It was late last year when I decided that after a six-year hiatus, I would go back into the local markets with complimentary presentations. My goal was to fire up our Members after a brutal 2009, reconnect with some of our former Members and introduce some new folks to the Working by Referral methodologies.

Last week in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland, people turned out in droves and much of the experience was exactly what I had been expecting. The one thing I had forgotten was how much I enjoyed hanging out with folks at the front of the stage - hearing your stories, lending an ear to your challenges and giving a hug or a handshake. This is what I’ve enjoyed most about this business since 1996, and last week was the best week I’ve had in a long time.

So check out the website and see when our Success Seminars are coming to town. I’ve got some new techniques and some old stories I want to share with you. I want to make you laugh, make you think and have you come away reenergized with a few good ideas. Oh, by the way…when you come, drive in the car pool lane and bring a friend. I guess it’s back to the fundamentals for all of us and I’ve forgotten how fun those damentals can be!

It’s a good life!

Brian

It’s that time of the year again. The Blitz – our step-by-step, 90-day action plan to ramp up production – launches today and as a Member, it’s absolutely free for you. With a list of daily, weekly and monthly activities to keep you on track, this Blitz will help you outperform the recovery and out-pace your peers.

Are you registered?

Be sure to visit Blitz Central and watch the videos as the Blitz Master himself, Joe Niego, guides you through each week’s activities. You know how successful the Blitz programs are, so what are you waiting for? Get out there and start Blitzing today!

It’s a good life!

Brian

The New Year is a time for activity and refocusing our efforts. Typically, 40% of all transactions occur in the first quarter and this period really does set up the rest of your year.

This year I believe that number will climb to 50% prior to the end of April. There are a number of factors for this – tax credits, interest rates, inventory, etc. but consider this: one out of every two homes bought or sold this year are going to change hands in this first quarter.

So…I have one question for you: are you registered for the Blitz to make sure you are getting your fair share?

It’s a good life!

Brian

How many people do you know who never set New Year’s resolutions because they say they don’t work? The reality is, resolutions actually do work because goals work…and a goal is simply a dream with a deadline. So when someone tells you they don’t set goals, they’re telling you they don’t dream anymore. Dreams and goals are things that make life worth living. So hopefully when you set this year’s resolutions, you commit them to writing.

Our job at Buffini & Company is to Coach you up and hold you accountable so your dreams become reality. As we kick off the New Year, let’s make 2010 our best year ever.

It’s a good life!

Brian