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š“āāļø "Kickstand Up" ā Let's Ride!
Deion Sandersā powerful metaphor meets real estate hustleāthis weekās insights, strategies, and creative tips to keep you winning.

Hey there,
Deion Sanders recently shared a powerful analogy about having his ākickstand down,ā signifying that heās resting, happy, and content where he is. Itās a vivid metaphor, simple yet impactful. And while thereās nothing wrong with pausing to appreciate where you are, letās be realāthis isnāt the season to rest in real estate.
The marketās shifting, opportunities are knocking, and the time to press forward is now. Kickstands are great when youāre pausing, but youāre not here to pause. Youāre here to rise, grow, and build momentum.
This weekās newsletter is packed with tips, strategies, and ideas to help you keep the wheels turning and the pedals pumping. Letās leave the kickstand behind and lean into the challenges ahead. The ride isnāt overāitās just getting started.
WINNERS FIND WAYS.
Hereās the deal: success isnāt about luck or waiting for the stars to align. Itās about taking action when others hesitate. Iāve been talking to some of the sharpest, most successful people I know, and they all share this in commonāthey find ways to win, no matter whatās stacked against them. They donāt just sit back and hope; they spot opportunities others overlook and make them happen.
So hereās the question for you: where are you winning right now? And whereās your next win waiting?
The opportunity is out there. Find it. Claim it. Execute. Your next step is your next win.

RANDOM THINGS OF INTEREST
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Gratitude turns what we have into enough and what we dream into possibility. Today, let's not just give thanks but live thanksāboldly, fully, and with hearts wide open. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, Iām thankful for you.
THIS WEEKāS TIP
Designing Better Listing Presentations Using Cognitive Load Strategies
Real estate agents, letās talk about optimizing your listing presentations and marketing materials to captivate your audience and close more deals. By leveraging principles of cognitive load, you can make your presentations more engaging, easier to understand, and impossible to forget.
FOR THE LEADERS
True leadership is rooted in a profound principle: it's never about us. It's about the people we serve, the care we show, and the light we help them discover within themselves.
Coaching Tip
Simple Market Research Questions to Attract Your Perfect Real Estate Clients
As a real estate professional, understanding your ideal clients is the key to attracting and serving them effectively. The more you know about their concerns, frustrations, and decision-making processes, the better you can position yourself as the solution to their needs. In my blog, weāll explore four critical market research questions every real estate agent should ask to connect with their perfect clients.
FUN QUIZ
Are you ready to gobble up some fun and test your real estate savvy this Thanksgiving? š¦š Dive into the Thanksgiving Real Estate Quiz: Are You the Ultimate Realtor Turkey Trooper? From turkey wattles to pie-fueled marketing tips, these questions blend real estate knowledge with holiday cheer. Whether you're a Closer carving deals or a Visionary planning next year's goals, itās time to show off your Realtor spiritāfeathers and all! š”š
FINAL THOUGHT
As we gear up for Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to say how grateful I am for you. Whether youāve been here from the start or just joined this journey, your dedication to growth, learning, and making an impact inspires me every single week. This newsletter exists because of agents like you who strive to win, lead, and serve with excellence.
Thank you for being part of this ride. Letās keep the kickstand up, keep pedaling, and keep pushing forward together. Wishing you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, and plenty of pie! š¦š“āāļø
Stay bold, stay winning. ššŖ
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