My best tip - put EVERYTHING on the calendar - personal and business. If you don't you will wind up having no personal time and will work 'round the clock!  When I say I 'live by my calendar,' I do!

I'm with you on Mondays, Andrew! Mondays are my phone days and unless someone else schedules something that is beyond my control (buyers or sellers' Closings), I try to leave it open for phone time and maybe a lunch with a client.

Know when you have "crazy" sellers or buyers and choose not to work with them.

• Don't overbook your day.
• Grab the file before taking/returning that call if you know that's what it's about.
• Do nothing requiring urgency for anyone not already committed to you.
• You don't have to prove yourself - THEY do.
• With those who matter, overdo as if it were day one.
• Seek to astound, but don't let yourself be impressed.

"With a bang bang bang, down they go . . . it's just a job I do."

Life it to short to drink cheap wine or read bad books.

This means don't work with clients who place no value on what you have to provide.

Don't forget who your client is!

"market like you mean it" and you'll always have business....

Learn how to judge a good lead from a looky lou or just looking!

Andrew Mooers It is important to have well organized scheduling.

I totally agree with you about Mondays. I like to see all appointments business and personal on my calendar..I'm like Debe Maxwell, CRS I live by it! That way I don't over book days and can keep on time for all appointments.

I like scheduling the most difficult first, including the dental appointments

Allow enough time ... over-booking may result it over committing and under delivering on promises.  My calendar is my friend and I truly to live by it. 

You need to lead and take care of your schedule, never let your clients and prospects schedule your time

Don't make appointments early in the morning after a time change (or ever really).

Every day brings a new or different way of looking at a situation.  Life is the ultimate adventure.  

     Be "open for business" on set days and times.  At the end of your business day, lock the door behind you and send phone calls to voice mail. 

I dont like to schedule any early Monday morning appointments for the same reason. My week though is already filling up. My best tip is to not just schedule ahead, i like the night before, but leave space in between to fill in what pops up, and something always pops up

Mean, abusive clients/customers cross off the list immediately!

Thanks for sharing your personal experience and your advice.

Work only with people you like and respect!

My tip is be ready to adjust your plans

That would be a blog post.

Enjoy the journey on the way to "there" wherever "there" is. It's called life!

Good tip, Andrew.

Do not skip lunch.

Lately, one committee I am on loves Monday 9 am, and that is really tough! 

Verify everything.

Have a written plan for every day of the week so you don't get caught up in the hustle/bustle and forget your priorities.

Publish and stick to your business hours

Thanks.

Turn off your phone at a reasonable hour and stop checking your emails. Don't be available 24-7.

I avoid setting early morning appointments as I am not a morning person and don't hit my stride until around 11 in the morning.

Andrew,

There are so many, and the best is to walk away when someone is out of whack whether it is a seller or a buyer.  There is no need to prove your prowess.  A