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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The office leasing market has changed! A silver lining means time to make decisions.
I've been meaning to say a few things about the Mid-Year 2009 Costar Office Report for the New York City Office Market.
Costar is a MLS system in NYC for commercial real estate brokers. MLS = Multiple Listing System. FYI all the brokers in NYC use the same database. In commercial real estate we all work together and everything is upfront and accessible with shared listings. They publish a report every quarter that is highly replied upon to foresee trends.
What's different about this quarter’s report?
The market net absorption for the overall NYC office market has been negative solidly for Class A, B, and C space since the third quarter of 2008. For the first time one of the classes has squeaked into positive absorption.
This past quarter Class C office space recorded net absorption of positive 368,319sf compared to -467,874sf in the first quarter, -219,596sf in the fourth quarter 2008, and -286,859sf in the third quarter 2008.
WOAH!
Class A & B buildings were still dumping more space onto the market this quarter and in the negative but the fact that Class C has a positive absorption is very telling. We have finally reached and gone beyond a standstill in Class C. The space coming onto the market has reached a peak and now while A & B classes may still be giving up more expensive spaces in higher class buildings they are finally beginning to take space quicker than it comes on the market in Class C.
Do you get that?
So if you have been waiting for the bottom and you read the news and think it hasn't come yet, statistics say that if you want a Class C space, the best deals in the city, now is the time as absorption is up.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you'd like to discuss this subject further.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae Hatton
Costar is a MLS system in NYC for commercial real estate brokers. MLS = Multiple Listing System. FYI all the brokers in NYC use the same database. In commercial real estate we all work together and everything is upfront and accessible with shared listings. They publish a report every quarter that is highly replied upon to foresee trends.
What's different about this quarter’s report?
The market net absorption for the overall NYC office market has been negative solidly for Class A, B, and C space since the third quarter of 2008. For the first time one of the classes has squeaked into positive absorption.
This past quarter Class C office space recorded net absorption of positive 368,319sf compared to -467,874sf in the first quarter, -219,596sf in the fourth quarter 2008, and -286,859sf in the third quarter 2008.
WOAH!
Class A & B buildings were still dumping more space onto the market this quarter and in the negative but the fact that Class C has a positive absorption is very telling. We have finally reached and gone beyond a standstill in Class C. The space coming onto the market has reached a peak and now while A & B classes may still be giving up more expensive spaces in higher class buildings they are finally beginning to take space quicker than it comes on the market in Class C.
Do you get that?
So if you have been waiting for the bottom and you read the news and think it hasn't come yet, statistics say that if you want a Class C space, the best deals in the city, now is the time as absorption is up.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you'd like to discuss this subject further.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae Hatton
Quote of the Day and my thoughts on 'hard' v. 'soft' stuff.
The soft stuff is always harder than the hard stuff.
--Roger A. Enrico, member, Advertising Hall of Fame
And ain't it the truth!
I've decided that it's time to incorporate a few of my own thoughts on each 'Quote of the Day'. I choose the quotes randomly based on my state of mind when I sit down to do it. This morning I'm working on my patience as August seems to be a slow month and a lot of people I've been working with are suddenly on hold with summer getaways.
So what does this quote mean to you?
The soft stuff to me is the day to day tasks, the things that become monotonous. It's trying sometimes to adhere to routine. Maybe it's the rebel in me that hasn't fully given in to the professional lifestyle. As an independent contractor I institute my own quotas and expectations. It's hard not to go easy on yourself.
Soft stuff is also communication. Whereas confrontation usually has an immediate result, building relationships and gaining trust and consistency is an ongoing process that takes determination and tenacity. That soft stuff is a commitment.
On the other hand confrontation is some hard stuff. Dealing with uncomfortable situations is hard stuff. That kind of hard stuff that seems like the toughest part of the job IS actually the easiest once you get down to it and jump whatever hurdle seems to be in your way. The thing is, calling anything 'hard stuff' is usually due to pride, emotional reactions and ego.
I could get quite verbose but you get the gist of the way I think.
I'll bring you more tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
--Roger A. Enrico, member, Advertising Hall of Fame
And ain't it the truth!
I've decided that it's time to incorporate a few of my own thoughts on each 'Quote of the Day'. I choose the quotes randomly based on my state of mind when I sit down to do it. This morning I'm working on my patience as August seems to be a slow month and a lot of people I've been working with are suddenly on hold with summer getaways.
So what does this quote mean to you?
The soft stuff to me is the day to day tasks, the things that become monotonous. It's trying sometimes to adhere to routine. Maybe it's the rebel in me that hasn't fully given in to the professional lifestyle. As an independent contractor I institute my own quotas and expectations. It's hard not to go easy on yourself.
Soft stuff is also communication. Whereas confrontation usually has an immediate result, building relationships and gaining trust and consistency is an ongoing process that takes determination and tenacity. That soft stuff is a commitment.
On the other hand confrontation is some hard stuff. Dealing with uncomfortable situations is hard stuff. That kind of hard stuff that seems like the toughest part of the job IS actually the easiest once you get down to it and jump whatever hurdle seems to be in your way. The thing is, calling anything 'hard stuff' is usually due to pride, emotional reactions and ego.
I could get quite verbose but you get the gist of the way I think.
I'll bring you more tomorrow.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Quote of the Day
I've never run into a guy who could win at the top level in anything today and didn't have the right attitude, didn't give it everything he had, at least while he was doing it; wasn't prepared and didn't have the whole program worked out.
--Ted Turner
--Ted Turner
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Quote of the Day
Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster. - Quentin Crisp
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Quote of the Day
"Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret - curiosity, confidence, courage,and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable." -- Walt Disney
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Quote of the Day
"Your mental attitude is something you can control outright and you must use self discipline until you create a positive mental attitude – your mental attitude attracts to you everything that makes you what you are."--Napoleon Hill 1883-1970, Author of "Think and Grow Rich"
Monday, August 3, 2009
Quote of the Day
"It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about." --Dale Carnegie (1888-1955)
Friday, July 31, 2009
Quote of the Day
"They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel." -- Carl W. Buechner
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Quote of the Day
"A man who dares to waste one hour of life has not discovered the value of life." -- Charles Darwin
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Quote of the Day
"Do something every day that you don't want to do; this is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without pain."-- Mark Twain
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Quote of the Day
Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
- Edgar Allan Poe
- Edgar Allan Poe
Friday, July 24, 2009
Quote of the Day - Ain't Nuthin' But A She Thing by Salt-N-Pepa
Ain't Nuthin' But A She Thing
by Salt-N-Pepa
It ain’t a man’s world (you go, girl!)
No more sugar and spice (and everything nice)
It ain’t a man’s world (you go, girl!)
No more sugar and spice (and everything nice)
[ Chorus:
It’s a she thing, and it’s all in me
I could be anything that I want to be
Don’t consider me a minority
Open up your eyes and maybe you’ll see
It’s a she thing, and it’s all in me
I could be anything that I want to be
Don’t consider me a minority
Ladies help me out if you agree ]
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (better recognize)
Now I can bring home the bacon (yeah), fry it in the pan (yeah)
Never let you forget that you’re a man
Cuz I’m a w-o-m-a-n
That’s what I am, doin’ all I can
The thing that makes me mad and crazy, upset
Got to break my neck just to get my respect
Go to work and get paid less than a man
When I’m doin’ the same damn thing that he can
When I’m aggressive then I’m a bitch
When I got attitude you call me a witch
Treat me like a sex-object (that ain’t smooth)
Underestimate the mind, oh yeah, you’re a fool
Weaker sex, yeah, right, that’s the joke (ha!)
Have you ever been in labor? I don’t think so, nope
I’m a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
Chorus..
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
On the real I’m a female doin’ what I feel
Put me to the test, yes, I will get ill
Sensitive and sweet, yeah, all that good stuff
But when it’s time to get rough, baby, I’m rough enough
Ain’t afraid to show how I feel down deep
Compassisionate but don’t underestimate me
I’m intelligent, wise, complicated being
With an instinct to dream and believe in the dreams
Family’s first before anybody else (believe that)
Take care of them before I take care of self
I’m a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
You got to understand it’s a she thang
We got the power, yeah, you know the deal
So you go, girl (you go, girl!), it ain’t no man’s world
You can do anything (you can do anything), do what you feel
Excuse me, hold up...(pep got the floor!)
I’m givin’ props to the strong women layin’ down the law
Taking control of the wrongs in their life (hey)
Standing up and turning all the wrongs to the right (ho)
I’d like to give a shout out to the mamas out there (shout it out)
Bringing up the babies with the tender loving care
You’re in charge of the future of the nation
Do the right thing, lay the foundation
To all the single mothers salt-n-pepa said, keep your head up
I know it gets hard sometimes but never let up
You’re a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
Chorus..
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
Now let me break it down to the marrow of the bone
I’m a female (go!), and I got it goin’ on (ya know)
Don’t be fooled by my s-e-x
It ain’t that simple, I’m more complex
We’ve come a long way, and, baby, that’s a fact
Let’s keep moving forward, girls, never look back
Fight for your rights, stand up and be heard
You’re just as good as any man, believe that, word
Chorus..
by Salt-N-Pepa
It ain’t a man’s world (you go, girl!)
No more sugar and spice (and everything nice)
It ain’t a man’s world (you go, girl!)
No more sugar and spice (and everything nice)
[ Chorus:
It’s a she thing, and it’s all in me
I could be anything that I want to be
Don’t consider me a minority
Open up your eyes and maybe you’ll see
It’s a she thing, and it’s all in me
I could be anything that I want to be
Don’t consider me a minority
Ladies help me out if you agree ]
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (better recognize)
Now I can bring home the bacon (yeah), fry it in the pan (yeah)
Never let you forget that you’re a man
Cuz I’m a w-o-m-a-n
That’s what I am, doin’ all I can
The thing that makes me mad and crazy, upset
Got to break my neck just to get my respect
Go to work and get paid less than a man
When I’m doin’ the same damn thing that he can
When I’m aggressive then I’m a bitch
When I got attitude you call me a witch
Treat me like a sex-object (that ain’t smooth)
Underestimate the mind, oh yeah, you’re a fool
Weaker sex, yeah, right, that’s the joke (ha!)
Have you ever been in labor? I don’t think so, nope
I’m a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
Chorus..
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
On the real I’m a female doin’ what I feel
Put me to the test, yes, I will get ill
Sensitive and sweet, yeah, all that good stuff
But when it’s time to get rough, baby, I’m rough enough
Ain’t afraid to show how I feel down deep
Compassisionate but don’t underestimate me
I’m intelligent, wise, complicated being
With an instinct to dream and believe in the dreams
Family’s first before anybody else (believe that)
Take care of them before I take care of self
I’m a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
You got to understand it’s a she thang
We got the power, yeah, you know the deal
So you go, girl (you go, girl!), it ain’t no man’s world
You can do anything (you can do anything), do what you feel
Excuse me, hold up...(pep got the floor!)
I’m givin’ props to the strong women layin’ down the law
Taking control of the wrongs in their life (hey)
Standing up and turning all the wrongs to the right (ho)
I’d like to give a shout out to the mamas out there (shout it out)
Bringing up the babies with the tender loving care
You’re in charge of the future of the nation
Do the right thing, lay the foundation
To all the single mothers salt-n-pepa said, keep your head up
I know it gets hard sometimes but never let up
You’re a genuine feminine female thang
Can you hang? ain’t nothin’ but a she thang
Chorus..
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (we are proud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (say it loud)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (on the rise)
It ain’t nothin’ but a she thing (you better recognize)
Now let me break it down to the marrow of the bone
I’m a female (go!), and I got it goin’ on (ya know)
Don’t be fooled by my s-e-x
It ain’t that simple, I’m more complex
We’ve come a long way, and, baby, that’s a fact
Let’s keep moving forward, girls, never look back
Fight for your rights, stand up and be heard
You’re just as good as any man, believe that, word
Chorus..
Thursday, July 23, 2009
BNI - I'm Joining Chapter 15!
Here are the other members.
Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion regarding networking groups. My opinion is THEY'RE GREAT! Especially BNI. I love the structure and the referral programs and the way everyone supports each other is really amazing. I am in the process of joining Chapter 15. I just need to have my references checked. I've already visited four times betweeen being a guest and a sub and it's time I made the committment. We are a healthy chapter that meets 7am Thursdays at the Woolworth Kitchen down in the Wall Street area. We are still looking to fill several industry seats. We're actively seeking members for the following occupations:
CPA
Event Planner
Photographer
Nutritionist
Fitness Instructor
Divorce Attorney
Credit Card Processing
Advertising Agency
Podiatrist
Trust/Estate Attorney
Telephone Provider
Mover
Please contact me for more info or check out www.manhattanbni.com
Everyone is allowed to have their own opinion regarding networking groups. My opinion is THEY'RE GREAT! Especially BNI. I love the structure and the referral programs and the way everyone supports each other is really amazing. I am in the process of joining Chapter 15. I just need to have my references checked. I've already visited four times betweeen being a guest and a sub and it's time I made the committment. We are a healthy chapter that meets 7am Thursdays at the Woolworth Kitchen down in the Wall Street area. We are still looking to fill several industry seats. We're actively seeking members for the following occupations:
CPA
Event Planner
Photographer
Nutritionist
Fitness Instructor
Divorce Attorney
Credit Card Processing
Advertising Agency
Podiatrist
Trust/Estate Attorney
Telephone Provider
Mover
Please contact me for more info or check out www.manhattanbni.com
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Quote of the Day
If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
- Henry David Thoreau
- Henry David Thoreau
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
A NEW LEASE FOR LEHMAN - NY POST
A NEW LEASE FOR LEHMAN Get your RE gossip here! Lehman gave up 500k sf and took 150k instead. The article reference some other deals about town also.
Quote of the Day
First keep the peace within yourself,
then you can also bring peace to others.
-Thomas A. Kempis
then you can also bring peace to others.
-Thomas A. Kempis
Monday, July 20, 2009
Eddie Bauer is SAVED
Eddie Bauer Won by Golden Gate With $286 Million Bid - Bloomberg.com
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc.’s bankruptcy auction was won by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private-equity firm, with a $286 million bid and a plan to keep most of the outdoor-clothing chain’s stores open.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aR5EZy2t2oRg
Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc.’s bankruptcy auction was won by Golden Gate Capital, a San Francisco-based private-equity firm, with a $286 million bid and a plan to keep most of the outdoor-clothing chain’s stores open.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601082&sid=aR5EZy2t2oRg
Ding Dong The Doorman's Dead!
DING DONG THE DOORMAN'S DEAD! - New York Post
It's the rise of the cyborg doorman. Cash-strapped developers are trying to save bucks and lure buyers with lower common charges by installing "virtual doormen" -- staffers sitting...
I just called the company the article is about. They are not being used for any commercial buildings here in NYC yet but they are ready to service the commercial market. I am awaiting some facts and figures. I can totally see this becoming a trend. You heard it here first!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07192009/news/regionalnews/manhattan/ding_dong_the_doormans_dead__180115.htm
It's the rise of the cyborg doorman. Cash-strapped developers are trying to save bucks and lure buyers with lower common charges by installing "virtual doormen" -- staffers sitting...
I just called the company the article is about. They are not being used for any commercial buildings here in NYC yet but they are ready to service the commercial market. I am awaiting some facts and figures. I can totally see this becoming a trend. You heard it here first!
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07192009/news/regionalnews/manhattan/ding_dong_the_doormans_dead__180115.htm
Quote of the Day
Inspiration never arrived when you were searching for it.
-Lisa Alther, American novelist
-Lisa Alther, American novelist
Friday, July 17, 2009
Quote of the Day & Guidelines for Low Stress Living
"You are what you think, If you just think about it."
-Morgen Raymond Hatton aka Dad
Guidelines For Low Stress Living
1. Make time your friend, not your enemy. Develop time management techniques.
2. Learn and practice the skill of relaxation.
3. Engage in activities that give you a chance to do something relaxing or creative without having to have something to show for it.
4. Don't develop one area of your life to the exclusion of others. Seek rewarding experiences in all facets of living.
5. Find some time every day for privacy. You need to be alone with your thoughts away from work or other pressures.
6. Associate with people who affirm your individuality and respect your wants and needs.
7. Form at least one or two high-quality relationships with people you can trust. Learn to express your true feelings to them.
8. Don't continue in stressful situations with family and friends. Take action to find a resolution in problem areas.
9. Guard your personal freedoms - to choose your friends, to love whom you choose, to structure your time as you seem fit, and to set your own life goals.
10. Review your "obligations" from time to time and make sure they are also bringing rewards to you. Get rid of the things that only bring satisfaction to someone else.
11. Don't live for or through your children, spouce or anyone else.
12. Open yourself up to new experiences.
13. Develop and keep sensible eating habits.
14. If you smoke, cut down or stop completely.
15. Use liquor sparingly, if at all. Don't let it use you.
16. Free yourself from dependencies on tranquilizers, sleeping pills, headache pills or other depressant drugs. Be cautious of the use of laxatives and cold remedies. Teach your body to relax and normalize its functions.
17. See the humor in life. Laugh at yourself whenever you get a chance.
18. Practice making positive statements. Remind yourself the YOU are a worthwhile and deserving person several times daily.
-Morgen Raymond Hatton aka Dad
Guidelines For Low Stress Living
1. Make time your friend, not your enemy. Develop time management techniques.
2. Learn and practice the skill of relaxation.
3. Engage in activities that give you a chance to do something relaxing or creative without having to have something to show for it.
4. Don't develop one area of your life to the exclusion of others. Seek rewarding experiences in all facets of living.
5. Find some time every day for privacy. You need to be alone with your thoughts away from work or other pressures.
6. Associate with people who affirm your individuality and respect your wants and needs.
7. Form at least one or two high-quality relationships with people you can trust. Learn to express your true feelings to them.
8. Don't continue in stressful situations with family and friends. Take action to find a resolution in problem areas.
9. Guard your personal freedoms - to choose your friends, to love whom you choose, to structure your time as you seem fit, and to set your own life goals.
10. Review your "obligations" from time to time and make sure they are also bringing rewards to you. Get rid of the things that only bring satisfaction to someone else.
11. Don't live for or through your children, spouce or anyone else.
12. Open yourself up to new experiences.
13. Develop and keep sensible eating habits.
14. If you smoke, cut down or stop completely.
15. Use liquor sparingly, if at all. Don't let it use you.
16. Free yourself from dependencies on tranquilizers, sleeping pills, headache pills or other depressant drugs. Be cautious of the use of laxatives and cold remedies. Teach your body to relax and normalize its functions.
17. See the humor in life. Laugh at yourself whenever you get a chance.
18. Practice making positive statements. Remind yourself the YOU are a worthwhile and deserving person several times daily.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Quote of the Day
A ship in port is safe,
but that's not what ships are built for.
-Grace Murray Hopper
but that's not what ships are built for.
-Grace Murray Hopper
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Not Exactly Cheap Chic, but Closer
Real Estate / Commercial
Not Exactly Cheap Chic, but Closer
By J. ALEX TARQUINIO
Published: July 8, 2009
The area of office towers in the periphery of the Plaza Hotel saw office landlords ask as much as $200 a square foot during the boom. Things are quieter now.
Not Exactly Cheap Chic, but Closer
By J. ALEX TARQUINIO
Published: July 8, 2009
The area of office towers in the periphery of the Plaza Hotel saw office landlords ask as much as $200 a square foot during the boom. Things are quieter now.
In Manhattan, Softer Rents, Better Deals
Real Estate / Commercial
In Manhattan, Softer Rents, Better Deals
By TERRY PRISTIN
Published: July 15, 2009, NY Times
Whether rents have bottomed out is debatable, but there are signs that tenants have greater bargaining power and that landlords are making concessions.
In Manhattan, Softer Rents, Better Deals
By TERRY PRISTIN
Published: July 15, 2009, NY Times
Whether rents have bottomed out is debatable, but there are signs that tenants have greater bargaining power and that landlords are making concessions.
Quote of the Day
Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone you may still exist, but you have ceased to live. -Mark Twain
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
July 6, 2009 - CRM Newsletter | Selling Power
My career coach sent this article to my office. Apparently statistics say that Thursday is the best day to contact a lead in order to qualify him or her as a prospect. By contrast, Friday is the worst. - That's the gist of it.
July 6, 2009 - CRM Newsletter | Selling Power
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Looming Obsolescence of The Short-Term Office Lease
I'm still putting together my thoughts on the benefits of this. I am not an avid supporter of the long term lease. I don't think that I think it's the best deal. You'll be killed in escalations. It's more cost effective to do short and get market value again with every renewal. That's my two cents. Long term is better for me though - upfront $$$. Just being honest.
Looming Obsolescence of The Short-Term Office Lease
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Quote of the Day
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
-Thomas Edison
-Thomas Edison
Monday, July 13, 2009
Fire yourself, Start over like it's your first day.
That's what I feel like I've done after cleaning off my desk, changing the aesthetic of my workspace and getting organized.
Last Friday I hung new art in my workspace (my own! - will post pics) and did an overhaul to about 70% of everything in my office. Coming in this Monday was a breath of fresh air as a result.
Little did I know what a good start I'd give myself when I had a little extra time to kill last Friday afternoon. I got thinking about it on the commute - actually got excited about approaching everything fresher than it's been in weeks. I overheard someone on the street with a friend and it was the first day of work for one of them. They were bubbling over with enthusiasm and giddy with a new beginning for them to share together. The first day of anything that looks to be perpetual is a start to a journey that will only grow and develop. It struck me when I overheard them that it was kind of like a first day for me with the new digs in the office. I excitedly embraced the analogy and I'm making today a first day.
Actually, as I only did an overhaul of 70% I look forward to another first day when I can do 100%. I think I'm just going to pack up the remaining 30% in boxes and really follow through with the idea of firing myself and restarting. On that restart I'm going to mark the date and make it an anniversary!
I guess the moral of this is that your world's based on perception, you define it as you decide and any day you want can be a first day.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
Last Friday I hung new art in my workspace (my own! - will post pics) and did an overhaul to about 70% of everything in my office. Coming in this Monday was a breath of fresh air as a result.
Little did I know what a good start I'd give myself when I had a little extra time to kill last Friday afternoon. I got thinking about it on the commute - actually got excited about approaching everything fresher than it's been in weeks. I overheard someone on the street with a friend and it was the first day of work for one of them. They were bubbling over with enthusiasm and giddy with a new beginning for them to share together. The first day of anything that looks to be perpetual is a start to a journey that will only grow and develop. It struck me when I overheard them that it was kind of like a first day for me with the new digs in the office. I excitedly embraced the analogy and I'm making today a first day.
Actually, as I only did an overhaul of 70% I look forward to another first day when I can do 100%. I think I'm just going to pack up the remaining 30% in boxes and really follow through with the idea of firing myself and restarting. On that restart I'm going to mark the date and make it an anniversary!
I guess the moral of this is that your world's based on perception, you define it as you decide and any day you want can be a first day.
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
Returned calls from cold calls...
A large portion of the way I prospect is through cold calls. Recently a friend of mine said she didn't know what a cold call really was. I simply told her that it was a phone call to someone who didn't expect the call.
On the flip side of that is the cold call returned, when you don't expect the call. Now this can be very tricky for me! I call many different lead lists and often have no clue who the person calling me back is and why I called them.
Originally when I first started the business of cold calling this would throw me off and make me very uncomfortable. I felt insecure about my professionalism because I didn't know who or why or when I had called them. I overcame that insecurity by stepping back and shifting the paradigm of the way I looked at things. Sometimes you get caught up in the minutia. In this situation the most important thing to focus on is that someone returned your call.
The best way to respond to a cold call returned is to take a breath, give yourself a few moments, don't be overexcited or rushed, and simply introduce yourself/your service/your company -all the while asking about them and their business and thanking them for the courtesy of the callback. I find that genuine honesty that you called them on a fluke often stimulates conversation.
I guess on an endnote, the moral of the story is to see the bigger picture and we're all just doing our jobs out here.
Have a great day folks!
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
On the flip side of that is the cold call returned, when you don't expect the call. Now this can be very tricky for me! I call many different lead lists and often have no clue who the person calling me back is and why I called them.
Originally when I first started the business of cold calling this would throw me off and make me very uncomfortable. I felt insecure about my professionalism because I didn't know who or why or when I had called them. I overcame that insecurity by stepping back and shifting the paradigm of the way I looked at things. Sometimes you get caught up in the minutia. In this situation the most important thing to focus on is that someone returned your call.
The best way to respond to a cold call returned is to take a breath, give yourself a few moments, don't be overexcited or rushed, and simply introduce yourself/your service/your company -all the while asking about them and their business and thanking them for the courtesy of the callback. I find that genuine honesty that you called them on a fluke often stimulates conversation.
I guess on an endnote, the moral of the story is to see the bigger picture and we're all just doing our jobs out here.
Have a great day folks!
Sincerely,
Heather Rae
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Let's keep death on the minds' of the masses.
We all know that the news is an orchestrated soap opera to maintain mind control over the people. They can make anything as big or small as they want to in our minds by determining and defining the collective consciousness. We think they give us information and we make a decision. What really happens is we nod our heads to everything they give us. Most of us are just too busy with getting by to give it a second thought. I just wanted to point out that 'death' is the subject of all the top headlines on ny post. Michael, Palin, NFLer. Sometimes I worry that they're preparing us for more of these headlines, dulling our reaction and sensitivity.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
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