference...just one.  Take a look at your business right now.  Are you getting all the profit you want out of your business?  Do you have efficiencies in place that allow you to enjoy that profit?

No matter how good you are at technology - or how happy you are with your business - there is always room for that extra degree.  That one degree that takes your business from hot to steaming!!

There is absolutely no doubt that you will get one great idea from this book that will make you $$THOUSANDS$$.  You can get the book today in digital form.  In about 4-6 weeks, you will get the printed book.  All for the price of the printed book alone. 

Imagine what it will be like to have the book on your computer as a resource when you have a question.  With the click of your mouse, you can bring up the chapter that covers your question in an instant...NOW!  Then, soon you will be able to carry the book around with you - making notes in the margins and highlighting the passages that you plan to implement into your business.

Show your appreciation to your favorite blogger by ordering the book from their sales page below:

Why are you still reading this blog post???

Haven't you placed your order yet?

Right now - you can get both the digital download of the book - instantly!

And the printed book in about 4-6 weeks at the low price of $19.95.

Get busy!

Do YOU want to PROFIT FROM TECHNOLOGY????? Have we got a deal for you!!!!

 Good news....there is some help in doing so. A new book is being launched today and I think you know some of these authors!

 Take a look at these faces:ActiveRain Authors

Can you guess why they are all here?

Are you ready to PROFIT FROM TECHNOLOGY???

I bet you are! And, these are the people to help you do it......Nine ActiveRainers are sharing their secrets with you so you can be more successful.

I am excited an honored to be among these gifted and smart people.

We are hoping you will feel this book is the best advice you've heard on Profiting from Technology.

Do we have your interest?

Here  are the chapter topics and the members who wrote them:

Chapter 1 - Technology: Nemesis or Redeemer?                                                        Carol Smith

Chapter 2 - Towards 100% Online Lead Generation                                                Brian Block

Chapter 3 - Using Internet Tools to serve the Seller                                          Natalie Langford

Chapter 4 - Speak the Language of Today's Internet- 
Enabled Client 
                                                                                                                 Kathi Frank

Chapter 5 - Through the Eyes of a Real Estate Industry
Social Media Blogger
                                                                                      Celeste "Sally" Cheeseman

Chapter 6 - Virtual Assistants-The Future of Real
Estate Support  
                                                                                                               Sarah Reiter

Chapter 7 - Time vs. Money (Organic Searches vs.
Pay per Click)
                                                                                                                   Missy Caulk

Chapter 8 - Become the Master of Your Own Domain!
Build a Profitable Custom Website 
                                                                      Colleen Fischesser

Chapter 9 - The new challenges to time management -                                     Yours Truly (That's me!)
how to avoid burn out or addiction     
 

You can get your copy today!!!!! Be the first in you area to have this information!

And, we are offering a special so you can get both the digital and hard copy and save $12.95 until June 30! Act today!!!!

What People are Saying:

"I don't know what I liked best about this book, the incredible detail of companies, services, websites and other technology tools available to real estate agents, or the step-by-step process for converting today's Internet-empowered home buyers. This is the most practical guide to profiting from technology that I have read."
David Leonhardt, President, The Happy Guy Marketing

 

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Easy to use technology tips and tools from your colleagues, here at ActiveRain.....

 

Joeann Fossland, master Certified CoachCo-Author of "Profit from Technology"

Special Limited Time Offer
Receive BOTH the digital and printed versions
of Profit From Technology for one low price of $19.95
if you order before June 30th, 2009

 Published by
Foundation Coaching Group
www.fcgpublications.com

 

 

Still Three, Still Free - But With a New Face

If you've never heard Bernice, this is an awesome opportunity to be the first to hear her new program!!!

Via Margaret Rome- Baltimore, Md.-HomeRome.com (TREC-Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome):

Bernice RossLife has a way of doing that...changing plans at the last minute. Unfortunately, Fran Thorsen won't be able to join us on Monday, May 18 for our Social Media Divas Share Their Secrets event. But - we are delighted that nationally syndicated columnist, author, trainer, and speaker, Bernice Ross, will be filling in to make the day even better.

Bernice couples her expertise as a Master Certified Coach with 30 years of real estate sales experience. For our event, Bernice will present "How to Build a Successful Online and Social Media Presence for under $2.00 per Day." Is there anyone who wouldn't want to know how to do that??

If you haven't already signed up for this free event, DO IT NOW! Here's what you need to know:

Location: Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS
1306 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville, MD 21093

Date: Monday, May 18, 2009

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
followed by Dutch-treat dinner at local restaurant

Sponsored by: Margaret Rome

Presenters: Joeann Fossland, Bernice Ross, Margaret Rome

Cost:  FREE!

Reserve: at  Eventbrite
or on Facebook
or email Margaret at MRome@HomeRome.com

 

It's going to be one of those "you've got to be there" events - so please join us!  We will be continueing the fun with dinner afterwards.  Hope you can join us!!

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www.HomeRome.com 

410-530-2400

 

 

Fundraising for CARE: Cactus Jelly Delivered in Time for Father's Day!

CARE is doing amazing work empowering women all over the world! Frances has made jelly that is the most nutrious stuff around (as jelly goes!)
DO GOOD TODAY! buy some jelly and support a great cause

Via Frances Flynn Thorsen, e-PRO, SRS (Socialebb Strategies and Solutions):

It's time for the Web Women Giving Circle to launch another fundraiser for CARE. All of the profits from this effort will be donated to CARE! We've raised about $40,000 and we want to raise another $60,000 this year!

Homemade Prickly Pear Cactus Jelly

Prickly Pear Cactus JellyPrickly pear cactus fruit grows wild in Arizona's Southwest Sonoran Desert. Each pear is hand picked and processed naturally to collect the precious juice of this exotic, delicious fruit. Each jar of cactus jelly is handmade with loving care. Only 1,000 jars of this precious jelly will be made ... and purchasers will receive their jelly in time for Father's Day 2009. The price includes shipping and handling.

 

Prickly Pear Cactus Jelly
2 Pack 8 oz Jars Price $22.00
4 Pack 8 oz Jars Price $35.00
8 Pack 8 oz Jars Price $55.00

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Calculating profits: The following are the costs associated with the sale of this gift package. Existing prickly pear cactus juice, all labor associated with production, and all cooking gas and other resources are donated and not part of the basic cost calculation.

  • 8 oz. canning jars
  • Pectin
  • Sugar
  • Lemon Juice

The costs associated with producing each jar of jelly amounts to approximately $2.50, not including shipping and handling ($10-16 per gift package). Projected profits from this fundraising event is $3,000 - $5,000. There are ways to increase our profits and perhaps you can help!

  1. Donations of jars, pectin, sugar, and lemon juice in amounts sufficient to product 1,000 jars of jelly will add $2,500 to the donation.
  2. Local Arizona delivery will add over $10 per order and increase the donation to CARE considerably!
  3. Send me an e-mail if you want to help us secure donations or volunteer to help.

Ira Serkes Shares PowerSite Secrets on Webinar with Joeann Fossland

Join us for great FREE information from one of the best agent's in the country!!!

Via Frances Flynn Thorsen, e-PRO, SRS (Socialebb Strategies and Solutions):

Berkeley REALTOR Ira Serkes wins accolades and kudos at every corner for innovative and leading edge marketing. Hs is featured prominently in Bernice Ross' new book, "Real Estate Dough." He speaks with me and Joeann Fossland today at 2 pm EDT about a cornerstone of his real estate marketing success, PowerSites single-property sites.

Reserve your Webinar seat here.

Smiles and Laughter

I am at the Conversations Among Masters (#CAM09 on twitter) Coaching Conference in Branson Missouri this week. It's a change for me, because I am a participant instead of a presenter. An elite group of international coaches have been invited here to further the conversation about how, as coaches, we can make a difference in the world. The first full day of the conference offered delight-filled moments and inspiring dialogue. First, being around 140 other Master Coaches is a mind expanding atmosphere. It's like the biggest mastermind group I could imagine peopled by minds and hearts that are working at incredible levels. I am honored to be among my colleagues to soak in the wisdom, energy and love that is rampant. It reminds me how important it is to surround yourself with people and ideas who help you grow and evolve, instead of being a lone ranger.

The first presenter, Stephen Josephs, author of Leadership Agility: Five Levels of Mastery for Anticipating and Initiating Change, captivated us with an interactive presentation where we inquired into our stories and roles. We were asked in groups to look at where our self emerges through our roles and where we are submerged in a role. Where are you bringing your heart and soul into a role, and where are you letting the role submerge who you really are? He also shared some meditation & breathing practices and exercises he uses with the executives he coaches, designed to bring ease, energy and love present. I am reminded how slowing down, being present and grounding myself always make me feel more focused, less stressed and able to accomplish more effectively. Is this how you've been feeling? Is there an practice you should be including daily?

When he spoke of love, he gave us a smile exercise. It is so simple to shift feelings by intentional actions. Smiling is something we all can do and actually has been documented to make us healthier. Stephen taught us to bring a smile all the way into our body and then expand it so that that is what is present. He also had us find tight places and bring them present and fill them with the smile. It was quite amazing to feel what happened when this was done! You know, I sign all my correspondence, "Hugs and Smiles" I hope when you see this (or me) it is a reminder to put a smile on your face and bring the healing qualities that come from this to yourself.

In the afternoon, Yakov Smirnoff, a Russian comedian and University Professor, took us into the depths of laughter and love. He shared poignant and hysterical stories of his life, including consulting with President Reagan and his movie career. Throughout, he wove through the question of how to bring more love and laughter into our lives and the lives of our clients. As you can imagine, this was a wonderfully interesting inquiry. He shared the story and a film clip of a couple who had been married 75 years. When asked the secret to their bliss, she said," he makes me laugh."
He said,"she laughs." The perfect combination of performer and audience! My husband, Bub, believes, "If you are not enjoying yourself, you're doing it wrong" and his ability to find the humor and share the laughter with me has sustained us for 31 years! How fortunate I am to have a soulmate like him.

So...this week...

Coaches Tip:

Smile on purpose more often.

Try meditating and bring your smile all the way into your body; into your stomach and liver and lungs and heart.

Find someone to laugh with!