Unlocking Real Estate Investment Success in 2024: Insights from Mind Renovation Nation Hey there, Mind Renovation Nation! It's Nathan Bush here, back with another dose of insight to supercharge your real estate journey. In today's blog, we're diving deep into the heart of real estate investment. We’re not just skimming the surface – we’re going all in, just like we did in our latest podcast episode. So, whether you're a seasoned investor in St. Louis or just dipping your toes in the market, buckle up! We're about to embark on a strategic journey to skyrocket your portfolio in 2024. Setting the Stage for Explosive Growth Reflecting on our trails of investment, it's crucial to look ahead and strategize for the coming year. This is not just about wishful thinking; it's about concrete planning and execution. And that's where Red Maples comes into play, offering top-notch property management that makes your investment journey smoother. The GROWTH Framework: Y...

There is beauty in Real Estate. Specifically, because the population is growing. In Real Estate you can receive a steady income that you can accurately predict and rely on, unlike typical sales roles. To attract the best clients and make the top dollars you have to start with focusing on becoming a top-producing Real Estate Agent. There are a number of books and references on selling but not much available on the topic of attracting a Real Estate clientele. In Real Estate the skill of persuasion is one you must develop. To get started there are 5 baby steps that you must take to begin a career. 1. Read books on influence, persuasion, marketing, and asset management 2. Write down and affirm your success, “I am closing 35 homes per year” 3. Find an agent with a lot of listings you connect with 4. Find a mentor to show you the way 5. Associate with others who are currently successful in Real Estate Getting your Real Estate License can be the better avenue when starting in real estate. ...

Do you or your employees struggle with enthusiasm or passion for the job? 🤷‍♀️ If your company is like most, then you might have some employees going through the motions. Passion is not something that just happens to your employees or yourself it is a planned operation. 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Are you planning for passion development? You should be. Lack of passion leads to underperformance. Just as you have a plan for how you are going to market you business you should have a plan for how you are going to build passion in your company. There are four ways to build passion in your organization: developing a strong mission, building a training program, including your employees in goal setting. 🥇Developing your mission! What is your company’s purpose? Maybe you don't own the business, that's okay. You can have a team mission. Why do you exist? If you do not have something to live for then you merely existing, not living? Having a strong mission is one of the biggest builders of passion in a...

A “How To Plan” For Parents of Spoiled Real Estate Children:  When I was younger, my neighbor had a crazy dog. Every day this dog would wait by the side of the road for vehicles to drive by. When a vehicle drove by, this crazy mutt would run down the road, barking and chasing everyone’s vehicle that drove by.  On one rainy day, I asked my neighbor “Do you think the dog is ever going to chase down one of  those vehicles?” My neighbor replied, “That’s not what worries me. What worries me is what he would do if he ever caught one.” Many people in life behave like that dog who is pursuing meaningless goals. Meaningless goals are goals that are not backed by values. Before you start defining your family goals you first need to define your values.  Goals not backed by values are meaningless and might as well be considered criminal activity.  If you want to define the life goals you first need to define your values. The framework for setting goals back by values can be...

I achieve my goals. I remember my purpose. Having a clear picture of what I want to achieve drives me forward. When I set a goal, I crush it. I bring my dreams to life by acting on my intentions. My priorities are extremely clear. I would rather succeed at one goal than become overwhelmed by tackling too many projects at one time. I track my progress. I ask others for feedback. I set interim milestones that help to keep me on track. I build my confidence. I review my past victories. Each accomplishment creates positive momentum. I know that I am strong and resilient. I tell others about my plans. I feel more accountable when I make my goals public. I am more likely to stick to my diet if others know I am trying to lose weight. I reach out for support. I let my family and friends know how they can help me. I accomplish more when I collaborate with others. We reinforce each other’s efforts and celebrate our victories. I remain patient and persistent. I set realistic timelines that help m...

Y ou have to be a PSYCHO about LEADERSHIP  Getting productivity out of your team is not as challenging as you are thinking. Often times I tell my team leaders that it is first their job to fill in the gaps from poor parenting. While I say this tongue and cheek, I know that most of the staff probably had good parents, the truth is that caring about your staff like you are a parent works well to engage them. Getting your team to be productive requires some planning on your part. You first have to make decisions about what actually moves the needle in production. You must determine what productive looks like.  There was a property management company in St. Louis that was having difficulty getting all the staff on the same page. They were experiencing lots of back biting, they were also experiencing poor results, a low number of leases monthly, poor customer service, and poor collections results. According to Forbes, “ True enthusiasm for a business, its products, a...

I believe you were born to be a leader and possess all the necessary skills and traits. You are also correct to believe that you have a lot of work to do, and this site is an interruption in your time. You should be assured this site is worth every second you spend reading, and I will prove it to you. In a recent study of the return on investment of investing in leadership training, participants found for every $1 in value paid the return was $6 in tangible benefits (Rhos, 2015). This means that if your time is currently worth $20.00 per hour and you study this information for 10 hours you would have invested $200.00 worth of your time into this information. According the Rhos’s study, the benefits you will receive will be greater than or equal to the value of $1,200.00. Would you invest $200.00 to make $1,200.00, if you had 0% risk of losing the money?  I know I would take my chances with that investment everyday of the week.  I have been called,  "A ...

Grant Cardone sales trainer, radio host, real estate investor, and business coach is known for his statement, “Price is a myth!” He would be right. Price is a myth but costs are real and a fact. As a leader you are either controlling costs or costs are controlling you. Organizations today are very focused on cutting and controlling expenses, but what they should be focused on is controlling costs. What Does Your Decisions Cost? That is the question that every leader must ask themselves. When you are making decisions, you must consider all the costs. For instance stealing from your company may fill a short term need, but what is the cost to you if you are caught? If you are caught you could lose your job, increase stress in your life, and be arrested. The 4 Steps to a Renovation In the long term there are high costs associated with making bad short term decisions today. Just like your need to conduct renovate your time management plan you may need to undergo a cost renovation....

Explaining and describing your real estate service, with all of your features and benefits defines your skill as a Real Estate Professional. By having a distinct lead generating strategy, selling strategy, and closing strategy a real estate agent can create a sense of urgency within a seller or  buyer. In the real estate business, having the ideal training and coaching to generate real estate sales leads is of the utmost importance. Competition is tough, both offline and online. One of the reasons why it is important to start the business already armed to excel, or be ready to acquire the tactics, resources and skills is to ensure your potential to generate leads soon afterward. Although, generating sales leads from scratch can be a daunting task, it does not have to be that difficult. Even when you have an effective, high tech marketing applications and strategies in position, there is always something else to learn to be able to build and maintain a marketing advantage...