I am a huge How to Train Your Dragon Fan. Not just because my husband loves animated movies and has bought me all the dragon stuffed animals that have been created from the original movies. But also, because dragons are amazing! And at the same time, they can seem scary. But when you try to get along with them, they can be your best friend! AI can feel a little dragon-like at first. There are fears it could take over your jobs. Heck, I see…
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IBS 2025: What Happened in Vegas Is Too Good Not to Share
IBS 2025, you did not disappoint. I’m still riding the high from three jam-packed days of innovation, connection, and let’s be honest… sensory overload in the best way possible. Vegas was buzzing (and not just from the slot machines). Builders, marketers, sales pros, tech wizards—you name it—came together to share the latest and greatest in the home building industry. You know how they say, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”? Yeah, no. Not this…
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Unlocking CRM Potential: What to Look for and Why
Let’s get this out of the way right now: I am not a CRM implementation expert. My job is to train and strategize with Online Sales Counselors (OSCs) and companies to help them thrive in their roles and their adoption of the CRM across all departments. It’s important for the marketing, sales, and online salespeople to all be rowing in the same direction when it comes to big tools like the CRM. I’ll give you…
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Blue Gypsy Inc. Turns 15: Reflections, Realizations, and a Look Ahead
Time flies when you’re building dreams—and helping others do the same! As I sit down to reflect on Blue Gypsy Inc.’s 15th anniversary, I can’t help but chuckle at how this milestone snuck up on me, much like that epiphany I had years ago in South Africa. I was a dive instructor in Sodwana Bay, gearing up to celebrate my 33rd birthday with friends, when it hit me: I wasn’t beginning my 33rd year on…
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The Whole Human Approach: Redefining Leadership and Employee Integration
As leaders, we often focus on the mechanics of hiring—finding the right fit for the role, checking off qualifications, and onboarding employees with the tools they need to succeed. But in our drive to build productive teams, we sometimes overlook a fundamental truth: when you hire someone, you are hiring a whole human. This means embracing their unique personality, experiences, and ways of processing the world, not just their ability to fulfill the job description.…
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A Thanksgiving Message from Blue Gypsy Inc.: Embracing Abundance, Gratitude, and Connection
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away. It’s a good time to remember the importance of gratitude—not just for the food and fun… and hopefully days off, but for the people who make our journey meaningful. At Blue Gypsy Inc., Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the abundance in our lives: the opportunities we’ve embraced, the challenges that have made us stronger, and the partnerships that continue to inspire us. Gratitude is at…
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Why Company Culture Matters in the Home Building Industry: Creating Positive Energy in Uncertain Times
Lately, my phone has been ringing a lot more than usual. Messages, calls, and even LinkedIn pings from Online Sales Counselors (OSCs) some I’ve worked with in the past —and even more I’ve never met—are coming in. The topic? New opportunities. Many are reaching out because they’re feeling stuck, undervalued, or frustrated within their current companies. Some are in environments clouded by uncertainty due to layoffs or organizational changes. It’s a reminder of just how…
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