Lincoln, NE

Remodeled kitchen with custom traditional-style quarter-sawn oak cabinets and tin ceiling with crown molding. Cozy breakfast nook with great storage. Remodeled bathroom with custom cabinets, his and her sinks and oversize whirlpool tub and ceramic tile. Formal Dining room. Sliding door off formal dining room leads to large wrap around deck. Gorgeous original woodwork and re-finished hardwood floors. Wood blinds and crown molding. Entire backyard is fenced and includes large patio and play area. We ve been remodeling this house since it was purchased in 2000 figured we would live her forever, no shortcuts taken, quality craftsmanship. Unique features - Cedar closet, bowling lane bar top in basement, rail car paneling on garage walls. Updated electrical and plumbing. Vinyl siding. New air conditioner summer of 2007. All appliances stay. Whole house water filter, lifetime furnace filter, garage heater. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/nebraska-buy-single-family-home-11648962.html

Introducing Ryan Ford of The O'Shea Group at Prudential Ambassador Real Estate

As the lead agent of The O'Shea Group at Prudential Ambassador Real Estate, I would like to introduce you all to the newest member of our team, Ryan Ford. A native of Alabama, Ryan has found quickly that your network is contact list are very much tied to your success. Having just graduated from college, Ryan really did not have a contact list other than his peers, of which most are hardly able to purchase a home at this point (the "Poor College Kid" cliche). So Ryan began to market himself.

As I said, he just graduated in May (Congrats!!!), had a new job, and went and bought himself a brand new suite. You may be thinking, "Okay, this kid has no client contact list, no family in town, is living on a prayer, and just took a job as a Realtor in a very difficult market!!!" Is he crazy?!?! Maybe...

I have seen this young man take it upon himself to make a client list from scratch, farm FSBOs and Expireds, and walk until the leather under his shoes has worn out; and he is making it happen! I was amazed at his creativity. He actually picked up clients from walking from garage sale to garage sale meeting the neighbors and passing out his literature. He actually picked up a few clients, and one lovely lady even sent him on his way with a free set of pots and pans!

Ryan Ford is the next big name in Real Estate in the Lincoln area! He majored in Marketing, and has all the right tools to make it as a Realtor, in any market. His drive to be the best has truly shown in his humble will in his actions to create his client list. his integrity and character are solidified through his action. Ryan Ford is on his way to the top!

Good luck in 2009 Mr. Ford, from your peers at The O'Shea Group at Prudential Ambassador Real Estate.

Here is my idea about being involved, and reaping the benefits. When I first started as a Realtor, for about the first two weeks I thought I would never close a transaction. I had no clients, no family in town to refer clients to me, I was lost. So, I decided to sit with a veteran Realtor and ask some questions. The most helpful suggestion that continues to resound in my head was this:

"Get Involved"

What, you say? Two words helped you? The answer is yes, two words helped me. They helped me to earn the award of "Rookie of the Year" and Prudential's "Multi-Million Dollar Embassy Club Award" in my first year. So, how did these two words help me you ask? I'll tell you.

To me, "Getting Involved" meant going to functions, becoming a member in certain groups, becoming active on certain committees, etc... All I had to do was get involved. And I had one goal. At every function I was going to gain at least one client. It's just that simple. Go to one function a month, gain one client per function, and you have 12 new clients on the year. The frequency of your involvement will define how many clients you add to your already growing list of clients.

Golf is a wonderful sport. And how many chances do you get to participate in golf outings? I had the opportunity to sponsor a 1 Million Dollar Life Insurance Hole in One Prize at a gold outing through a networking group i was involved in. There must have been 100 golfers in that outing, and every one of them knew about the Million Dollar Hole. I was able to speak with a number of golfers about their businesses and services, and got to talk about myself a little too. This is networking people!!! I gained a number of clients that day, and guess what? They referred me to people, who have since then referred me to more people. So, by getting involved in one golf outing, I was able to gain, and continue to gain clients.

Not quite sure how or where to involve yourself? For those of you reading this blog reply with helpful hints or different communities, committees, or functions that you have inveld yourself in, and how you have reaped the benefits.

Bill Bartmann has written many articles about self-esteem, self-image and self confidence. He has recommended that everyone exercise regularly and eat right to feel good and look good; therefore, improving self image.

Your mental health is also crucial; it is your guide to happiness and success. Mental health is another very important factor in building your self esteem and increasing your self confidence. Developing your personal mental health and inner strength should be a high priority.

Like your body, your brain also needs to be fed. Your personal mental health comes from good thoughts and intentions; evil thoughts and intentions lead to sicknesses of the mind. One may think they have gained satisfaction from doing something mean to "get even" with someone who has done them wrong, but they are ultimately hurting themselves even more. True happiness is only possible if you choose to be a good person, helping others, forgiving others and ignoring those who have bad intentions.

Negative thoughts are poison to the mind and brain. When you poison your mind and brain with negative thoughts of your self or bad intentions toward others, your physical health will also suffer. Taking care of your mental and physical health is important to your success.

Tips for Improving and Maintaining Your Mental Health

• Laughter is the best medicine - smile and laugh more; act happy and others around you will be happy
• Learn from failure - don't be so hard on yourself
• Take time for yourself - succeeding takes hard work, but you also need to do things you like to do; too much work and no play is not good for mental health
• Walking outside is not only good exercise, it also feeds your brain with fresh air while allowing your mind to relax and enjoy a nice day
• Dream about possibilities - what will your life look like when you have reached your goals?
• Believe in yourself - think of your past accomplishments and how they have brought you closer to your goals
• Welcome challenges - Face your challenges head-on; don't waste time fretting or blaming others for things that go wrong; focus on how to overcome and conquer
• Surround yourself by other people who are happy and confident; avoid hanging out with negative people
• Try to see the good in everything - if there is no good, walk away

We are meant to be healthy and negative thinking and evil intentions will only make us suffer. Being positive and caring for others will bring you happiness; happiness will lead to success. Competition in the business world can be healthy and stimulating, but do not compete with the intention to crush your opponent. It is better to encourage others and help them to succeed. This will definitely increase your self-confidence and improve your self-image.

This article was written by Bill Bartmann, a self-made Billionaire who has had his share of ups and downs. Bill Bartmann's Billionaire Business Systems has helped thousands of entrepreneurs reach their goals by showing them how to strengthen their business even during times of economic uncertainty. Bring out the Billionaire in you; visit http://www.billionaireu.com/

Child Safety Tips: Refridgerator

If you have small children, don't tempt them with refrigerator magnets shaped like food. Remove all small magnets from your refrigerator and bulletin board. Warn your children against touching cold surfaces of the refrigerator with their tongue or wet hands. No experimenting needed here, they will get stuck.

Contact Your Local BrickKicker Operator for more information on Child Safety. Call 613-7783!