181: Joe Mechlinski: 5 Steps to Hiring and Keeping The Best Employees

Joe Mechlinski is a New York Times best-selling author, sought-after speaker, entrepreneur, and community advocate. He has helped more than 400 companies through some of the worst economic times in history. He is passionate about inspiring and instructing business leaders to think strategically about how they attract, hire, and grow the best talent to grow regardless.

Join us as Joe shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by hiring, maintaining and keeping the perfect employees.

Quotes To Live By

Joe’s book

Joe’s 5 Steps to Hiring & Keeping the perfect team

  1. Be The Right Flower
    1. Attract the right people to your organization. Make sure that you are selling a mission and vision for the future!
  2. Create a Strategic Selection Process
    1. What skills, motivators and key accountabilities are you looking for? Be clear with yourself what success looks like. Get your Talent eQuation Guide
  3. Hire, Creating the Whole Package
    1. Treat your employees like clients and your clients like employees! Get your Romance Your Next Rockstar Guide
  4. Onboarding
    1. Determine hour by hour the first two weeks employment for all new employees! Get your Onboarding Blueprint
  5. Make Them Stick!
    1. Identify which personality you have hired and make sure you feed them what they like to eat. Is your new employee a shark, whale, dolphin or octopus?
    2. Trello.com is an amazing tool. Check it out!

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to hire the right people for the job
  • How to keep your ideal team
  • The best way to give back to your employees
  • How to hire and create the whole package
  • Why you should treat people like adults
  • The power of bending time
  • How you can be the difference
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

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180: Sarita Dua: Winning With Buyers

Sarita Dua is based in Portland, Oregon, and has been selling real estate for eleven years after fourteen years in high tech sales and marketing. She manages a team of buyers agents and administrative coordinators that is focused on big results. She has an innovative approach to selling real estate that is strong with buyers, works her database for referrals, and is a unique combination of high tech and high touch. In addition, she is a MAPS Coach for Keller Williams.

Join us as Sarita shares her realtor mindset and a glance at her journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by winning with buyers.

Quotes To Live By

Sarita’s book suggestion

You Need a Vacation

  • Being too busy should never be a reason you forego taking some time off to relax. Here’s how to plan a getaway without your business suffering. Learn More Here

Sarita’s Cause

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

 In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Surviving on negotiation skills
  • The power of FaceTime
  • How to rock the buyer end of real estate
  • What happens with deliberate focus
  • How to build a lean mean real estate machine
  • Why you should get away from splits
  • The power of going paperless
  • How to take more days off
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Sarita

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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179: Jim Romanski: Humility and Service in Real Estate

Jim Romanski has called the Greater Lafayette area home now nearly 15 years. Jim received his real estate license in 2000 and has a background in real estate finance and construction. Jim and his wife Erin, co-founded the Lafayette Keller Williams realty office where Erin oversaw the business as the Operating Partner and Principle Broker. In 2013, they set out to fulfill a new opportunity and joined the Keller Williams Realty Indy Metro NE office in Indianapolis. The Greater Lafayette area is the heart and soul of their business where they continue to serve clients looking to buy, sell, build or invest in real estate.

Join us as Jim shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by putting others first.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Don’t ever write a check for your family!’ – Jim Romanski Click to Tweet
  • ‘The greatest glory is getting up after you fall!’ – Jim Romanski Click to Tweet

Jim’s book suggestion

Sly Dial

  • Broadcast audio messages directly to the voice mailboxof thousands of mobile phones with our patented voice mail delivery technology.

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

 In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to avoid declines in profitability
  • Why you should marry someone in real estate
  • The easiest way to get rich
  • Being a 3P realtor
  • Why you should start with why
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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178: Chip Hodgkins: Marketing: Putting it all together

Chip Hodgkins was literally born into business.  His family has been in business in Central New York since the late 1800’s.  Chip has been surrounded by business strategies and sales since he was born.  Chip is passionate about helping his community develop and grow. Chip is still in business and the business I’m in is REAL ESTATE. He is hooked on gaining more knowledge about the industry on a global level, so that he can best help his clients.

Join us as Chip shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by putting it all together.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Are you more loyal to your business or your family?’ – Chip Hodgkins Click to Tweet

Chip’s book suggestion

TORCHx

  • TORCHx – Beautiful, Responsive Websites With Real Estate Industry Leading Conversion Rates

RATE

  • Their program is designed for agents that rank in the top 1% of their market right now and want to achieve greater top of mind awareness and even more cost effective lead generation. To provide the best advice possible for you check out RATE and see if you qualify!

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Having control over your expenses
  • How to sell over 35 homes as a real estate rookie
  • The power of contacting people everyday
  • Why you should do the 1 thing all other agents aren’t doing
  • How to get a 300% return on your marketing investment
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Chip

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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177: Justin Hoffmann: What Sellers and Buyers Really Want

Justin Hoffmann is an aggressive and innovative real estate marketer and entrepreneur. He built the #1 RE/MAX Team in WI while still in his 20’s. Justin has handled over 1,800 real estate transactions over his 13-year career. Justin is a former 3 time Golden Glove Champ and enjoys coaching youth football traveling teams as well as MMA. He is working on achieving his black belt in taekwondo by the end of the year while still focusing on converting prospects to clients!

Join us as Justin shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by determining what buyers and sellers really want.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘You have to determine what the biggest hole in your boat is.’ – Justin Hoffmann Click to Tweet

Justin’s book suggestion

Commissions Inc

  • Commissions Inc. Your complete real estate solution to take you and your team to the next level.

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why expireds should be your bread and butter
  • How to convert prospects to clients
  • The power of marketing the right message
  • Why you should show prospects your buyers list
  • The power of coaching in real estate
  • Why you SHOULDN’T use email
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

 Thank & Connect with Justin

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176: Darryl Baskin: Managing More with Less

In 1989, Darryl Baskin entered the real estate industry as a young associate determined to bring a different experience to buyers and sellers. Today, Baskin is the state broker for eXp Realty and also operates The Baskin Real Estate Specialists with eXp Realty personally closing in excess of $20 million each year in annual sales in the Tulsa metropolitan area. His innovative marketing approach specializes in high-tech efficiency and high-touch service of convenience for his clients. With a weekly radio show and television show, The Future of Real Estate that broadcasts on Tulsa’s most listened to talk radio station, KRMG.com (am 740 and fm 102.3), Darryl’s market reach has made him a household name for real estate expertise across the entire northeastern part of Oklahoma.

Join us as Darryl shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by managing more with less!

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘It will all be OK in the end. So if it’s not OK, it’s not the end.’ – Darryl Baskin Click to Tweet

Darryl’s book suggestion

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • How to become a serial entrepreneur
  • How to be professional in real estate
  • Be-Do-Have
  • Why just because you have doesn’t mean you will do
  • Why realtors are a bunch of fakers
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Darryl

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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175: Paul Wheeler: Sharing Your Profits

Paul Wheeler started Accent Realtors as a licensed agent and broker in 1992. Paul leads THE ACCENT TEAM with energy, experience and vision for the future and a better business model in the Real Estate industry. Paul and his team strive to continually improve their processes with a focus on learning and staying on top of market trends. Paul reads 100+ books a year. He speaks to and teaches groups and organizations across the country on business and real estate-related topics. His passion for real estate is only surpassed by his commitment to community service, and his family.

Join us as Paul shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by continually improving the systems that operate within his business!

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘When you need help, ask for it!’ – Paul Wheeler Click to Tweet

Paul is reading….

RATE

  • Their program is designed for agents that rank in the top 1% of their market right now and want to achieve greater top of mind awareness and even more cost effective lead generation. To provide the best advice possible for you check out RATE and see if you qualify!

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability. Join our upcoming mastermind event.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you should be giving more back
  • How to share your profits
  • How to learn from every mistake that you are going to make
  • Failing Forward
  • Focusing on past clients
  • Managing expectations
  • Educating yourself
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Paul

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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174: Wayne Long: Always Be Closing…Soft

Wayne along with his wife Donna operate a real estate team in Columbus Georgia. Having been in real estate for many years Wayne has learned that there are a lot of ways to do real estate however by continually closing on clients Wayne successfully closes over 150 transactions annually. By always closing…. soft and investing in what you do and know you too can be successful in real estate.

Join us as Wayne shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by always closing! 

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Without a plan, you plan to fail!’ – Wayne Long Click to Tweet

RATE

  • Their program is designed for agents that rank in the top 1% of their market right now and want to achieve greater top of mind awareness and even more cost effective lead generation. To provide the best advice possible for you check out RATE and see if you qualify!

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability. Join our upcoming mastermind event.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Continually closing on clients
  • Why you SHOULDN’T be a jack of all trades in real estate
  • How endorsements work
  • How to find leads
  • How to focus on creating leads
  • The power of having a plan
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Wayne

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173: Rick Edler: Playing to Win

Rick Edler loves the area where he lives and works and he is grateful that he is able to help people move there and find that perfect opportunity for them. Rick operates as a boutique firm that does not try to be all things to all people; instead he and his team strive to be all things to a few people who eventually become part of their network of clients and friends. With a clear objective and having excellence be his standard of living Rick is playing to win!

Join us as Rick shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by playing to win! 

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘Excellence is not a goal it is a way of life!’ – Rick Edler Click to Tweet

Agent Bridge

  • The most powerful network of real estate professionals Click to Join

RATE

  • Their program is designed for agents that rank in the top 1% of their market right now and want to achieve greater top of mind awareness and even more cost effective lead generation. To provide the best advice possible for you check out RATE and see if you qualify!

Rick’s Reading

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability. Join our upcoming mastermind event.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why being busy should NEVER be an excuse
  • Focusing on having an objective
  • Play NOT to lose
  • Finding a focus in your business and life
  • An elevator pitch
  • Excellence
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Rick

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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172: Bob Sokoler: The Power of Video Messaging

Bob Sokoler is Owner of The Sokoler Medley Team at RE/MAX Properties East and works alongside his better half Norine, (they have been married 38 years). Bob is ranked 1th in Louisville for volume 4 years in a row, as a RE/MAX Team Owner Bob is ranked 32nd in the United States and according to Real Trends is ranked 137th among all agents in the U.S. In 2014 Bob and his team of 10 sold 315 homes, this year Bob and his team are expected to sell more than 400 homes & using video messaging is helping them close units! 

Join us as Bob shares his realtor mindset and a glance at his journey to becoming a Real Estate Rockstar by using video messaging to beat his competition.

Quotes To Live By

  • ‘There is power in understanding how people want to communicate.’ – Bob Sokoler Click to Tweet

RATE

  • Their program is designed for agents that rank in the top 1% of their market right now and want to achieve greater top of mind awareness and even more cost effective lead generation. To provide the best advice possible for you check out RATE and see if you qualify!

Sponsors

  • Vyral Marketing: Top agents around the entire county are using Vyral Marketing and in fact I am too, go to www.staging.hibandigital.com/Vyral and get a copy of my real estate marketing campaigns, the ones that work for me.
  • GoBundance is an exclusive tribe of hard charging and high achieving entrepreneurs, passive income wizards, and bestselling authors gathered together for adventure, masterminding, and accountability. Join our upcoming mastermind event.

In this Episode, We Also Talk About

  • Why you need a rockstar office manager
  • How and why you should TRACK everything
  • Learn how to KILL it on Radio using RATE
  • How to generate THOUSANDS of buyer leads monthly
  • What sets you free
  • Chatty agent
  • How to break through your goals
  • Plus so much more!

Thank & Connect with Bob

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Thanks for Rocking Out

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