Collaboration in the Building Industry Raises Our Vibration

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,…

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Blue Gypsy Inc’s Top Pics for IBS 2022 Education

IBS 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Making Your Online Sales Plan for 2022?

Schedule some time for your online sales counselor program

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…

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Online Sales Counselor Recognition – National Silver Winners

Award winning online sales counselors

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…

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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…

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What Happens When You Rush the Process?

Don't rush the online sales 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…

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Frequently Asked Questions About Online Sales Programs

FAQ's about OSC programs

There are many questions I get when we are looking at starting or evaluating an existing program, especially when it comes to hiring an OSC and setting them up for success. Frequently asked questions: Can’t we just move an agent from sales to online sales or hire a seasoned realtor?  The answer is sometimes. Not…

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