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Productivity Tools For Real Estate Agents From Professional One – Productivity Nugget #148



Note from Productivity Junkies Founder Darin Persinger – I met Michael McClure aka Professional One at the recent Agent Reboot Seattle. Michael is the Founder of the real estate franchise Professional One, thought leader in social media and a great real estate blogger.

But that is what Michael does, not who Michael is. I believe he is a passionate, funny, thinker that cares about the real estate industry.

I asked him yesterday what tools does he use and how does he become a Productivity Junkie. Check out his educational and funny  video in Productivity Nugget #148 – Productivity Tools For Real Estate Agents.

Productivity Tools #1  – The Apple iPad

I saw Michael using his iPad in person at the Agent Reboot Seattle event.

Even though he jokes in the video and brings up my lame iPad, I see so many ways that the iPad could be a great productivity tool AND a presentation tool.

Productivity Tools #2 – Apple products in general

All Apple products. I use a Mac. Michael uses a Macbook Pro and his iPad.

Why? It just does thing faster and easier. Having a Mac has saved me many of frustrations. I think this is a good productivity tool.

Productivity Tools #3 – Things – task management on the Mac

Next, Michael shares about Things, a productivity tool and project manager that he can use on his iPad and Macbook Pro. He does point out a draw back to Things is that he can’t share your list, info with someone else.

Something I noticed though was that Things costs $50. Interesting the Michael would choose to invest in his business vs. using so many free productivity tools out there, don’t ya think?

Productivity Tools #4 – Personal Brain – Mind Mapping

For bigger ideas Michael uses mind maps. And he recommends Personal Brain. I also use mind maps, simply because that is the way my mind works. I doodle with pen and paper and draw out my ideas and thoughts. That is what mind mapping allows you to do. Interesting to see that Michael uses this technique and I might have to check out the tool he uses for it also.

Productivity Tools #5 – Over schedule

I guess he is using the Ben Franklin philosphy “If you want something done, ask a busy person.”

Productivity Tools #6 – Accountability Partner/Coach

Michael mentions that his business partner Todd Waller helps keep him focused and  having an accountability partner or a real estate coach could be great productivity tools.

I think this is a great idea and if this is the right time for you to start a coaching relationship with me, feel free to head over to my Productivity Junkies Facebook Page and leave a comment that you are looking for an accountability partner. Maybe you will connect with another Productivity Junkie there.

UPDATE – WE HAD A WINNER FOR OUR GIVEAWAY. I AM NO LONGER GIVING AWAY A BOOK.

The Giveaway Portion Of Our Productivity Nugget

Thank you to Michael for sharing these productivity tools for real estate agents. Some great tips and some fun in the video also. I thought to keep you focused on being a Productivity Junkie and to make sure you watched the entire video, I will do a giveaway.

If you would like a Crush It book, autographed by best selling author, Gary Vaynerchuk, be the first to leave a comment below on who made a guest appearance at the end of Michael’s video.

Gary Vaynerchuk and Darin Persinger discussing Crush It!

If we already have a winner by the time you get here, please leave a comment with your favorite productivity tool. I would love to have add to the discussion!

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  • http://www.tlchome.ca Teri Conrad

    I love Michael McClure – and love the hat EVEN more!! Can’t wait to get my ipad!!
    I know Michael is a huge Apple fan – so am I…so will look into ‘Things’ and ‘Personal Brains’.
    Thanks for sharing Darin and Michael.

  • http://iciclecreekrealestate.com Geordie

    Hey Manny – did I win the book?

  • http://www.gigharborundressed.com Matt Thomson

    Manny the dog.

  • http://www.KrisCantrell.com Kris Cantrell

    I am leaving this comment with my “iPad”, but have to cut it short to go get a cup of coffee with my “iPad”. I also have an appointment with my “iPad” about my “iPad” to discuss my “iPad”…….I am not going to lie, I really do want an “iPad” now.

  • http://plymouth-real-estate.us/ToddWaller Todd Waller

    Darin,

    Thanks for the mention!

    Fortunately, for Mike and I, that accountability thing goes both ways. He’s helped keep me on track and focused on the big and small things in day to day operations. All good…

    Oh, and Manny (aka the Beast) rocks!

  • http://iciclecreekrealestate.com Geordie Romer | Leavenworth WA

    One of my favorite productivity tools is email signatures.

    I have a few canned responses created for “too good to be true” properties. We have some lakefront cabins here that are on USFS land (not fee simple). Who wouldn’t want a cabin for $70k when the one down the street is $700k?

    I also have signatures that explain how to sign a PSA and which boxes to sign on a listing agreement. So many of my buyers (and sellers) live out of town that email is the very best tool for both us.

  • http://www.mortgageproblog.com Aaron Jones

    Monotasking and surrounding myself with people who want me to succeed.