When asked for top advice, I said: 'Don't be an idiot,' inspired by The Office.

Learn why storytelling is key in real estate!

Share real-life examples, like successful staging or a buyer's journey, to connect with clients. And if you're short on stories, ask fellow agents for help.

After Re BarCamp Seattle, I grabbed breakfast with friends and we joked about website traffic. We talked about Dale Chumbley's Facebook page with 8,000 fans, wondering if it meant 8,000 or 16,000 eyeballs, unless they were all pirates.

Being productive means also taking time to relax. Try reading a book, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea without distractions, and sleeping in when you can.

Laugh with friends, take a hot shower, listen to calming music, or bask in the sun for a peaceful moment.

Feeling overwhelmed? Ask yourself: Is it really needed? What can I remove? Adding a calendar link was important, so I removed two sidebar widgets to stay focused.

Avoid adding too much to stay on track in business, life, and on your website.

This song reminds us to do what we love and, most importantly, to cherish the ones we love.

You can't measure everything with numbers—think about laughter, happiness, and love.

Focus on what you want, not what you lack. My coaching uses "positive deviance" to highlight what works and "vicarious experience" to learn from others.

Ever had a unique idea shot down or dismissed someone else's because it seemed too weird?

Let's explore how the opposite can also be true with insights from Derek Sivers' TED Talk.

Are you truly productive or just busy?

Life's not about winning the game but enjoying the journey, just like my nephew Christopher taught me.

Why do businesses rush through customer interactions? Efficiency isn't always effective.

Eliminate unnecessary tasks to boost your productivity and simplify your life.