In a little midwest town… … a small crowd gathered… To listen, to support, to cheer, to acknowledge… to say “thanks”. Retirement is the welcome end for many, but for a professional athlete it is the reality that an end has come… (for many, only in their mid to late 30′s). Donald Driver, wide receiver for the [...]
October 25, 2012 By darin
Facebook Marketing: Day By Day, I’m Losing Confidence In It
If you are using Facebook for any sort of marketing or business development strategy… It is critical you check out the 2 links I want to share with you today. The first was found by a PJ reader… Rachel Gregg. She’s not a real estate agent, but I know she reads this every day… even [...]
September 27, 2012 By darin
Email vs Facebook – Guess Which One 77% Of People Want Offers On?
You love social media dontcha? Who doesn’t right? But does it serve you in business? Lotsa people get angry at me, send me hate email, call me names and unsubscribe when I start talking about the lack luster results of social media or facebook in comparision to other things. Check this out… In a survey [...]
June 29, 2012 By darin
A to Z Lesson To Increase Website Lead Conversion – Ditch The Social Media Buttons
I walk in to the guitar store. I’m in need of some new strings for my acoustic guitar. A couple of employees are standing around and greet me with, “Hey you play guitar?” “Yup,” I respond. “You wanna join some of us in a jam session? There’s a few of us already at this cool [...]
April 11, 2012 By darin
Who Wins In A Street Fight: Email Marketing vs Facebook Pages?
Timeline is coming to Facebook Pages!!!! Oh my!!! Gamechanger? I no thinky… If you don’t have an open mind… if you think life begins and ends on facebook… that Mark Zuckerberg is the second coming… if you would rather trust your gut vs looking at facts and figures… you can stop reading this blogpost. You [...]
April 7, 2012 By darin
A New Marketing And Productivity Podcast Is Up – Productivity Nugget #228
There is a new Marketing and Productivity Radio Podcast up and ready for you… If I was you, I would go for walk (The sun is out in the PNW, so that’s what I’m going to do)… and listen to show by downloading this on to your chosen MP3 player or just listen to the [...]
April 3, 2012 By darin
A Trillion Reasons Why Your Facebook Advertising Might Be Directed At The Wrong People
I saw a news report this morning… There is now more student loan debt than auto loan debt. There is more than a trillion dollars of student loan debt floating around out there. Do you think someone that is so far in debt is going to actually buy a home right now? Do you think [...]
March 8, 2012 By darin
Facebook Marketing Tips For Realtors – Productivity Nugget #227
The Geeky Girls joined us on a LevelsCoaching.com Live Call this morning. They shared with the Members of Levels Coaching on to be more effective with their marketing and productivity on Facebook. Or as Laurie said, “Using Facebook as a tool, not as a toy.” CLICK TO TWEET One of the tips that Lisa and [...]
February 8, 2012 By darin
How NOT To Do A Facebook Ad For Real Estate
Many GooRoo’s and Social Media EX-purts are going to tell you to engage with people on Facebook. If that doesn’t bring enough leads or real estate related conversations, you might hear them tell you that Facebook is a good place to advertise. Maybe. If, you are strategic have the right offer, the right audience the right [...]
February 7, 2012 By darin
Debating Is Not Selling
Debating is not selling. You don’t make a professional level of profit by spending your time debatin’. You make a professional level of profit by Picking the right target Communicating with them with an effetive message Communicating with them in an effective method Nurturing the relationship until they are compelled to take action But I see [...]
January 4, 2012 By darin
I see you Oel ngati kameie!
I see you! That would be the translation of ”Oel ngati kameie!” “Oel ngati kameie” means “I see you” in the Navi language, from the movie Avatar. What a wonderful greeting, huh? I see you! Acknowledging someone. Letting them know you see them, that you are giving them attention. Boy, that sure seems the opposite of [...]
November 14, 2011 By darin
Social Media Seems To Be The Main Topic In Social Media
I did a search yesterday for three phrases in my social network streams. Lead Conversion Lead Generation Social Media Over the last 48 hours here are the results, that I found “Lead conversion” mentioned 9 times. “Lead generation” mentioned 54 times. “Social media” mentioned 923 times. My first initial thought, Why do we need to [...]
November 6, 2011 By darin
How To Use Facebook Pages For Real Estate Strategy Revealed
My 1 to 1 coaching clients, Christina and Chuck Ethridge, are crushing it. They are succeeding in social media and Facebook, but not by the way that many of you are being taught. Christina and Chuck ain’t some Social Media Guru’s or self proclaimed Facebook Experts. Nah. They are real real estate agents that list [...]
September 12, 2011 By darin
Building A Strong Real Estate Brand
Katherine Cannon is the Founder of the real estate brand HighHeeledHomeowners.com It’s not a geographic brand. It’s a demographic brand, built around guess who? Here is a pic I took of her in a new shirt that a friend bought for her. Why did the friend buy it for her? Because when they saw it, [...]
July 6, 2011 By darin
Using Tout For Video To Increase Engagement, Interest – Productivity Nugget #201
All the social media experts say you have to engage, right? They say “Don’t promote listings, make your updates interesting and engaging,” Well of course one way to do that is with pictures, but I’m a big believer in using video for real estate. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how much [...]
June 23, 2011 By darin
3 Simple Social Media Must-Do’s for Real Estate Agents
Guest post by Katie Lance, Social Media Director, Inman News @katielance I have a big heart for the real estate agent. Day in and day out, agents are pounding the pavement, working the phones, negotiating hard to close deals, trying to bridge the gap between buyers and sellers and working to build their sphere. The [...]
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