, maybe $5,000 to $6,000 over asking. Now, there are maybe five or six houses for them to choose from. It still has to be a house that’s right for them and is suitable, but we can kind of relax a bit. They are happy that there seems to be choice back in the marketplace.
I would’ve loved to have been a veterinarian. I’ve always loved animals, which is very different from real estate.
It has just always been there. When I was a kid my mom kept buying me books written in the first person from an animal’s perspective and I think that’s probably what suckered me in.
We have one standard poodle and two cats.
What do you think it takes to be a top producer in this industry?
It’s a combination of things and it’s kind of hard to identify because there are all different kinds of people who can be successful real estate agents. I would say persistence is important, an ability to get along with people and to be a good listener is very important. I think it helps to be organized and systematic, but I know lots of successful agents who aren’t. You go into my office and it’s hilarious, some agents’ desks are spotless and some are just a colossal mess, so very different personalities. There are all different kinds of people shopping for houses so it makes sense that agents are all different kinds of people too.
So what kind of person would you say you are?
I am warm and gregarious and good with people. I’m a thinker. I think carefully about every step. I went to a real estate thing once and they did a personality test and I came out as a green-orange on the Myers & Briggs scale and that meant I was cerebral and could be difficult, while orange is fun and gregarious. I thought it was pretty accurate.
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congratulations on the Honda I really like that. Shows you what Honda are capable of when they put their mind to it. Their engineering capabilities are never in doubt but I wish theyd inject a bit more of this kind of visual flair into the day to day models.
Embracing your inner chav!
Good man - i think it looks mean from the front, but a shambles at the rear. Was hoping it was a NSX!!
Ultima looks tiny next to it!
How are you finding it now Jim?
Chris Harris certainly seems to like it.
It's great. I like it. A lot.
You know sometimes you get a car and instantly you know it's going to be a good relationship.. well, that's how I feel with this. It's a daft "sensible" family car with a big boot. What's not to like.
The Top Gear description was of a car that was designed a 14 year old boy.. I can relate to that I remember writing on SE a few years ago when I bought a Porsche 996 Turbo S than I knew I'd made a mistake even before I got it home since it was ballistic but bland and fairly grown up. This is also really fast but in a funny, giggly almost childish way and the daft looks add to that.
I've never owned anything before where I could really tell much difference in the electronic suspension/power settings, but in this there is a step change from "Comfort" to "Sport" and then it gets all tight 'n' mean in "Type-R" mode and the dash lights up all moody red and it's funny and chavy in equal measure but it's anything but bland. A big similarity with the Porsche tho is that it's really, really easy to go very quick. Top Speed is touching 170mph (I've been nowhere near that) but you can feel that there's so much more to come all the time, even with 4 up and the boot full of shopping.
Good work. I keep seeing them around after reading you got one and seeming them in a whole new light.
I quite like it from the front, it has a bit of a crazy rally car vibe to it.
The Ultima looks really small in there.
My kinda of sensible car I think, though the back is, erm... fun?
Some additional pics around the local roads.
I saw a "vanilla" Civic on Saturday and must admit the Type R looks ten times better with the rear spoilers as it reduces the impression of length from the back.
Wondering whether you can change the 3 exhausts exits for a single big box (know Honda did this for replacement costs) as it would tidy it up slightly and sound epic.
At the moment, I'm going to stick with the 3 pipes. Most aftermarket systems have 3 as well. The fact that it looks a bit different / ridiculous / daft I think sort of ties in with the overall look of the rear.
Great stuff Jim, sounds fab overall but I just can't get to like that styling. There is a bit of late model Subaru about it but it's still on another planet!
Anyway the inside seems fab and the driving dynamics appear excellent. What more could you want from a "sensible car"?!
So. SIDC at Knockhill in June then? Collect a few scalps?!
Neighbour has a red Civic on his motability. I just can't get on with the looks. Open my curtains in the morning to Rocky Horror Picture Show. Civics used to be beautiful understated and demonically fast.Many individuals trying to evaluate a business either on their own or with a Broker Consultant actually miss the common-sense items that should be considered because they are so focused on the cash flow.
Cash flow is important but there are other common sense items that must be considered. Regardless of the bottom line if a business requires very skilled labor to acquire that bottom line you may want to reconsider your bid for the business. You might say labor is already in place and all I need to do is step into the current owner shoes, that may be a good valid point, however, I could say consider what would happen if just one or two of your skilled labor force exited after your acquisition, could you survive? Always ask the question, “if I lost a couple of my key people could I survive until I find replacements?” If the answer is no, find a reasonable solution or reconsider your acquisition.
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Cash flow is very important when evaluating a business but always consider how skilled the labor force is. How easy is it to find this skilled labor? How much my time will be devoted to the business? What is my gross income distribution across all clients? What is the learning curve of the business a business?
A small or short learning curve can be more attractive to an individual searching for a business and more valuable to this individual than a business with a large learning curve and enormous time requirements. We all want to set the world on fire, just remember a great fire can start with a simple spark.
Find something that fits your current level of skill and keeps growing. There’s no end to what you can accomplish if you start with the right business and with the right clients. In addition, the gross distribution across all clients is another important factor when searching for a business. If most or all of your income is derived from one, two, or a few clients you must be aware of the potential loss. There are ways to mitigate this loss and you must take advantage of every single opportunity should you decide to purchase a business with this type of distribution.
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Regardless of your situation keep a cool head look for the common sense attributes and faults of a business, this is usually where the money is lost or earned.
If you’d like to speak with one of our Agents, feel free to fill out a Buyer Inquiry form here or give us a call at 877-766-5757.In this week’s training video, we continue from last week (click here to read that blog) and look at the secrets to obtaining quality referrals for your business.
7 ideas for getting your clients on board.
Simplicity – Send a thank you card when your clients send you a referral.
Include a Little Goodie – if you present the gift as more of a thank you than an incentive the customer will feel more compelled to refer you more often.
The Big Bang Offer – Once a client sends high-quality referrals, consider offering them a Big Band reward that ties to what you sell. The more over the top the prize, the better.
Bonuses – What about offering a reward for each new referral. The bonus could be a discounted service or anything that would impress them as an important and valuable gift for just telling people about you.
Discounts or Refunds – Consider offering refunds or apply several refunds to clients who buy from you shortly after. Or refund a certain dollar amount if they purchase from you within a certain time frame.
Show Me the Money – Think about printing your own fake money with a picture of your office or establishment on it. The pretend money can be exchanged for goods or services at your business.
To guarantee the success of any referral system, it is important that you know and understand how to handle the referrals you receive from your clients. Now, let’s start a plan to recruit these prospects.
What unique benefits can your referral prospects expect?
Will the referrals be treated special?
Once, you have these questions down the next step is to personally communicate with the prospects and answer those three questions