AJ Fischer, CEO Team Leader

Over 20 years ago I had the priveledge of meeting Howard Brinton of "Star Power" Howard had been hired by our Naples Board of Realtors to be a speaker at an educational seminar. As the chair person I got to pick him up at the airport that day and that was the begining of a great friendship. The very first thing I learned from Howard that day was "Let me tell you how I work" Over the next years, I used that with my customers. I remember the first Star Power Conference I attended in 1997, in Naples. My career changed that day and over the next 12+ years

Howard has always shared the good and the bad with all of us. I love his "Pig" story and oh lets not forget the time he went to haver that massage..LOL He has a wonderful funny side and he lets us in.....

Howard is now fighting cancer and needs our prayers, so ask for everyone to pray for him.

Why not share some of your memories of meeting Howard and the stories that are dear to your heart, I would love to hear.......

Today was a great today in our Keller Williams Lafayette Market Center. We had a great turn out for our first KW Cares Luncheon. Several of our agents and staff brought in food, salads and deserts to share with our agents. All the agents had to do was donate $5 for the lunch. We then donate that money to our KW Cares. Lots of agents showed, food was yummy and we already have 4 of the guys who will provide the lunch next month. Thanks KW.

With the new Keller Williams BOLD program that is. Life by design..They are getting amazing results from all of the agent participating in this 7 week course. One day a week they meet and learn what it takes to do more in your business than you ever thought possible. Almost 250 agents from the Mid Region have signed up for their BOLD class starting next week and over 50 signed up today in Indy for their BOLD class starting in October. This class is open for for all agents, not just KW agents. Interested? In Getting BOLD that is?

Don't miss the opportunity to see three homes open in Rainey Brook, first one is on Admirals Point Drive from 1-2PM, the next ones on Osprey from 2-3, which has just been reduced to $249,900 and the third is one from 3-4. just follow the signs. Kevin Fischer, Buyer Partner of the Kristy Sporre Davis Team of Keller Williams will be hosting those for Kristy. You can contact Kevin by text or phone 828-260-3965.

As a business or just running as fast as you can hoping that it is working? I hope that your answer isn't the latter! As a trainer and coach for agents, too many times I discover that they know it is a business , try to set it up to run like one, but never quite get it. You can't build a beautiful well built home without a blueprint so what makes you think that you can build a successful real estate career without one?

My advice for 2010, get a business plan in place now and then write the action plan to work it successfully. Be realistic and don't set your goals so high you can't attain them, but do aim high enough to reach them. Start with how much money you want to make, how much did you make this year..Now if you want to make the same amount of income or more income, then figure out what you need to do. Are your expenses going to be the same or have they changed. Do you need to run mean and lean or are you able to spend more next year... All important questions to ask your self.

If you have never done a business plan, find out where you can go to learn how to do one. I know Keller Williams offices around the country are holding one day courses, anyone can attend, check in your area.