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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Urgency
Urgency
By: Robin J. Elliott
If you’re serious about success and if time is valuable to you, you only want to deal with Joint Venture Partners who are seriously motivated and make your interaction, project, Joint Venture a priority. On a scale of one to ten, a one means “I don’t care either way; I will give up at the first sign of resistance” and a ten means, “whatever it takes, walking barefoot over broken glass, naked, with my hair on fire”. You want nothing less than a ten. You want their full focus, attention, allegiance, and enthusiasm. However, you do not want to spend valuable time on them, only to find that their real level of commitment is only five!
How do you know whether or not someone is committed to the task and the outcome? How do you discover their level of dedication? Here’s how I learn what their level of devotion is. I believe actions speak louder than words, so instead of believing what they say, I simply watch what they do. Like a pilot in an airplane, I watch my control panel, and here is what I look for:
Finally, I look for Joint Venture Partners who share my sense of URGENCY. I look for generous, committed, and smart people who are honest and professional. I need to know that they will do whatever it takes to achieve our common goals. You want people who are reliable and solid. The Members of the Joint Venture Forum abide by our Code of Ethics and believe in delivering real value. Be selective – be VERY selective – and you will soar to greater heights of success than ever before.
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By: Robin J. Elliott
If you’re serious about success and if time is valuable to you, you only want to deal with Joint Venture Partners who are seriously motivated and make your interaction, project, Joint Venture a priority. On a scale of one to ten, a one means “I don’t care either way; I will give up at the first sign of resistance” and a ten means, “whatever it takes, walking barefoot over broken glass, naked, with my hair on fire”. You want nothing less than a ten. You want their full focus, attention, allegiance, and enthusiasm. However, you do not want to spend valuable time on them, only to find that their real level of commitment is only five!
How do you know whether or not someone is committed to the task and the outcome? How do you discover their level of dedication? Here’s how I learn what their level of devotion is. I believe actions speak louder than words, so instead of believing what they say, I simply watch what they do. Like a pilot in an airplane, I watch my control panel, and here is what I look for:
- The speed at which they return phone calls, messages, and e-mails.
- Whether or not they show up on time or cancel appointments. Winners seldom cancel and are always on time.
- Whether they make excuses or take responsibility.
- Their use of and respect for time and resources.
- The people they hang around with.
- Their personal presentation. Do they look and dress like winners?
- How big they think. I want people to think bigger than I do, and deliver what they promise.
- Do they deliver what they promise on time? If they’re always late, I start downgrading them.
- How fast they pay others and me. This one tells you a lot. If they’re hurting for money, BEWARE.
- Do they make time and make way for your project and relationship or do they have too many other things going on and other priorities?
- Do they focus on the fast buck and immediate gratification or do they see the big picture? Are they on board for the long term?
- Do they initiate, innovate, and improve on your ideas, or do they simply go along with you? How enthusiastic are they? Do they take ownership of their responsibilities?
- Do they make themselves available or do they complain about too much work and pressure? Are they easily accessible or do they hide away?
Finally, I look for Joint Venture Partners who share my sense of URGENCY. I look for generous, committed, and smart people who are honest and professional. I need to know that they will do whatever it takes to achieve our common goals. You want people who are reliable and solid. The Members of the Joint Venture Forum abide by our Code of Ethics and believe in delivering real value. Be selective – be VERY selective – and you will soar to greater heights of success than ever before.
Are you interested in expanding your business?
Let's Work together!!!
Visit me at http://ping.fm/ZeBWh and find out how we can start expanding your business today.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Difference between Networking and Joint Ventures
By Robin J. Elliott
While many people think Networking and Joint Venturing are synonymous, they are not. As Robin J. Elliott explains in his book How to Retire in One Year, “The goal of a networker is to make a sale. The goal of a JV Broker is to solve a problem and add value, regardless of the products or services that may be involved.
“Someone who truly understands the Joint Venture mindset can make a fortune from Networking. The emphasis shifts from what you want and who you are to helping others and getting paid for it. Put your networking on steroids and triple your bottom line profit overnight by acquiring the JV mindset.”
As Mr. Elliott distinguishes, “a JV Broker solves - he or she doesn’t sell. If he or she helps someone solve their problem by linking them up with a resource, the JV Broker makes money. They get paid for results, not promises.”
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While many people think Networking and Joint Venturing are synonymous, they are not. As Robin J. Elliott explains in his book How to Retire in One Year, “The goal of a networker is to make a sale. The goal of a JV Broker is to solve a problem and add value, regardless of the products or services that may be involved.
“Someone who truly understands the Joint Venture mindset can make a fortune from Networking. The emphasis shifts from what you want and who you are to helping others and getting paid for it. Put your networking on steroids and triple your bottom line profit overnight by acquiring the JV mindset.”
As Mr. Elliott distinguishes, “a JV Broker solves - he or she doesn’t sell. If he or she helps someone solve their problem by linking them up with a resource, the JV Broker makes money. They get paid for results, not promises.”
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Housing prices make modest gain in January
OTTAWA – Canadian housing prices rose in January, but the 0.5% increase over the previous month was the smallest recorded since prices began rising nine months earlier.
Resale prices were up 7.5% from January 2009, according to the Teranet-National Bank housing price index released Wednesday, the fourth month in a row of year-over-year increases following 10 months where prices decreased when measured against the previous year.
“For the first time in nine months none of the six metropolitan markets surveyed showed a monthly increase of as much as 1%,” said Marc Pinsonneault, a senior economist with National Bank Financial Group.
Still, advances have been made, said Mr. Pinsonneault, noting “the index is now up 9% from its April 2009 bottom.”
Housing prices have bounced back significantly in markets such as Vancouver, where they’ve risen 11.7% from their bottom in May, 2009, and Toronto, where they’re now 11% higher than in April 2009.
The Teranet National Bank index is compiled by tracking prices of homes sold at least twice using data collected from public land registries in six metropolitan areas: Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax.
-Financial Post
March 31, 2010
Resale prices were up 7.5% from January 2009, according to the Teranet-National Bank housing price index released Wednesday, the fourth month in a row of year-over-year increases following 10 months where prices decreased when measured against the previous year.
“For the first time in nine months none of the six metropolitan markets surveyed showed a monthly increase of as much as 1%,” said Marc Pinsonneault, a senior economist with National Bank Financial Group.
Still, advances have been made, said Mr. Pinsonneault, noting “the index is now up 9% from its April 2009 bottom.”
Housing prices have bounced back significantly in markets such as Vancouver, where they’ve risen 11.7% from their bottom in May, 2009, and Toronto, where they’re now 11% higher than in April 2009.
The Teranet National Bank index is compiled by tracking prices of homes sold at least twice using data collected from public land registries in six metropolitan areas: Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Montreal and Halifax.
-Financial Post
March 31, 2010
Housing Activity Stronger in 2010
OTTAWA, March 2, 2010 — Housing starts rebounded in the second half of 2009 and will strengthen in 2010, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s first quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition*.
Following a total of 149,081 units in 2009, housing starts are expected to be in the range of 152,000 to 189,300 units in 2010, with a point forecast of 171,250 units. In 2011, housing starts will be in the range of 156,400 to 205,600 units, with a point forecast of 175,150 units.
“Canadian housing markets will benefit from improving economic conditions and low mortgage rates,” said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist for CMHC. “As well, measures recently announced by the Government of Canada to support the long-term stability of Canada's housing market will help moderate housing activity as some potential buyers will have to save a larger down payment or consider a less expensive home.”
Mr. Dugan also noted that the existing home market has shifted from a buyer’s market, at the beginning of 2009, to a seller’s market. The relative lack of new listings for existing homes has pushed some of the demand into the new home market, which helps explain the forecast for higher housing starts activity in 2010.
The strong pace of MLS® sales seen in the second to fourth quarters of 2009 reflects, in part, activity that was delayed in the previous two quarters. The pace is not likely to be sustained as pent-up demand is exhausted and financing costs increase with anticipated higher interest rates later in 2010. As a result, existing home sales will be in the range of 455,350 to 509,900 units in 2010, with a point forecast of 486,700 units, and then move slightly lower in 2011 to be in the range of 426,300 to 494,600 units, with a point forecast of 469,950 units.
With an improved balance between demand and supply, the average MLS® price is expected to remain close to the average in the last quarter of 2009, for most of 2010, and then rise modestly in 2011.
As Canada's national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable homes. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making vital decisions.
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2010/2010-03-02-0815.cfm
Following a total of 149,081 units in 2009, housing starts are expected to be in the range of 152,000 to 189,300 units in 2010, with a point forecast of 171,250 units. In 2011, housing starts will be in the range of 156,400 to 205,600 units, with a point forecast of 175,150 units.
“Canadian housing markets will benefit from improving economic conditions and low mortgage rates,” said Bob Dugan, Chief Economist for CMHC. “As well, measures recently announced by the Government of Canada to support the long-term stability of Canada's housing market will help moderate housing activity as some potential buyers will have to save a larger down payment or consider a less expensive home.”
Mr. Dugan also noted that the existing home market has shifted from a buyer’s market, at the beginning of 2009, to a seller’s market. The relative lack of new listings for existing homes has pushed some of the demand into the new home market, which helps explain the forecast for higher housing starts activity in 2010.
The strong pace of MLS® sales seen in the second to fourth quarters of 2009 reflects, in part, activity that was delayed in the previous two quarters. The pace is not likely to be sustained as pent-up demand is exhausted and financing costs increase with anticipated higher interest rates later in 2010. As a result, existing home sales will be in the range of 455,350 to 509,900 units in 2010, with a point forecast of 486,700 units, and then move slightly lower in 2011 to be in the range of 426,300 to 494,600 units, with a point forecast of 469,950 units.
With an improved balance between demand and supply, the average MLS® price is expected to remain close to the average in the last quarter of 2009, for most of 2010, and then rise modestly in 2011.
As Canada's national housing agency, CMHC draws on more than 60 years of experience to help Canadians access a variety of quality, environmentally sustainable and affordable homes. CMHC also provides reliable, impartial and up-to-date housing market reports, analysis and knowledge to support and assist consumers and the housing industry in making vital decisions.
http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/corp/nero/nere/2010/2010-03-02-0815.cfm
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