Much like building your referral program, marketing to your center of influence is widely underutilized.

(Probably because I have gone back and listened to it 4-5 times) But also getting started at 18 y/o, your story about laying the foundation and writing a bad check is something I keep thinking back too and will never forget.Thank you for your influence in my career and life and to others as well.

How many people do you have saved in your mobile for contact data base who have an influence in your market?

Multi Modal Marketing @Dev Horn, not just 1 way to get motivated sellers.COI Marketing too.Center of Influence, who knows alot of people?

Obviously I know you could influence referrals, what I was looking for was more of a description of your program and its different parts, coming from the point of view of a student, i.e. someone in my shoes.Appreciate everyones input.

 =)Just telling your Circle of Influence (COI) can be the best way to find your first deal or two.

This has nothing to do with speaking forcefully and everything to do with setting the right tone and influencing the prospect.

Credibility is earned here by contributions to the forums or blogs giving specific advice or sharing knowledge, that is what will influence others. 

And, don't let "popularity" be the influencing factor, you can always have popular posters who post bad information that most want to hear or agree with. 

With a market boasting a population of over 100,000 and a track record of consistent growth, there is a sense of stability when it comes to investment opportunities.One of the errors I made in the beginning was allowing emotions to influence my decision-making.