Recent history has been particularly fraught with hatred and prejudice. And while discrimination is anything but new, the conversation on how everyone can make a meaningful difference is taking a firm hold in a fresh, encouraging way. One way to truly make a difference is allyship. By definition, an ally is an individual who speaks out and stands up for …
10 Questions with Joyce Wright Funk
Joyce Wright Funk is broker and co-owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Rainbow Island Properties in Kilauea, Hawaii. She is also the first black, female owner in the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate network. 1. Which of our BHGRE® P.A.I.G.E. (Passion, Authenticity, Inclusion, Growth, Excellence) core values do you identify with most, and why? I identify with all …
5 Holiday Open House Ideas for Real Estate Professionals
Author: Virtuance ‘Tis the season to incorporate holiday cheer into your real estate endeavors! We have five unique holiday open house ideas to help you stand out as a real estate professional. Are real estate open houses beneficial? Real estate open houses are beneficial because potential clients can see the homes in person. If the house is located in a well-populated area …
The Key To Becoming A Successful Online Influencer Part 1 | Danny Peña – 028
The best successes often come from overcoming powerful obstacles. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by the co-founder of Solo Stove, Spencer Jan, to discuss how he built a successful company amid the 2008 recession. Entrepreneurship has been central to his career for the past decade. After seeing the recession’s effect on his professional pursuits, Spencer believes …
The Anti-Time Management | Richie Norton – 032
Everyone has a strategy for time management. Whether it’s your mom, dad, brother, coworker, or neighbor, you’ve likely heard many different ways to prioritize your time and get things done. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by entrepreneur and bestselling author, Richie Norton, to hear his take on time management and how everyone can find a …
I Failed Three Times Before I Become Young & Profitable | Hala Taha – 033
Starting a podcast or launching a foray into entrepreneurship likely won’t happen overnight, and it often takes multiple tries to find an idea that sticks. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by the podcast princess (and CEO of YAP Media), Hala Taha, to learn how she tried, failed, and overcame obstacles to eventually find a successful …
My Personal Journey to Success | Susan Jenkins – 034
Great leadership looks different to everyone. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by the CEO and co-founder of Better Homes and Gardens Native American Group, Susan Jenkins, to learn what she values in leadership and how she embraces those traits in her work. It’s got to be deeper than money – a ‘why’ must be answered. In …
How To Use Media To Advance Your Career | Lloyd George – 031
Project manager by day and podcast influencer by night, Lloyd George has used media to connect to new people, try new opportunities, and fuel his passions. In today’s episode of the Be Better podcast, Lloyd joins Donald to discuss his work and how he’s used media to get where he wants to go. Lloyd’s professional background wasn’t traditional: He wasn’t …
Meet BHGRE® Featured Agent, Pip Klein
Sit and talk with Pip Klein of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Green Team about buying or selling a home and you get the feeling that she’s been in this business her whole life. However, Pip didn’t get her license until 2011, and there has been no stopping her since. Read on to find out why she has such …
Luxury Flooring Trends to Attract Buyers
Do you have sellers doing a major remodel on their luxury home before putting it on the market? Recent trends show that flooring is increasingly important to homeowners and certain options create more of a high-end look than others. So, consider guiding your clients to focus on their floors and choose products that at least reflect and ideally boost the …