Every week in your TEAM chapter you will have an opportunity to give a “One Minute Commercial” about your business, and I have a little saying about this time of the meeting.  It is “Facts Tell…Stories Sell”.  What does that mean?  It means when we are telling stories about our business we are really painting […]

Don’t Overthink It – the person you are talking to might not be as skilled in talking to new people as you think Pretend You are in a Game – the rules are to meet as many people as possible. Pretending it is a game can make conversations easier. Practice Active Listening Skills – listen […]

Start with a Smile – it signals friendliness and approachability. A smile encourages and helps to make the first step. Master Eye Contact – this simple trick tells other people we are open and having nothing to hide. Initiate the Conversation – it is tough but being the first to say something gives you an […]

TEAM does regular Speed Networking events. Participants have 30 seconds to get their message across. Your standard One-Minute Commercial won’t work in this exercise. You have to be able to describe what you do in 30 seconds. You don’t need to be witty, clever, whimsical or even original to get the results you want. In […]

Whether it’s scheduling a virtual meeting on Zoom, forming a connection on LinkedIn, meeting in person for a coffee, or attending events — effective networking is essential for entrepreneurs and is responsible for the success of 78% of startups. However, despite how accessible networking has become today, it can be difficult to execute effectively for even the most […]

1. ATTENDANCE – It is crucial to be at every meeting (on time) to develop relationships with members and get the referrals you need. Out of sight is out of mind. 2. WELL PREPARED 1 MINUTE COMMERCIAL – You must communicate effectively to your networking partners what your needs are so you can get the […]

Just about everyone knows a Realtor/Mortgage Broker/Financial Advisor/Insurance Agent/ Accountant/ etc. When I joined TEAM as a Realtor and stepped up to be President of our new chapter, I found that recruiting was difficult when I told people what I did for a living – the conversation always turned into “How’s the market?”. That was […]

“SMALL BUSINESS ISN’T FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. IT’S FOR THE BRAVE, THE PATIENT AND THE PERSISTENT. IT’S FOR THE OVERCOMER.” Unknown

At the end of each day, create a to-do list for tomorrow Block out time for each task on your list Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for the help you need Take time away from your desk – never skip your lunch break Revisit your to-do list after lunch Have regular check-ins with […]

Start with 15 minute of positive input Start each day by reading (or listening to) stories of success and messages that transmit a positive attitude.  With these thoughts on your mind you will have a more positive outlook throughout the day! Tie your work goals to your life’s goals Think about what inspires you to […]