Learning in Albany, NY

[Dale Kelley]

Wow. So, I don't even know how I found this site because as of 4 days ago REI wasn't a consideration for me - probably due to too good to be true infomercials.

I was briefly a real estate agent about 20 years ago. Aside from the cold calling part, I enjoyed it. I just couldn't make it work due to childcare issues and incredible lack of confidence.  

Fast forward to this year when I closed my personal training studio. I spent more time marketing than anything else. The ironic part of that is that I got into the business to help people overcome the issues marketing creates for people trying to lose weight. Please don't ask me to explain that - it would take a book.

I was just reading over in the guru thread about someone I was watching on YouTube. It's sort of funny to me to see how pros here say the same thing about REI gurus that I say about the weight loss/fitness gurus. It's like I can't escape the BS. It's everywhere!

Anyhoo, since I've had to become skilled in marketing (and need a job!) the idea of going back to selling real estate has crossed my mind a few times.  After spending some time here and seeing what actually IS possible, that's probably what I'm going to end up doing. I feel like it would be a good way to get to know my market (among other things).