Let’s set the record straight: Your Online Sales Counselor (OSC) is not a one-person army. They’re not a magician who can wave a magic wand over lukewarm leads and produce closings. And they’re certainly not a plug-and-play solution that runs on autopilot. If your online sales program is struggling—or worse, crashing and burning—it’s not just about the OSC. It’s about the system surrounding them. Too often, home builders invest in the idea of an OSC without investing in the infrastructure and support they need to…
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Blue Gypsy Inc’s Top Pics for IBS 2022 Education
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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Don’t Miss Extreme Makeover Sales Edition at IBS in Orlando February 9th
Are you going to IBS? If you are don’t miss this fun fast paced game show style presentation Extreme Makeover Sales Edition: Empowering your OSC to Guide Sales Conversion & Customer Experience. Wednesday February 9th at 9:15am in W-315. With a superstar group of Online Sales Counselor experts in the home building industry you’ll be able to walk away with a better understanding of how to pair your OSC with your marketing strategy to provide…
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Company Culture: The Ever-Moving Target
Guest Post by Erica Lockwood Executive Partner & Managing Director Joseph Chris Partners 2021 was weird. Okay, maybe not as bizarre as 2020, but it had its moments, right? The clear and definitive onset of the “Great Resignation” was certainly something to see transpire and will certainly continue to trend in 2022. All told, over 38 million workers quit their jobs during 2021. While incredibly out of the ordinary, I think we can all agree…
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Are You Going to IBS 2022 in Orlando?
Can you believe IBS is around the corner? Are you going to be there? I hope to be able to spend time catching up with all my industry friends and colleagues and as usual this year’s lineup of education is not going to disappoint. It’s not that there’s never enough to do at IBS, it’s that there is SOOOOO much to see and attend. This year will be no different. For any newbies to the show,…
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Did You Miss The Powerhouse Panel on Power Hour?
I had the pleasure of participating in the New Home Sales & Marketing Power Hour: Annual Lasso Round-up Webinar with several amazing industry experts. It was such great energy and advice going into 2022 on how to ramp up your marketing and sales in the new home building industry as well as how to shape your company culture, and be the best you can possibly be. You can’t ask for a better group that included…
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Making Your Online Sales Plan for 2022?
If you are planning for 2022 and would like to get some feedback and ideas did you know I’m here to help? There are options to book some time with me whether you are a past, present, or future client or just want to brainstorm some ideas and get to know each other. I’ve recently made it easier than ever before to grab a quick 15-minute encounter, a 30-minute virtual cup of coffee, a complementary…
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