Greg McCarvell on London Ontario Real Estate

Recently I was invited by RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic to speak at a convention series called “Trading Secrets”. I was only able to participate in two sessions, GTA and Sudbury, due to a conflict with my  broker registration course. The premise of the event is to have a panel of 4 top producers converse on how-to’s from the eyes of a successful Realtor. I knew going into the event that I would learn more than simply being in the audience. Keeping at the top of your game is the result of many things - determination, consistency, organized planning AND having new, fresh ideas constantly.

Walking into the event I could feel the anticipation of the audience as they mingled in the lobby and common areas, music played in the background of the convention center - there was a lot of excitement! Eventually I met the 3 other panelists - truly great people. Eventually we were introduced and took the stage. I didn’t think about it, but I soon noticed I was the only one who brought a pen and paper with me! I wasn’t even thinking about it, but I was planning on having a way to record some new ideas because this is an unrehearsed session. As it turns out, I put the pen and paper aside and learned a lot from each person on that panel. I also clarified in words many of the tools and tactics I use in my career that up until now were only internally defined.

To me the most important part happened after the session was complete. As the event finished up people approached me with conversation pieces relating to the information I presented during the session. It was amazing how many different ideas came to the table - and they were all making there way to my ears because of my role as an instructor! I think I figured out how teachers in school know the answer to every question - they have been asked them in the past by students!