Is It the End of Traditional Real Estate?
The end of traditional real estate may be upon us. Not just the end of a company but the entire industry. Remember the breakup of AT&T in the ‘80s? It changed the communication industry forever. The lawsuit that may be the end of traditional real estate A few weeks ago, two of America’s most feared […]
Succeed in Business Doing Two Things
To succeed in business, it’s important to stand out; to have a meaningful difference. But that’s only half the equation. If you want to reach Amazon/Uber success, you also need a credibility-enhancing “why” to reinforce your difference. What two things are needed to succeed in business? In 1947, a man was selling bibles door-to-door. He […]
Make Me Feel Important
Everyone wears a sign around their neck that says, “make me feel important,” or MMFI. I learned about “make me feel important” when I was a Dale Carnegie instructor in the 1970s. I believe MMFI is the key to closer friendships, lasting marriages, and thriving businesses. What is make me feel important all about? Did you […]
Ways to buy a house without much money
It can be difficult to buy a house without much money. I shared this true story last year, and it was one of my most popular blogs ever. If you remember the story from my past post, I’ve added some facts that make it even better. How do you buy a house without much money? […]
Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me Growing Up
One of my favorite topics is “Chubby Rules,” the life lessons my dad taught me growing up. My father’s real name was Harold Hague, but everyone called him Chubby. Like me, he was plump as a kid. (I weighed 220 pounds at 12. The culprit? Eating 5-6 donuts after school each day.) This week, I […]
Handling Bullies and Lessons Learned
Dealing with bullies is tough. I was bullied growing up. The culprit was Billy, a kid in my class. Since then I have learned a valuable lesson. The real villains aren’t in your face Billies, they are backdoor bullies. What bullies do As a kid I dreaded school. I knew Billy Rogers would be waiting for me […]
World’s Best Car Buying Tips
I’ve compiled the world’s best car buying tips to save you money. Although I’m a real estate guy, I’ve purchased a lot of cars over the years. I’ve learned some valuable lessons on how to minimize losses. Since I was a teenager, my favorite car has been the Porsche 911. In 1978, when I bought my […]
Real Estate Industry Gone Astray
I love the real estate industry, but it has gone astray and continues to go that way. The result has been a labyrinth of rules and misguided priorities that make it harder for me to sell homes and protect my clients. I’m not afraid to criticize when I believe it’s due, particularly when it could start […]
Signs You’ve Found the Right Person
Finding the right person for you is no easy task. This is a true story about my friend, Lise Johnson. I wrote it in her voice because it’s personal (and powerful). What makes someone the right person? My mother became terminally ill. Naturally, it was a shock to the family, especially my dad. The road to the […]
3 Ways to Influence Thoughts of Others
Want to better understand and influence the thoughts of others? This week I am sharing three proven ways to get into others’ minds. What are three ways to influence the thoughts of others? In the bestselling book, Thinking Fast and Slow, author Daniel Kahneman, explains prime association and the halo effect. Famous psychologist Solomon Asch did an […]