The YPN Effect: Iron Sharpens Iron

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By Rebecca Donatelli Inspired. Fall 2016: I had made it to the end of my first year in the real estate business. It was a solid first year, and I had earned the “Rookie of the Year” title at my brokerage. I was excited about my new venture, but still terrified nonetheless. I’ll never forget it—I was tapped on the …

New Year’s Inspirations

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By Samantha Jones The old adage, “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” rings true more than ever at the beginning of a new year. Sure, 2019 means a theoretical blank slate and chance to improve every facet of our lives. Yet, sometimes we set ourselves up to fail with those lofty goals. I’m all for continuing to strive for excellence, …

Clarksville YPN Events Shine

Erica Christoffer Being a REALTOR®, Young Pros in the Spotlight, YPN News 2 Comments

Part one in a series featuring the 2018 YPN Network of the Year recipients. By Erica Christoffer In November, Clarksville Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network in Tennessee was awarded the small YPN Network of the Year. Based on membership size, Clarksville was up against 13 other YPN groups that applied for the 2018 honor in the small category. But …

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Thinking ‘Mr. Worldwide’

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Helpful Tools, Personal Fulfillment, Professional Development 2 Comments

By Anand Patel Regardless of your preference in music it’s hard to turn on the radio today and not hear a song featuring the musician known as Pitbull. The Miami-born 31 year old artist is also a successful businessman who endorses (and in some cases holds equity ownership) Kodak, Bud Light, Voli Vodka, Sheets energy strips, Dr. Pepper and Zumba …

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One More Pushup!

Blog Contributor Helpful Tools, Managing Your Agents, Managing Your Office, Personal Fulfillment, Professional Development 5 Comments

By Anand Patel In an attempt to jumpstart the fitness routine I once followed, I decided to sign up for a three-week boot camp. As we are now entering the third and final week, I am wondering how am I possibly going to work-out with the same intensity and discipline at the gym on my own once the week is …

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A Real Inspiration

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By Hilary Hale Brown I had the pleasure of spending most of a recent afternoon with Avis Wukasch.  For those of you unfamiliar with this vivacious woman, Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and 2012 Texas REALTOR® of the Year, I highly recommend spending a few moments to read her bio online.  She reminds us all of what we can accomplish in …

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Finding That Blogging Inspiration

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By Jessica Hickok Nothing is more frustrating than when you can’t find the inspiration to update your social media statuses or knock out that blog post.  I have spent many nights staring at a blank computer screen trying to search deep within myself to write something engaging for my blog readers.  That’s because I’m a REALTOR®, not a writer. But …