Role Models in the Real Estate Industry

PART TWO OF A SERIES Last week, I wrote about Gary Keller of Keller Williams Realty. This week’s spotlight is on Mike Ferry of the Mike Ferry Organization. I’m a big fan of coaching — I think it not only helps one reach goals, it’s one of the best ways to hold yourself accountable for reaching them. When you have to talk to someone each week or once or twice a month,... Read More

Some of My Favorite Reads

Photography by Chris I’m always fascinated by how very successful people reach their success. I thought I’d share some of my favorite reads with you about some of the world’s most recognizable business professionals.. Not only are the books interesting; some offer success strategies that are very useful and ones that I’ve applied to achieve some of my own milestones. The... Read More

THE THREE L’S OF THE MILLIONAIRE REAL ESTATE AGENT

From Gary Keller’s Best-Selling Book, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent I’ve been reading through some passages of Gary Keller’s bestseller and thought I’d share some of those with you. I highly recommend you pick up a copy–his book is easy to read and packed full of great information. It’s for the beginner or the seasoned pro and it’s not only a book that... Read More

Manage Your Work Life to Co-Exist Peacefully with your Personal Life

One of the main reasons why Keller Williams’® business model appeals to me is their core philosophy of doing the right thing and “having a life worth living.” Don’t get me wrong, I’m not defining what a life worth living is; everyone has their own interpretation of that. To me personally, it’s about integrity and working toward something that enhances those things... Read More

Keller Williams co-founder puts agents in the spotlight

Real estate executive profile: Gary Keller By Glenn Roberts Jr., Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Inman News™ Read the article on the Inman website by clicking here Editor’s note: Inman News is profiling real estate industry leaders in a recurring series of executive profiles. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Gary Keller, dressed all in black, took the stage on Sunday to the tune of... Read More

An Old Favorite Leaves to Make Room for a New One

Those of us who live on Manhattan’s Upper West Side have frequented the Barnes and Noble on West 66th Street many times. It’s a great place to go to have a coffee, peruse the shelves for the latest best-sellers and relax. For 15 years the B&N near Lincoln Center was a four-story marvel of books, music and a cafe. At the end of January, B&N will close its doors and... Read More