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Outsource It!
Outsource, a popular word in today’s business culture. The Harvard Law School Web Library defines outsourcing as: the practice of contracting with an outside company in order to provide a service or product that otherwise might be too expensive, complicated, or time-consuming for the institution to do internally. A common example of outsourcing is that of copy machines, which are usually rented and/or maintained by an outside agency.
We all outsource work on a regular basis and we have for years. When you take all of your tax papers over to your accountant so she can prepare your taxes, you are outsourcing. You could have done it yourself, but at what cost? You made a decision to pay a professional to do it properly. It was a smart choice. Outsourcing is such a smart choice that millions of companies around the world have decided to outsource huge chunks of their companies to the far corners of the earth. Some of these companies have outsourced smart, some not so smart.
The first rule of outsourcing is that is has to be cost effective, which is not that same thing as cheap. I could take all of my tax papers to the 14 year old girl who lives across the street and because she is smart she could probably figure out how to submit my taxes and I am quite sure she wouldn’t charge what my CPA charges – but would she be cost effective? NO! Clearly the money I saved in paying her reduced wage would be lost in paying fines or just not receiving the maximum deduction because as 14 year old she isn’t an expert. Some companies have confused cost effective for cheap.
I spent 4 hours on the phone with GMAC the other day because I couldn’t find a single person who understood what I was saying. Please don’t misunderstand me – everyone on the phone spoke better English than I can speak any other language, and I respect all of them for their ability to learn a second and a third language, but the fact is their command of the language was not good enough to conduct business in English. It was a tremendous waste of my time; but a great example of bad outsourcing! I know GMAC thinks it is saving money but what could have been handled in 2 minutes took 4 hours! Too bad GMAC doesn’t outsource to American Moms who have made the decision to be home with their little ones. Imagine what great publicity that would be for them. Not to mention how cost effective it would be.
Outsourcing is a great business tool when done correctly. It’s about time that CEO’s learned the difference between cheap and cost effective!
We all outsource work on a regular basis and we have for years. When you take all of your tax papers over to your accountant so she can prepare your taxes, you are outsourcing. You could have done it yourself, but at what cost? You made a decision to pay a professional to do it properly. It was a smart choice. Outsourcing is such a smart choice that millions of companies around the world have decided to outsource huge chunks of their companies to the far corners of the earth. Some of these companies have outsourced smart, some not so smart.
The first rule of outsourcing is that is has to be cost effective, which is not that same thing as cheap. I could take all of my tax papers to the 14 year old girl who lives across the street and because she is smart she could probably figure out how to submit my taxes and I am quite sure she wouldn’t charge what my CPA charges – but would she be cost effective? NO! Clearly the money I saved in paying her reduced wage would be lost in paying fines or just not receiving the maximum deduction because as 14 year old she isn’t an expert. Some companies have confused cost effective for cheap.
I spent 4 hours on the phone with GMAC the other day because I couldn’t find a single person who understood what I was saying. Please don’t misunderstand me – everyone on the phone spoke better English than I can speak any other language, and I respect all of them for their ability to learn a second and a third language, but the fact is their command of the language was not good enough to conduct business in English. It was a tremendous waste of my time; but a great example of bad outsourcing! I know GMAC thinks it is saving money but what could have been handled in 2 minutes took 4 hours! Too bad GMAC doesn’t outsource to American Moms who have made the decision to be home with their little ones. Imagine what great publicity that would be for them. Not to mention how cost effective it would be.
Outsourcing is a great business tool when done correctly. It’s about time that CEO’s learned the difference between cheap and cost effective!
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Commitment is measured by action.
Who will do what.... when?
Are you talking to people in terms of benefit (opportunity)?
Enlightenment is being free of self-limitation.
"I like to find out what people think."
You don't vend a propportunity™ to sell that specific property, although that is a possibility. You vend opportunity to find out what people will do.
Every day you need to watch from falling into the trap of thinking, "Tomorrow things will work out."
Measure your success by what you do today.
One definition of success is... taking appropriate action.
The goal is to find out what you don't know vs. judging what you think you know. This is what it means to be "open".
Things don't get done because they don't get done today.
Great is being great today.
Your career, your year, won't come together until you break it down into the unit of today.
What are you pushing away, distraction or deals?
The practice of being in the hunt leads to production on a regular basis.
Begin each day "on purpose". Clear, connected, open, and READI.
Your decisions define who you are.
Fred Wilson
Who will do what.... when?
Are you talking to people in terms of benefit (opportunity)?
Enlightenment is being free of self-limitation.
"I like to find out what people think."
You don't vend a propportunity™ to sell that specific property, although that is a possibility. You vend opportunity to find out what people will do.
Every day you need to watch from falling into the trap of thinking, "Tomorrow things will work out."
Measure your success by what you do today.
One definition of success is... taking appropriate action.
The goal is to find out what you don't know vs. judging what you think you know. This is what it means to be "open".
Things don't get done because they don't get done today.
Great is being great today.
Your career, your year, won't come together until you break it down into the unit of today.
What are you pushing away, distraction or deals?
The practice of being in the hunt leads to production on a regular basis.
Begin each day "on purpose". Clear, connected, open, and READI.
Your decisions define who you are.
Fred Wilson
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Helping people go from Good to GREAT!!
I believe the information we are sharing with you on this website and at the 100 Day Events is truly life changing.
LIFE CHANGING!!
When I listen to Fred speak I know I am listening to the greatest real estate seminar ever. I don't think you will find this material anywhere else in the same concise and articulate framework.
Through the power of social networking we have the opportunity to have an unlimited number of Realtors across the country become part of this network. However we cannot do this alone.
My goal by year end is to have at least 2000 agents enrolled on this website. The business possibilities that can be generated out of this type of group are infinite. I want to inspire and challenge you in every way I can to be part of expanding our network. I would love to see each of you committed to adding one new member each and every week of this year.
I FIRMLY BELIEVE AS THE NETWORK GROWS....
SO WILL YOU!!
I want to thank you in advance for any help and support you can provide in making this the greatest resource center for Realtors worldwide!!
Make it an OUTSTANDING DAY!!
Steve Shull
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To Contact the Performance Coaching Offices:
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office phone 424.704.5030
fax 424.204.0801
Email:
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Carol Wolfe
Coldwell Banker
Encino
“Steve knows how to help you set goals and actually achieve them. He can be tough while being very supportive at the same time, which is a great combination. He has helped me stay on track and achieve goals beyond my expectation.”
Top qualities: Good Value, High Integrity, Creative
Chaya van Essen
Teles Properties Beverly Hills
“One word sums it all up for me: BRILLIANT! That is what I think when I think of Steve Shull! Not only is he BRILLIANT but he is also a genuinely caring individual. In our difficult business of Real Estate some of the essential factors to achieving great success are; being surrounded by leaders who are innovative and think outside the box, who lead by example of hard work, consistency and perseverance, who are supportive in their tactfully guiding way, and who are exceptional human beings! Without a doubt, I think of Steve Shull and his team when it comes to the success that I am achieving and will continue to improve. I would highly recommend Steve Shull and Performance Coaching.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
SiBelle Isreal
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“I have found Steve's input valuable in many ways. Steve has been able to keep me focused on the "Big" picture while I sometimes become to involved with "details". One of Steve's strengths is to recognize mine and point me in directions that take advantage of those strengths. I would recommend Steve without reservation knowing that he will put his client's needs first. I welcome any calls or inquires from anyone considering working with Steve.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Bob Widing
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“Every business person should work with Steve Shull! Coaching with Steve has been life changing with huge personal and professional rewards. Steve is phenomenal at 1:1 coaching and in a large team environment.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Lori A. Torres
The Irvine Co.
“Steve has been my coach for my real estate business for about 4-5 years now. He is fantastic! Always motivating and pushing me to be the best I can be. He is able to see things in myself that I am sometime blind to. He reminds me of my value and abilities and encourages me to always move forward and be in action towards the things I want in life.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Christophe Choo
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve was my coach for a number of years and very helpful and effective for me. He has a very strong work ethic, and I loved his whole body/mind philosophy..I was able to increase my business as a result of my relationship with him. I would highly recommend him as a coach. Thank you.. Steve”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Carole Schiffer
Coldwell Banker
Brentwood
“Steve has really helped me from the start of my career to advance my business, he cares a great deal about your progress and does everything in his power to help you succeed”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Michelle Nissani
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve is an incredible coach and motivator. He clearly sees what is important in situations and has an uncanny ability to put aside what is irrelevant. He has had a profound effect on my profesional life.”
Peter Kinnaird, Agent, Teles Properties
“Steve gets straight to the point. One of the sharpest arrows I have ever known. If you want your career to go to the next level, take advantage of all he knows. I first met him as a Keller Williams agent, but now have transitioned into the Investment Advisory World and have taken everything I learned from him into my new endeavors.”
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Al Knobloch
Financial Consultant
“Steve is an expert in the field of coaching. His ideas are inventive and out-of-the box. He encourages his clients to be the best that they can be in their lives and in their business. Our business is at a totally different level since coaching with Steve because he has pushed us out of our comfort level into an exciting heights that seemed out of our reach. We highly recommend Steve Shull as a coach. You will be delighted with the results.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Betty Comegys
Surterre Properties
Newport Beach
Nora Wendel, Sales Associate, Coldwell Banker Brentwood
“Steve helped me take my business to the next level! He helped boost my confidence and continues to help me with ongoing business situations. I highly recommend him.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Carol Wolfe
Coldwell Banker
Encino
“Steve knows how to help you set goals and actually achieve them. He can be tough while being very supportive at the same time, which is a great combination. He has helped me stay on track and achieve goals beyond my expectation.”
Top qualities: Good Value, High Integrity, Creative
Chaya van Essen
Teles Properties Beverly Hills
“One word sums it all up for me: BRILLIANT! That is what I think when I think of Steve Shull! Not only is he BRILLIANT but he is also a genuinely caring individual. In our difficult business of Real Estate some of the essential factors to achieving great success are; being surrounded by leaders who are innovative and think outside the box, who lead by example of hard work, consistency and perseverance, who are supportive in their tactfully guiding way, and who are exceptional human beings! Without a doubt, I think of Steve Shull and his team when it comes to the success that I am achieving and will continue to improve. I would highly recommend Steve Shull and Performance Coaching.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
SiBelle Isreal
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“I have found Steve's input valuable in many ways. Steve has been able to keep me focused on the "Big" picture while I sometimes become to involved with "details". One of Steve's strengths is to recognize mine and point me in directions that take advantage of those strengths. I would recommend Steve without reservation knowing that he will put his client's needs first. I welcome any calls or inquires from anyone considering working with Steve.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
Bob Widing
Coldwell Banker
Santa Barbara
“Every business person should work with Steve Shull! Coaching with Steve has been life changing with huge personal and professional rewards. Steve is phenomenal at 1:1 coaching and in a large team environment.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Lori A. Torres
The Irvine Co.
“Steve has been my coach for my real estate business for about 4-5 years now. He is fantastic! Always motivating and pushing me to be the best I can be. He is able to see things in myself that I am sometime blind to. He reminds me of my value and abilities and encourages me to always move forward and be in action towards the things I want in life.” April 29, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Christophe Choo
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve was my coach for a number of years and very helpful and effective for me. He has a very strong work ethic, and I loved his whole body/mind philosophy..I was able to increase my business as a result of my relationship with him. I would highly recommend him as a coach. Thank you.. Steve”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Carole Schiffer
Coldwell Banker
Brentwood
“Steve has really helped me from the start of my career to advance my business, he cares a great deal about your progress and does everything in his power to help you succeed”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Michelle Nissani
Coldwell Banker
Beverly Hills
“Steve is an incredible coach and motivator. He clearly sees what is important in situations and has an uncanny ability to put aside what is irrelevant. He has had a profound effect on my profesional life.”
Peter Kinnaird, Agent, Teles Properties
“Steve gets straight to the point. One of the sharpest arrows I have ever known. If you want your career to go to the next level, take advantage of all he knows. I first met him as a Keller Williams agent, but now have transitioned into the Investment Advisory World and have taken everything I learned from him into my new endeavors.”
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative
Al Knobloch
Financial Consultant
“Steve is an expert in the field of coaching. His ideas are inventive and out-of-the box. He encourages his clients to be the best that they can be in their lives and in their business. Our business is at a totally different level since coaching with Steve because he has pushed us out of our comfort level into an exciting heights that seemed out of our reach. We highly recommend Steve Shull as a coach. You will be delighted with the results.”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
Betty Comegys
Surterre Properties
Newport Beach
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