March 10, 2009

Colds Can Be Good

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

Having my son-in-law give me a cold this past weekend, can be considered negative by some. In my case, I am lucky that we like each other, and see each other often enough that he could give me a cold. Family and friends is really what life is about.

March 06, 2009

The Feeling of Spring

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

I have faith that the weather yesterday and today will spark in people the feeling of spring. Which brings beauty, new life, and a cleansing of winter. Then, I hope that will translate into leads and then sales!

March 05, 2009

Two Steps Forward

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

One of our builders signed two contracts this past week, and another is breaking ground on a 5 unit multi family building. Slowly, but surely business is occurring. As long as we can take two steps forward and one step back, I’ll be OK.

March 04, 2009

Who Will Influence Me?

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

I have observed that people are inherently good and positive, without outside influences. I must be careful what I let influence me, and those I love.

March 03, 2009

Getting Closer

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

We, as Americans are finally getting it. Our personal savings rate went up in this country. I have found that when people have more savings they feel more confident. When we feel confident, we are more likely to make purchases. We are getting closer, we’re not there yet, but we are getting closer.

It’s just like when I go Cold Calling, I know that I need to talk with over 20 builders to get one to say yes. When someone says no, I know I am getting closer to the yes. I get the feeling that we are getting closer to the bottom, which could take more time than I want, but we are getting closer. One thing for sure is that there will be an end to this recession at some point in time!

March 02, 2009

We're Here...

How to Stay Positive in a Negative World

February typically is our slow month, it wasn’t the greatest….but we are here on March 1st!!