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Gary McGowan (00:02.893)
What do you do in market slow down? Do you sit and wait for things to pick back up or do you double down on building your pipeline, your skills and your mindset? Because my friends slow markets aren't the end, they're an opportunity. Welcome back to Realty Chatter Daily, quick wins for realtors. I'm your host, Gary McGowan. And today we're talking about how to thrive, not just survive when the market isn't moving as fast as you'd like it. Because let's face it, slow market separates
the hustlers from the hopefuls. Because let's face it.
Gary McGowan (00:38.244)
Because let's face it, slow markets separate the hustlers from the hopefuls. Here's the deal. Slow markets aren't your enemy. They're your wake up call. This is the time to focus on the basics, sharpen your skills and nurture your relationships. The agents who thrive in slow times are the ones who keep planting seeds, knowing they'll reap the rewards when the market bounces back. Your story time. I remember one of the slowest seasons of my career. Listings weren't moving.
Buyers were hesitant and I could have easily thrown up my hands and called it a Netflix and chill season. Instead, I decided to use that time to reconnect with my sphere. I started hosting casual coffee chats with past clients and local businesses. One of those coffee chats turned into a referral that led to two more deals down the line. It reminded me that even in slow times, connections are the currency that keeps your business alive. Today's quick win.
Here's how to make slow markets work for you. First, reconnect. Reach out to past clients, not to sell, but to check in and offer value. Secondly, level up, take a course, learn a new skill or refine your pitch. This is the perfect time to invest in yourself. And thirdly, be proactive. Host a workshop or an online Q &A about the current market. People remember the agent who, people remember the agents who show up.
when others step back. Here's the insight. Slow markets aren't the time to stop. They're the time to get strategic. What you do now will set the stage for your success when the market turns. And hey, if you need extra motivation, just remember, while your competition has binge watching the latest Netflix hit, you're out here laying the groundwork for your next big win. So who's really winning now? My friends, let's make today
about taking action. Pick one thing you can do to thrive in a slow market. Reconnect, level up, or be proactive and get started. The agents who hustle now are the ones who dominate later. And as always, stay motivated, keep laughing, and keep thriving through real connections. This is Realty Chatter Daily. Quick wins for realtors, where success is built on relationships.