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Time To Hire Your First Employee
Your business is growing and it's time to hire your first employee. It can be a bit daunting to hand over some control over some aspects of your business. You'll see it's worth it in the end. In The Beginning When I started Just Sell Homes in...
How To Hire An Assistant For REALTOR®
We’ve noticed, through many of our Over A Pint episodes, that one of the most common issues that REALTORS® face is the overflow of work and their need for an assistant. Many REALTORS® are unsure of how to hire an assistant or train them. “What kind of criteria should...
Setting Standards For A Brokerage
What do you look for in a brokerage? What do you expect from them? Brokerage Standards Whether you've decided to move on from your current brokerage or are doing it for the first time, interviewing a brokerage can be a tricky process. Here is a...
Setting Your Standards
Setting your standards for you and your business will set you apart from other REALTORS®, attract your ideal client, and help you create a healthy work/life balance. Your Time Is Precious People often have this perception of REALTORS® making stacks of...
Setting and Keeping a Positive Mindset
Setting and keeping a positive mindset everyday and knowing when to take a moment to recharge can change your business and your life. Perspective Most people don’t see the stress, struggles, and sacrifices that happen behind-the-scenes in real...
Over a Pint with Jason Stephen
Have you ever thought about using targeted Facebook ads as a networking tactic when attending an event? I had the chance to sit down with Jason Stephen, CREA’s 2019 President. We discussed everything CREA, online marketing, social media, and Facebook...
Over a Pint with Natalie Sutton Balaban
Online branding, automation, and figuring out a good work/life balance with Natalie Sutton Balaban. This week I sat down with Natalie Sutton Balaban, a manager with Sutton Group Associates, Over A Pint. Natalie grew up in a real estate family and has...
SEO for Real Estate: Simplified
For the sake of simplifying Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for real estate —and to take the edge off an otherwise intimidating task — we'll liken your website to a cozy cabin in the woods. You've converted said cabin into a bed and breakfast and now you need...
Over A Pint with Bradley Mayer-Harman
Andrew Fogliato sits down with Bradley Mayer-Harman Over A Pint and discuss the hustle it takes going from being a real estate agent to managing a team and running your own business. Got any topic ideas you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Let us know in the...
Over a Pint with John DiMichele
Andrew Fogliato sits down with John DiMichele, CEO of the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB), over a pint. Andrew asks the questions many agents have on their minds and John gives us his honest answers and thoughts. Take a look!