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A flexible future: Empowering a versatile work culture
Even before the pandemic, many companies were heavily invested in flexible workplace practices.
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Shane Kempton: online learning is cheaper but what’s the human cost?
Post Covid, some organisations have continued providing most, or all, of their professional development via online platforms as a way to save costs (travel, speakers, venue hire etc), while pushing the agenda of “convenience” for their end users, but, is there an even bigger cost and unseen detrimental impact this is having on people’s health?
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Nick Brown: striking the right balance
For those of you who have followed along in my articles over the years, you will know I approach business a little differently to others in our industry.
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Bianca Denham: where are all the listings?
Even in the face of continued rate rises, the real estate market is defying the speculators and pessimists.
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A firm grip on personality: the handshake language
The handshake is a universal gesture of greeting, farewell, agreement, and friendship.
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Ask Jo: My best property manager wants to leave – what do I do?
It is becoming increasingly difficult for companies to find and retain employees, especially since the pandemic lockdowns.
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Caroline Bolderston: claiming your missing millions in missed listings
Have you ever wondered why it can be so hard to get market share or gain loyalty from potential clients?
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Auction floor dialogue: how to properly communicate with vendors and buyers on auction day
When an auction starts and the auctioneer calls for an opening bid, only to be met with a wall of silence, the problem often stems from what was not said before the auction began.
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Thriving in high-stakes roles: wisdom from Flying Without a Net
There's a common misconception that leaders need to be invincible. But what happens when you're not?
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From rowing to real estate: business lessons from the Oarsome Foursome’s Drew Ginn
Think rowing and real estate have nothing in common? Wrong.
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Transforming good into great: lessons for lasting success
Jim Collins' book, Good to Great, is a highly influential business book that explores what differentiates good companies from truly great ones.
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Building resilience in challenging times
Every day we think about 60,000 thoughts. That’s 60,000 bits of information, ideas, opinions, judgements and beliefs streaming through our minds every day, says Meiron Lees, speaker, trainer and author of the award-winning book D-Stress. It’s no surprise that some of these thoughts are negative and your success in real estate may depend on how you control them.
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Mel Robbins: how the ‘Let Them’ theory will help you gain control and grow
Did you just miss a listing you thought you were a shoe-in for?
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Darren Krakowiak: when ‘no’ means ‘not right now’ in commercial real estate
Hearing the word 'no' many times is not something that most of us enjoy, but it is a rite of passage on the road to success in commercial real estate.
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Want to be wealthy? What real estate agents can learn from three Aussie billionaires
As the saying goes, success leaves clues. In a recent AFR article three of Australia’s wealthiest people - Gerry Harvey (Harvey Norman), Jack Cowin (Hungry Jacks), and John Van Lieshout (Super A-mart) - shared their advice on making your money work for you.
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Grey matters: Why buyers will pay more for dark grey interiors
Dusky, dramatic walls are transforming the real estate market as buyers bid more for homes adorned with dark grey interiors.
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Breaking barriers: embrace the possible and ignite success
Overcoming setbacks is part and parcel of life as a real estate agent, but you don't have to face the challenges alone.
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Master your mind on the path to prosperity
If you're looking to unravel the science behind personal achievement and the path to prosperity, then Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill, is your how-to guide.
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How going live can get you more referrals
It’s no secret, I love digital marketing for growing rent rolls.
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Three times real estate businesses should think insurance
From managing multiple clients amid market uncertainty to negotiations and contracts, running a real estate business can be stressful.
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Thankyou Water: from big ideas to bigger impacts
You may think you're just one person and you can't make a big difference in the world, but Thankyou Water creator Daniel Flynn is proof the opposite is true.
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5 lessons from Brene Brown’s Dare to Lead
Brene Brown's book, Dare to Lead, is a transformative read that explores the essence of effective leadership in today's complex and rapidly changing world.
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Managing an Airbnb? These are your insurance options…
It’s hard to believe that it has been just over a decade since Airbnb launched in Australia.
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Transforming business and lives: Delivering Happiness unveiled
Tony Hsieh's Delivering Happiness teaches readers a treasure trove of valuable lessons that can transform their approach to business and life.
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Australian employees battle high stress levels and ‘quiet quitting’ phenomenon
Australian employees are among the world’s most stressed and engage in ‘quiet quitting’ at work at a significantly higher percentage than the world average, according to new analysis. The State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report shows 47 per cent of Australian workers experienced stress during much of their working day compared to the global average of 44 per cent.…
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Alice Geddes: a taste for success
When Alice Geddes first dreamt of her ideal career, real estate never came into the picture.
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Fiona Blayney: silencing digital distractions
Balancing work and family while working from home can be difficult, especially with constant digital distractions. Fiona Blayney offers her top three tips for reducing distractions and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
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Mel Robbins reveals four key insights to overcome procrastination
You've got a huge listing presentation tomorrow but rather than preparing for it, you spend an hour scrolling through social media.
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Seize the season: why winter is the perfect time to showcase properties
Each winter, agents begin to stockpile listing opportunities. They nurture sellers through the middle of the year with a plan to launch to market on September 1.
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How to make your property listings stand out
Branding, marketing, and advertising are three terms that often get confused.
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