Personal branding is the key to setting yourself up for personal and professional success. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by PR pro and owner of Media Maven, Christina Nicholson, to discuss the importance of personal branding, regardless of your industry.  No matter your business, everybody should build a brand. The brand you build makes …

In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald talks about what he had to learn the hard way when starting his own business. For aspiring entrepreneurs, this episode has the takeaways you need to get your next venture started on the right foot.  You’re always selling. If you’re too focused on the service or product you offer, you won’t have …

Connecting with your farm area can be challenging during the summer when many buyers and sellers are on vacation or on the go enjoying one fun experience after the other. The Internet goes everywhere, though, and everyone has to wind down, so agents should consider staying in touch with some topical summer real estate blog ideas their target audience can …

Wondering about renovations that pay? Many homeowners and real estate professionals find they get a great ROI with a garden makeover. In particular, sellers and agents today are sprucing up yards with butterfly and bird-friendly plants. Why create a garden to attract these winged creatures? For one, the flowers that butterflies and birds feed on are gorgeous, and their visual …

Real estate agents should think about meeting leads throughout the year, but summer days are exceptionally perfect for networking. With so many community activities and events, it’s easier to get out there and mingle with your farm area. Below are some ways to put your name and experience in your neighbors’ minds during summertime to stay top of mind for …

Real estate agents must know how to market and sell a home during summer, when many people are either out of town, busy doing fun activities, or trying to stay out of the heat (which means no driving around to view houses). Summer tends to be a short season in real estate terms because families and other potential home buyers …

The best things in life aren’t free. In the professional world, that means it’s time to take a risk. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined by the co-founder and VP of Content and Community of Podcast Movement, Jared Easley, to discuss the risks he took in creating the world’s largest podcast event in the world. …

Sales isn’t just a career; it’s an everyday occurrence for everyone. We sell ideas, thoughts, and actions to our family, friends, and coworkers as a part of everyday life, so sales is an essential skill we all need to develop. In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Kim interviews our co-host (and professional seller) Donald Kelly to learn how …

In today’s episode of the Be Better Podcast, Donald is joined again by the owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Blu Realty, John Darden. In this episode, the pair dive deeper into practical ways to integrate a successful mindset into your daily life for long-term growth. Picture two agents:  Imagine two realtors: Greg the Gleeful Agent and Mandy …

The Be Better podcast is all about helping you find your path to success, whether that’s in real estate or any other career. Today’s episode is the first of a special two-part episode featuring the owner of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® Blu Realty, John Darden. In this episode, John discusses the psychology of success and how anyone can integrate simple …