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LATEST POSTS:

Signs You’re Burning Out And What To Do Next
Whether we like it or not, burnout happens. When you’re driven to achieve, it’s inevitable stress will creep in at some point. The trick is learning to catch it before it becomes full blown burnout. This is why I created a Burnout Plan.

Why The Industry Is Obsessed With GCI And Why You Shouldn’t Be.
For as long as I have worked in real estate, our industry’s obsession with GCI or gross commissions earned has irked me. Why is it that to be considered a success in real estate, one has to close the most deals at the highest values? It’s time we recognise ethics and client satisfaction just as much as we validate earnings.

Why The Top Performers Focus On Mindset
Why is it that some of us reach those career milestones somewhat effortlessly whilst others struggle for years trying to make a go of it. The answer - Mindset. This post shares the particular challenge I had when I transitioned from Seller’s Agent to Buyer’s Agent and what I needed to do in order to make it a long-term success.

Is Your Social Media One Big Brag?
The social media sugar hit you get from a good brag-post can be intoxicating but are we doing unrepairable damage to our personal brand just to feel a fleeting moment of validation? This post explores ways we as agents can better position ourselves online to strike the right balance between brag and genuine humble success.

When You Stop Concentrating On The Competition, This Happens.
They say real estate is one of the most competitive industries in the world of business. I’ll admit, I’ve witnessed the bitchiness, the underhanded play, the backstabbing. But does it really have to be this way? It is only when we learn to focus on our own game that we can progress to new heights of self-satisfaction in our career journey.

The Greatest Real Estate Career Myth Uncovered (and it’s not what you think).
Are you afraid of losing momentum if you take time off? We all know prioritising our health is essential but for me, the thought of putting my career in second place was a non-option - until I was forced to. This is a story about the impact of taking a whole two months off real estate.