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 [...]
August 5, 2012 By darin
Storytelling Isn’t Marketing – Productivity Nugget #234
We have a new buzzword in the business world now… Storytelling. I guess social media was getting played out, so now it’s time for something new. But storytelling??? Really? Storytelling isn’t new… it’s been around for at least 30,000 years. If you think that by adding some “storytelling” to your marketing, your business will be [...]
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 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 [...]
January 5, 2012 By darin
Tools To Stay Productive With Katie Lance – Productivity Nugget #224
Katie Lance, Social Media Director, for Inman News has a full plate. The number of platforms that she covers is mind numbing. The amount of content that she needs to create and consume is overwhelming. So how does she do it all? Take a listen to this Productivity Podcast where she shares How she handles [...]
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 7, 2011 By darin
What Do You Say To A Trick Or Treater Wearing A Ninja Costume?
A little post Halloween humor for you. I sent this out to my email list, the day after Halloween. If you have not signed up yet to get these emails, do so NOW. CLICK HERE. What do you say to a trick or treater that is dressed up like a ninja or a rockstar? How [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
June 21, 2011 By darin
Word Of Mouth Conversations Still Take Place Face To Face 82% Of The Time
Some people call me a tech coach. Some people have called me a social media expert, but really I look at my myself as a productivity and business development coach. And because of this, I don’t deny that face to face connections still matter. When you are face to face with someone it changes the [...]
June 13, 2011 By darin
Is There ROI In Social Media? – Productivity Nugget #198
Professional One Franchising has been asking some thought leaders and influential industry types about ROI in Social Media… Some how I accidentally got added to that list and just yesterday they published my video. Here is my video answer response to the question, “Is there ROI in Social Media?” This isn’t the first time I’ve [...]
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