Jess' Blog

I just read a blog about living by faith, and it got me re-thinking that I need to add God to my business plan.  I guess my simple thought is this: why not pray on a consistent basis asking for his blessings and help?I am not trying to be controversial here, but, if you believe, I highly suggest ...

OK, I really have no ability to make a quiche, but I wanted to ask the community about your success with various marketing strategies.  What works?OK, sso there are a variety of marketing angles.  I am helping some Realtors with muffin 4-pack gift for clients who respond to a mailer program.  The...

I just wanted to put out there a quick word on a friend of mine's carpet cleaning company.  They are called SMARTCLEAN.I know that they handle some major accounts here in town including Harkins Theatres, CVS, Eddie Bauer and others.  I have found that they use chemicals not seen by many carpet cl...

A great friend of mine has a buisness doing promtional products strictly for the Real Estate Industry.  I, myself, used to own a commercial printing company, and i can tell you that having an expert to help you choose products is the way to go.  Did you know that there are over 800,000 promotiona...

 I have been making phone calls on FSBO's for a few of my Realtor clients, and have to say it is not going well.  I will be the first to admit that I am the cold call king.  I can walk inot any place or call anyone without hesitation.  I have had quite a bit of success with cold calls, but I am g...

I wanted to discuss with you a simple yet effective tool that relates to my other blog about what I call DFE's.  DFE's are Daily Focus Efforts.  Each of the DFE's begins with ideas and writing them out in a list.  This is the beginning of writing out goals but with a specific task applied to them...

I make no claim to being a marketing guru....though i think it is fun to say that.  I am one of those people who gets up in the midlle of the night because I have an idea that may or may not be great.  I believe in throwing a hundred ideas on the wall of success and seeing what sticks.So, my simp...

HELLO!LET ME START OFF BY ADMITTING THAT I SELL A $9.95 PER MONTH SUBSCRIPTION TO AN EMAIL SERVICE CALLED HELLOWORLD.  I AM ALSO A BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNER FOR THE PICKERING GROUP, A LENDER LICENSED IN ALL 50 STATES.  I HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT THE VIDEO PRODUC...

Hey Everyone!BUYERS!It's a great time to be a buyer!  At LandAmerica Capital Title we'veseen escrows come in with cars thrown in, various seller incentives,lease options and creative financing.  The list prices are down andmanysellers are willing to be flexible during negotiations.  Since thesean...

 Realtors in movies:Glen Gary Glen RossPacific HeightsBettlejuiceEvan AlmightyI think there are some other movies before my time, but I have noticed a trend that Realtors are made to look like used car salesman with the slick backed greasy hair.  I have only met a couple guys like that...rumor sp...