ROCK'N REtech SOUTH - Dave Jenks, Keynote

I didn't think the bandwidth of RETech South's BEST SPEAKERS EVER could broaden any further after Jeff Turner stepped down from the main stage (and I think we're all in agreement that those are some one-of-a-kind shoes to fill), and yet another gift of the amazing day (produced and orchestrated by Matt Fagioli and Brad Nix) was the presentation of DAVE JENKS. What a privilege to have the opportunity to listen to this man's stories and wisdom! Dave has been in the business of real estate for about 30 years. He currently represents Keller Williams Realty, possibly attracted by the firehouse red color they brand with, because he is FIRED UP and ignited his audience! He is also the co-author of 4 best-selling must-reads:

1. The Millionaire Real Estate Agent
2. The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
3. FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit
4. SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times

Straight up, Dave positioned us with "We are not under the gun in this market. We are under the gun in our profession," then proceeded to teach us how to identify our target, aim and BE FIRED UP (yet calm). It's not who you know anymore, but rather WHO KNOWS YOU. Social media allows consumers to virtually watch you work. Your words reveal you. Establish credibility. Target your transparency so consumers and search engines point and aim your way. Taste, intelligence, trust... credibility and skill....be mindful and proactive...'DO IT, OR CONNECT THEM TO IT'...

Dave encouraged everyone to 'increase your bandwidth,' even if you're uncomfortable. DO IT!

T.R.Y. = The Real You

'Talent,' he reassured us, 'is not the issue. IT'S TIME ON THE TASK! You can be terrible at something, and 5000 hours later, BE EXCELLENT at it.' (practice, practice, practice!)

Much of the Dave Jenks attitude stems from his adopted philosophy that 'you don't get business---you attract it.' Just this week, his team launched and invited us to join the F.E.W, the Free Enterprise Warriors, aimed to provide support and thought-leadership worldwide, specifically to entreprenuerial ventures.

P.S. On a note of synchronicity, at the day's end, I (and one other person) boarded a shuttle to go back to the hotel.We began pulling away from the curb and got flagged down by 2 more riders---Dave Jenks and his brilliant assistant, Laurie Hathorn. That was simply the icing on the cake!

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