Podcasts
The Quick Response – Online Sales Training: Lead Management 101
Having a dedicated online lead manager is a good position to create, fill, and train. Whether you are a new home builder, a real estate broker, or a real estate team, online sales is a very important aspect for your business. 90% of new home buyers begin their search online. The majority of people are going to take information from the builder, company or individual that provides the quickest response. All too often frustration begins…
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Do You Understand What A Facebook Page Admin Is?
Key Points to Facebook Fan Pages: Multiple administrators are important in case a personal account gets shut down The fan page is not tied to the personal account that has set up the page unless they are the only admin Your business should always be a page and not personal account with a business name You should always be able to like a business not have to friend it You can now change a name…
Read MoreHow are You Making Twitter Work for Your Business?
Do you keep asking yourself how can twitter help my business? How can I use twitter? And what is the point? If so you are not alone. Many people get started on twitter and don’t know what they really want to use it for. It is not a business tool for everyone, but it can be a powerful business tool if used properly and with a plan. The types of questions you want to ask…
Read MoreGoals For The New Year – They Might Surprise You
So here we are almost the last day of 2011. Blue Gypsy Inc has nearly completed it’s 2nd year of existence and through hard work, top notch service and dedication we’ve doubled the gross income of the company and pleased many clients throughout the year. But the blog for Blue Gypsy Inc has taken a hit, as has the twitter feed. Which is somewhat ironic since we’ve probably put out an average of about 2000…
Read MoreThankful for The Amazing Blue Gypsy Road
What are you Thankful for? These are the days when we start asking this question. Just before thanksgiving between the craziness of the holidays we begin to ask ourselves what are we thankful for. I am so thankful that in less than two years time I’ve been able to build Blue Gypsy Inc into a thriving business with amazing clients who respect me as much as I respect them. As a gypsy wanderer it was…
Read MoreSteve Jobs: Words To Live and Work By
Steve Jobs was an innovator and a visionary. He pushed the envelope and strove for excellence in everything he did in his short yet amazingly productive life. If we could all strive to be the best at what we do in life, in our work, with our family we will be lucky and full filled. The following are quotes from Steve Jobs to help inspire in many areas of our lives. On this sad day…
Read MoreTime and Priorties: Event Planning for Your Business
Now if there’s one thing I can emphasize to individuals and companies, and especially to individuals who are sole proprietors, it’s to have a very clear business plan for your event. My plan for Blue Gypsy Bluesfest was, “hey I want to have a party and brand my company!” At first it was targeting the real estate industry in Hampton Roads, but then I just said, hey lets do this for charity and get anyone…
Read MoreBusiness Coach Vs. Snake Oil Salesman
Wow folks, I’ve just got to get this out there in a post to go on the record. I am very skeptical of business coaches, and people who train business coaches. There I said it. My skepticism comes from watching a whole business arise in this flagging economy. Have you ever heard that old Woody Allen quote, “Those who can’t do, teach. Those who can’t teach, teach gym.” Well when it comes to your business,…
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