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Heidi Marshall (Innovative Real Estate Group, LLC)

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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I guess I do; Sandy. She tells me when to go to work, who to speak to, how long the conversation is allowed to last...get the pix?

May 01, 2016 04:39 AM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

Personally, I'm able to motivate myself and everything I need to learn is at my fingertips. 

I think it depends on what you brought to the table when you began your new business.  I run a business on referrals and repeat business.

May 01, 2016 04:03 AM
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Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I haven't used a coach and been very successful.  In my mind, if you can't motivate yourself and it needs to come from an external force, that's not a good place to start.

May 01, 2016 02:53 AM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I'm definitely with Susan Emo on this one.

May 01, 2016 04:33 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Yes, I've had 5 Coaches in succession, in all 17 years of my career so far.

Mentors: I have 3 I rotate through.

I'd never do this alone, there's too much to learn and I need the push.

Brian Buffini currently & Staff, in the past: Michael Gerber (E-myth) and  Larry Kendall (Ninja Selling) have been my coaches, among others.

My whole business plan & referral system that provides me 95% of my business came through coaching.

May 01, 2016 02:23 AM
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Heidi Marshall
Innovative Real Estate Group, LLC - Erie, CO

I'm loving all the answers. Whether you use one or not, it's all about what works for you personally and professionally. :). 

May 01, 2016 09:41 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Heidi,

Susan Emo and I are on the same page. 

May 01, 2016 04:10 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Yes, I am the coach for our company.

May 01, 2016 02:40 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

No.  I hold myself accountable.

May 01, 2016 02:35 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I AM the coach/mentor..... it's a full time job....

May 01, 2016 02:20 AM
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Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Besides me?  My broker sometimes

May 01, 2016 10:20 PM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Heidi Marshall - I have a coach for more than a decade from Buffini & Company . I learned a lot on working by referral - and has helped me generate business without cold calling or chasing FSBO or Expired listings. Just the way I want my business to grow!

Call me should you have a question or want to learn more or for a complimentary coaching call.

May 01, 2016 03:18 PM
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Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

No I do not work with a coach but I coach others.

May 01, 2016 11:35 AM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I do not, I am the coach for my agents

May 01, 2016 11:14 AM
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Mimi Foster
Falcon Property Company - Colorado Springs, CO
Voted Colorado Springs Best Realtor

I couldn't think of anything nice to say in response, Roger D. Mucci, so I decided silence was the better part of valor. But I DO love your answer! red heart

May 01, 2016 07:35 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Him speaking.....

May 01, 2016 07:34 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Heidi Marshall my mentor/coach was my broker for many. many years.  Today he is retired and now a good friend.

May 01, 2016 06:36 AM
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Jeffrey Jones
AZ Home Seekers - San Tan Valley, AZ
AZ Home Seekers, azhomeseekers.com

we utilize a coach, we find it valuable to brainstorm and get unbiased feedback and a fresh perspective, especially from someone who has exposure to so many top producers. Better to learn from others mistakes than have to make them yourself.

For us it wasn't so much of an income gap we were trying to bridge as it was a streamlining, quality of life we are trying to attain.

Good luck.

May 01, 2016 02:35 AM
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Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Thru the years I have - Howard Britton !

Now I'm most influenced by Gary Keller

May 01, 2016 02:20 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

Yes I have a mentor

May 29, 2017 07:55 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

I don't believe that I was have a coach, and certainly not one tied to the real estate sphere, but I do think about a mentor in an unrelated industry, but one that is entrepreneurial like mine. 

Right now, I do listen to several podcasts that are very "mentoring" it their purpose, with a heavy focus in marketing, and entrepreneurship. They have really helped me, especially during the "challenging" times.

I will watch the thread to learn others thoughts.

May 01, 2016 10:40 PM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

No coach has ever convinved me that that what they provide is worth the ongoing costs of having a coach. I just attended a webinar from one of the top coaching companies, and although some of it sounded good, most of it sounded pretty basic. The one good thing they mentioned is, you can cancel anytime without penalty. I think a lot of it is the personalities of the coach and person being coached have to feel a connection and be a good match.

May 01, 2016 10:23 PM
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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I motivate myself and read a lot about the new technology and changing real estate field.

May 01, 2016 10:21 PM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

No.

May 01, 2016 09:41 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

No.

May 01, 2016 05:35 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

no, but I DID have a great mentor that I learned a lot from

May 01, 2016 02:44 PM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

I don't work with a coach.  I think it's about accountability.  I have thought about it.. Some people do well using videos and forums.  Depends on what you feel you would benefit from.

May 01, 2016 01:21 PM
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Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

No I am very motivated and eat, sleep and breathe Real Estate.

May 01, 2016 01:21 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

I started with an office that had two dozen agents.  Several of them were quite experienced.  I gravitated toward them, they mentored me; I learned great things.

May 01, 2016 10:44 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do not have a coach but I do watch other agents and have for years and they serve as mentors to me. I do the same for agents around me.

May 01, 2016 08:38 AM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

 referrals and work with other agents.

May 01, 2016 05:36 AM
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Not at the moment. I am working on doing mgo I know I need to do and spending money that would have gone to coaching on business development 

May 01, 2016 05:03 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

No coach or mentor any more.  I did have a mentor when I first began.  And, currently I'm fairly satisfied with my earnings.

May 01, 2016 03:35 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Yes, my broker.

May 01, 2016 03:17 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Tom Ferry is great and his Summit in Vegas in August is great to go to.

May 01, 2016 02:41 AM