Who Is on YOUR Team?
Being part of a team is important for so many reasons, in most every field and job. Even if you work for yourself you most likely have a team of people without whom you could not adequately do your job. Those who don’t have strong teams tend to be less positive and have higher stress levels.
In case you are wondering what I mean by “team,” it is a term I use to include all those to whom I turn for assistance, answers, services–things that help me provide better service to my clients. I do not mean handing my work over, because that is something I do NOT believe in personally (it’s just not the way I function); instead I include as team members those who help my clients, or help me to better serve them.
My team members are the people who stand behind me, and I behind them.
On my team I have mortgage brokers, transaction coordinators, short sale experts, attorneys, escrow officers and other Realtors, a host of contractors, repair people, internet experts, technology gurus, designers and jacks of all trades. These are people I can reach out to when I need a question answered or service provided, and I know they will provide me with the best information because I trust them all explicitly. I can count on these people and know they will do a fantastic job helping my clients or helping me to provide even better service. In turn I help them.
So, who is on your team? If you have not done so, take the time to evaluate everyone and see what they contribute to your success. Maybe you are missing some players. If so, seek them out–don’t worry if it takes time to do so. When you find the right people it is a true win-win situation.
Working together with all the people I include on my team not only makes my job easier, but so much more rewarding. It allows me to really be able to concentrate on my clients, and I owe much of that to my team. So if you do not have a team working behind you it is necessary in today’s world. Seek those whom you can truly trust and connect with them. You will be surprised at how much happier you will be.
Michael,
I agree: relationships with those we trust are so valuable in our business–in any business really. I am surrounded by people like you who have strong ethics, dedication, and truly care about others. That makes me feel good and strive to do my best every day for others and myself. You are a true and trusted member of my team and I thank you for being you!
Hi Rachel,
Working with you is a true blessing. It is so great to know that teamwork is something important to you because it puts my mind at ease that you truly “get it”. Sales can be a lonely job and when there is a group of individuals that you can count on it makes all the difference in world. The concept goes well beyond financial motivations. It is the true collaboration of individuals to create synergy.
Great post!!