The world as it could be made In his book Proposed Roads to Freedom, social philosopher Bertrand Russell wrote: “In the daily lives of most men and women, fear plays a greater part than hope: they are more filled with the thought of the possessions that others may take from them, than of the joy [...]
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Wake them up from their dead dream
Back in 2002, when I was a partner at a technology company, a client surprised us with an unannounced visit. He drove five hours from his corporate office. Arrived wearing jeans, Tony Lama’s and his signature Tommy Bahama shirt. He…
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Redfin sets sail: Are you following?
Redfin broke a big taboo this week by “co-mingling” FSBO’s and foreclosures with MLS listings. Under every circumstance it’s the right thing to do. It delivers exactly what the customer wants: All the listings, in one place. But there’s something…
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There’s something about Chip
I found Chip standing outside my front door this past Saturday morning. The time was precisely 12:00. I remember because it was at that very moment that I was blown away. My wife collects people. Plumbers, electricians, handymen. She needs…
Where’s mom when you need her?
Once upon a time, you “walked in” for real estate services. A pleasant face greeted you. You had questions; helpful people had answers. It was a simple. Friendly. It worked. You called, someone answered. You were handled. Not routed through…
When loyalty is based on indifference.
It’s amazing what some companies take for granted. It’s amazing what some companies leave on the table. It’s amazing what some companies don’t do to blow their customers away. It’s sad how little most companies invest in building affection with…
Change your thinking, change your life
Lots of talk, focus, concern about the economy. Lots of fear about money. About spending it. About making it. About where more is going to come from. About how little there seems to be of it. About tightening up the…


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