There’s nothing like a milestone. Next week is the first anniversary of this blog and for me it’s been a very enjoyable way to connect with you guys and get some feedback on how you are doing out in the marketplace. Here we are in the midst of The Blitz with another week gone by in what is becoming the greatest lead-generation drive this industry has ever witnessed.

You guys have stimulated the economy without taking from anyone…no bailouts, no golden handshakes, and no government payments. You’ve helped yourself, helped the market, and you’ve helped your communities.

Take a moment today to mark the milestone…you’re on fire and helping to stimulate the economy.

It’s a good life!

Brian

What a week! You guys are hard at work and we’re hearing incredible stories. Oh, by the way… we’re hearing these stories from our very own network – not from the cable news network!

The Blitz is beginning to make itself felt nationwide…I’ve had radio interviews recently to explain what we’re doing and how you guys are turning your backs on the fear mongering. When everything you hear is negative, turn to your fellow Buffini Members and remind each other that you are not interested in hearing what you can’t do, but eager to get after what you can. Actions speak louder…and this is an action plan, not a word plan. We’ll leave that one for the politicians!

Here are a couple of stories from this week to keep you encouraged:

• “Week three accomplished! 34 personal notes, 28 calls…two closings, one funding, three referrals from Realtors and two referrals from my client database…” - Ron, Bellaire TX
• “I just wanted to let you know how awesome my Blitz is going… Last week alone I got ELEVEN referrals and TEN the week before!” Heather, Loan Officer, Colleyville, TX
•  “…Boy this blitz is just what I needed…six new listings, three new buyers, four more potential listings, and two more potential buyers!” - Don, New Bedford, MA
• “I wanted to let you know that I wrote 78 personal notes last week.  I made 47 phone calls.  I received three referrals.” Jennifur, Boise, ID
• “Key stats for Week 3: 35 notes, three referrals! Paul, Toronto, ON

For 13 years, I’ve given everything I can to inspire, motivate and encourage our Members. Now it’s you who are inspiring me.

It’s a good life!

Brian

These days it’s hard to find anything but negative news stories so I like to tune in to what our Members are doing when I need a dose of great news!

An incredible 93% of our ClubNet Members are now registered for our new production drive, The Blitz. In addition, over half of our Referral Systems folks are Blitzing their way into February.

You guys averaged 46 notes, 69 calls and 47 Pop-Bys in the last two weeks. Oh, by the way…you received an average of 4.3 referrals. But this isn’t just about receiving - you’ve also sent 4.9 referrals to others. These are stunning numbers and testament to the fact that our Members truly are changing the way real estate is done and shaping a new normal – despite what the media is saying. Here are a few of your stories from these first two weeks of The Blitz:

• Jordan Schweiger in Salem, Oregon did 153 Pop-Bys! The results? Six referrals. Well done Jordan – you deserve a rest this weekend.

• “Super success with calls…two referrals to two new buyers!” Fran Gianaris in Rockville, Maryland was hard at work last week.

• Mary Margaretich in Grass Valley, CA received six referrals from her Blitzing efforts – all in one day!

I’m so proud of you guys. Keep up the good work and let’s take the year by storm.

It’s a good life!

Brian

When Buffini & Company launched The Blitz we obviously thought it was a good idea and truly believed it would work. But if we made one mistake it was that we underestimated the level of tenacity, drive and determination that you, our Members, would display.

Less than two weeks into the Blitz over 250,000 Pop-Bys have been completed, more than 200,000 personal notes have been sent and 200,000+ phone calls collectively have been made to your databases.

So far, you folks have generated over 20,000 referrals for your businesses in less than two weeks. Apparently you guys have decided not to participate in this recession, are ignoring the doomsday brigade and have embraced the concept that a “recession is a terrible thing to waste.”

Each day Joe “The Blitzmaster” Niego and myself go over your emails, comments and stories. In the 13 years of Buffini & Company, I can honestly say: this is the most fun I’ve ever had; this is the most rewarding the work has ever been, and I’ll never again underestimate you guys.

Now don’t forget…it is a 90-day Blitz, not a ten day one. Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. So keep up the good work. Let’s break records together. It looks like you guys are going to be just fine in 09.

It’s a good life!

Brian