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The problem with referrals being totally random. May 06, 2026

CRE Success Principle: A referral is not a listing on a platter. The agencies that convert the most opportunities are disciplined enough to follow their sales process, even when the prospect arrives with goodwill.

 

A lot of commercial agents tr...

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Why repurposing content is a better growth strategy. Apr 29, 2026

CRE Success Principle: The biggest gains often come from amplifying what has already been proven to work. Reuse, repurpose, and scale your best assets instead of reinventing the wheel every time.

 

In today’s world, there is constant pressure to...

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How to use the function funnel in commercial real estate. Apr 22, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Instead of asking, “How do I get everything done?”, a better question is, “Should this be done at all?” Growth comes from eliminating and reallocating work, not from managing a heavier workload.

 

Being busy is not the sam...

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Turn your smartphone into a productivity tool. Apr 15, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Your phone can either be a time-saving asset or a time-wasting liability, depending on the standards you set and the limits you enforce.

 

In commercial real estate, time is one of your most valuable assets. And the smartp...

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How to use email marketing in commercial real estate. Apr 08, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Good email marketing is not about broadcasting what you’ve just listed. It’s about building know, like, and trust at scale.

 

Most commercial real estate agency businesses already have a valuable asset sitting in the backg...

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Build momentum with your Dream 100. Apr 01, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Prioritise your best prospects, because until you define who truly matters, you risk over-servicing low-value relationships and under-investing in people who can actually grow your business.

 

At the end of last year, I sa...

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How to reset your team at quarter time. Mar 25, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Don’t confuse a lack of results with a lack of commitment. When someone is doing the right activities but not getting outcomes, your role is to restore their confidence and focus, not to manage them like a poor performer. En...

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How to increase deal velocity in a slower market. Mar 18, 2026

CRE Success Principle: When asset values and transaction volumes are already under pressure, accepting a lower commission rate magnifies the problem. Believe in the value you deliver and be willing to walk away from clients who only select an agen...

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The four ways to grow a commercial real estate business. Mar 11, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Too many agency leaders set targets based on repeating last year’s performance or adding a modest 5%. But when inflation, market expansion, and rising costs are factored in, standing still actually means going backwards.

 

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How to win more commercial real estate listings in a slower market? Mar 04, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Most agents focus on generating more opportunities when market activity drops, but the smarter move is to win a higher percentage of the ones already in your pipeline.

If you want more listings, personalise the conversatio...

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Why showing up helps you win in commercial real estate. Feb 25, 2026

CRE Success Principle: Make visibility your advantage. When other agents retreat, hide behind email, or assume prospects don’t want to hear from them… that’s when you should lean in. People will remember the expert who showed up when things were u...

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Stop blaming the market and start fixing your pipeline. Feb 18, 2026

CRE Success Principle: The moment you stop blaming external factors and take ownership of the top of your pipeline is when you regain control over your results.

 

If your year feels like it’s drifting off track, the first thing I want you to loo...

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