In our last blog post about One Team, One Experience I talked heavily about alignment. If the move from online to onsite is done well, it should feel natural from the buyer’s perspective. Exciting, even. The OSC should be building anticipation, not creating confusion. It should sound more like: “I’d love for you to meet my good friend; they’re going to have a much better handle on those specific house questions and help you take the next step.” That is a handoff. Not:…
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,…
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…
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…
Online Sales Counselor Recognition – National Silver Winners
Being an online sales counselor is hard work. They are the unsung heroes and vital team members in lead development and conversion. And the thing about these unicorns is that one of the things that makes them so successful is that they usually are not one to brag about themselves. While online sales counselors are often the face of the websites, much of what they do happens behind the scenes and they almost always like…
Thanksgiving Shouldn’t Just be One Day a Year
Every year around Thanksgiving, people begin to do their various exercises in “thanks and giving.” They either start with something they are thankful for at the beginning of the month and do a daily “thanks.” Or they pour their heart out (On social media) the day of Thanksgiving. I believe that it’s important to start every day with intention and being thankful. Putting positive energy out in the world and shining your light on people.…
What Happens When You Rush the Process?
Sometimes in our need for speed, we lose sight of some of the basics. While it’s true that an OSC’s role has always been about appointment setting and getting people in front of the site agents there are several factors that must be addressed. Appointments Need to be Strong – the whole point of filtering all the digital leads to the OSC is to make sure to find out what people really want. There’s a…