The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Hello all,

"The most wonderful time of the year"

My yearly tribute to the hardest working Mom's and Dad's in Real Estate! This business is hard enough and having one, two, three children tied to your hip for two months makes all the more difficult. Proud that you are in our office. Take a breath and give yourself a pat on the back. Lisa and I hit a milestone this year with three in college, Max (Towson), Cassandra (Temple) and Victoria (Old Dominion). Very proud of all of them. Click on the link below to have a little fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwcYbo7pjto 

                                   

Enjoy the coffee,

Joe

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 

"A man's reputation is the opinion people have of him; his character is what he really is." 

 

- Jack Miner, conservationist (1865-1944) 

 

HOW'S YOUR CREDIT? 

 

Ever hear someone say, "I have good credit"? They are probably referring to their credit "rating" - a score bestowed upon them by creditors, banks or rating agencies. Simply stating, "I have good credit" changes nothing, nor does the statement merit the attention of creditors. Credit can only be given by others for service to them, i.e. paying them on time. 

 

So, credit is the result of serving others - in many ways. You cannot claim education, victory, experience, success, reputation, or a suave demeanor. Each of these is a gift from others, as a result of your service to them. Friends recognize your courage as a result of your being cool under pressure. Your success is recognized by others only once you have served them well. Knowledge of your career field is recognized by others only after it's been applied to situations in the form of more service.

 

In the accounting world of income and expense, a debit is something paid out, while a credit is something received. Thus all credits are received from others - not by our own making. The debits - what we pay out - are our efforts, persistence, and service. How they are rated is not under our control, but is determined by those served. 

 

Without service, there are few rewards. Yet, you've seen those who insist on getting more attention than they deserve. They feel they're being short changed, that they are not appreciated, that they are always the victim. If you look more closely at their contributions, you are also likely to see the dearth of service they are offering. 

 

With service, credit follows. It may be subtle or quite visible - but it always follows. Concentrate on what you have to offer and forget the rewards. Those who are served will pick up the tab!

Wednesday Memo

Hello all,

"Wednesday Memo"

Several moons ago I was talking with one of the agents and I asked him if he got an email about something from staff, he responded "We get so many emails that I just delete them". It was at that point we started the Wednesday Memo's for everyone to cut down on the amount of emails that are sent. I try not to ask to much but I do need to ask that you take the time to read the Memo's each week. This is where we put any office news, legal news, DLLR news... to keep everyone up to date. We are going to be revamping the format a bit with one version going to all three offices starting in September. It may be a bit redundant at times but it is our way of keeping you informed and out of trouble.

Enjoy the coffee,

Joe

Sorry, repeat from last week. Must be on vacation...

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -

I took the one less traveled by,

and that has made all the difference." 

~ Robert Frost

 

FORGET THE LEADER!

 

On the playground of any school, and on any day, you can witness examples of children playing "follow the leader." One hops, skips, or jumps, and all the others follow. As adults, however, many of those children play a variation of that game - called "follow the follower."

 

On the job, they look around, see how someone else is doing their work, and duplicate the effort. What they don't realize is that their fellow employee is also watching someone else. A circular game of "follow the follower" evolves, resulting in a mediocre work force. The same can be true in marriages, education, hobbies, and sports.

 

Consider the story of a telephone operator in a small town. Every day she received a call from a gentleman asking for the correct time. Finally, one day, she asked the mystery caller who he was and why he called every day. His answer? "I'm the one who blows the whistle at the factory each day at noon. I like to be right on time!" The operator laughed and then responded, "Here at the telephone company, we set our watches and clocks by the noon whistle at the factory!"

 

Tired of playing follow the follower? Want to rejuvenate your life? Begin acting like the unique person you already are. See what everyone else is doing . . . and do something different. Strike out in the direction of your own imagination instead of theirs.

 

In the words of Henry David Thoreau, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined."

Dana Herson

Hello all,

"Dana Herson"

We are very pleased to announce that we have brought Dana into our RE/MAX Town Center family. Mark introduced Dana at the sales meeting on Friday, wanted to fill you in if your were not there. Dana is going to where several hats, taking some of the duties off of the admins, helping Mark with recruiting and providing additional services to the agents.

Dana graduated from Salisbury University in 2011 with a degree in Psychology and Philosophy. She has a diverse professional background in marketing, event planning, customer service, staffing & recruiting, art therapy and mentoring those with developmental disabilities. In addition, Dana is extremely passionate about and involved in the performing arts. 

Here is a preliminary list of what she will be doing:  

Assisting new Associates in their transition into RXTC.

Assisting Mark in recruiting.

Training new Associates on our technology.

Assisting Associates with their RMI profile & website.

In office support for Associates with Video & Photography.

Communications & Event planning.

Social Media for the offices.

Please welcome Dana when you meet her!

Enjoy the coffee,

Joe

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -

I took the one less traveled by,

and that has made all the difference." 

~ Robert Frost

 

FORGET THE LEADER!

 

On the playground of any school, and on any day, you can witness examples of children playing "follow the leader." One hops, skips, or jumps, and all the others follow. As adults, however, many of those children play a variation of that game - called "follow the follower."

 

On the job, they look around, see how someone else is doing their work, and duplicate the effort. What they don't realize is that their fellow employee is also watching someone else. A circular game of "follow the follower" evolves, resulting in a mediocre work force. The same can be true in marriages, education, hobbies, and sports.

 

Consider the story of a telephone operator in a small town. Every day she received a call from a gentleman asking for the correct time. Finally, one day, she asked the mystery caller who he was and why he called every day. His answer? "I'm the one who blows the whistle at the factory each day at noon. I like to be right on time!" The operator laughed and then responded, "Here at the telephone company, we set our watches and clocks by the noon whistle at the factory!"

 

Tired of playing follow the follower? Want to rejuvenate your life? Begin acting like the unique person you already are. See what everyone else is doing . . . and do something different. Strike out in the direction of your own imagination instead of theirs.

 

In the words of Henry David Thoreau, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined."

California Dreaming

Hello all,

"California Dreaming"

My bride and I will be getting on a plane tomorrow for California. From 8/6-8/8 we will be attending Tom Ferry's Summit in Anaheim and from 8/17-8/19 the RE/MAX Broker/Owners convention in San Francisco, should come back with some great business ideas to share. In between will be a little vacation time. While we are out Mark, Al & Paulette will be in charge. I will be checking email a couple of times a day, if you need me in an emergency please text.

8/8 Mark will be hosting the sales meeting at Lakewood Country Club.

8/21 Company Picnic and hope to see you all there.  

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:

 

"Lose this day loitering - 'twill be the same story

To-morrow - and the next more dilatory;

Each indecision brings its own delays,

And days are lost lamenting o'er lost days.

Are you in earnest? seize this very minute -

Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.

Only engage, and then the mind grows heated -

Begin it, and then the work will be completed!"

 

~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 

 

ENGAGE IT! 

 

Ever driven a car? Of course you have, but what makes it move? 

 

You enter a car with a standard transmission, place it in neutral, and start the engine. It idles - waiting for what? The engine is running, but you are going nowhere. What must be done to get to your destination? 

 

Your vehicle is like your mind and body. Goethe says, "Are you in earnest? . . . Boldness has genius, power and magic in it." He questions whether you are in earnest . . . calls attention to the fact that there is genius, power and magic in boldness. It's like your vehicle idling in neutral. It has the power to take you wherever you want to go . . . yet is goes nowhere - until what happens? 

 

"Only engage," urges Goethe. The only thing keeping you from moving is your willingness to engage. Place the transmission in first gear, and what happens? You begin moving - slowly at first. Moving the gearshift into 2nd, your movement speeds up. As it does, you are soon in 3rd, and well on the way to your destination. 

 

Goethe speaks of achieving your objectives in life: "Only engage, and then the mind grows heated . . . ." In other words, put your life in gear - get started - get moving! When you do . . . when your "mind grows heated" . . . that which you desire to achieve will be attracted to you. 

 

So - what do you say? Are you in earnest?