Fiddlenet is "In Focus"!

Would you like a Free Cruise with Floyd on his boat?

How would you like to spend an afternoon with Floyd on his boat? It could be you! Let me explain.

For many years Floyd has held a special event called the Master Sales Academy. It is for students and graduates of a Floyd Wickman Program. Many students and graduates have told me how much Masters has changed their careers...and lives. As someone who has attended Masters many times, I completely agree with them. Masters has changed many lives, including mine.

However, Floyd has decided to postpone the 2010 Masters. It was not an easy decision, especially after so many successful events. Rest assured, there will be some kind of an event in January and more information will be available soon.

There is a special event planned for July that is called The Forum. The Forum is a smaller gathering of Floyd students and graduates. The focus is to help keep agents on track for their yearly goals and you are invited.

Master Trainer Jason Edwards  approached Floyd with an idea for a contest and that's when some fun started. It's called the Summer Social Media Contest (SSMC) and you can Download SSMC Flyer here. Don't forget to read the Contest Rules here.

Here's the really good news. The winner of the contest will receive a full tuition to the July Forum, airfare, hotel and transporation to and from the hotel AND a Friday afternoon cruise with Floyd on his boat!

So, how do you win? It's all about the new Social Media. All you have to do is mention the Floyd Wickman Program on various social programs like Facebook or Twitter. So read the rules and start today.

 

Why do I need to change?

We have all heard the old saying that "the only constant is change".

We have also heard that if we keep doing what we've been doing, we'll keep getting what we've been getting. 

Therein lies the confusion. Which one is true? 

Many agents are still doing what they "used" to do, but it isn't working as well. Maybe that's what Einstein meant when he said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.

Over the past few weeks I have talked to many brokers and managers. It seems what I have heard most is that we are experiencing a "challenging market". It's funny that so many of the brokers and managers are using the same words; "challenging market".

So, after talking to many brokers and managers, I thought I'd share some of their ideas.

We do need to keep doing what we've been doing. Well, maybe not what "we've" been doing. We need to do what the Top Producers keep doing. You see, they know that the only constant is change.

So, what do they keep doing......change. They know they must change to stay ahead of the market. They know that if what they are doing isn't working, they need to change.

Floyd likes to say it's because the "cheese moved".

If what you are doing is not bringing your desired results, it's time to change. What can you change? Well, you might consider this.

During the Floyd Wickman Program our graduates average a listing or sale per person, per week. What do they do different? Well, it starts with 4 hours a week calling people they already know. Yeah, I know, it sounds simple doesn't it?

In conclusion, you could keep doing what you've been doing and expect a different result.

Or, you could consider a change. Could you find 4 hours a week to talk to people you already know and ask for business?

What do you have to lose?