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Main Themes:
- Overcoming challenges in cold calling real estate agents.
- Building confidence and refining communication strategies.
- Leveraging social media for lead generation.
- The importance of personalized, empathetic communication.
- Setting achievable goals and holding oneself accountable.
Most Important Ideas/Facts:
- Shifting From Investor to Curious Buyer: William advises Tobin to ditch the "I'm an investor" introduction when calling agents. Instead, focus on genuine curiosity about the property and seller's motivations. By understanding the agent's perspective and concerns, Tobin can tailor his approach for better results.
"Throw it out the window. Put on your Tobin hat. Be yourself. Be curious. Use the information that's only available to Zillow and let your questions guide them to the answers you're looking for." - William
- Empathy and Shared Frustration: William emphasizes the power of connecting with agents by acknowledging their frustration with common investor tactics like aggressive sub-2 pitches. This builds rapport and allows for open communication.
"H yeah, I hear people talking like that all the time and it drives me crazy. I'm like, nobody wants to be talked at that. And now you're bonding over this mutual not interest. They can throw in apps and... then they'll tell you everything once you break down that wall." - William
- Effective Social Media Engagement: William encourages Tobin to be more active on Facebook, specifically by creating concise, engaging posts with a clear call to action. He suggests limiting text, adding a colored background, and including a link in the description.
"If you can add the colored background, you're doing great. If you go over, delete some words. People, this is just boom. And I don't even add pictures. I just do this because this is really easy for people to like it just pops out in their face." - William
- Setting Achievable Goals and Accountability: William helps Tobin set a goal of 30 Facebook posts before the year's end to boost engagement and lead generation. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and offers support for accountability.
"You want to get a better goal than the number of people in your rolodex. How many times are you going to post between now and the end of the year to get people to book a call with you? Because that's the only thing you can really control." - William
Quotes from Original Source:
- "My seller is not interested." - Common response from agents
- "I'm not interested. I'm just being nice to you." - Agent's blunt feedback
- "You Can't Teach a Kid to Ride a Bicycle at a seminar." - Book recommendation from William
- "Hey, I know your property blah blah. Recently or is having trouble selling maybe or whatever." - Tobin's revised pitch idea
- "A nationwide group of investors." - Phrase William advises against
Overall Impression:
This conversation reveals the challenges and opportunities faced by a newcomer in real estate investing. William's coaching emphasizes building genuine connections, understanding the other party's perspective, and utilizing effective communication strategies for success. He empowers Tobin with actionable advice and tools for improving his cold calling and social media engagement.