Live in the SWS Virtual Studio on Thursday! 
Contrary to what you may have always believed, being an introvert is nothing to apologize for, overcome or make excuses for. No, not even if you're a real estate agent! In fact, around here, we believe that introverts actually make exceptional real estate agents, so if you lean toward the introverted side of the personality spectrum, you're among friends.
If you want to read more about why I think introverts are so special (aside from the fact that I AM one myself), just go here: www.TheReluctantProspector.com. Or check out my blog especially for introverts here: www.The-Reluctant-Prospector.com.
But as wonderful as I believe we are, there's one place we don't always shine. And that's in the social arena. Networking. Socializing. Partying. Making small-talk (ugh!). There's no place I'd rather NOT be than at a Chamber of Commerce after-hours cocktail party! If by some terrible mistake I find myself at such an event, I'm almost sure to be hiding in the corner, slinking as inconspicuously as possible toward the door.
However, the fact is, being a successful real estate agent requires a level of social interaction with the outside world. After all, PEOPLE buy and sell homes, so the more of those people who know us, like us and trust us, the more real estate we're likely to be hired to help buy and sell. And the best way for people to know us... so they can like us... and trust us... is to BE places where other people tend to be and to, yes, have conversations with them!
And you know what? Socializing doesn't have to be painful or scary, and it doesn't have to be expensive or time-consuming. It can actually be FUN (and profitable) as long as you stay true to your wonderful introverted self and don't put yourself in situations where you'll be uncomfortable (or when you do, have an exit strategy!).
That's what we're going to talk about at the next SWS Teleseminar show. I'll have Susan Haughton with me who happens to be an introvert as well, and we'll both share our tips for socially staying connected with the people we already know, and for meeting new people to inspire to support our real estate businesses.
Even if you aren't sure you're an introvert, you might want to attend, if for no other reason than to better understand the introverts in your own life. And you never know - you might decide that you, too, have a bit of a wonderful introvert in you!
Sound like fun? If so, please mark your calendar and join us on November 17th!
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THE DETAILS
Date: Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Time: 8:00am Pacific / 9:00am Mountain / 10:00am Central / 11:00am Eastern (Please show up a little early to get settled in.)
Duration: 60 - 75 minutes
Equipment Needed: A computer with a high-speed connection and speakers or a telephone.
Cost: Free, but you must register, below.
This is a topic I need. I'll be there and am looking forward to this teleseminar. Thanks for offering such helpful information.
See you both soon!
I was unable to attend (the webinar took place exactly when our weekly office meeting occurs). Is it possible to download notes or a recorded version?
Hi Sonsie! I'll do a little recap of it on Monday probably, here on my blog - so watch for that! The recording is available in my bookstore for purchase (www.SWSStore.com) or via Club SWS (www.clubsws.info).