text: Unless you have your dream job already, you’ve probably dreamt of what it would be like to strike it out on your own and start a business. As an entrepreneur, I’m obviously a fan of being my own boss. It’s the best thing the in the world, but it can also be one of the scariest and toughest. Here are some unfiltered thoughts on the challenges of having a business – and how to overcome them. (more…)
  Mention social media for real estate to anyone and chances are they will name Katie Lance.
  Katie is the CEO and Owner of Katie Lance Consulting – a full service social media agency specializing in social media strategy and content development. She is a nationally known keynote speaker at conferences and is a frequent blogger and contributor to The Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner and Women 2.0. (more…)
  No, this isn’t an advertisement for Starbucks – though I do enjoy a good green tea… This is about how getting out of the house and out of your comfort zone can help you build your business. (more…)
  Ben Bacal’s phone rang smack in the middle of our interview for this episode of SamSpeaks!
  And you’d think that would be annoying, but you know what? It wasn’t to me. I totally understood why his phone was on and probably would have done the same thing, because the guy never stops working. He says he’s 24/7 and I believe him because in the real estate business, there are no days off. (more…)
  Yeah, you heard me right… it is possible to be a millionaire before you hit 35, but it will take a little time and work to make it happen. Here are some strategies you can follow at any age to build a sweet nest egg. (more…)
  Steven David Elliot hasn’t had a listing appointment in over a year. But he’s on track to do over 75 transactions in 2016.
  So how’d that happen, you ask? Well fret no longer because I sat down with him to find out. (more…)
  I get it. The sales game is NOT easy. It’s a different animal from any other job and you have to be ready to play by a different set of rules. Here are some reasons you might not making money in sales… and what to do to.
  So far with the SamSpeaks! series, I’ve talked about business, about branding and about technology. Andrew Strickman fits into all of these categories as he is able to relate to just about any entrepreneur who’s focused on building their business, brand and tech space through video. (more…)