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. 

Your Center of Influence list is a better list by far

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. 

You must have read "How To Win Friends and Influence people".

Not only competition from your peer group but competition from, investors, real estate agents, lenders and the prospects center of influence as well.Naturally Short Sales are within this prospect group and can be a very lucrative and create a fantastic revenue stream.

Start working your Center of Influence.