Encouragement - The power of networking

[Frank Matanane]

For my fellow Noobs: One clear message I hear time and again is get out their and Network. Not just here on BP but with your local REIAs and other professionals in the industry. I am a new but starting to take action. Though I was in Customer Service and Retail for years, stepping out and talking to people outside of what I know or am comfortable with, is not easy for me. But since I have a very strong "Why", I knew I had start doing it...so i did. And man was it worth it. CAW!

Since joining BP a couple of months ago, I have found a couple of mentors 'extremely' willing to help, guide and encourage...and man are they doing that. One I met through a REIA and one I actually connected to here on BP but we were officially introduced through my REIA mentor. Small World. What I love the most is they are holding me accountable to my goals. I have also found a few agents that are willing to work with me...even knowing I'm green. One of my guys just called me up today and handed me a lead that could be winner. And my mentor is helping me to analyze that deal. How cool is that. Even had another BPer reach out to me to give me some tips on getting Lines of Credit.

Bottom Line! If you are nervous, anxious, maybe even scared out of your mind, to work this business and 'Network' like I am....Know this.

There are Amazing People out there and on BP. The good ones know they can help themselves by helping others. They can spot a good person and will know quickly if they want to associate with you. So if you are a decent guy or gal...just be yourself. You'll make the connections. Fear make anything harder than it really is.

Good Luck