EPISODE · Jan 14, 2020 · 38 MIN
Land Newbie Expectations Versus Reality
from The Art of Passive Income · host Mark Podolsky
In this first recorded episode of 2020, the gang's all back together and ready to discuss their newbie expectations when first starting out in the land business and what the reality really was.Joining Mark are:Tate LitchfieldMike ZainoMimi SchmidtErik PetersonScott BossmanScott ToddEverybody comes into this business with some sort of expectations, whether it’s with high hopes of getting rich quick or cautious optimism, I think I’ll dip a toe in and see if I can do this. The question is, what is the actual reality?Team Land Geek is going to share their reality with you today.In short:Mimi—Thought there would be more cash soonerMike—Just wanted to make enough to pay off debt but didn’t expect what really happenedErik—Very optimistic but then the sales didn't comeScott B—Approached with cautionTate—Underestimated the amount of work requiredScott T—Thought they would be knocking down the door with accepted offersAnd Mark, well, he had to come to terms that he couldn’t go through life buying everything .25 cents on the dollar!The reality is—this is not a get rich quick plan! This model is simple, but it’s not easy and it’s not going to happen overnight. You’re setting up a business and that takes time and effort. So take the time you need to set up your systems and a good team of VA’s that will ultimately take tasks off your plate giving you that time freedom you seek. GRIT—Grit is passion and perseverance for long-term and meaningful goals. It is the ability to persist in something you feel passionate about and persevere when you face obstacles.Mimi, who is the epitome of Grit, reads the definition and the importance of having it in this business. And, Mike comes up with an acrostic for GRIT…GetReadyIt’sTough!Listen in now to find out all the details of the team’s expectations vs. reality and how they overcame the obstacles… you just might find you can relate to one of them!TIP OF THE WEEKMimi: Subscribe to the Hubspot Sales Blog for some great tips!Isn’t it time to create passive income so you can work where you want, when you want and with whomever you want?
What this episode covers
Team Land Geek talks about their expectations coming into the land business and what the reality really was in this week's Round Table discussion.
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