MY JOURNAL is a collection of storytelling articles that highlight my journey as a businesswoman and independent agent. I share personal stories and life lessons, as well as insights into business, branding, real estate, investing, and building a career that gives you the freedom to live a life you love.
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How To Build A Network Abroad
Many of my biggest deals and high-ticket clients have come as a result of tapping into overseas markets, especially the expats. This article explains the importance of these relationships and how I go about building and nurturing my international client base so I get more referrals and repeat business from abroad.
Breakdown Of My First Month In Business As An Independent Buyer’s Agent
In this post I share a breakdown of what I did in Month One of my buyer's agency business.
How To Transition From Selling Agent To Buyer’s Agent
This is the story of how I went from Seller's Agent to Buyer's Agent and why it takes around 3 months to transition your mindset from "seller" to "advocate".
How To Win Clients When You’re The Underdog
Starting out in real estate, business, or any career when you're fresh faced is challenging to say the least. Without runs on the board, how do you prove to a potential client that You are the best choice for them? This post explains how I played the Underdog card to my advantage when I was the new kid on the real estate block, and gives you 4 concepts to adopt to start attracting and winning business now.
Why Every Agent Needs A Personal Brand
Everywhere you turn, professional women are stepping out as the face of their business via a carefully curated visual identity we have come to know as personal branding. When creating a personal brand, most of us liken the process to simply the identity part - how things look. But the true power of brand extends well beyond getting the look, feel and colour palette right. It is how these elements are communicated alongside values and ethos that will determine the success of the brand and the person behind it. The question is… is it all worth it?
5 Properties I'll Never Buy
When I’m searching for a client’s Dream Home, a pool is often high on the wish list, BUT, when it comes to buying an investment property, I’m the first to call out a property with a pool as a red flag. This article describes why, along with the 5 types of properties I’ll never recommend an investor buy.