I like to golf and I don't take it as seriously as I used to. There is a 9 hole public course 5 minutes from my home and once in awhile I will play 9 holes at the end of the day as a stress reliever and I love meeting new friends while on the course.
Many of you have read my post Is there marketing 101 overkill? This lady seems to think so and know I am big on handing out business cards everywhere I go and this includes everywhere I play!
3 weeks ago I was playing at Fairview Golf Course and I teamed up with a wonderful young man by the name of Jim. After about the 3rd hole I ask Jim about himself and it turns out he and his wife and daughter moved here from another state and are renting a home until their out of state home sells. After I told him what I do he asked me for a card which I handed him. I set Jim up for auto emails from my website and he started receiving emails that same evening from my system. Jim received an offer on his out of state home a week ago and made an offer through me on one of the homes my system sent him! We are due to close the 15th of July.
Last Saturday morning I decided to play a quick 9 holes and I got teamed up with a couple of real nice guys. On the 4th hole one of the guys asks me what I do. I told them and Earl asked me for a card and says he wants to buy some recreation property. I also set Earl up to receive automatic emails of recreation properties just north of where I live. Earl fell in love with one of the properties my system sent him and called me tonight to tell me he will be in my office tomorrow to write a full price offer!
Play Golf America! and don't forget to take your business cards!
George - I always knew business got conducted on the golf course! I don't play, but wonder if I could find a clone who could play and give out my cards pretending to be me?? ;-)
Ann
George,
I am not much of a golfer but I need to get better at passing out my business card. You never know who is going to be in the market for real estate. I am kind of shy by nature so it has been hard getting over that in this business.
Cyndee - Thank you my good friend
Leo - What are those clubs doing in the storage?...get out and play!
Rita - Does not matter what you do...just hand those cards out with great enthousiasm!
John - Yes, opportunities are everywhere!
Joan - Good for you...market everywhere you can my freind and don't forget Goofy will help you with your golf game! LOL
George,
I have been looking for an excuse to play more golf, and you have provided it. Thanks!
Jack
George, I guess I'm going to have to play more golf and get some leads.
Missy - Do and get them out
Jack - It's a great stress reliever and a great business tool to boot!
Robert - Go for it!
Herb - Good for you and have a great time.
George,
How wonderful you can do something you enjoy and make business connections at the same time! I'm really considering golf lessons. :)
George,
I truly enjoy the game of golf but I rarely find the time with all of the other obligations I currently have. But once I hit that first drive, I realize that the sport is an important part of business. Plus the fact I have a little more free time on my hands because of the state of the industry...
Getting out of the office and handing out cards and meeting folks is a GREAT start. So many get stuck in the mire of the office and miss the opportunity to relax and "network".
Keep it up Georgia... I'm working on following your lead. Matt Locke
One of the perks of our job is getting to do things we enjoy and meeting people. Golf gives you the opportunity to spend quality time with people you just met. A great marketing and enjoyable thing to do. = )
Matt - Go for it my friend
Melody - What a sweetheart. You have never met me and you are such a believer in me...Thank you! I hope you and your family are all well my friend.
I've been looking for a good excuse to start golfing........ does that make the green fees tax deductible????
Vickie - Thank you and bring your clubs to Idaho so we can play a round...LOL
Brad - My accountant says to keep my receipts and yes, she classifies it as an entertainment expense.
George.... good message. I think I have been caught without my cards only twice ever in 15 years. And I love to play golf... and it can be a great stress relief. Again, good message.
Ana - Thank you for the good wishes and I wish the same for you!
Jeff - It is a great stress reliever and NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!
George.... I know the importance of business cards. Business Cards can help you move your career forward...
There are some good tips here..... And never leave home without them? hhhmmm.. just twice in 15 years is pretty good, I think.
Good Post! I used to play in college, a lot of years ago but living on golf course, wouldn't think I would already be on the links,hummm, maybe next week after I learn how to write better,LOL
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William
Sorry George...Jay is my husband and partner in real estate, also a blogger on AR. He is a major golf fanatic. His license plate is +GOLF+
LOL... i like to give everyone 2 cards.
i say: 'one for you, and one for a friend'
George,
I actually negotiated deals on the tee box when I played in NY as a Realtor...in Florida I have not played enough..maybe I need to go out and play more often... just returned from our trip in AZ where I played a gorgeous course on a mountain.
George, I love golf. My new Callaway's X20 clubs are great. Consider sponsoring a hole or a golf cart. Make your game a business and possible tax deduction. I try to play at least once a week; always running into someone interested in real estate. FOUR>>>>> Great Story. Great Post.
We began playing golf about six months ago. I have picked up two sellers on the course . I try to get there a few minutes before my husband and sit in the club house and do a little networking. They are starting to know who I am and are coming up to me asking how was business today. Pass out your business cards they are a great marketing tool.
Vicki
Jeff - Don't leave home without them my friend and get them out!
Jennifer - I think it is helping my handicap...LOL
William - Get out and play my friend
Doug - Yes, I write it off, make friends, do business, and have a great time
Thesa - Caddying is not a bad idea my friend...go for it!
Mary - We can network anywhere we go my friend...there is not limit!
Randy - Very true my friend
George,
Amazing my friend, good for you!! I like your Goofy image too :)
Sally - Do what is in your heart my friend
Gary - Let the business cards rain from above!
Scot - Yes, Network EVERYWHERE we go!
Matthew - Good for you!
Diane - Hilton head is beautiful on T.V. I can only imagine what it's like when one actually plays it!
Monika - Tell Jay to load up with business cards and T it up!
Tom - You go guy!
Neal - Get those clubs out my friend...they are no good in storage!
Frank - I love my new Callaways too and would never get rid of them
Vicki - Good for you! You go girl!
Sue - What Goofy image dear? That photo is actually how I look on the course! LOL
George - Unfortunately for me... when I golf I am hiding with my friends cause I am horrible... yet I always manage to have a great time.... love being outside and NO CELL PHONE. But take advantage of every opportunity.. thanks for sharing. Have a great day!
George, I was born with a bad golfing gene! I couldn't swing my way out of a wet brown bag!
Desiree - You think you are a horrible player...that's why I attached a photo of myself so you could all see it is about networking and having fun cuz I am a horrible golfer myself....LOL!
Chris - Don't feel bad, that is why I attached a photo of myself playing. I am a horrible player, I just do it for the fun and networking...Ha Ha!
Dianne - No problem my friend you can find another way to network...I hope you are well.
Preston - Thank you and good luck to you.
You can never Golf or Network too much!! The more you do them, the more successful you will be.
Best of success!
Gary - Handicap is 14 my friend but I care more about the relationships I ceate
Vickie - I have 2 extra sets of clubs so you have no excuses. Just get here...You would love it!
Rory - Very true my friend...good networking always brings in business!
This is great. I also love to Golf and it really can be a great networking opportunity and a great stress reliever. I was thinking of squeezing a game in today and this post just made up my mind. Nice post and I will see you on the greens!
Now, I'll have to take up golf! :) congratulations!
George,
A golf course is as good a location as any to get professional exposure, like your examples prove. What probably made the difference with these two new clients you got was that your approach was smooth. Non-aggressive. After a few holes your conversations drifted into the what-do-you-do stuff and the rest is history.
George...I guess I'll have to take up golf! In the meantime, I meet 3-6 people a day just riding downtown on my Segway. It is a real conversation magnet and when I tell them I am giving them away to anyone who lists their house with me...well, you can imagine the buzz.
Regards...Jay
George,
Just remember that invitation to North Carolina and Prestonwood Country Club. We'd love to have you!! BTW- You have quite a following!!