We Make Time for What We Truly Value – Part 2: Resolving the Tug-of-War Between Growth and Balance

Let’s pick up where we left off. In Part 1, we explored the idea that we naturally value what we prioritize. Our calendars, to-do lists, and mental energy are often the truest indicators of what really matters to us. But if that’s true… what happens when we feel like we’re stuck between two values? Welcome to the tug-of-war between professional growth and work-life balance. This is one of the most common internal battles people across all industries are fighting quietly, every day. Two Good Things,…

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Lessons from an OSC: 4 Strategies to Build a Successful Coming Soon Community Plan and Create Confident VIPs

March 10, 2022

Guest Post by Kaylee Daum Senior Online New Home Specialist Epcon Communities It’s 3:52pm on a Tuesday.  Your inbox dings and you have a new email from your Marketing team– The VIP campaign to start promoting your next new home community is about to go live.  The community signage has been installed on-site, promoted posts on social are ready to go, email blasts to your existing CRM database are about to commence, and 2,700 direct…

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creating the right lead hand-off from online sales to onsite sales

Agent, OSC, and Customer Communication for the Perfect Hand-Off

March 1, 2022

You know the old saying buyers are liars? Well they aren’t liars, but sometimes they get their information wrong. And at times that can cause strife between OSC’s and Agents. That’s why it’s so important to get the lead hand-off right. Often when we teach the lead hand-off between online and onsite it’s a one-time training and we just figure everyone will remember forever and always. But that’s not the case. The lead hand-off should…

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The Power of Positive Energy and an Abundance Mindset

February 23, 2022

As we discuss collaboration, positive energy, and having a mindset of abundance – it’s important that we don’t just use these as buzz words but that we actually live in it and cultivate this mindset and energy not just in ourselves but for others. Most people who know me, know I’m a firm believer in energy, and our ability to utilize that energy to achieve our goals and create an abundance mindset. What most people…

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8 tips for successful online sales counselor programs

8 Tips to Create a Successful OSC Program

February 23, 2022

Creating a successful online sales counselor program doesn’t happen over night, and it doesn’t happen by accident. Here are a few details to help you assess or get started thinking about how to start or improve your online sales program. There are so many more details I could share about setting up a successful OSC program, but I’m going to try to give you some of the 8 essential things you should think about when…

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Collaboration in the Building Industry Raises Our Vibration

February 14, 2022

February is the month of love, and I, like many in the building industry, just got back from a lovefest in the building industry – also known as the International Builders Show (IBS). It was the first time in two years to see friends, colleagues, and clients in person.  There was hugging, there was laughter, there were cheers. This year was the first year I’ve gotten to speak on a stage at IBS. And I…

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IBS Education

Blue Gypsy Inc’s Top Pics for IBS 2022 Education

January 26, 2022

Hey all, lets face it…ALL the education is incredible at IBS. I love listening to other experts in the industry talk about the topics they are passionate about. This is by no means the list for everyone, but as I go and set up my schedule for what I want to attend these are a few standouts I hope to be able to attend. First, it’s important to be mindful of the schedule. There are…

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