There are a lot of things in life we can’t control: Where we’re born, the family we’re born into, and the opportunities we’re given, just to name a few. Some might say that external circumstances like these put us on a life path that we don’t have a lot of control over. These are the […]
My Fixer-Upper Life: A Personal & Professional Story
It’s easy to look at someone who’s successful and assume their life has always been perfect. I’m guilty of jumping to the conclusion myself when I meet some people. But then I remind myself of a kid who started with nothing, fought through some really tough years, and then worked his way to a comfortable, […]
How to Maintain an Entrepreneurial Spirit at Every Stage of Growth
As the owner of the largest and most productive RE/MAX franchise in the country, you might think the entrepreneurial spirit left me long ago. But you’d be wrong. I worked my way up from humble beginnings, and I’ve based RE/MAX Results on the guiding principles of entrepreneurship. When I was first starting out in my […]
Putting Your Team Together: Embracing Positive Influences
I have managed hundreds of real estate sales executives over the years. Each one of them has come from a different background with unique life experiences. Some come with baggage but have the motivation to work and others think real estate is just a quick way to make money. I believe in giving people a […]
Recognizing the Mindset That’s Holding You Back
There are plenty of reasons you may be struggling to find success, but very often, the main reason can be attributed to our mindset. We can be our own worst adversaries, but recognizing our tendency to self-sabotage is an important first step in overcoming that roadblock. So what’s your excuse for not performing to your […]
Have You Taken Stock of Your Homeowner’s Coverage?
Homeowner’s coverage is something that many of us pay each month without a second thought. Oftentimes bundled right into our mortgage payment, this monthly expense is easy to overlook — until disaster strikes. Without the right homeowner’s coverage, you could be left owing thousands of dollars in the event of a fire, flood, or natural […]
Here’s Why Success Shouldn’t Be Your No. 1 Priority
I talk a lot about success. It’s a major theme in my book. It’s an important focus of the coaching I offer realtors who are struggling to get to the next step in their careers. Success is important, but if it’s your only priority in life, you could be setting yourself up for failure. I […]
4 Questions to Help You Find Your Definition of Success
What does success mean to you? There’s no wrong answer here—it can mean very different things to different people. But for most, true success comes from a combination of financial stability, healthy personal relationships, and a good work-life balance. Simply put, a successful life is a happy one. And yet achieving success isn’t always a […]
Creating a Plan for an Uncertain Future
Whether you’re the type of person who has always had a clearly defined path for the future or you just follow where life takes you, one thing is certain: No one can predict the future. Unexpected, sometimes even traumatic events can happen to anyone. Plans can quickly go off course. As the old saying goes, […]
Doing the Necessary Groundwork For Change
You don’t have to be a devout Christian to appreciate the wisdom of the Serenity Prayer. A staple of Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and church sermons alike, Reinhold Niebuhr’s famous prayer asks God to “grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know […]