In the movie The Dark Knight Rises, Bruce Wayne finds himself in a prison underground. The villain Bane, put him there after he kicked Bruce Waynes butt in a fight. This is a prison that Bane had allegedly been in. Bruce works on trying to escape. First by working out and building his body back [...]
June 13, 2013 By
How To Turn Liabilities Into Assets – Productivity Nugget #242
It’s easy to feel like you have liabilities in sales and in business. But it’s more focused around how you think and your mindset. In today’s Productivity Nugget: 0:29 How you are currently looking at things and Why 0:43 Why because your new is not a liability 1:02 How to turn that “liability” of being [...]
June 10, 2013 By
Tricky Dickey & Knuckleball Marketing
He grew up in Nashville, TN. A life pretty typical… Parents divorced when he was young. He loved sports. He dreamed of playing in the Major Leagues someday. R.A. Dickey had his dreams come true, but with many low points along the way. And when you reach your dream and have it taken away, it [...]
June 6, 2013 By
“I Must Break You”
Dolph Lundgren… the guy who played Drago in Rocky 4 was on Jimmy Fallon last night. The dude is 55 and looks like he is in better shape now than back then. (more on that in a second) I just want to clear something up about Drago in that scene where Rocky and him are [...]
May 24, 2013 By
More Followers Than Gary Vaynerchuk… And You’ve Never Heard Of Him
Did you show up from my email list? If not, this post will not make sense. Have you ever heard of the Comic-Con Starship Smackdown? It’s a panel that debates which Starships, spaceships, etc is the best of all. Here is Neil deGrasse Tyson giving his opinion. The 2nd reason Neil has such a huge [...]
May 22, 2013 By
Which Are You? Strategic Thinker or Tactical Thinker
Are you a Strategic Thinker or Tactical Thinker? Is one better than the other? Does it even matter? Seth Godin says this about tactics, “Using email, twitter or RSS along with newsletters, contests and a human voice are all tactics.” He goes on to say… “Tactics are easy to outline, because we say, “I’m going to [...]
May 9, 2013 By
Knowing, Doing, Mastery – Productivity Nugget #241
There is a difference between knowing, doing and mastery. In today’s Productivity Nugget: o:16 The problem with the amount of information 0:26 The 2 Things you should KNOW 0:41 People feel significant when the know and they share 1:10 People telling me how to do Email Marketing that are not Doing Email Marketing 1:39 [...]
May 7, 2013 By
SPECIAL REPORT: “25 Things You Can Do To Immediately Demonstrate How Hard You Are Working, Plus Increase The Chances Of Receiving Introductions To Their Sphere”
A Special Report for you… – The “I’m Working Harder Than Ever To Market & Sell Your Home For You” Report – ’25 Things You Can Do To Immediately Demonstrate How Hard You Are Working For Sellers, Plus Increase The Chances Of Receiving Introductions To Their Sphere’ This Report is based on this Email…“Realtors don’t work nearly [...]
April 23, 2013 By
The Problem Of Being A Problem Solver – Productivity Nugget #240
The reason you don’t have enough time and you don’t have enough money… It’s a habit you’ve created… And now you must break this habit. In today’s Productivity Nugget: 0:20 The problem of being a Problem Solver 0:48 What taking care of the urgent does 1:11 Many roles and occupations involve this 1:22 What you [...]
April 17, 2013 By
Trying To Find Balance In Life, Work & The World
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April 16, 2013 By
The 3 Pains That Come From Tax Day
If you are in the States, you had until yesterday to file taxes. In Canada, you have until the end of the month right? Here are the 3 Pains you are probably feeling from this process…. Pain #1. You realize you did not have a stellar year. You finally realized you did not hit your [...]
April 4, 2013 By
What Would January You Say To April You
Did you know it’s April? That means the first quarter is over… gone. How are all those new years resolutions playing out for ya? Tuesday was Kat’s birthday. We celebrated by having a long weekend in the mountains at a beautiful resort… came back home to have a get together with our friends… reserved the patio area at [...]
March 20, 2013 By
Salesperson Angry About Someone Trying To Make Sales
Some people will never understand the art, science, math and relationships of sales and marketing… If you are not new to this email list, you know that last week you got tips on time management, productivity and focus… You then had the chance to join PHOCUS Coaching to go deeper with this tips. Someone did [...]
March 16, 2013 By
Where Success Comes From
Badgers beat Indiana today, so they are playing in the Big 10 championship game. That has nothing to do with this email, but I felt you should know. A quick thought for ya today… Your success doesn’t come from something that will happen in the future… Success comes from what you did today… and yesterday… [...]
March 15, 2013 By
The Problem Of Time Management In Sales & Business
“What is the most important thing we should be talking about today?” I ask that question or some variation of it to all of my 1 to 1 coaching clients, during almost every conversation. “Time management.” That was the response of a coaching client of mine. “I’m struggling with time management Darin.” He said. Would you [...]
March 12, 2013 By
The Simple (But Not Easy) Marketing & Productivity Tip
When the new Nike CEO was named, Steve Jobs called him to congratulate him. The Nike CEO asked, “Do you have any advice for me Steve?” Steve responded, “No. You will do great!” There was a pause and Steve continued… “Nike makes some of the best product in the world. Product that you lust after. [...]
I wanted to start to build a team and with Darin's coaching I have added 2 full
time buyers agents and a virtual assistant. We are getting so organized
and now I am able to prospect for listings like I should have been doing
before.
Darin is a KICK ASS coach, motivator and a genius. Yes, he has a mind that is incredible.
I feel that Darin is vested in my success both personally and professionally. He is a dear friend and I am excited we are now partners.
- Lisa Archer
“Have I told you lately that you’re the greatest thing since sliced cheese? And that at least every other day Matt and I tell each other out loud about how grateful we are to have found you?
You’re a true blessing and are helping us like no other coach to make impactful changes within our business, at a pace that makes sense. And you ‘GET’ technology, too! Coach D, you’re a dream come true. “
- Julia Fishel
"We closed 80 transactions in 2009, started coaching with Darin in 2010, and ended the year with 124 closed transactions." - Incorvaia Team
“Since coaching with Darin, I got refocused and reconnected to my sphere. In the last 40 days I have made $53,000. Just took two new listings and I’m having fun again in business.” – Kris Cantrell
"In only 8 weeks, I've increased my bottom line by 27%." - Jonathan Rivera aka Real-Tech Guy of Official Real Estate Referral Group
"I have been working with Darin for 10 weeks now, I was looking for a way to take my business to another level going into my second full year of real estate. I closed 32 deals in 2011 and so far with the help, guidance and motivation I am on pace to double my transactions in 2012. The most exciting part about working with Darin is I am able to increase my production without adding hours to my week, Darin has taught me how to leverage my time and use it more efficiently. If you are serious about taking your real estate career to a new level, it is a MUST to start working with Darin Persinger as soon as you possibly can." - Ryan Shields
We have now officially written 35% of last years business, in the first 2 months of 2012. We are on track for 50% of last years business by the end of this month, February. - Chuck & Christina Ethridge