The Winter of Soul

The 2009-2010 Winter of Soul Seminar Series kicked off in November of 2009 with a couple of timely shows created specifically to help you get ready for your Happy Next Year. We picked back up in early January with eight more 60-90 minute teleseminar* programs scheduled over the winter months. As with the Summer of Soul, these are content-rich sessions, not just bait-n-switch infomercials for anyone's products or services.

All programs were recorded and are provided in .mp3 format for easy listening or downloading.

Like everything at SWS, your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed. If you aren't happy, we aren't happy. And we'll make it right.

Included in the Winter of Soul
Creating Your 2010 Business Plan - Everyone knows you're supposed to have a written plan. Have you done yours? No? Let's do it together in this kick-off to the 2009-2010 Winter of Soul.

B.R.A.N.D.'ing with Tom Gosche - Back by popular demand from the Summer of Soul, Tom Gosche, branding expert, joins us to share his unique perspective on personal branding that actually reflects who you are... and inspires you to become the best YOU you can be. It's good stuff.

BONUS SESSION!
Socializing for Introverts - We introverts are terrible small-talkers. We tend to enjoy our own company to the company of others. Networking events intimidate us. We'd rather die than risk annoying anyone. But we can be extremely effective in the social realm as long as we stay IN our comfort zones.

Rethinking the List(en)ing Presentation - Do you really need a formal listing presentation? Maybe... but maybe not. A panel discussion on various approaches to seller interviews.

Alternatives to Referral-Begging - It's really not necessary to beg, bribe or even "remind" your friends to send you referrals. In fact, this behavior might actually be counterproductive to your goal of GETTING referrals from the people you know. I'll show you what to do instead.

Open House Strategies - A panel discussion with four master open-housers on effective techniques to attract visitors, build rapport, get valid contact information (and permission to use it), and much more.

Selling with Her Soul - For Ladies Only (and the men who love them) - A potentially politically INcorrect discussion on how there's nothing wrong with being feminine in today's gender-neutral world. No, you DON'T have to become a man to succeed; quite the opposite in fact! Mary Beth Bonacci joins me for what I promise will be a fascinating show.

Why Isn't My Listing Selling? - ARGHGH! Why isn't my listing selling? I priced it right, made up a pretty brochure and I hold open houses every weekend! What else can I do? (And no, the answer isn't always "reduce the price.")

Social Media and Your Sphere of Influence - Don't spam your sphere! ...and other tips for effectively using social media in your sphere of influence business model.

Beyond Virtual Tours - Virtual Tours aren't just for listings anymore! My friends at CPG Tours and I have come up with nearly 20 promotional uses for virtual tours outside of marketing your listings. Easy-as-pie to put together and a lot of fun to distribute. Ma

Getting UNStuck! How Your Mood & Attitude affect your business... and what to do about it - A 2-part, joint session with Borino of Expired Plus where we'll teach you some practical tips to overcoming the inevitable discouragement, confusion and frustration of a real estate career.

* a "teleseminar" is an audio-only live presentation or discussion delivered via telephone or webcast

Testimonials for the Winter of Soul

"The cost for the Winter of the Soul was worth every penny. Excellent material and wonderful guests." Sandra

"The Winter of Soul has been great!  There is so much to learn and your presentations make it easier and sensible." Ron

"Wow…honestly, I loved the Winter of Soul.  I found it highly motivating and great value." Margret

"I have thoroughly enjoyed Winter of Soul and will subscribe to the next session. Your enthusiasm and tips, and the tips from other agents featured in the shows have been super." Victoria  

"I really have enjoyed the Winter Series and am looking forward to what you will put together for the Summer Series! For us soulful agents, these things simply help us to stay on track and know that we are not crazy, that others are out there too and doing just fine." Christine

"I can't tell you how much I appreciate all the thought and effort you put into making Winter of Soul so successful.  It's as if you were inside my mind, coming up with ideas for shows that seemed to be just what I needed at the time." Melissa

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Winter of Soul seminars - I really looked forward to each one! Thanks for putting them together. I appreciated the ability to be a part of something that was reasonably priced, informative, and relevant to my current situation in real estate. Your sessions kept me going and I am grateful for that! I am also sad to see them end!" Sarah

"I enjoyed Winter of Soul every bit as much as I enjoyed Summer of Soul, and look forward to the next series, whatever it will be! The topics are always so relevant and I can honestly say that I have no criticisms to report. Thanks so much for all the hard work you put into these sessions." Shannon