Only work with people you like!

Today an experienced real estate agent who I look up to gave me a tip. The tip was, "only work with people you like". We were talking about how to build a network or sphere of influence.

I think she is right because sometimes the people we deal with really get under my skin and I wonder why I do this for a living.

I definately would not associate with most of these people outside of work if it makes a difference. Does it make a difference?

Also, the more I think about it the more it bothers me. My wife says I'm being negative but is it just me?

What is the general rule? Do you work with everyone or just the ones you want to work with?

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Originally Posted by Thomas

We were talking about how to build a network or sphere of influence.

You would be well advised to "Surround Yourself with the Best".

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I think she is right because sometimes the people we deal with really get under my skin and I wonder why I do this for a living.

I definately would not associate with most of these people outside of work if it makes a difference. Does it make a difference?

Also, the more I think about it the more it bothers me. My wife says I'm being negative but is it just me?

How you feel about your industry, employer, product/service, and/or clientele makes all the difference in the world.

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Originally Posted by Thomas

I definately would not associate with most of these people outside of work if it makes a difference. Does it make a difference?

Also, the more I think about it the more it bothers me. My wife says I'm being negative but is it just me?

What is the general rule? Do you work with everyone or just the ones you want to work with?

Thomas, are you taliking about clients, prospects, associates, or coworkers? I couldn't decipher.

I think it very important that you listen to your feelings on this.

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Originally Posted by Gary Boye

Thomas, are you taliking about clients, prospects, associates, or coworkers? I couldn't decipher.

I think it very important that you listen to your feelings on this.

I read my post and it wasn't very clear. Sorry. I was talking about customers and prospects. I'm feeling better about it today. Some days are better than others.

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Originally Posted by Thomas

What is the general rule? Do you work with everyone or just the ones you want to work with?

There is no general rule. But it's my belief that sound advice would be to just work with the ones you want to work with.

Michael Port in Book Yourself Solid calls it a Velvet Rope and it is a rule in his system. I highly recommend the book.

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Originally Posted by Gary Boye

There is no general rule. But it's my belief that sound advice would be to just work with the ones you want to work with.

It's unanimous!

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Originally Posted by Gary Boye

Michael Port in Book Yourself Solid calls it a Velvet Rope and it is a rule in his system. I highly recommend the book.

I ordered the book. Thanks Gary.

Only work with people you like?

Unless you're good at generating leads this might be wishfull thinking.

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Only work with people you like?

Unless you're good at generating leads this might be wishfull thinking.

If you generate your own leads, and enough of them, then this sounds reasonable. If the company provided the leads then you would be wasting the company's money.

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Originally Posted by Frankie

Only work with people you like?

Unless you're good at generating leads this might be wishfull thinking.

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Originally Posted by Houston

If you generate your own leads, and enough of them, then this sounds reasonable. If the company provided the leads then you would be wasting the company's money.

Thanks for the feedback guys.

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Originally Posted by Houston

If you generate your own leads, and enough of them, then this sounds reasonable. If the company provided the leads then you would be wasting the company's money.

I like this idea. Do what you want with your own time and money but don't waste company leads.

Only work with people you like!

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