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It is that time of the month again…

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Platinum Club!  Here is what we discussed…

· Agents are concerned about appraisals – again.  Recently we had an appraiser come from Annapolis to do an appraisal in Leesburg – over 1.5 hours away – stay tuned about how it will turn out.  In another instance, an appraiser did an appraisal in Centreville who came from Frederick Maryland – at least a 1.25 hour drive away and it came in low to kill the deal.  Agents need to personalize themselves to the appraiser and build rapport with the appraiser as they do with any other client or business situation.  Suggestions were to take off lockbox and meet the appraiser to build the relationship.  Also, by taking off the lockbox you can say that you were inundated with showings and contracts and the sellers wanted it to stop to build excitement about your property.  Also, ask if they need help – don’t tell them what they need to know.

· Banks are doing strategic loan modifications to well qualified borrowers to get their loan mod numbers up to the government so they can foreclose on others…very sneaky!

· Sales continue to be brisk under $350,000 when the houses are priced right and are in top condition…it seems we say this every month!!

· It has been an investors market for several months now and will continue to be so for the next few years going forward because of jobs being created here, the strong rental market, low interest rates, affordable house prices and demand from those who have sold their houses through short sales or foreclosure needing a place to live.

· Fannie foreclosure assignments are rolling in but not many other foreclosures are not being released onto the market…of the Fannie listings, only about 25% are able to be placed on the market due to repairs, evictions or improper foreclosure.  Currently there are only 468 foreclosures on the market in Northern Virginia.  Our total distressed market only makes up 22.5% of our market – it is just over 30% in the rest of the country.

· Speaking of distressed properties, sellers are getting HAFA notices after short sales are in process and are requesting to switch to the program.  They are doing this because of the moving assistance credit of $3,000.  Many are doing this even after getting approval for the short sale and then they are getting foreclosure notices and completely screwing up the sales in the process.  People’s greed will never cease to amaze us!!

· It appears to be somewhat of a quirky market in a lot of cases…houses that are gorgeous  and priced right that the agents thought would sell quickly are sitting on the market and those they thought would never sell because of price, condition, location, etc are flying off the shelves – you never know what’s gonna happen.

· Quick pieces of advice – market to your sphere, talk to your sphere, stop by and see your sphere, and additionally, grow your sphere.  Network with others, know your numbers, know the trends, be a provider of valuable information and be a great communicator.

The networking with these other top notch professionals is an opportunity that should never be missed when invited to attend.  The jokes, camaraderie and discussions make you feel great and truly pump you up on the business.  Plus it is an opportunity to convey to clients what other top producing agents are saying about the market in an invitation only – exclusive environment.  Don’t miss it again.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

Now, go sell something!

What makes a TRUE leader?

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It is one of the most debated questions amongst business owners, community groups, and associations.  There is no exact answer, but there are a lot of opinions and there are a lot of questions surrounding this topic. 

Are leaders made or born?  Is there a “ladder” one must climb to reach the top and if so, does each rung need to be touched?  Are there those who just show up, participate in activities and deserve to be the leader because of tenure or can one be recognized for achievement, ability and knowhow and be placed into a leadership role ahead of others who have “played” the game?

One of the best characteristics of a leader is charisma.  Are people attracted to and want to learn from an individual because of how they carry themselves?  When they enter a room do they command respect and recognition from others?  Do people seek them out and ask their opinion both privately and publicly?  Are they confident and approach others easily and vice versa?  Are they warm and welcoming?  Do they smile easily and genuinely?  Do they express empathy and convey understanding?  Do they dress and play the part of a leader?  If so, this person is on their way to leadership.

Do they have a rolodex of other leaders?  Do they know the owners of other companies that are not only local but national in scope?  Do they have the ear of these professionals because of the respect they earned on the streets?  Are they actively involved in their business as an owner who has been through tough times and pulled themselves up by the bootstraps and in turn inspired others to do the same or did they just go through the motions and accept what others told them to do?  If so, this person is on the way to leadership.

Do they accept and embrace change and look for another way of approaching how things are done?  Do they do the same thing others have done because that’s the way it has always been done and always should be done or do they break the mold?  Are they satisfied with the status quo or are they looking for ways to build a better mouse trap or continuously improve upon systems and processes?  Are they able to analyze situations to know when to say when and forge a new path or direction and have others follow them in the new direction?  Are they quick to adapt to different situations calmly yet quickly?  If so, they are on their way to leadership.

Are they able to communicate well with others across multiple platforms as well as across generations?  Do they know how to “speak” with people on their level and motivate them to accomplish more than they would have had they not met this person?  Is their communication concise, responsive and consistent? Are they comfortable speaking one on one as well as in front of groups publicly?  Are they often asked to participate in events, conferences or outings because of their ability to communicate with others and how they are perceived?  If so, they are on their way to leadership.

Do they accept accountability and encourage others to be held accountable?  Do they expect the best from themselves and motivate others to expect the best from themselves?  Do they praise publicly, early and often?  Do they correct others privately and help set a corrective course of action for improvement in performance?  If so, this person is on their way to leadership.

Are their time management skills in place?  Do they have the ability to juggle many balls while accomplishing them all well?  Can they delegate well to others and get the most out of them so that the job is done properly, every time?  Do they allocate the appropriate amount of time for others and empower them do the same?  If so, they are on their way to leadership.

Are they actively involved in all aspects of their business?  Do they attend conferences, seminars and trainings both locally and nationally?  Are they often asked to be a speaker at these events?  Are they involved in their association and have they been involved with it on multiple levels?  Do they have several revenue streams within their business which gives them a broader perspective on the business or is their approach to the business more narrowly focused?  Are they considered to be great networkers?  If these qualities are possessed by someone, they are on the path to leadership.

Are they able to clearly state their vision?  Is their vision clear and concise?  Is it one that inspires others to follow and want to be a part of as well?  Is part of their vision and mission to refer easily and be open to receiving referrals as well?  Do they share their knowledge, skills and abilities with others freely and openly?  If so, leadership is in this person’s future.

Obviously, it is difficult to find someone who possesses all of these qualities and this person should be embraced and accepted into leadership without reservation.  In addition, others may possess some or many of these characteristics but not all and should be given consideration for lesser leadership roles until they develop the qualities necessary for leadership positions.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

Now, go lead someone!

What’s going on in our crazy market?

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What a great event – the broker owner conference in Denver – turned out to be for all of those who attended.  The networking was excellent as always but it was the content of all of the sessions that had the most impact on us.  Michael Abrashoff delivered the key note address on leading your company.  Many of us are coming out of the survival mode and into the “new normal” economy so his message on leadership was very timely.  Each of the breakout sessions covered aspects that are relative to our industry today.  Topics included:  how to take advantage of the market we are experiencing, how to increase your exposure on the internet as well as marketing ideas to help you generate more business.

It is important to attend events such as these to get an understanding of what other agents and brokers are experiencing today, to hear what industry experts are forecasting for our market going forward and to get tips on making you a better agent to become a more professional business person.

Here are a few ideas that were discussed:

· Banks have only released 30% of their inventory up to this point

· Short sales on average are sold at 15% discount – foreclosures are sold at a 35% discount so banks are going to adapt and begin to accept more short sales and are even considering principal reductions on loans of 10% because they will save money in the end

· Interest rates are going remain at this level for several more months

· The job market is stabilizing

· The US Dollar is stabilizing

· The bulk of the Stimulus money is being released in 2010-2011

· There should be 5.5 million home sales in 2010 – 5.2 to 5.3 million in 2011

· 14.75 million houses are underwater – 9.1 million have negative equity of 20% and 4.1 million are have negative equity of 50%

· Foreclosures will continue through 2012 and will begin to slow in 2013

· 70% of all loans are being handled by 4 banks

· 1.7 million GSE loans are 60+ days past due

· Government agencies hold almost half of all REO inventory

· Strategic defaults may have peaked

· Chase is no longer doing short sales so be sure to let your clients know!

· Foreclosures accounted for 31% of Q1 sales – distressed properties accounted for over 50% of all sales

· Investors make up 20% of the market today and will represent 50% over the next 3 years, so it’s time to get educated on working with them to capture this piece of our market

So what do you think the moral of the convention was for most of us?  Get busy understanding distressed properties, how to handle short sales, and the options sellers have going forward.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

Is the sky falling?

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Which way is up? 
There is more confusing news about the real estate market today in the
media, on social networking sites and in reports than ever before.  As many of you know, I am active in social
media and am a member of many groups on Linkedin and read postings by others on
Facebook and Twitter among other sites and no one seems to agree about the
market.  There are questions about when
and if foreclosures are going to hit the market – some say it will be a tsunami
and others not.  Some say that in regards
to prices we are going to have a double dip yet the major indexes say prices in
almost all the major markets have increased month over month and year over year
since May.  News on interest rates is
that rates are going to rise yet they continue to go down and they are at all
time lows.  It is no wonder that
consumers are confused about what to do as many Realtors have such differing
opinions on which way the market is heading.

 As a real estate
practitioner in Northern Virginia involved in the resale market with our team,
the Results Realty Group, new home sales with our Assured Sales & Assured
Lease programs, property management, mastermind groups that discuss
foreclosures and short sales, and lastly, one on ones with our highly
productive Realtors, we believe we have a robust real estate market in our
area.  Houses are selling when they are
in excellent condition, they are properly staged, offer a good location and
they are priced correctly.  We continue
to have a strong buyer base here because of historically low rates, affordable
prices but most of all they are attracted to our area for the jobs.   We have one of the lowest unemployment rates
in the country – people and companies continue to come to our area. 

There should be no Chicken Little sightings in Northern
Virginia when it comes to real estate. 
Agents who are active in the business on a daily basis, finding the
opportunities for both buyers and sellers, attending trainings to educate
themselves so they can educate their clients, and honing their craft are
experiencing their best years ever.  As
is the case in all aspects of life, when you have a positive attitude along
with a can do attitude you are more likely to get the results you are looking
for than not.  Selecting the right
Realtor today is more important now than ever before when you or someone you
know is looking to buy or sell a house.  Be
sure the right choice is made.  Get
it?  Got it?  Good! 

Now, go sell something!

A walk down memory lane…

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At the recent RISMedia Leadership and Social Media Summit,
several of us discussed where we were from a technology standpoint in real
estate and discussed what the “next” big thing in real estate will be and how
it will affect our business. This got me thinking how much has changed since I
got into real estate in 1988. 

Let’s take a step back in time and see how much has changed
and how amazing it is to remember how we ever functioned without the tools we
have today.  The list is in no particular
order and none is more important than the other, but when taken on the whole,
it is amazing.  The following list has
made us more productive, efficient and in some cases even better business
people if used properly.  If you have
others, please let me know.

We used to operate with no cell phones, but technology
stepped up and we used pagers to help keep us connected.  The pagers first buzzed then offered us
numbers to call back which we were able to do with car phones that were
attached to our consoles that took a day to install.  Luckily, technology allowed us to become
mobile with cell phones and now, we finally have smart phones.  What is next?

When we negotiated contracts it was face to face with the
sellers.  Next, we had the opportunity to
use data grams – a service that came over our thermal fax paper machines which
gave us permission to counter contracts on behalf of our clients.  Next, we were able to use fax machines, then
we progressed to scan to email, and now we use docusign and other e-signature
services.  In essence, we don’t have to
see our clients and can even be global with our business practice!

In order for clients to see properties, we used MLS cards –
postcards with a picture on the front and a very brief description on the
back.  Next, we moved up to MLS books
that allowed us to be somewhat more mobile, but the information was dated as it
took time to print and deliver.  After
this came, thermal paper and MLS printouts, dot matrix printers, online access
to MLS service with logins and now to mobile search capabilities from our smart
phones…what is around the corner?

In addition to these changes, the business itself has
changed substantially.  Some argue for
the better, some not – you decide.  At
first, it was a broker based business. 
The broker controlled the commission splits, the information made
public, advertising, etc.  We then moved
into the agent centered business where commission splits skyrocketed, the
advertising and promotion was about the agent and what they could do for the
client.  Now, we have entered the consumer
based business where everything is about the client and how we can serve the
client and provide them with as much information as quickly and efficiently as
possible.

Let’s look at access to properties.  First, it was all appointment only or agents
had to pick up the key from the listing office. 
Next we saw combo lockboxes enter the marketplace.  Then, in order to protect the sellers more,
we were issued circle keys.  When these
became easy to replicate, we move to the combo bar system, and now we utilize electronic
lockboxes of many varieties.

The controlling of Information started with the broker
controlling data to clients then agents were allowed to pass information to
clients and now information is controlled by the internet.  The internet offers virtually endless
information through blogs, websites, idx feeds, vow’s, public records and even
more sources.  It is critical for agents
to be on top of their game at all times when speaking with clients.

Wow, think about how much lead generation has changed.  It used to be we used the newspaper, cold
calling, door knocking and open houses to generate leads.  Then agents took on geographical farming to
gain recognition which lead to agents working their sphere in various ways to
obtain leads.  The onset of the internet
lead to pay per click and other pay for lead sources and this area continues to
blossom through lead generating websites.

The whole technology realm is amazing in itself.  We mentioned pager and progression to smart phones
but how about in the office and on the road? 
We have gone from office computers to personal computers to laptop,
tablets, netbooks, ipad, and mobile apps – the possibilities seem endless at
this point.

Marketing used to be almost strictly all newspaper
advertising.  Then we utilized direct
mail, billboard advertising, bench marketing, bus and car wraps and other forms
of mass advertising.   Agents have become
more practical in their spending habits by utilizing marketing to their sphere,
developing email campaigns, embracing social media outlets.

There used to be no websites then we had company websites
which paved the way for agent websites, and now we have multimedia social
interaction with our clients.

Our offices used to be brick and mortar offices often with
multiple locations.  Next came the mega
office concept where brokers consolidated into on large location.  As the market and technology  changed , offices downsized.  As more agents began to work from home,
wireless access points and wireless cards have become available, café offices
have emerged.

Initially, the way we worked was as Individual agents.  As our businesses grew, assistants became
more prevalent and more of a necessity. 
When lifestyle options and life balance became more important, buyer
agents and listing specialists lead to forming mega teams.  As technology emerge virtual assistants also
offered alternatives for agents to be more efficient.

 Our education avenues
have also changed.  We were first taught
to use the Haines directory, work expired listings and FSBO’s.  Then we took our education on the road and
obtained designations.  Next we worked on
database development, social media development. 
Our travel then gave way to on line training through RSN and other
correspondence classes.  These have lead
the way to webinars, techinars, and streaming video trainings.  Also agents have developed mastermind groups
to grow their businesses.

The agent’s compensation plans have also changed
drastically.  Initially, commission structures
started at 50/50.  Then we saw graduated
commission levels based upon production and then the 100% comp plans with a
monthly fee.  We have also seen transaction
fees become part of our compensation plans. 
There are also plans where agents are on a split until the company
reaches a level acceptable to them known as a CAP schedule and we also see
hybrid forms of these plans.

The world of financing also needs to touched upon.  It used to be 20% down loans, cash, VA loans,
and FHA low down payment loans.  In addition
to these, we had buy downs, high seller consessions and then guidelines
changed.  We had 100% loans, 80/10/10,
80/20, 80/15/5, NINA, 106%, There were COFI loans, Balloon payment loans,
interest only loans and now we have the tightest loan guidelines we have ever
seen.

The marketing of houses has also had a metamorphosis.  Initially we had simple brochures with the
exterior photo taped to the page then we had 800 call capture numbers to find
more buyers for our listings.  Next we
were able to take digital photos and create more elaborate brochures and
virtual tours.   We now market properties
through videos, dedicated listing websites, text for information technologies,
voicepad, and once again, social media outlets.

Advertising venues have also been through changes.  We used to utilize magazines, newspapers, published
articles, hosted TV and radio shows and now we have youtube channels.

Our communication with clients and other agents has also
progressed from the phone only to writing notes, then came email and IM
followed by text and coupled with Facebook messages, tweets, and even more…we
are more available today than ever before

As you notice, our business is always evolving which means
we too need to embrace change, be forward thinking and continuously move
forward if we want our business to only not survive but thrive going into the
future.  Get it?  Got it? Good!

More business, more business, more business!

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Many people ask in our one on ones what is the best way to
get more business and my answer over the last several years has been consistent
and won’t change – it is to work by referral. 
So, the next question is how do you work and get more results by
referral?  It isn’t rocket science.  You need to be involved in life –get out and
get in front of people.  Develop yourself
as a “people” person. 

The first step is to give more in value than you ever expect
to receive back.  Get to know about the
business the other person is involved in, the charities they embrace, the cause
that most interests them and then ask how you can help through referrals,
participation or in any other way they need help.  By giving yourself without expectations of getting
anything in return will get you further faster in reaching your goals.

Next is to continuously grow your database.  As you get out in front of people and help
them with their areas of interest, you will naturally be introduced to more
people and the more people you serve the more you will get in return. 

So, the next question is how do you grow your database?  The answer is to get in front of people
through associations, coaching kids, get involved in schools, charities, hold
open houses, meet your neighbors, just do whatever it takes to get yourself
into social situations and ask to serve. 
The more visible you are, the opportunities you give yourself to be
perceived as a giver of value, time, resources, and expertise, the more likely
you are to receive business in return.

Above all, it is important to put other’s interests
first.  When you help others with their
challenges, issues or concerns and you are seen as someone who cares, you will
once again, receive business.  It is a
natural instinct for most people to want to give back if you continuously give
of yourself and put others interests ahead of yours.

It is your talents, your education, your desire to better
yourself and most importantly, your attitude that makes you, you.  Always keep in mind you are the biggest asset
you have to give to others.  Therefore,
it is of utmost importance that you become a continuous learner and
teacher.  Seek opportunities to show case
your talents.  Put yourself in the
position of being a resource to others by what and who you know.

Once you put all of these pieces – and a few more – in
place, you must be open to and ready to receive.  Be ready and able to help and give all of
yourself in these endeavors.  It is also
important to remember to be grateful. 
Thank those who give to you, serve them well and more will come.

As previously mentioned, it is not rocket science but these
are the stepping stones to a long and prosperous career.  Get it? 
Got it?  Good!

Now, go sell something!

 

 

Great information was shared last night at the Real Estate Information Exchange!

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Real Estate Information Exchange news you can use!

 

· Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac have been ordered to delist from the NYSE because they have been trading below $1 for more than 30 days. The delisting will be effective July 8th .

o   They can still post filings w/ the SEC

o   Investors will be able to buy & trade on the over-the-counter bulletin board (I attached a definition)

o   Trading on the over-the-counter bulletin board will cause the trading volume will drop, prices will deteriorate further, price volatility will increase it will become more difficult to trade a large number of stocks

 

·     Housing starts fall

o   Housing starts in May fell 10% from April (but up 7.8% from this time last year)

o   Building permits are down 5.9% from April (but up 4.4% from this time last year)

o   Builder confidence is dropping due to problems with obtaining financing, faulty appraisals, competition from short sales & foreclosures

 

·      Senate approves extension of Tax Credit Closing Deadline because of backlog of closings due to close by June 30th…homebuyers and lenders now have until September 30th to close on their properties!

 

· Bank of America has converted an additional 16,000 homeowners from trial to permanent loan mods this past month….bringing its total to 70,000!

o   HAMP is B of A’s biggest effort and have completed 71k non-HAMP mods so far this year

o   Total delinquency rate (according to Moody’s) among 2005-2008 subprime loans peaked at 54.4% in Jan. 2010 and since then the rate has began to decline and as of April is 51.5%

o   24% of delinquent borrowers in Feb were current in March

o   Expect that 50-70% of permanent mods will eventually default…wow! Because negative equity is such a significant driver of default (the level will depend heavily on the successful implementation of principal forgiveness)

 

· VA Dept of Health recommends denying 2 applications for a Haymarket Hospital – just so you know what is happening in our area…

 

· RIS Social Media conference…lots of good information, you have to leverage social media in your business… it’s the future. If you would like to learn a few tips, set up a time to meet with me!

 

· Josh Burruss of Potomac Mortgage Group briefed us on what’s happening in the mortgage side of things.  New Disclosures! Undisclosed Debt Disclosures and New Debt Acknowledgement at Closing form.  Credit will be pulled for FHA borrowers 3 days prior to closing and these forms have to be signed confirming that no new debt has been incurred during the time period while we wait for closing.  This can hurt a lot of buyers whose credit scores are one or two points away from being in the poorer credit zones. Stay tuned as things seem to change daily.

Why salespeople are successful!

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I recently wrote an article about why agents fail and thought I should counter that article and mention why salespeople are successful.  Here are a few tips to help you know why agents are successful:

· They are continuously prospecting.  When at their kids games, or at the grocery store and any place in between, they are adding people to their database to increase their chances of receiving a referral.

· They can communicate their value proposition to those they meet.  They know why they are in the business and how to let people know, in an informative way of why they should buy or sell and use them as their agent.

· They know the market, stats, and trends and can repeat them quickly and easily.  People love to speak about real estate and if you can be the information provider, you will become a trusted advisor to them and receive more leads.

· They know why today is a good time to buy or sell and can state 3 examples of why this is the case.  People need to know the “real” reasons why now is a good time to buy or sell a house that is factually based and personal to their situation.

· They further their education above and beyond the minimum standards of continuing education.  Agents who earn designations and can communicate why the designation is important to the client earn more money than agents who do not earn a designation. 

· They are continuously networking with business people, previous clients and other industry professionals.  They join BNI, chambers, or start networking groups of their own to increase their databases and get more opportunities for referrals.

· They have a plan and work their plan.  If you don’t have a business plan, develop one today!  Your business plan will give you the direction you need to be successful and give you a daily plan of action to accomplish your goals.

· They utilize social media as a tool to market themselves and their listings and services.  It is a fact – social media is here to stay.  It is time to embrace this phenomenon and get online.  Blog, get on Facebook, Linkedin, Plaxo and reach out to your database to let them know you are in the business and you are successful in it.

· They communicate the value of working with a Realtor and subscribe to the code of ethics.  They are professional and show it through their actions and interactions with others.

· They are results and solution oriented and don’t dwell on the negative situations they encounter.  They look for the educational value or learning experience in each opportunity they face.  Failure is approached as learning experience not a negative one.

· And lastly, they have positive attitudes and attack each day with enthusiasm.  Be an example to others in how you approach situations with optimism and passion and results will follow as they do with other successful people.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

Be prepared for what might happen…

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We all know that there was a push to get houses under contract by April 30th and settled by June 30th so guess what could happen?  Settlements may get delayed as stress has been put on the system to get these transactions closing on time.  Is your lender on top of your buyer’s loan application?  Have your purchaser’s submitted all of their paperwork to the lender?  Is your appraisal completed?  Has the appraisal been underwritten?  Have you received your commitment yet?  Today is the time to push everyone in the process to move forward and get your sale ready for closing early – be the squeaky wheel. 

Why do you ask are you urged to take action today?  Well, if your settlement is delayed, your buyer may not receive their tax credit they are entitled to receive.  If the settlement gets delayed, who is responsible for making up the difference?  If you are proactive, on top of your transactions and put pressure on the lender to perform…it won’t be you!  If you wait until the last minute to check on your loan and where your loan is in process…the buyers may look at you for a contribution to their lost opportunity.  Begin to have questions today to discuss the potential of the loan not closing and what your lender is going to do to make it right if it doesn’t happen as scheduled.  If you lay it on the line early, you will get the results your clients are looking to receive – an on time settlement!

Potential solutions could be reducing your buyer’s principal amount.  Buying down the interest rate is another possibility.  Paying closing costs for the buyer is another possibility.  When the responsibility is put on the lender early to perform or pay – they will perform more often than not. 

On the flip side of the transaction – a buyer may decide not to close if they don’t receive the credit and potentially walk away from the transaction.  As a listing agent, track your closings closely – you don’t want to get caught off guard!

Be the professional, be on top of the process and avoid problems that may arise and you will be the trusted advisor that gets referrals for taking care of your client.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

How do you approach failure?

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Failure and how you approach it can lead to more failure or tremendous success.  Are you afraid of failure and as such, rarely risk attempting anything new?  Are you a remedial failure – you fail a few times before you learn something from your experience?  Are you a habitual failure that fails every time you attempt to do something new?  Or do you embrace failure and look for the learning experience each time you do not succeed?

Analyze the last time you failed.  How did it make you feel?  Did you feel upset and distraught?  Did the experience leave you feeling puzzled and curious?  Did the experience make you analyze why you failed and how you could have improved to prevent the same result again? Or did you have an ah ha moment resulting in you knowing exactly what happened and why?  It is critically important to know what happened that lead to your failure and why.  If you tweaked your presentation, asked more questions, spoke with the decision maker, or reworked your numbers would you have won?  Ask for feedback from the client, your peers or mentors to determine how you could improve to gain more achievement.

People who have experienced tremendous failures understand and recognize the importance of what happened so they can grow from the experience and build toward success.  Keep an open mind when you fail – be optimistic that you will find a better way to accomplish your task – learn from you mistake and move on to finding an alternative solution.  Also, build upon the experience of other successful people to learn how they adapted to failure:

Henry Ford Failure Quote:

"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, only this time more wisely."

~ Henry Ford

 

Thomas Alva Edison Failure Quotation:

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

~ Thomas Alva Edison

 

Benjamin Disraeli Failure/Success Quote:

"All my successes have been built on my failures."

~ Benjamin Disraeli

 

Sir Winston Churchill Quote on Failures:

"Success is the ability to go from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm."

~ Sir Winston Churchill

 

Thomas H. Palmer Quote on Failure:

"IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN. Don't give up too easily; persistence pays off in the end.”      ~Thomas H. Palmer

In addition to this, you must try.  Don’t sit back and wait for something to happen.  Take action, massive action towards your goals and then remember it is imperative that you keep positive, be persistent, move on and concentrate on your next task and don’t lose your enthusiasm to get the results you are looking for out of your efforts.  Get it?  Got it?  Good!

Now, go sell something!