Tara Bradbury
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If I could narrow it down to one simple formula that would show you how to be a successful BDM, would you follow the steps? It comes down to three simple words: ‘be seriously interested’ in what you can do for others. I guarantee that reviewing these nine key areas will change the way you approach your BDM role in…
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What if I told you that you could have anything you want in your career if you were prepared to do one thing? All you have to do is focus on one key strategy each week for the next 12 months, and your year will be even bigger and better than you could ever imagine! Here are the steps to help you get…
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Every day I have BDMs telling me that they want to do more videos to promote themselves and educate their clients, but have no idea what to say or where to even start. My first piece of advice is just to start. It won’t be perfect in the beginning and, to be honest, would you really want it to be?…
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I recently conducted a role-play session during a workshop where I was the BDM and one of the attendees was the property owner. I had the frightening pleasure of being back in the hot seat again and, just quietly, I loved it! I also had the attendees provide feedback, which not only opened my eyes to my performance but also…
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Over the last few months, I have been visiting offices to conduct coaching sessions where agents have allowed me to observe their phone prospecting. While sitting on the sidelines, I found a common trend that makes these sessions more difficult than they need to be, and passed along my tips to ensure the best possible result on future calls. Do you…
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Going into offices and discussing ways you can encourage the team to get on board with the rent roll growth plan is a part of my business that I really enjoy. These visits allow me to speak with the different departments and get their feedback on how things are run. Recently, a comment was made to me describing property management departments…
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Referral partners can make your job as a BDM a whole lot easier, but where do you find them? Business Development expert Tara Bradbury tackles the tricky subject of asking for referrals from local businesses. The most common question I get asked is, “What is the fastest way to grow the rent roll?” To be honest, if I could wave…
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Nothing creates a feeling of defeat as much as setting unrealistic expectations for ourselves does. Few BDMs are aware of how they often set themselves up to fail by developing unattainable goals; losing themselves in a cycle of disappointment and negative self-talk. But fortunately, there is another way, says Tara Bradbury. WHAT IS fascinating about the phenomenon of unrealistic goal…
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The future growth of your rent roll is a simple phone call away – but just picking up the phone and ‘chatting’ is not going to do it, as Tara Bradbury explains. The old saying ‘time is money’ is very true when you are working at keeping the relationship strong with your client. If you don’t follow up at least…
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Do you go to work and do the necessary to take home a regular paycheck at the end of the week? Or are you goal-oriented, performance-based and passion-driven? When you are passionate about a career as a BDM, it shows as you build long-lasting relationships that will take you far beyond what others consider the daily grind. I believe a…
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Too many BDMs see sales objections as an indication that the customer is not going to sign up. However, says Tara Bradbury, it’s actually quite the opposite. Business development managers, it’s time to realise that it’s actually a good thing when prospects raise an objection, especially around fees. If your prospective landlord raises an objection, that’s actually a good sign.…
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Meeting with a potential client for the first time can be an unnerving experience. We can find ourselves being overwhelmed with fear and excitement at the same time, but understanding client personality types will help. Tara Bradbury explains. Before, during and after meeting a possible new client most of us will go through the same questions in our head, including:…
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The key role of a business development manager (BDM) is to source new strategic opportunities for the business, while building and maintaining relationships with referral partners, prospects and clients. But what does a ‘next level’ BDM look like? Tara Bradbury explains. The role of a BDM can be many things, depending on the company structure. Many businesses over-complicate the role…
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Tara Bradbury recently achieved a long-held ambition and set up a ‘round table’ event specifically for BDMs. Here are some strategies from the event that participants say are working for them right now. When I was an active BDM I always wanted to be involved in a round table event with an exclusive group of up to 20 top performing…
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