Social Media Speaker and Facebook LIVE Host
At the beginning of 2020, many of us had big goals set out for the year ahead, but those were all shattered by the pandemic. We were quickly faced with two choices – either give up on our goals, or pivot what we do so that we can stay in business. If we set the… Continue Reading
2020 forced us to shift the way we do business. For some, it was a moment of panic because so many of us don’t know how to move what we do in person into the virtual world. For others, this was an opportunity to pivot, get creative and embrace the opportunities that working virtually has… Continue Reading
There’s a 20-year age gap between the average Realtor and millennial. Even though millennials now make up the majority of real estate transactions, there’s still a huge disconnect between expectation and reality with the agents on the ground. Millennials think, function and make decisions differently, and Realtors are conflicted by this new dynamic. Instead of… Continue Reading
Over the last few months, there has been increased conversation and dialogue around racism, and what we can do to make a real lasting change in this country. It’s been necessary for us to talk about how racism impacts the real estate professionals in Chicago, and the challenges we face. In order for us to… Continue Reading
A huge part of what real estate agents do on a daily basis is marketing. We have to bring people into our world while allowing them to know, like and trust us.There is one platform that can help us cut this work in half, and that’s YouTube. With people already searching for local real estate… Continue Reading
The events in our country over the last 2 months have been challenging, and as a nation, we’ve had to have conversations about race and inclusivity on both the community and professional level. The Women’s Council is a group with a significant amount of influence, which can help to amplify the voices of Black Realtors… Continue Reading
In the first month of legalization in the state of Illinois, cannabis sales reached almost $40 million. If anyone is looking for a single reason to get into the cannabis business, this is it. How can we enter the cannabis space? Are there any business opportunities we can take advantage of while we get locally… Continue Reading
These have been challenging and uncomfortable times and on the South Side of Chicago many communities have been impacted and devastated. My fellow REALTORS® have reached out in need of support for their communities, their families and their businesses. The events we’ve seen over the last few months have been difficult for the 77 communities… Continue Reading
There’s an abundance of opportunities in the world of speaking, and there are definite steps you can take to get started. It’s important to work on your speaking ability, build your network of relationships and to carve out a lucrative space for yourself in the speaking world. What are some of the first steps you… Continue Reading
The real estate industry is anything but business as usual right now. Agents have had to pivot, adapt and find new ways to keep businesses operating. Chaotic times can also be times of great opportunity, learning and growth. We can emerge out of this and embrace better opportunities. We might not be able to meet… Continue Reading
