Coach Dan Foster | Purpose Driven Broker

It seems like everywhere I turn there is an article or blog post written for professionals that are struggling in this challenging market. As in every business cycle there is another group of professionals that are consistently “hitting it out of the park” and having a great year. If you find yourself in the latter category, this post is for you. I want to encourage you with these five steps to keep you engaged and continuing on the road to a productive and successful year.

My team and I recently had the opportunity to plan a large event that benefited our chamber of commerce and local artists. It was an event that took eight months to plan and required a lot of hard work from my volunteers. The day after the event I was asked why I thought the event was successful and what I learned from the experience. I was not able to give a complete answer at the time but now that I’ve had a few days to reflect on the question I can. Below is a list of seven tips that I believe will help you plan a great client party, benefit event, retreat, or fundraiser in your local community.

If your performance has been lack luster lately or you feel yourself slipping into a slump, it probably is time for you to reflect on why this is happening. Sometimes working harder is not the best and only answer. Consider the following key areas that affect performance and try to identify the area(s) that you are struggling with the most.

This past week I had the honor of interviewing Kim Dittler of Prudential Northwest Properties. Kim was recently honored by the National Association of Realtors as being one of 30 rising stars under the age of 30 in the entire nation. Kim is a true professional and all around great person. After spending time with her there is no doubt that she is one of the best real estate brokers out there right now.

You no longer have to personally know or physically meet with the person you call a mentor. This is in large part due to advances in technology and the use of social media by great leaders and mentors. I used to always say, “I wish I had a mentor or coach to meet with me that could teach me life and business lessons and help me to be more successful.” This type of thinking is now flawed and can actually prevent you from personal and professional growth. Mentors are waiting for you out there, you just need to seek them out and engage them in new ways.