Episode 196 - (Season 4, Episode 6) - Train the Virtual Brain

09/17/20 • 31 min

Episode 196 (Season 4, Episode 6)

Train the Virtual Brain

One of the most frequent questions that we get from agents when considering making a move to an all-virtual operation is...”Where will we get our training?” The Boom Team tackles the options available to agents and brokerages when considering a virtual brokerage model.

In this episode, we dive into training options for both agents and brokerages. As a tangent, Todd will discuss one of the ickiest things ever shared on the podcast, but not before showing his complete lack of knowledge, (and Terry’s amazing love), of musicals.

Let’s be honest, The Team will spend more time talking musicals than real estate on this one. Just a heads up!

SHOW NOTES

Todd’s Sound of Music knowledge is embarrassing [1:48]
Terry removes any thoughts of Todd watching The Sound of Music [4:00]
The next best/worst Christmas movie: White Christmas [6:01]
Next review: Hamilton [6:44]
Todd’s spent 9 hours of his life watching West Side Story [8:15]
Terry’s new podcast: Terry on Musicals [9:03]
Next up, movies about musicals [10:28]
Christian harbors some grievances against Todd and his sneezing [13:38]
Options for your meetings [14:58]
Don’t forget about options outside of your team/brokerage [17:35]
Special incentive for Todd’s agents, a Blockbuster gift card [20:22]
Aren’t you glad you’re not a.....dentist [21:03]
The worst sounder ever used on Boom [22:30]
What’s your vote: Licking the cat or chewing on fallen hair? [25:15]
Broker options for trainings [27:30]
George is a real spit-fire! [28:43]
Brokers, don’t be afraid to cross company lines! [29:24]

SHOW LINKS

Everything about The Sound of Music: https://www.sound-of-music.com/
25 Surprise Facts about White Christmas: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2997/white-christmas-movie-facts/
Tickets for Hamilton: https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/home/
The top 20 musical podcasts you should check out: https://blog.feedspot.com/musical_podcasts/
Interesting facts about teeth and dentistry: https://www.childrensdentalvillage.net/patient/resources/interesting-facts/

BOOM LINKS

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook: www.BoomPlaybook.com

The Boom Circle: www.BoomCircle.com

Episode 196 (Season 4, Episode 6)

Train the Virtual Brain

Let’s be honest, The Team will spend more time talking musicals than real estate on this one. Just a heads up!

SHOW NOTES

Todd’s Sound of Music knowledge is embarrassing [1:48]
Terry removes any thoughts of Todd watching The Sound of Music [4:00]
The next best/worst Christmas movie: White Christmas [6:01]
Next review: Hamilton [6:44]
Todd’s spent 9 hours of his life watching West Side Story [8:15]
Terry’s new podcast: Terry on Musicals [9:03]
Next up, movies about musicals [10:28]
Christian harbors some grievances against Todd and his sneezing [13:38]
Options for your meetings [14:58]
Don’t forget about options outside of your team/brokerage [17:35]
Special incentive for Todd’s agents, a Blockbuster gift card [20:22]
Aren’t you glad you’re not a.....dentist [21:03]
The worst sounder ever used on Boom [22:30]
What’s your vote: Licking the cat or chewing on fallen hair? [25:15]
Broker options for trainings [27:30]
George is a real spit-fire! [28:43]
Brokers, don’t be afraid to cross company lines! [29:24]

SHOW LINKS

Everything about The Sound of Music: https://www.sound-of-music.com/
25 Surprise Facts about White Christmas: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g2997/white-christmas-movie-facts/
Tickets for Hamilton: https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/home/
The top 20 musical podcasts you should check out: https://blog.feedspot.com/musical_podcasts/
Interesting facts about teeth and dentistry: https://www.childrensdentalvillage.net/patient/resources/interesting-facts/

BOOM LINKS

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook: www.BoomPlaybook.com

The Boom Circle: www.BoomCircle.com

Previous Episode

Episode 195 - (Season 4, Episode 5) - Communication from Anywhere

Episode 195 (Season 4, Episode 5)

Communication from Anywhere

Communication is key to any relationship—especially virtual ones. Whether it’s between you and your staff, you and your clients, or you and your agents, you just HAVE to communicate effectively. If not, those around you start to get “wandering eyes”, which is bad for long- term business.

(Wow! That was about the longest we’ve been able to go with a serious grouping of sentences! Enough of that!)

Along with a focus on communication, in this episode we embolden you to make up words that have already been made up—as Todd and Megan do. We also give CPR to a dead person.

When we finally make it over to serious content later in the episode, you can listen to the Boom’s five “Lightning Round” tips on how to do this whole communication thing right! Enjoy all this—and more—on the latest version of the Boom Real Estate Podcast!

SHOW NOTES

Todd makes up a word that already exists [1:58]
Feel free to use our Season 4 jingle for Max Day [4:56]
Megan makes up a word that also already exists [6:33]
One easy step into the virtual world are virtual meetings [9:03]
Avatar and Twilight are inspirational movies to the Boom Team [10:11]
The key is to over-communicate [12:54]
Webster makes up a word, but this one sticks [15:16]
Use video messaging! [16:05]
Be creative and use things like Trivia Nights, Movie Nights, etc. [19:15]
Brokerages and teams need to stay in touch with their agents too (outside of meetings) [22:09]
Managers and team leaders, make sure you’re checking in on your agents regularly [23:41]
A must for the virtual world: Online Transaction Management Software! [25:46]
Game changer tip for a virtual team/brokerage: “Slack” [26:30]
Lightning tip #1 - Do it often [28:43]
Lightning tip #2 - Be available [28:59]
Lightning tip #3 - Set expectations [29:47]
Aren’t You Glad You’re Not An......EMT [31:11]
Have you ever been punched by a dead man? [32:57]
Lightning tip #4 - Pre-create and pre-send [33:21]
Lightning tip #5 - Get creative [33:48]

SHOW LINKS

“Wandering Eyes” by Ronnie McDowell
Rules of Lacrosse: https://www.uslacrosse.org/rules
Communication in Relationships: https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/
23 Shocking Twilight Facts: https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a11501/twilight-facts/
20 New Words for 2020: https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/20-new-words-in-english-for-2020/
Best Transaction Management Software for Real Estate: https://hooquest.com/tms/
Slack: https://slack.com/pricing

BOOM LINKS

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.boomrealestatepodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boomrealestatepodcast

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1P-rEDZ1h2UYT20EN4mYQ

30-Day Jumpstart: www.Boom30.com

Coronavirus Playbook: www.BoomPlaybook.com

The Boom Circle: www.BoomCircle.com

Next Episode

Episode 197 - (Season 4, Episode 7) - Virtual Accountability

Episode 197 (Season 4, Episode 7)

Virtual Accountability

The Boom Train has officially derailed! They’ve even reached the point in Season 4 of taking a vote on whether or not to finish out the season. (Spoiler Alert: the season will go on!)

However, in the words of Hugh Jackman: “My dear friends, Terry, Megan, Christian, and Todd, don’t give up on Season 4 yet, especially Episode 7, as I know it will be your best! The show will go on. By the way, I’ll see you at Red Lobster.” With that, we power through the madness and finish strong!

Join The Team as they talk about one of the hardest parts of working virtually—staying accountable to yourself and others. Whether you’re an agent, team leader, or broker, we’ll help hold you accountable to learn the things you need to keep both yourself and others accountable to reach your goals!

SHOW NOTES