The Wind

Spring is here and I’m so happy to be able to be outside. I’ve dusted off my purple beach cruiser and am truly enjoying the fabulous weather here in Daytona Beach, Florida. Our beautiful beach is filling up with people visiting and enjoying our very mild Florida spring. While the sand’s temperature is a balmy…

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The Amazing Power of These Two Words………..

In the past, people shopped at places they did because of their family and friends.  Pre big box stores and mega malls, there was more to shopping than getting the item you set out for, it was also experiential.  The person who waited on you knew you, asked how you were, and listened when you…

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Today isn’t an average day – and you’re not like anyone else!!

Happy Mardi Gras!!! Today isn’t your average Tuesday; it’s Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.   To all my friends and clients living near New Orleans, “Throw me something, Mister.”  Have fun and be safe. To many people, today is just your average Tuesday.  Just like people think being a Realtor, Sales Person, Manager, or whatever you…

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~~Luck, just another 4 letter word? ~~

Today, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and me being  Irish, I thought it would be fun to explore the word LUCK Truth be told, I think we give luck way too much credit for people’s successes and failures. According to Dictionary.com, it’s basically a chance or something we have no control over. Does luck…

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Super Simple Strategy to Increase your Sales

The easiest way to increase business is by staying connected with those that already know, trust and adore you. This is the number one strategy of many top sales and business professionals.  They realize that nurturing relationships, building rapport, and staying connected are one of the best and possibly the only ways to build a business…

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Proactive vs. Reactive

Proactive vs. Reactive As I write this email, I’m in Chicago waiting on a flight to Phuket, Thailand. This trip to Thailand and Bali has been planned for more than six months our tickets were purchased five months ago, and so far, so good. The airline called and confirmed that we were still going last…

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10 Strategies to Keep your Resolutions and Achieve your Goals

I hope your week and New Year are off to a Rockin’ start.  I just love the New Year; there is so much excitement in the air, a buzz of energy with our new goals or resolutions.  Things we want to change and improve, others we plan to discontinue or curtail. Sadly the buzz and…

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New Year Resolutions of a Cat

Get more sleep, 19 hours a day just isn’t cutting it. Think up new ways to “punk” the dog.  Maybe I’ll get a TV Show and be famous for my genius. I’m so much hotter and smarter than Snookie anyway. Get the mouse. Use digestive system to communicate with owners my distaste for living conditions.…

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Lagniappe | September 2010

The thought of Lagniappe (pronounced LAN-yap), which means “’to increase; to add’” felt like a great way to start this newsletter edition.  The idea of getting something a little extra when making a purchase makes us all smile.  It’s like the baker’s dozen.  The little extra things, when done well make others feel good about…

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Don’t Quit – Author Unknown

When things go wrong as they sometimes will When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill. When funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh. When care is pressing you down a bit. Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit. Life is queer…

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