The Distinctive Agent Show

DORA and What You Need to Close | Episode 348 | Karen Beauvais There's plenty to keep track of in this business, so it's best to stay on the safe side and revisit what you've learned from time to time. Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties' very own responsible broker, Karen Beauvais, has prepared, for your benefit, a refresher course on DORA closing requirements. Join her in...

The Art of the Elevator Pitch | Episode 347 | Mark Wingerter How do you make just about anyone demand to know more about what makes YOU distinctive in less than a minute? Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties ' Mark Wingerter has the answer in today's episode: It's all about the elevator pitch. Don't worry. You needn't be trapped in an actual elevator, stomaching the worl...

Social Media: What Do I Post? Part Two | Episode 346 As a tool, social media posts can make or break your marketing and branding campaigns. Todd completely understands the intimidation that comes with posting, especially if you want the RIGHT post from the get-go. In today's episode, part two of a two-part series, he shares some valuable pointers on what to post. Grab a hot coffee, sit back,...

Online Advertisements: Love or Hate Them? | Episode 345 Welcome to this edition of Finance Friday! The internet and especially social media are crawling with advertisements; stuff you're being convinced into buying without a need or even the means to do so. In the age of data collection, a lot of the ads are even targeted to you and your family! Fortunately, Todd Conklin has some fantastic ti...

What Can We Learn From the Past? | Episode 344 It's Throwback Thursday and we've got a special treat for you in today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show . Appreciate, in High Fidelity VHS quality, the very first episode from our vault. Excavated from underneath a pile of old PEZ dispensers, this clip of Todd Conklin covers the fundamental culture here at Coldwell Banker Distinc...

Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to Be Realtors | Episode 343 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties ' Karen Beauvais has learned a lot in the nearly 50 years she's been around the real estate business. She's experienced all of the emotional struggles that come with the territory. In today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show , she's more than happy to impart some of...

What to Watch out for When Dealing With HOAs | Episode 342 HOAs are a huge part of this business and won't be going anywhere, anytime soon. Fortunately, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties ' very own Mark Wingerter has some tips and pointers to share with you when it comes to dealing with HOAs. Be sure to look out for these things and more in this episode of The Distinctive Agent Show...

Can You Create a Mindset Shift in Someone Else? | Episode 341 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties ' Todd Conklin poses this question: Can you create a mindset shift in someone else? It's an interesting question and isn't always an easy task, but Todd has some thoughts he'd like to share with you today on this subject. Be sure to take a look at this episode of The Distinctive...

The Most Important First Step | Episode 340 With the New Year comes the resolutions and it's an amazing thing when you've met the goals you've set for self-improvement. But, really ask yourself: Is that change fleeting? In order to implement lasting positive change, the sort of change that is woven into your DNA, you need to get to the root of why that journey is important to you. C...

Hack to the Future: Try These Hacks for Better Lead Generation! | Episode 339 Hop into the DeLorean, rev up that flux capacitor, and accelerate to 88 miles per hour because we're going back in time for Throwback Thursday! Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties ' Todd Conklin goes over some timeless techniques for lead generation while also sprinkling in some sage advice for mastering you...

Social Media: What Do I Post? | Episode 337 As a tool, social media posts can make or break your marketing and branding campaigns. Todd completely understands the intimidation that comes with posting, especially if you want the RIGHT post from the get-go. In today's episode, part one of a two-part series, he shares some valuable pointers on what to post. Grab a hot coffee, sit back, and enjoy...

Steel Yourself for What Must Be Done | Episode 336 Are you forged for power? Todd wants you to start your week with this question in mind and to participate in a visual exercise: Consider the blacksmith and his craft. Consider how timeless and unchanged the art form has remained over the millennia. How the countless tools this craft is responsible for creating allows for utility and power. In toda...

A Blueberry Brain-Boosting Bonanza | Episode 335 Hey gang, it’s finally Friday! Today, Shannon is showing us how to make her "Brain-Berry Smoothie". You can put this filling, nutritious concoction together in only a few minutes. The key ingredient here is the blueberries, which are loaded with antioxidants and are proven to help with cognitive function. And, they are anti-inflammatory as...

Be an Expert in the Age of Information | Episode 334 In today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show , Jeff Mays shares with us one of his client's more successful ideas: The Deal of the Week. This deal shares information from anywhere and everywhere. As agents in this day and age, it's important to be an expert on ALL the information out there. Check out this episode to find out w...

Remember to Always Keep It Professional! | Episode 333 Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties' responsible broker Karen joins us in today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show to remind you that regardless of what sort of fee you're charging for your service, you should still uphold certain duties and obligations and ALWAYS treat clients as though you're getting full commissi...

Crush Your Coming Soon Campaigns | Episode 332 Listings come and go so fast, often with only an iota of marketing. The solution? "Coming Soon" marketing campaigns. In today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show , Todd explores some options that will be guaranteed to set you up to crush your Coming Soon campaigns or any pre-emptive marketing for your listing EVERY time. You'll...

Connecting Agents Like Never Before | Episode 331 Welcome to another exciting episode of The Distinctive Agent Show ! Today, Todd has brought on a very special guest: Greg Peterson, the leader of the Top Dog Properties team in Edwards, CO. Greg has well over ten years of experience in the business and has a lot of insight to offer, BUT the main reason Todd wanted to bring him on is to discuss an o...

Be Honest With Yourself | Episode 547 | #BeDistinctive If you don't know where you are, how are you going to get to where you want to go? Have you been struggling in your personal fitness journey and you're not sure why? In today's Fitspo Friday Shannon dives into what you need to be doing to meet your goals.

Learning How to Learn With Courage | Episode 329 Competence in a skill or topic often goes hand-in-hand with an earned confidence in that area. Raw talent or countless hours devoted to mastering something does assure that level of certainty. In light of this, Todd encourages you to consider the high-performer who additionally comes at areas, in which they lack expertise, with that same level of co...

Leave Your Mark | Episode 328 | Karen Beauvais | #BeDistinctive Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties' very own Karen Beauvais goes over some possible scenarios when it comes to the Property Transfer Declaration Form: What it is and why it's an important part of the process. Give this episode a listen and you too will be a responsible broker!

The Conversation Is Different When You Sit With Winners | Episode 327 The caliber of people you surround yourself with absolutely makes a difference in how you find inspiration, in how you think, in how you grow, and in how your conversations go. It may be uncomfortable to hear, but Todd wants you to introspect further on the value of your peers; whether they benefit you in meaningful ways or tend...

Start Your Day Off-- Write! | Episode 325 The weekend is finally here and who doesn't enjoy being able to sleep in on a Saturday morning? After a busy week at Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties, our real estate agents are probably looking forward to a lazy weekend. However, we often find what is most enjoyable isn't always what's most beneficial. In honor of Fitspo Friday, Shann...

New Year, New You! | Episode 324 New beginnings and fresh starts can feel great, but it's important to always retain what you've already learned along the way. For this very important reason, Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties' Karen Beauvais has put together a refresher course in today's episode of The Distinctive Agent Show . Don't miss this one and have a great New...

Do These Things Everyday If You Want More Success! | Episode 322 It's Mindset Monday and Todd wants you to give some serious thought to your mentality, not only in how you approach your small business, but in every aspect of your life. These are the actions, the hacks, and, at the forefront of it all, the right mindset to succeed. Do not miss this eye-opening episode of The Distinctive Agent...

A Promise Kept Is Confidence Earned | Episode 321 Happy Monday, everyone! Todd is with us today to talk about the relationship between confidence and competence. Generally speaking, a lack of one will lead to a lack of the other. The key, however, that will allow you to achieve both of these things is your mindset. How does one develop a confidence-building mindset? For Todd, it's about keepi...