When you're in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it's a huge advantage.

Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your "not to do" list. Post the list where you'll see it.

Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.

The power of publicity is more important than advertising.

Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they're interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.

If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.

Your business is a part of yourself. Should it be? Who knows, but it sure feels that way. You can never really leave it.