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    The Future – Property Management Round Table: Part 8

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round-table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In the final video…

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    Technology – Property Management Round Table: Part 7

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Richard Bray, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Charles Tarbey, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    Transformation – Property Management Round Table: Part 6

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    Team Dynamics – Property Management Round Table: Part 5

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    BD and Referrals – Property Management Round Table: Part 4

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    Communication – Property Management Round Table: Part 3

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    50 Top Tips from Transform PM 2016

    Transform PM 2016 has been an intensive process of learning and reflection that included attending ARPM 2016, coaching and mentoring sessions, and an ‘Amazing Race’ finale. Here are 50 top tips from our Transform PM coaches and the Dynamic Dozen. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All…

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    Investor Insights – Property Management Round Table: Part 2

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on  the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    Top 10 Coaching Tips from Transform PM 2016

    Here’s our favourite 10 tips shared by the coaches who were part of Transform PM. These plus  40 more from both the coaches and the Transform PM teams are featured in the Dec 16/Jan 17 edition of Elite Agent/EPM. 1. “You have to be able to do more with less. You just have to, it’s not an option. All I see us doing…

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    Creating a Masterpiece: Fiona Blayney

    What would be the icing on your cake in 2017? You’ll have a better chance of achieving more meaningful goals if you understand what your ‘why’ is first, says Fiona Blayney. They always look so good in the pictures, don’t they? Painstakingly put together over countless hours, no doubt by extreme professionals, and of course beautifully photographed. You buy the…

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    Investor Trends – Property Management Round Table: Part 1

    As a finale to Transform PM 2016 our four PM Directors were joined by Charles Tarbey, Fiona Blayney, Chris Gray, Richard Bray, Julie Davis and Neil Williams for an industry round table discussion on  the future of property management and how to best serve the needs of property investors. The session was facilitated by Alister Maple-Brown of Rockend. In this…

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    Accelerating Growth: Harcourts Adelaide Hills

    Fresh from winning The Amazing Race in Elite Agent’s Transform PM Challenge, the team at Harcourts Adelaide Hills are implementing change and shaking things up across their three office network and the South Australian real estate market. Iolanthe Gabrie sat down with Director Trent Shorland, BDM Kerry Holding and Property Manager Rachel Torney to learn more about benchmarking for success,…

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    What Needs to Transform? Part Two: A Solid Foundation for a Bright Future

    To transform requires more than to simply make a few changes. ‘Transformation’ implies a metamorphosis into a new state that bears little resemblance to the original. It’s now time to unpack the journey’s the teams have taken and discuss with the directors their before and after milestones. All four agencies that participated in Transform PM are different in size, structure…

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    The Power of Change: Fiona Blayney

    The Transform PM program saw an intensive period of change for all those taking part. Head coach of Transform PM Fiona Blayney looks at the power of transformation and the effect it could have on your team, using the experience of the Transform PM teams as inspiration. Transformation carries with it so many elements. There is the transformation that takes place…

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    Top 10 Coaching Tips from Sales Transform 2016

    Transform was like the real estate equivalent of Masterchef this year. Individuals challenging themselves to reach new goals in record time and the opportunity to be mentored by some of the most respected industry leaders and trainers.  Here are our favourite 10 Coaching Tips from Transform which were featured in EA Issue #11.  “The only thing that will get in the way of…

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    A Trouble Shared: Fiona Blayney

    Why is it so hard to ask for help? A chance encounter with a stranger leads Fiona Blayney to reflect on the wisdom of admitting when things are getting too much. I once received an email that shot me into an instant energy boost for the day. It started with, “Wow! I wish I had hooked up with you a…

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    Tea For Two

    A recent heart-to-heart with an old friend has led Fiona Blayney to an interesting discovery. By embracing her own vulnerability and feeling the fear she found a surprising source of strength and energy. I had a ‘pop in’ yesterday; a dear friend of mine was in town and she called in to see my family and me. We sat around…

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    PM Transform: The Halfway Point

    Time to check in with our PM Transform teams to see what they have learned in their journey so far. Our four teams include a director, property manager and BDM from each office working together to transform their business and their careers. Team R&W Hurlstone Park Adriana Dendrinos, Principal I feel really privileged to have been given the opportunity through…

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    Transform PM Ep 10B: Breaking PM, Fiona Blayney

    Thank you to our Episode 10 sponsor: Real +, the property experts – providing a full spectrum of services to ‘grow your business and yourself’. Support + Knowledge + Industry insights + much, much more! As part of the program, our teams will receive six months complimentary access to templates, tools, training and coaching from the Real+ team. For more info, visit…

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    Transform PM Ep 10A: Breaking PM, Fiona Blayney

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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    Transform PM Ep 9A: Managing Conflict, Sarah Bell

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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    Transform PM Ep 8: Making Connections, Samantha McLean

    Thank you our Episode 8 sponsor: My Real Estate CPD, an innovative and new Real Estate training experience, and, where approved, a completely new continuing professional development or CPD experience. All online courses are all fully “self contained” online. For more info, visit myrealestatecpd.com.au Coach: Samantha McLean Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Fiona Blayney 01:02 The psychology behind business development What Hannah talked about…

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    Transform PM Ep 7: BDM Master Tips, Hannah Gill

    Thank you our Episode 7 sponsor: Connectnow, a free moving home service for consumers. It helps to find suppliers in your area and arrange them all in the one spot. This service extends to connections for: electricity, gas, internet, phone, pay TV, and water. Coach: Hannah Gill Coaching Transcript: 00:00 Introduction by Fiona Blayney 01:04 It’s the little things that…

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    Searching for Wally

    Finding the right member of staff can be a matter of sifting through a great many potential candidates before you strike gold. For our new people-focused column, Fiona Blayney asks: is your people strategy really sustainable, or is it time to think outside the box? AS I TUCK MY daughters into bed, we go through the final leg of the…

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    Transform PM Ep 1: Goal Setting in Property Management, Fiona Blayney

    This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode featuring head coach Fiona Blayney who talks the teams through the important subject of goal setting and where they want to get to over the next 8 weeks. This lesson is brought to you by Real+ realplus.com.au. Visit eliteagent.com for more transform videos.

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    Transform PM Ep 1B: Goal Setting in Property Management, Fiona Blayney

    Thank you our Episode 1 sponsor: Real +, the property experts – providing a full spectrum of services to ‘grow your business and yourself’. Support + Knowledge + Industry insights + much, much more! As part of the program, our teams will receive six months complimentary access to templates, tools, training and coaching from the real+ team. For more info, visit realplus.com.au.…

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    ARPM 2016: It’s a wrap

    Here are a couple of tips of the week from ARPM 2016. ARPM 2016 once again, lived up to all of its promises and was full of great speakers including Lisa McInnes Smith, Fiona Blayney, David Thomas, Peter Knight and Matina Jewell just to name a few. We have got plenty of interviews and takeaways from the conference coming up…

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    Beating The Winter Blues

    Fiona Blayney plans to fight off any idea of hibernation this winter by refusing to let the cooler weather influence her mood. I have always thought the notion of a spring clean was kind of funny. I understand the theory. Winter brings with it the traditional need to rug up, stay indoors, turn on the heater and eat soup. After…

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    50 Top Tips from Transform

    We learned more than you could ever imagine from our Transform coaches over a 12-week period. Here is a rapid fire 50 top tips from both our coaches and our Super Six. What got you here won’t get you there. What got you to 12 or 16 sales is not going to get you to 100. But there is potential…

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    The ‘Gabby Effect’

    Fiona Blayney had her hands full when a moment of stress led to a domestic mishap. Saved by the kindness of a stranger, she points out how everything we do impacts on other people – and why we should all pay kindness forward. I had a knock on the door this week. Turns out it was a pretty important knock…

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    Working with the PM team to generate leads with Fiona Blayney

    Thank you our Week 7 sponsor:  Real+ are the property experts providing a full spectrum of services to grow your business and yourself. Real+ offers Training, Recruitment and consultancy services. Support + Knowledge + Industry insights + much, much more! Coaches: Claudio Encina and Fiona Blayney Coaching Links: Fiona is a regular contributor to Elite Agent and Elite Property Manager magazines. Click here for some…

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    Telephone Technique and Cold Calling with Claudio Encina

    Thank you our Week 7 sponsor:  Real+ are the property experts providing a full spectrum of services to grow your business and yourself. Real+ offers Training, Recruitment and consultancy services… Support + Knowledge + Industry insights + much, much more! Coaches: Claudio Encina and Fiona Blayney Coaching Links: See Claudio’s week 2 lesson where he spoke about defining your Why as well as incorporating it…

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    Making the Move

    WHEN IT COMES TO property management, Suzie Hamilton-Flanagan has the experience to know what works. With a career spanning over 30-years starting in South Australia with top boutique agencies Toop & Toop and Harris Real Estate, she has recently made the move to Sydney to continue her journey with BresicWhitney. Suzie tells us what it’s like to ‘make the move’,…

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    Sliding Doors: Do You Have an Exit Strategy?

    What would you do if your life changed overnight? Have you planned an exit strategy for yourself or your business? Fiona Blayney finds out that sickness, retirement or other developments could mean that the end of the road comes sooner than we imagine. I’VE THOUGHT A lot about a new friend I made recently. I’ll call them a friend, perhaps…

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    The Comparison Cloud

    When we draw the easy and inevitable comparisons between ourselves and others we can end up feeling like we are falling short of the mark or not good enough. Fiona Blayney explains why you should not compare someone else’s social media ‘showreel’ to your own real life. It started out like any other booking, albeit I was excited by the…

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