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Giveaway Winner

and the winner of 7Levels of Communication is.... Bernie O'Sullivan!

 

Thanks to all who commented on the blog post and Facebook.  It's very encouraging to see so many people ready to work ON their business.  2012 is going to be a GREAT year!

New Year's Giveaway!!!!

Win an autographed copy of 7 Levels of Communication by Michael Maher.  Happy New Year from me!!

To enter, simply comment below or comment on Facebook.  Let me know what you are doing to make 2012 your best year ever.

Easy peasy.

Green Zone Selling Winner!

Thanks to all that shared their Fall ideas.  Nate Baldwin is the winner of Green Zone Selling.  Congrats!

Newsletter winners!!

Congratulations to Rob and Judith!! The both won free set up and a 400 piece mailing from Stoneybrook Publishing.  Thanks to all that entered.

 



DC Marketing Newsletter Giveaway

Upate:  Just got corrected that DC Marketing is Stonybrook Publishing.  I guess they made the change a few years ago and I simply didn't know.  As a side note, I have used them in the past and loved their customer service!

If you 've been thinking about trying out a print newsletter, now might just be the time to do it!

DC Marketing has graciously offered a fabulous giveaway!  Two winners will receive FREE Set-up ($175 savings) AND their first Mailing (of up to 400 pieces) is FREE.  We will give this to 2 winners.  In addition, those who do not win can call Sheri Needham directly (800) 736-3632  Ext. 217) to receive FREE Set-up on your first newsletter.

Here's just a bit of info on DC Marketing:

It is well known that 69% of people who quit doing business, with any business, do so because no one said they cared.  That’s why, for the past 24+ years, DC Marketing  has been helping our clients stay in touch with their clients, to let them know they DO care.  Meanwhile, we educate their clients about how they can help them, increasing repeat and referral business. We have over 40 years experience in direct marketing – with our proven system, we get results!  In the current marketing, our average loan originator CLOSES an EXTRA 2 to 4 loans EACH MONTH we mail our publications to their past clients. 

Giveaway Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of Karen Deis' new book, Reinventing the Heel!  If you are not a winner, you can still get this great book over at Loan Officer Training. 

Thanks to all those that entered and also shared comments on what they are doing to reinvent themselves.  

Winners will be notified by email.

Darly Helm
Debbie Walker
Natasha Wall

Enjoy!! 

Reinventing the Heel - Giveaway!!

Karen Deis is a legend in our industry and throughout the years I've had the opportunity to write for her magazine, be involved with her speakers bureau and chat on the phone a few times to discuss ideas and brainstorm... so I was thrilled to be invited to speak at the recent Mortgage Girlfriends Conference in Chicago and actually meet the legend in person.

Karen is a true champion for all those with a desire to succeed in the mortgage world and has recently published her second book:  Reinventing the Heel - The Mortgage Girlfriends' Guide to Marketing.   I read the book in a day and simply have one word to describe it:

Fabulous!

Karen spotlights 22 women that have succeeded and yes, reinvented themselves in this crazy world we call mortgage financing.  I happen to know a few of the women and can attest to their amazing drive and passion for what they do.  

The absolute best part of this book is that you feel motivated to try something new and keep moving forward with a positive attitude.  Very well written and a definite keeper for the office library.  

I'm also going to also suggest that each of you men out there get a copy... if you haven't noticed there is much to learn from the women in our industry!

Note:  There is no affiliate arrangement between Karen and myself.  I just think the book is great and wanted to share my thoughts with everyone.  The end.

Lucky for you... Karen has offered three books as a giveaway.  Enter two ways:  

1.  Enter name and email in the box below

2.  Submit a comment to this post on what you are doing to reinvent yourself 

Giveaway will end Thursday 5/26 at 5:00 p.m. 

Giveaway winner!

Congratulations to Becky Sovia who won a three month subscription to Velma!!   If you would like more information on this fantastic database management tool take a look at Velma.com.

If you don't have a system in place to help with your database marketing, you are LOSING BUSINESS!  I love Velma and encourage everyone to try it out.

Velma Giveaway!!

If you haven't jumped on the Velma bandwagon... here's your chance!  This fabulous contact management (and so much more) will help you grow a business fueled by referrals.  So we're having a giveaway!

 

One lucky loan officer will win a three month PremiumPro subscription to Velma.  No sign up fees.  No fees at all for three months!  That's a $406 value!

 

Your contacts are a goldmine of potential business. That’s why we created Velma®, to help you tap into your contact list more efficiently and effectively than ever before!  Just spend 20 minutes a week with her innovative and patent-pending technology to: 

 

· Easily manage your contact database.

· Know your weekly marketing priorities.

· Execute professional campaigns and personal touches via mail or email.

· Hundreds of professionally-designed pieces for the mortgage market, all customized with your personal brand.

· Access strategy and content from industry thought leaders.

· Compliance and brand management tools for the marketing department.

· Build stronger relationships and close more loans!

 

NOTE:  Premium Pro membership provides additional content (including a weekly email newsletter from NewsletterPro) and weekly CMA training classes from Dave Hershman.

 

Two ways to enter.  Comment below with any ramblings you'd like for one entry and fill out this form for your second entry.  Winner will be selected June 22 at 5 p.m. CST.

Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Maria Speirs!!! 

Maria won a three month subscription to Landvoice.  If you are interested in getting in on the FSBO market, check out the tools over at Landvoice.

Thanks to all that entered... and a big thanks to Landvoice!

 

FSBO Lead Giveaway!!

 

 

My friends over at LandVoice have offered a great giveaway for one of my readers.  You can win a 3-month subscription to this fantastic daily FSBO lead source.   I worked with Landvoice back when it was Warnocks by Owner (remember - I'm old!) and love their service.  I will also give the winner a copy of my FSBO package to help you with this marketing strategy. 

Even if you aren't interested in FSBO leads, you can give one of your Realtors the subscription.  They will love you!!  Winner will be selected next Wednesday, April 13.
 

Two ways to enter!

1.  Add a comment below this post

2.  Enter your information here:

Postcard giveaway

I recently commented on a cool iPhone app called Snapshot Postcard that allows you to send a postcard to someone with a photo you have taken on your iPhone.  I had no idea when I posted about this that I actually know the guys that developed this app.  (yes, I have smart friends :)

So... they are letting me give away a few postcards! 

1.  Everyone can get one for free by using "BLISS" promo code here:  www.snapshotpostcard.com/appstore

2.  The first three people that email me (bliss@blisssawyer.com) their best marketing tip will win 10 postcards.

What if you don't have an iPhone??  This is a great thing to pass along to one of your Realtors as a gift!!

Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Mary Booher!  Mary won a one year subscription toLoan Officer Magazine.

Thanks to all those that entered.  Stay tuned for more giveaways and great ideas.....

Loan Officer Magazine Giveaway

 

Karen Deis over at Loan Officer Magazine is sponsoring a giveaway! 

Loan Officer Magazine is all about "ninja" sales and marketing strategies, where you will learn the secrets of what other successful loan originators are doing.

 

But not only THAT,  but you get "killer" Client and Realtor(r) Newsletters and articles to keep in touch!  All is included in the $39 per quarter subscription price!

 

Never again will you walk into an agent's office--without concrete information to share with them.  Never again will you be without content to share with your clients and affinity partners. 

You can win a one year subscription to Loan Officer Magazine which also includes Client and Realtor Newsletters.  Winner will be picked through random.org on Tuesday, February 23.

Two chances to win...
1.  Leave a comment in the comment section below.
2.  Fill out the form below with name and email address. 

Giveaway winners!

Congratulations to the winners of my recent giveaway - 10 Tag-A-Room Moving Labels!

Sheila Rogers
Tim Wilkes
Bob Barlow

By the way... yesterday was the second day of my 20 hour NMLS course.  I truly tried to not complain but I was weak.  I was sitting next to a friend, who leaned over at one point and told me he was going to pull his fingernails out.  That was the funniest part of the WHOLE day.

Again I will say:  I firmly believe in licensing.  I believe in continuing education.  Life is good.

Another giveaway!

 

I've done this giveaway before and love this little product so much, I thought I'd do it again! Christy Welzbacher with Tag-A-Room has graciously given me some of her great product to give to 3 lucky winners. 

You can find out more about Tag-a-Room on my post here.  This product has become so popular with Realtors and Loan Officers, they have now made the packaging so you can add your business card at the top and even co-brand with a Realtor on the back.

I will be picking 3 winners and each one will receive 10 packages of Tag-A-Room stickers to give away to their clients.  I will randomly pick the winners through www.random.org on Friday, January 15.  Send this link over to your Realtors and have them enter as well!

Two chances to win...
1.  Leave a comment 
2.  Fill out the form below

Here's a sample of what the stickers look like: 

To place an order please email your contact information to orders@movingworld.com. Get the whole office involved--be sure to inquire about Bulk Pricing!! Christy can be reached at 800-259-6683 or Christy@movingworld.com.

I've done this giveaway before and love this little product so much, I thought I'd do it again! Christy Welzbacher with Tag-A-Room has graciously given me some of her great product to give to 3 lucky winners. 

You can find out more about Tag-a-Room on my post here.  This product has become so popular with Realtors and Loan Officers, they have now made the packaging so you can add your business card at the top and even co-brand with a Realtor on the back.

I will be picking 3 winners and each one will receive 10 packages of Tag-A-Room stickers to give away to their clients.  I will randomly pick the winners through www.random.org on Friday, January 15.  Send this link over to your Realtors and have them enter as well!

Two chances to win...
1.  Leave a comment 
2.  Fill out the form below

Here's a sample of what the stickers look like: 

To place an order please email your contact information to orders@movingworld.com. Get the whole office involved--be sure to inquire about Bulk Pricing!! Christy can be reached at 800-259-6683 or Christy@movingworld.com.

Giveaway winner!

Congratulations!

 

We have two winners to our Become THE Expert Giveaway. 

Greg Franks won a one year subscription to MortgageCurrentcy.

Deb DeCorse won the three month subscription to MortgageCurrentcy.

A big THANK YOU to Karen Deis for offering this great giveaway!  If you didn't win... head on over to MortgageCurrentcy to get your subscription started today!

Become THE expert with this giveaway!

Are you ready for all the changes coming your way?? 

It's going to be a wild ride and you will need some help interpreting all that information and how you can best utilize it to STILL DO LOANS!  My friend, Karen Deis over at Mortgage Currentcy, has graciously agreed to give a 12 month ($297 value) and a 3 month ($87) subscription to two lucky winners on this blog!

Two chances to win...

1. Comment below the post
2. Submit your name and email address on the form below

MortgageCurrentcy.com is the only ezine to INTERPRET Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA, USDA and Compliance rules for you--in plain language (kinda of like CliffNotes(r) for the mortgage industry)--showing you how you can use the rules to get more of your loan approved.  Other benefits when you subscribe:

• Mortgage Talking Points(r) Flyers/Emails - Interpreting the rules that affect your real estate agents
• Ask The Experts - Email your underwriting questions
• Charts & Checklists - Consolidating & comparing rules & regs to keep with you.

Click here to read this article from MortgageCurrentcy: See That Light? It's Train Coming At You! Fannie Releases DU 8.0 On December 12, 2009

 You can also Check out the $1 Trial Subscription Option

Remember - being knowledgeable and gaining a reputation as an expert is key to your success!!

Drawing will be held on Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 p.m.  Winners will be selected through random.org.

Why so Serious Challenge

Since I posted the 13 traits yesterday that Jeffrey Gitomer suggests for serious sales people, I haven't been able to get them off my mind.  Improving in these areas is key to greater production.  But what areas are you weak in?  Often, those around you have a much better idea than you do.  So I am issuing a challange and to make it fun, it includes a great giveaway.

The Challenge - Print this list of 13 traits and ask your staff (anyone you work closely with) to rank you on each item.  Let them know you are trying to improve and value their feedback.  To enter the giveaway, post a comment on any of my blog posts with your total score. (Yes - your score can be anonymous if you choose.  Email addresses will not show up on the comment, they are only so I can contact the winner!)  Drawing will be held September 15. 

Over the next few weeks, I will be highlighting each of these traits here on my blog.  Tips, suggestions and tools to help you improve!

The Prize - includes all of the following:

• Five Tag-a-Room Moving Labels (great for closing gifts)
• Eat that Frog by Brian Tracy
• Influence - The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
• The Power of Small by Thaler & Koval
• Set of 100 personalized “Divorce and Your Home” or “Life After Bankruptcy” brochures
• One hour personal coaching session with Bliss Sawyer
• And chocolate for the staff that helped!

Click here to take the challenge!

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to the seven winners of my recent giveaway.  Each winner will receive 50 personalized bankruptcy brochures from Easy Street Designs.

Kevin Liske
Maureen Davidson
Gene Fitzpatrick
Diane Palmeri
Myrna Juarez
Darly Helm
Sheila Rogers