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Amber McDonough Written by Haley Freeman

and retail mortgage sectors, Amber is taking her service to the next level by leveraging New American Funding’s combination of professional support, cutting-edge lending products and unparalleled client service to build community in Orange County.

“Since I joined the Newport Beach branch, I’ve found amazing support to get me where I want to be in my business,” she says. “Our marketing and technology are helping me build new Realtor® relationships and give them the support to build their businesses, too. I’m excited about our co-branded marketing plan that agents are automatically enrolled in when a loan closes.

The key to maintaining a client is continuing to keep them updated and engaged. We help Realtors® do this effortlessly, so borrowers know exactly who to call in the future when they’re selling or buying another property.”

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mber McDonough joined New American Funding in 2018, enthusiastic about the company’s culture of teamwork and service aimed at making the American Dream possible for more people. With experience in the title industry, as well as the wholesale

She continues, “Recently, I’ve been meeting with agents and sharing with them what we can do to incubate their leads. We’re giving value by doing more than just printing flyers and mailing them out. We’ve teamed up with a title company to generate a marketing report that analyzes data in their farm area to help pinpoint hot leads, saving them time and money on their marketing efforts.

We’re here to help agents reach their goals by working as a team together.”

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Together

When leads turn into clients, Amber is ready with the knowledge and programs to turn clients into homeowners.

“Whether it means doing a loan in-house or thinking outside the box with other investors or brokers, I’m constantly enrolled in our training courses and getting up to speed on new programs and changes to get deals done for our clients and real estate partners.”

As Amber exhausts every resource to help connect buyers with the best home loans, she remains accessible and communicative throughout the lending process. Her focused personal attention is a hallmark of her service, as she takes time to explain options, set expectations and provide all parties with timely updates as the transactions progress through the close of escrow. After a trouble-free loan experience, clients frequently return and refer their friends and family.

Here is what some of them are saying: “Amber made my loan and debt consolidation a seamless experience. She was always available by phone or email for my many questions. This was my second loan she has helped me with, and I would 100 percent go to her first for anything I might need in the future!”

“We just want to Thank you Amber for helping us purchase our forever home! You were consistent on getting things done and thank you for working so hard to get the loan approval letter to us on time! We appreciate your patience with us going through the process of buying a home - you made it so much easier for us! Thank you!”

Amber lives in South Orange County with her husband, Kevin, an attorney at Morey & Upton, LLP in Costa Mesa, and their young son. They enjoy an active lifestyle that involves time at the beach and regular workouts at Motion Fitness Group in Irvine. “As a new mom, it’s challenging to find balance for everything that is important to me in life, but I feel blessed to have the flexibility that comes with this career. I’ve been so inspired by our company’s president, Patty Arvielo, and everything she has accomplished as a woman in our industry. I’ve been meeting a lot of other young working mothers, and I’ve started a professional moms group on Facebook as a way to connect and bond with other women in the industry.”

Amber is creative about finding ways to combine all of her life’s passions to build community. She and her husband participate in the Corona del Mar Scenic 5k each year, and this year, Amber and a Realtor® partner teamed up to sponsor a group of over 60 participants. Amber also enjoys regular volunteer work through the Young Professionals Network of the Newport Beach Association of Realtors®. “It’s a great chance to bond with Realtors® on another level by coming together as a community and letting people know who we are.”

Whether she is assisting a neighbor on their journey to home ownership, or helping a real estate colleague build their business, Amber wants everyone she works with to feel she is committed to their success. “We’re in this together, and I want them to know they have a lender behind them every step of the way.”

Amber McDonough Loan Consultant, NMLS ID 848633 New American Funding 26 Corporate Plaza Dr., Ste. 180 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Tel: 949.500.7510 – 949.825.8238 Email: Amber.McDonough@nafinc.com Web: AmberMcDonough.com

Licensed by the Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. NMLS #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications.Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Not all applicants will qualify. Corporate Office 14511 Myford Road, Suite 100, Tustin CA 92780. Phone (800) 450-2010. 7/2018.

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Vonn Vasquez

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onn Vasquez moved to Los Angeles from the Philippines when he was finishing high school. He went on to earn his degree in business administration with a concentration in international business from California State University, Los Angeles. He began his career in the apparel industry, and after he finished his degree, the company he was working for offered him an executive position. He spent the next 10 years managing an international enterprise with 60 employees.

When Vonn and his wife Sheila welcomed their son Darren into the world, they learned that he had Down Syndrome. Determined to give Darren the best possible

care, Vonn decided to leave the security of his job and apply his entrepreneurial passion to a new career in real estate. “My wife is a dentist, and she encouraged me to try it. She was really supportive. It was a scary thing to do, because I went from having a great income to zero.

At first it was challenging, but then I met a family who had been through four agents, and no one was able to get them into a home. Fortunately, I was able to help them, and it was really fulfilling. It felt really good to know that I did something four other agents just didn’t want to deal with because it was a difficult transaction.

I knew if I could help this family, I could help a lot of other families.”

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After 15 years as a Realtor®, the majority of Vonn’s business is made up of repeat and referral clients. In fact, Vonn continues to receive referrals from the first family he helped purchase a home. Clients keep coming back and referring their friends and family because of his downto-earth, no-pressure business style. “Part of treating people with respect is always listening to them. When I talk to clients, I want to help them make a decision that will benefit them, not me. That means being honest with them, even if it’s not something they want to hear. When they know that, I think they feel comfortable. I never pressure someone into settling for something. If it takes three months to find the right house, that’s what it takes.”

Vonn has spent his entire real estate career at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (formerly Prudential California Realty) in Norwalk. “I appreciate being associated with a good name in the industry that people recognize. The stronger the brand, the greater the bond with people. We have a great team structure in our office that supports me in delivering service to my clients. Real estate has become so complex, I don’t think one agent can do everything alone. I am also grateful for my mentor and boss, Fred Smith, who has always guided me and given me the encouragement to succeed. He is always there reminding me to never be satisfied, and to keep striving to be a better professional.”

The flexibility of real estate allows Vonn to spend quality time with Darren. “Money is important, but our son is really dear to us. He is a lot of fun, and my career in real estate has turned out just how I wanted it to be. I am able to go to his school during the day and bring him lunch, and since he loves to play all kinds of sports, I am also able to coach him and his teams. He loves that I’m there with him, and I enjoy being part of his journey.”

Vonn has dedicated his career to helping his neighbors become homeowners, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to give someone an opportunity to experience the American Dream. “I think there are a lot of families who qualify to get into a home, but they don’t have the right information. I want to reach out to those families and inform them about what types of programs are available.

Even if they can’t qualify today, they may be able to in a few months or a year. I want to educate them about what is possible, and then help them get there.”

Vonn’s international business experience is another asset he brings to his real estate practice. He enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and understanding their housing needs. “Part of my training in international business involved learning about other cultures. I enjoy being able to apply that in real estate, and while I work with a lot of Filipino clients, the majority of my clients come from all different backgrounds.”

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The Importance of Constant Self-Improvement

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oach John Wooden challenged himself every day with constant self-improvement: Never be satisfied.

Work constantly to improve. Perfection is a goal that can never be reached, but it must be the objective. The uphill climb is slow, but the downhill road is fast.

He believed that valid self-analysis is crucial for improvement. In order to improve a little each day, we must constantly be learning, and to do that, we must be observing constantly and stay open-minded.

A key component of Coach’s constant self-improvement program was how he worked with his assistant coaches. He encouraged them to challenge his ideas, thus creating the valid self-analysis he knew was critical to self-improvement.

In his book A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring with Don Yeager, Coach describes how Abraham Lincoln inspired his approach: An incredible example of Lincoln’s wisdom can be seen in the people with whom he chose to surround himself. I pride myself on having read just about every major book ever published about Abraham Lincoln, but the one that has affected me the most in recent years is Doris Kearns Goodwin’s exceptional text Team of Rivals. In this book, Goodwin examines in profound depth a well-documented but not widely discussed political decision: When Lincoln was elected to the presidency, he appointed a number of former political opponents to serve as his advisers and to fill various posts.

By selecting men whom he knew disagreed with him or differed from his own platform, he assured himself, he would be confronted with legitimate challenges to his ideas, rather than finding himself in a pool of yes-men.

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“Based on Lincoln’s example, I encouraged my assistant coaches to speak up with ideas that might differ from or even completely contradict my own. Those disagreements never got heated, but sometimes they were very intense. Just as I imagine Lincoln would have been, I was pleased when those challenges arose because it meant that my fellow coaches were as passionate about our team as I was. Nothing ruins a team more quickly than apathy.”

In Coach Wooden’s book Wooden on Leadership with Steve Jamison, Denny Crum, one of his former assistant coaches, describes working with Coach: “Coach Wooden never thought he knew everything.

In spite of the fact that he’d been winning championships every year—four or five of them when I got there as an assistant coach—he wanted to keep learning and improving as a coach and leader. When I came up with an idea, he would never tell me, ‘Well, this is the way we’ve always done it and we’re winning championships. So, no, I’m not changing.’ He was open to change. His approach was to listen; if he thought it made sense, try it. If it works, great. If not, move on. He was always searching for ways to improve.”

As Coach liked to say: A leader destined for success asks, “What can we do to improve?” A leader destined for failure says, “That’s the way it’s always been done.”

As Coach Wooden’s grandson-in-law, Craig Impelman had the opportunity to learn Coach’s teachings firsthand and wrote about those lessons for his site, www. woodenswisdom.com. He is a motivational speaker and the author of Wooden’s Wisdom, a weekly “e-coaching module” that is distributed to companies nationally.

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TANYA GLASBRENNER “The Power of Positivity” Written by Haley Freeman

Marie has always had the vision and drive to create her own success. She chose to build her real estate practice with a company that cultivates entrepreneurialism by providing its agents with the industry’s best business support, so she can focus on providing her clients with the best service.

As soon as Tanya Marie obtained her real estate license, the referrals came pouring in from friends, family and former customers who already knew her to be a person they could trust with their greatest investment.

Tanya Marie hasn’t let them down. With a business philosophy rooted in honesty and integrity, she guides her clients through the purchase or sale of a home with professionalism and care. People appreciate her unfailing communication and reliable follow-through. “When someone is trusting in me, I want them to feel there is no gray area and they know everything that is happening in their transaction. I try to be fully transparent, and I believe in being direct, but in a classy way. I’d rather tell someone everything up front, and when they’re ready to sell and buy again years from now, have them want to call me because they know I was looking out for their best interest. Your word is everything, and you’d better stand

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ealtor® Tanya Marie Glasbrenner believes that with the right mindset, anything is possible. She says, “I think if you work hard and have integrity, you can have anything you want in this world.”

Tanya Marie brings her signature tenacity and positivity to her real estate practice at Realty ONE Group, where she is also cultivating a team under her own brand, GLDN Realty Group. As a longtime owner of a promotional printing company with her husband, Tanya

behind it.”

Tanya Marie is a marketing and branding guru, and she leverages this skill to promote not only herself and GLDN Realty Group, but also her clients’ properties.

“Branding and image is a huge thing,” she says. “I know from working with other businesses how important it is to have your logos and information out there and keep putting them in front of people. I always tell people, ‘You can’t be everywhere, but your logo can be.’”

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Putting her own advice into practice, Tanya Marie has branded her face and logo on materials that she distributes and displays throughout the Inland Empire area, including two box vans that she parks in prominent locations. She also turns every open house into an event, with sidewalk springer signs, flags in the yard and banners that tell everyone passing by this is a home they’ll want to see.

“People come into my open houses and tell me they’re not even looking to buy or sell. They just wanted to meet me because they’ve seen my face on everything.”

As the mother of a young daughter, Tanya Marie says all she accomplishes would not be possible without the support of her husband and mother-in-law. “Success requires a team at home, not just at the office. I’m so fortunate to have a partner who believes in the same things and is willing to support me. I think as women, we need to learn not to be so hard on ourselves if we can’t make dinner or clean the house. We have to think about how much our time is worth and make sure we’re spending it where it’s most important.”

Tanya Marie also provides professional and drone photography, because she knows the importance of eyecatching images when it comes to enticing potential buyers to view a property. “It’s not just about dumping a lot of money into postcards and things. Being in the promotions industry, I know what works and what doesn’t.”

When it comes to her passion for helping others achieve home ownership, Tanya Marie says she has learned that you can accomplish “whatever you make important.

Whatever you tell yourself is what will come from life. If having a home is important to someone, I am here to help them make it happen.”

Dedicated to her ongoing personal growth, Tanya Marie is energized by positive media. “I’m big on personal development and listening to podcasts. I have apps on my phone like ‘ThinkUp’ and ‘Pep Talk,’ and I like to listen to Tony Robbins. If I’m in a funk, I hit one of those and snap myself out of it. Also, a good book I read this year is ‘The One Thing’ by Gary Keller. I remind myself every day of what is my one thing I want to accomplish in real estate, my health, my marriage, as a mom, and in my relationship with God. It must be God, family, then business, otherwise anything can overtake you.”

Tanya Marie Glasbrenner GLDN Realty Group - Realty ONE Group 1260 Corona Pointe CT., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92879 Tel: 909-753-6554 Email: Tanya@gldnrealtygroup.com Web: www.gldnrealtygroup.com CalBRE # 01967017

With her positive approach to life and business, Tanya Marie is looking for like-minded people to join her team.

“I think it’s important to be surrounded by other people who want to grow personally and in business. Whether an agent is new or seasoned, if they have those traits, those are the people I’m looking for.”

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Working And Living A Successful Day, Every Day

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he coaches of Rich Levin’s Success Corps are asked this question regularly: “Do you have an outline of a day in the life of a top producing Agent?” This was a challenging question to get answered because it varied so much from one Agent to the next.

On one hand it is clear that there is no such thing as a universal schedule of a perfect day. Each Agent creates their own best schedule based on personal and professional style and substance.

After all Real Estate Agents are the truest form of independent contractors. We are the most independent group of employed people on earth. When it comes to scheduling, this independence is also a great challenge.

After speaking to many Agents we were finally able to distinguish many common elements that will make every day more successful for you.

As you create your best daily schedule, enjoy the process. Enjoy your independence and the tremendous opportunity for success that is available to you.

Take advantage of your profession’s flexibility and experiment with a daily schedule that works for you. You will know if it works for you by the results you obtain. If your number of appointments, listings, and sales increases while at the same time you are able to carve time for yourself and your loved ones you have found your ideal structure.

You may experiences changes – don’t panic. Each change in the market, each change in your family, in your age and health, in your priorities and changes in unlimited other things affect the structure of your day. Those challenges and those changes are wonderfully human and consistent

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with the freedom and independence of our profession. Work through the changes and adjust your schedule accordingly.

What follows are suggestions for your personal schedule to help ensure a productive and successful day.

First, there is a comprehensive list of activities broken down into categories. Second, these activities are broken down into a schedule that includes the most common days’ times and time frames of our highest producing clients.

These suggestions can be valuable tools and information to guide you in creating the schedule for your successful day, and how to make that day every day.

Communication Checking and corresponding by e-mail – Daily first thing in the morning Check and correspond to voice mail – including ‘A’ buyers - Daily first thing in the morning Setting up Showings, inspections, Appraisals, etc. – Scheduled daily as necessary Returning phone calls – Scheduled time in the morning and afternoon Service Hour during which you call and report to all listed sellers, all pending clients and high ‘B’ buyers -Scheduled one day each week, Rich chose Thursdays Success Hours during which you contact leads, referral sources, past clients, and people in your Spheres of Influence – Three or four scheduled days each week Administrative functions: Paperwork, Processing, and Preparation – Daily Listing admin Sales admin Handling personal finances Personal Marketing

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Conducting Broker’s Opens Servicing yard signs, brochure boxes and other errands – Planned into daily travel Sales Functions – Daily late afternoon Buyer presentations and rehearsals Show houses Write offers Present offers and Negotiate contracts Attend mortgage appointments Attend closings

In Summary The same schedule will not work for everyone, but use these suggestions to help you create a successful schedule that works for you. Experiment with your daily schedule.

Judge its success by the results you obtain. If your appointments, listings, and sales increase while at the same time you are able to carve time for yourself and your loved ones you have found your ideal structure.

Listing functions - Daily late afternoon Listing presentations and rehearsals Price reduction presentations Staging listings Attend and negotiate inspections Lead Generating Functions Success Hours and e-mail correspondence as above under communication Conducting Open Houses – Sunday afternoons Network meetings – Lunchtimes Preview property - Daily late afternoon Opportunity time – As scheduled Planning Organize the day – First thing each morning Leadership Hour – Scheduled one day each week, Rich chose Friday morning.

Miscellaneous – As scheduled Attend sales meetings and office caravans Conventions and Continuing Education Do research on new tools and services Education time

Personal Days off – At least one full each week, Rich chose Saturdays Meals – Three times daily, Recreation – Something daily Exercise – Three to five times weekly Loved one’s time – As often as possible Worship or Meditation - Personal decision Day’s end – Choose a time and honor it

Please remember to enjoy the process of discovering your best daily routine. Enjoy the independence of this profession. And look forward to the tremendous opportunity for success that is an inherent benefit of a Real Estate career. You are in a tremendous business at a great time.

Please call on us to help you take advantage of it.

Rich Levin is one of the most successful Real Estate coaches in the nation by virtue of the measurable results of his clients and creator of the Real Estate Hierarchy of Success, a working model for understanding and planning your business. © 2008, Rich Levin. All rights reserved. For information contact FrogPond at 800.704.FROG(3764) or email susie@FrogPond.com; http://www.FrogPond.com

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Katie Hughes Executive Agent of the Month

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he unforgettable service clients receive from Realtor® Katie Hughes is a product of some of the finest customer service training available. From the attentive real estate mentoring she received from her grandparents, to the world-class customer service instruction at Nordstrom, Katie acquired an unparalleled standard of excellence that begins with a genuine desire to understand the unique needs of each client and ends with treating every one like family.

Katie’s grandparents pioneered the real estate team model, working together to provide their clients with a seamless service experience. Katie obtained her real estate license when she turned 18, but first went into retail sales in order to learn an enhanced set of business skills. She worked her way up through management at Nordstrom, where she helped open the store at Newport’s Fashion Island and earned the company’s prestigious customer service All-Star award on multiple occasions.

“What I took away from Nordstrom was the importance of providing a full customer service experience from start to finish. It’s not just about being nice, it’s about taking care of people. People love to be taken care of, and I can’t think of treating people any other way than giving them my full attention.”

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“Growing up, I had an obsession with houses,” Katie says. “We’d pick up the MLS book from my grandmother’s office and go view properties she had in mind for clients. When I got older, she let me sit in on open houses with her. The way she treated people always made them feel so welcome. She treated every client like a family member. They weren’t just her clients, and when the sale

closed, it wasn’t the end of the relationship.”

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Katie’s service philosophy is a perfect complement to Nook Real Estate’s carefully curated real estate experience, which promises to treat every home as a luxury home - regardless of price. This boutique agency’s fresh marketing approach is a celebration of style, utilizing

a next-level digital platform designed to help buyers search for their dream home by selecting from one of 19 different architectural styles - from A-frames, to lofts, to Midcentury Modern homes.

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“We also have an app called ‘Search with Style’ that is directly linked to the MLS,” Katie explains. “For instance, if someone is looking for a Spanish-style home within a certain radius, it will weed through all the listed properties that do not meet the buyer’s criteria. It’s a new way to help buyers narrow down the overwhelming amounts of data they see online.”

In the same way that Nook Real Estate treats every home as a luxury home, the company also treats every client as a luxury client. “This is something that Nook celebrates, as well. This aligns with something else my grandmother taught me, that it’s important to treat all clients equally, regardless of the price of their home. The transaction is never about money; it’s about helping someone find the house of their dreams.”

When Katie lists a home for sale, Nook’s talented creative team steps in to coordinate all the marketing details,

so Katie can dedicate her time and attention to advocating for her clients. “My marketing team makes sure everything looks beautiful. They hire the photographer, design the marketing materials, automatically send out 500 ‘Just Listed’ and ‘Just Sold’ postcards in the neighborhood, and set up a virtual 3-D home tour. Now, I can use all the time I would have dedicated to marketing to helping my clients achieve their goals.”

Katie’s representation of buyers is just as comprehensive. She describes herself as “relentless,” leaving no stone unturned until she has found her client exactly the property they are looking for. “If your home is not on the market, I will find you a home. I door-knock quite a bit.”

Recently, Katie’s extra effort paid off for a young couple that was having difficulty securing a property. Here is their story in their own words:

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“We met Katie by chance at an open house and were so impressed by her warmth and enthusiasm, we decided to meet for coffee and discuss working with her to purchase our first home. We could not have made a better decision!

Katie puts 110 percent effort out for her clients. She worked tirelessly for us even after we were continually outbid by other buyers in a very competitive market. Katie stayed positive and kept encouraging us that the right property was out there. Katie herself went door-knocking in our desired neighborhood, found an off-market property, and helped us negotiate a deal to purchase the property without having to compete with other offers. How many people can say their agent went above and beyond like that? Katie is a gem, and you will not be sorry with trusting her with all of your real estate needs!”

Katie and her husband, Phillip, are recently married and live in coastal South Orange County where Katie focuses much of her real estate practice. They have a French bulldog named Penny, and they enjoy going to the gym together, remodeling their home and trying out the area’s eateries and craft beers.

According to Katie, real estate remains as magical for her now as it was during her childhood. She loves being the matchmaker who connects families with the ideal place to create their most treasured memories. “I love helping people find their first homes and their dream homes, whether they are searching for a cool new house or a historic style of architecture. I think home is more than just a place, it’s a feeling you have when you enter the right property. I love helping people find that feeling you get when you know you’ve found your home.”

Katie develops a deep bond with the people she guides on this important life journey, as she continues a tradition of service begun by her grandparents many years ago. One summed up her experience this way: “Katie made me feel like a friend, not a client. She is honest, hard working and an overall beautiful human being. She dedicates herself to her profession and to each of her clients with her unique expertise. Highly recommend!”

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KATIE HUGHES NOOK REAL ESTATE 424 32nd Street, Suite F, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Tel: 714.697.2899 - Email: khughes@nookrealestate.com Web: www.KatieHughesRealEstate.com - CalDRE # 01954149

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How To Get Agreement From Someone Saying No

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iddle me this: What technique works as well with a negative person at work as it does with a two-yearold at home? Answer: The Polarity Pattern! What happens when you tell a two-year-old to go to bed when the older kids are still up, or you tell a negative coworker that things “aren’t so bad”? The conversation descends along these lines. You ask a person to do something. You ask nicely. You are reasonable. And then they say, “I don’t want to (do what you want them to).” To which you reply, “But you have to do it.” And it’s straight downhill from there. Want a better idea? Use the polarity response!

Because it turns out that when people don’t want to do something, they’re having a polarity response, and using what’s there is more likely to work than fighting or withdrawing from it.

The good news is that this pattern works well with negative people, probably because they are in a polarized position already. I once had an opportunity to observe a brilliant therapist use this technique on a depressed patient who was doing his best to convince the therapist that he was completely hopeless. When all else failed, the therapist playfully agreed with him, saying, “Okay, you win. Of the thousands of unhappy people that I have worked with, you have convinced me that you are the most hopeless, worthless human being I have ever seen! There’s no point in trying to help you. You are doomed, completely beyond help.” The patient looked shocked as he considered that for a long moment, then replied, “Come on. I’m not that bad.” To which the therapist replied, “You’re not? You sure?” To which the patient replied, “Yes, I’m sure.” And that’s when the change work began.

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Another time, I was there when a CEO was complaining to his assistant how the employees in his company were inefficient, incompetent, and utterly incapable of doing a single thing right. His assistant, with a look of utmost earnestness on his face, suggested, “You’re right. Let’s take them all outside, shoot them, and burn the building down!”

The CEO laughed at this idea, then admitted, “Alright, it isn’t that bad!” There are two ways to apply this polarity principle when dealing with your negative person. The first is to bring up the negatives before they do. If you can anticipate that they are going to attack your idea and point out its flaws anyway, might as well invite them to do it so that they are on your side! You say, “Here’s my idea, and here’s where I see it has problems. Bill, break it down for us.” The negative person hears that you are approaching your idea realistically, and may actually be satisfied. “No, that’s okay. As long as you’re aware of the shortcomings, I’m onboard.” A second way to use this is to just agree with the hopelessness of the situation, and take it one step further. Throw down the gauntlet by insisting that even they would be incapable of finding a solution to this problem. “You’re right. It is hopeless. In fact, not even you could find a way to solve this problem.” And that’s when you get the polarity response. Because the only way a negative person can stay negative to a person agreeing with them is to go positive. Don’t be surprised to see your negative person go in the opposite direction, telling you that it can be done and how to do it.

Dr. Rick Kirschner is a motivational speaker, trainer, coach and bestselling author. Learn more by going to his blog.

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ealtor®-yogi-mom Eugene Prince is helping people bring new possibilities to life. With her global outlook, positive spirit and savvy business sense, Eugene guides people home to California from

Eugene’s own journey began in South Korea. After earning her bachelor’s degree in international business, Eugene came to the United States and continued her education at California State University, Northridge, and later, UCLA. While working as a litigation paralegal, Eugene deepened her study of yoga and pilates, earning her credentials as an instructor in both disciplines.

A few years ago, Eugene saw real estate as an opportunity to bring her many professional passions together, leveraging her understanding of legal processes and her genius for connecting with people to help people enjoy a seamless real estate experience. Her established community of clients and students naturally trusted her to shepherd them through the momentous process of buying or selling a home with the same care and grace she brings to all her endeavors. In just a short time, Eugene developed a thriving practice based entirely upon referrals.

She is willing to go wherever her clients need her, serving families across LA, Orange and Riverside counties.

all around the world, and she brings a refreshing vitality to the process of buying and selling both residential and commercial real estate.

People frequently comment on Eugene’s contagious energy and positivity. She is upbeat and compassionate, and her genuine care for people puts them at ease as they grapple with the many life changes that accompany a change of residence. “People get super emotional when they are in the middle of a real estate transaction,” Eugene says. “Being able to comfort people is such an important skill for a Realtor® to have. I feel like my ability as a Realtor® is directly related to how much I care about the people who are my clients. I think that keeping strong relationships with clients and being a good negotiator are some of my greatest strengths.”

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Even commercial real estate transactions can place emotional demands on clients. Eugene’s commercial real estate experience began when one of her pilates students, a doctor, was interested in purchasing a distressed property. Eugene had the acumen to navigate the complex legal process and appear before the bankruptcy court to help her client obtain the property. “Although my client is a well-educated professional, she had never been to court before. It is very intimidating for anyone. I told her, ‘I’ve been going to court for 10 years. I can handle this for you.’ It all went very smoothly, and we were able to get the deal done.”

Eugene has a natural gift for languages and is fluent in Korean and English, and conversant in Japanese and Chinese. Due to her linguistic skills, she often works with foreign nationals who are making a home in the U.S. She has recently been refining her grasp of Chinese in order to accommodate the large influx of Chinese-speaking buyers. “It really helps to be able to talk to someone in their own language and understand their culture. They appreciate me trying to help them when everything for them is brand new. I help with translation during their transaction, and with other things that are not just about selling or buying a home. There are a lot of Japanese companies in Irvine, so many people relocate here for work. I can help them with finding the right preschools, schools, doctors - anything to make a smooth transition.”

Being a mom to a young daughter has added a whole new dimension of joy to Eugene’s life. “Becoming a parent requires lots of patience and love. As a mom, I’m lucky to have lots of opportunities to teach and love someone without any expectations. It helps me be a better Realtor®, as well.”

According to Eugene, one of the things she loves most about yoga is the opportunity it gives everyone to be their authentic selves, and she brings that same transparency to her real estate practice. “When you teach people, you build trust. In yoga, I’m there to help people resolve personal issues and improve themselves emotionally and physically. We’re all wearing yoga pants and sweating together. I’m showing who I am, and they’re showing who they are. In real estate, much is the same. It’s not about the car you drive or how you dress. It’s about getting to know and accept each other. I want to show people who I am and what I can do for them with a sincere heart.”

Eugene Prince Nationwide Real Estate Executives 9170 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618 Cell: 818.271.8250 - Office: 949.334.2900 Email: Eugene.Prince@gmail.com Web: EugenePrince.nre.cloud CalBRE # 02013469

Eugene also makes a significant contribution to the community. She often partners with local companies to offer free yoga and pilates classes. She is also a past board member and frequent volunteer with the Orange County chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) and a regular supporter of 100 Women Who Care Orange County.

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3 Money Habits That Separate the Rich From the Poor

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ere is an exciting thought! Why not work full time on your job and part time on your fortune? And what a feeling you’ll have when you can honestly say, “I’m working to become wealthy. I’m not just working to pay my bills.” When you have a wealth plan, you’ll be so motivated that you’ll have a hard time going to bed at night.

So if you will indulge me, I would like to share a simple formula for creating wealth. Here’s my thought on how money should be allocated.

The 70/30 Rule After you pay your fair share of taxes, learn to live on 70 percent of your after-tax income. These are the necessities and luxuries you spend money on. Then, it’s important to look at how you allocate your remaining 30 percent. Let’s allocate it in the following ways: Charity Of the 30 percent not spent, one-third should go to charity. Charity is the act of giving back to the community and helping those who need assistance. I believe that

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contributing 10 percent of your after-tax income is a good amount to strive for.

The act of giving should be taught early, when the amounts are small. It’s pretty easy to take a dime out of a dollar. But it’s considerably harder to give away a $100,000 out of $1 million. You say, “Oh, if I had $1 million, I’d have no trouble giving $100,000.” I’m not so sure. $100,000 is a lot of money. Start early so you’ll develop the habit before the big money comes your way.

Capital Investment With the next 10 percent of your after-tax income, you’re going to create wealth. This is money you’ll use to buy, fix, manufacture or sell. The key is to engage in commerce, even if only on a part-time basis.

So how do you go about creating wealth? There are lots of ways. Let your imagination roam. Take a close look at those skills you developed at work or through your hobbies; you may be able to convert these into a profitable enterprise.

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In addition, you can also learn to buy a product at wholesale and sell it for retail. Or you can purchase a piece of property and improve it. Use this 10 percent to purchase your equipment, products or equity—and get started. There is no telling what genius is inside you waiting to be awakened by the spark of opportunity.

Savings The last 10 percent should be put in savings. I consider this to be one of the most exciting parts of your wealth plan because it can offer you peace of mind by preparing you for the “winters” of life. Let me give you the definition of “rich” and “poor”: Poor people spend their money and save what’s left. Rich people save their money and spend what’s left.

Twenty years ago, two people each earned a $1,000 a month and they each earned the same increases over the years. One had the philosophy of spending money and saving what’s left; the other had the philosophy of saving first and spending what’s left. Today, if you knew both, you’d call one poor and the other wealthy.

So, remember that giving, investing and saving, like any form of discipline, has a subtle effect. At the end of the day, the week, the month, the results are hardly noticeable. But let five years lapse and the differences become pronounced.

At the end of 10 years, the differences are dramatic.

And it all starts with the same amount of money—just a different philosophy.

Jim Rohn knows the secrets of success - in business and in life. He has devoted his life to a study of the fundamentals of human behavior and personal motivation that affect professional performance. He can awaken the unlimited power of achievement within you! Reproduced with permission from the Jim Rohn Weekly E-zine. Copyright© 2006, Jim Rohn. All right reserved. For information about Jim’s keynote presentations and seminars, contact the FrogPond at 800.704.FROG(3764) or email susie@ FrogPond.com, http://FrogPond.com.

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A Vibrant Real Estate Experience Written by Haley Freeman

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t’s rare for someone to know from childhood exactly what they want to be when they grow up, but Elizabeth Kammen did. “Even in elementary school, I would tell my mom I didn’t want to watch SpongeBob SquarePants.

I wanted to watch HGTV,” Elizabeth laughs. These many years later, Elizabeth is a successful young Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty in Westlake Village who is delivering a vibrant real estate experience via her own brand, Kammen Homes.

Before embarking on her real estate career, Elizabeth earned her degree in communication with an emphasis in business at Cal State University, Channel Islands. She simultaneously earned her way to a sales manager position for a luxury retail brand. “I worked with so many different personalities, and I learned how to truly serve

clients versus solely selling a product. I kept a client book with personal details like their birthdays and their jobs, because my focus was to truly connect with the client.

I preferred and still prefer to approach clients as people rather than approaching them for a sale.”

While completing her degree and managing a luxury retail store, Elizabeth obtained her real estate license and began diligently interviewing with various companies, looking for the right place to launch her career.

She found the perfect fit at Keller Williams, a peoplecentered company that invests in the success of both agents and clients, while giving back to the community.

“I liked Keller Williams’ strong training program and the fact that Keller Williams agents help each other succeed instead of being in competition.”

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Inspired by Team Leader Terri Arias, Elizabeth brought her considerable passion and energy to bear on her new career, earning the Keller Williams Culture Award, which was awarded to Elizabeth for exemplifying Keller Williams’ belief and value system. In her second year, she became an assistant team leader, helping to recruit and inspire agents, while maintaining her full time real estate sales career. “Terri is such a motivator and makes you feel like you can do anything you set your mind to.

She believes it for everybody, and that confidence is contagious. She truly inspired me to inspire, and still does!”

Elizabeth is tireless when it comes to helping her clients achieve their goals. She doesn’t just put up a sign and wait for something to happen. “I go the extra mile. I will door-knock and send mailers in the neighborhood of my clients’ choice to find an off-market buying opportunity.

If I have a listing, I door-knock the whole neighborhood to let everyone know the home was just listed, send mailers, circle-dial the neighborhood and much more. I also keep my word. If I tell someone they’re going to get updates from me every Tuesday and Thursday, I put it in my calendar and stick to it. Communication is something I pride myself on.”

Both buyers and sellers are raving fans of Elizabeth’s conscientious and professional care. Elizabeth created these extraordinary results for a recent buyer: “It was a pleasure working with Elizabeth on our condo purchase. What I most appreciated about Elizabeth was her casual, no-pressure sales and the excellent communication throughout the process. Each day, she provided updates on our transaction and literally walked us through each step. At one point, when it looked like our purchase was falling through, she hired a contractor to strengthen our negotiating in getting repairs completed by the seller, (which she paid for). This crucial action resulted in us getting a great deal, (appraisal came in $20,000 over purchase price). You can’t go wrong working with Elizabeth.”

A happy seller commented: “Talk about a first class, smooth experience. Elizabeth is so easy to work with and does everything with a smile. She sold my grandmother’s house for us, and the entire transaction was a breeze.

From the listing process to escrow, I can’t imagine everything getting much easier. I refer her one hundred percent of the time when I hear that friends or family might be in the market for buying or selling a home. Thanks again Elizabeth!”

Elizabeth’s lively personality energizes everyone around her. While real estate is a serious business, she still likes to show people her great sense of humor to lighten the mood and help them see her as the down-to-earth person she is. Outside of real estate, Elizabeth does improv at The Groundlings theatre in LA. “Growing up, everybody said I should be in sales, or an actress or comedian. About three years ago, I decided to just jump for it. It’s a great way to let loose.”

Elizabeth’s earliest instincts about her calling in life were exactly right. As a Realtor®, she is a high-energy, high-integrity problem solver who is making a contribution by helping others navigate one of life’s most significant milestones. “What inspires me most about real estate, is that it’s like a puzzle. I love solving that puzzle and knowing that I’m helping people along the way.”

Elizabeth Kammen Kammen Homes - Keller Williams Realty World Class 30700 Russell Ranch Rd., Ste. 200 Westlake Village, CA 91362 Tel: 805.279.0727 Email: ElizabethKammen@KW.com Web: http://www.KammenHomes.com CalDRE # 01981773

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he difference between great and good is very little. It’s the last inch, or two, that separates great from good. It could be the smallest detail that gets overlooked by most people, but to the person who wants to achieve greatness, it is never overlooked.

In selling, it’s the little nuances of what we say and how we say it. It’s the properly selected words we use to convince the client to move forward. Too often, we wing it without spending the time to properly craft the questions. When the questions are delivered well, they will elicit the response we desire. In selling, we need to be a wordsmith. Just as a master silversmith works with silver to craft an elegant tea service, we must work with our words to craft a compelling reason to do business with us. A master silversmith spends time refining the silver over fire. The heat of the fire removes the impurities from the silver. The mold is then built for the silver to be poured into. Once cooled, the silver piece is polished to brilliance.

Your words must go through the same steps to achieve perfection. As a good salesperson, you must think, write, and rewrite your words; especially the key words contained in your prospecting scripts, listing presentation, and objection handling scripts. You then need to mold these words into a comprehensive and cohesive presentation. The presentation needs to address the benefits of doing business with you, versus anyone else. It must focus on the client and clearly answer the question: Why should I hire you?

Just as the silversmith will fail if the mold is inferior, so will the salesperson. Check your mold.

Next, you must polish the presentation. You need to spend hours perfecting the delivery. The silversmith polishes the silver until it shines with brilliance. He will spend hours upon hours making it perfect. Then, when it is perfect, he stamps his logo, or signature, on the piece. When was the last time you practiced your scripts? When was the last time you taped your listing presentation? You stamp your signature on every presentation. How good is your signature?

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direct question. Too many sales people fear the dead space in a conversation and think they have to fill it up. That need to fill the void will keep you from greatness in sales. The void of silence causes our client or prospect to think. At this moment the sale is made.

Arthur Rubenstein, the world famous pianist, was once asked, “How do you handle the notes on the page as well as you do?” He responded, “I handle the notes no better than many others, but the pauses… ah! That is where the art resides.” Your sale process needs to be like a great piece of music. It causes a reaction and emotion from your client or prospect.

The real artistry is in the pauses. It’s in the void of quiet after the question. Don’t run through the pauses with another question or statement. Let the power of the pause take over. Rubenstein would let the note resonate throughout the hall. Let your question resonate in the conference room, living room…wherever you are making your presentation.

If you step into the pause you invalidate, or soften, the last question. You are at the moment of truth. You will find out valuable information about your client or prospect at that moment The power of silence is deafening. Make sure to use it to your advantage.

Becoming a great salesperson requires watching the little things. Spend time daily breaking down the words and your delivery. Invest your time into practice. Perfect your craft of sales. Lastly, work to create and leave the pause in the presentation. There is immense power in the pause.

Dirk Zeller is an Agent, an Investor, and the President & CEO of Real Estate Champions. His company trains more than 350,000 Agents worldwide each year through live events, online training, self-study programs, and newsletters. He’s the widely published author of Your First Year in Real Estate, Success as a Real Estate Agent for Dummies®, The Champion Real Estate Agent, Telephone Sales for Dummies®, and over 300 articles in print. You can get more information by visiting www.RealEstateChampions.com. © 2009, Dirk Zeller. All rights reserved. For information contact FrogPond at 800.704.FROG(3764) or email susie@ FrogPond.com; http://www.FrogPond.com.

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Yesterday’s Impossibles

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remember the media coverage which accompanied Sir Edmund Hillary’s feat of being the first person to scale Mt. Everest. He became an instant celebrity, even though he had failed in his first effort and left five of his guides dead on the mountainside. England recognized Sid Edmund Hillary’s tremendous effort by giving him the highest honor awarded a foreigner. Years later he was back in the headlines when his son climbed to the peak of Mt. Everest and a radio-phone conversation was held between father and son.

Today, according to the government of Nepal, it’s very common for climbers to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. As a matter of fact, a one-day record of 37 people reaching the summit of Mt. Everest has been reported. Seven teams arrived within a half-hour period and created a climber’s traffic jam. Yes, yesterday’s impossibles often become tomorrow’s standards. On September 6, 1995, one of the world’s “unbreakable” records was broken. I speak of the “Iron Man” stunt of Lou Gehrig, who played in 2,130 consecutive baseball games. Gehrig’s record was thought to be unbreakable, but Cal Ripken broke that record and extended that streak to make it even more “impossible.”

Another record considered unbreakable was the number of hits Ty Cobb had gotten, but several years ago Pete Rose broke that “unbreakable” record. Today 12-year-old girls are swimming faster than Johnny Weismuller swam when he was the Olympic Gold Medal winner. Most of us get excited when we read about super-human achievements, but something that is much more important is when we break our own personal best records for accomplishments.

Achieving better grades, a better work record, a better record of “being nice,” and a host of other records will make you a better person in the most important game of all - the game of life. Think about it - give it your best shot - break your own personal records and you will be AT THE TOP! Zig Ziglar is a beloved author and America’s motivator.

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