Maybe you think you have tried everything!
I am really sorry but, it is hard to listen to negativity in this market. Don't get me wrong... I have my down time too, but come on everyone... this has happened before so deal with it! I am sure that you have thought of ways that you can be creative, you have thought of ways that you can help clients from foreclosure and, you have thought of ways that you can help Realtors get some of these houses SOLD. Have you really thought of ways that YOU can differentiate and keep afloat. Have you thought about looking for your perfect customers? What is a perfect customer for you?
A while back I read the most interesting book: "Attracting Perfect Customers, The Power of Strategic Synchronicity". It is written by Stacey Hall and Jan Brogniez.
I highly recommend this book to add to your library. If business was slow this year, then use this time to review what you are really looking for in a client, set goals for next year. Next month is the start of a new year... go, go, go.
What are you waiting for... get going on a plan now, manifest who your perfect client is and have a fabulous 2011!
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Lori Kim Polk is owner of Premiere Home Staging, a full service Home Staging and Design Corporation and nationally recognized leader within the home staging industry located in Roseville, California. Lori Kim has a warehouse full of unique accessories and quality artwork to better serve their growing list of clients in the Sacramento areas. She has been featured in Staging Standard Magazine, Sacramento Magazine, Sacramento News and Review, KFBK radio and SMUD's Home of the Future. Proudly serving realtors, homeowners and investors in Granite Bay, Rocklin, Lincoln, Sacramento, and surrounding areas with exceptional home staging.
Lori Kim has helped stage and market hundreds of homes in the Sacramento, Roseville, and surrounding areas since 2005. Our stats say it all.....current DOM with our staging is 18 days. Call us today at 916-300-0402 for our premier services. "We are changing this market one home at a time!"
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Lori--I try not listen to all negative talk because just bring you down in life.I try to be very positive in life. By having God in my life it really has help me a lot.I hope you have a awesome 2011.Thank you for sharing..God Bless
Thanks for sharing with us and giving us all a great push! I work really hard to think and speak positive because this will bring positive energy towards you. I hope your 2011 is Awesome!!
LKP, I don't even know what that "perfect" client would look like, unless it was someone long-distance that wanted a complete redo of their house AND gave me their wallet. HA.....undoubtedly even that client wouldn't be perfect. Happy New Year. See you in Vegas?
hmmm... sounds like an interesting read. I'll put it on my list!
Lori ~ If someone wants to listen to and worry about negative aspects of our industry, it will simply stop them from moving forward and being successful. If we operate with optimism, integrity and a high level of skill for our clients, we will continue to attract the type of clients that we need. Happy New Year to you -- I hope that 2011 brings you continued success :-)
Amen! Stop looking and start SEARCHING! Happy New Year!
John... very well said! Positivity will win everytime. Thanks for stopping by.
Lizette... thank you for stopping by my friend! You are right, what you surround yourself with, you will become ;) Best to you.
Ginger... hey there girl! If you get the book, it actually shows you how to find your perfect client. It also shows you many other ways to align your business. But you need to get the book ;) See you at conference.
Melissa... it really is a good read and offers excersises for you to do. Much like a business plan, but more of a strategic attraction plan. I enjoyed it. Thank you for taking time to comment. Can't wait to see you ;)
Maureen... hey my northern buddy! Optimism and self assurance will win everytime, but many people need to work at it, especially in this market. We all have hurdles to jump over, problems to solve, and long stretches of downer times. The ones that pick themselves up, push on through the skinned knees with a smile, and continue to the finish line are the ones who will survive. See you soon ;)
Lori - This is a great "kick in the pants"! I shall put on my happy face and search for this book - sounds like a great read and very helpful as we look forward to the year ahead. Happy New Year!
I love this much needed pep talk of yours. Thank you for the reminder that we are responsible for our own success!
Hi Lori, they used to call that "stinkin thinkin". I stay away from those people, they are not in my circle of success. I work with trades that are passionate about what they do, suppliers that make sure the delivery is made even if the owner of the company has to deliver it themselves and Realtors that lend inventory from their own home if the seller is on a limited budget. It all adds up to attracting the right clients. Once you have provided outstanding service to one person they refer other people just like them.
I will look for the book you suggest, always up for a good read.
I need to get the book-love knowing about it, I am just finishing a really good one-The Four Agreements.
Learned long ago if I waiting for the perfect client I would not have any-LOL!!!
Negativity doesn't do anyone any good! Sounds like a great book. Hmmmm,,,.... 6 hour travel time to Vegas,... 6 hours back. That might be just enoug time to read it. Thanks Lori
Lori,
Thanks for the information about the book... I will check it out! Thanks also for the pep-talk... I'm ready to go, go, go!