#prospecting

[vintagecamping]

Legendary Yukon Joe with his pack dogs on the Hart Hwy

Prince George, British Columbia

1950

[diaryofemily]

INFP - The Mediator 🫧

[noticiasarquelogicasjaponesas]

Sean bienvenidos, japonistasarqueológicos a una nueva entrega en esta ocasión os presento a otro arqueólogo que excavó en el yacimiento del Toro en la arqueología de posguerra. - En la publicación anterior comentamos, que era la arqueología de posguerra, mencionamos el milagro japonés y de cómo tras la guerra japón supo reponer sus heridas con cierta rapidez y el yacimiento del Toro es un testimonio de ello. En esta publicación, el personaje en esta ocasión se trata de,Takeji Kikukawa Nacido en 1932, que corresponde a la era Showa. - Fue estudiante de la escuela secundaria Fujieda Higashi localizada en la prefectura de Shizuoka, se dedicó a los periodo yayoi y Jamón estudiando su cultura material, sobre todo la cerámica del periodo yayoi y las pesas de piedra del periodo Jomon. - Espero que os haya gustado y nos vemos en próximas publicaciones que pasen una buena semana. 日本の考古学者たちよ、戦後の考古学で登呂遺跡を発掘したもう一人の考古学者を歓迎しよう。 - 前回は戦後考古学について、日本の奇跡と戦後日本がいかに早く立ち直ったか、そしてエル・トロ遺跡がその証であることをお話ししました。今回の登場人物は、1932年生まれの菊川武治である。 - 静岡県立藤枝東高等学校に在籍し、弥生・縄文時代の物質文化、特に弥生時代の陶磁器や縄文時代の石錘の研究に没頭した。 - それでは、また次回もお楽しみください。

Welcome, Japanese archaeologists, to another post-war archaeologist who excavated at the Toro site in post-war archaeology. - In the previous publication we talked about post-war archaeology, we mentioned the Japanese miracle and how after the war Japan was able to recover its wounds quite quickly and the site of El Toro is a testimony of that. In this publication, the character on this occasion is Takeji Kikukawa, born in 1932, which corresponds to the Showa era. - He was a student at Fujieda Higashi High School in Shizuoka Prefecture. He was devoted to the Yayoi and Jomon periods, studying their material culture, especially the ceramics of the Yayoi period and the stone weights of the Jomon period. - I hope you enjoyed it and see you in future posts have a nice week.

[upxpert]

7 Steps To A Successful Sale

1️. Prospecting 2️. Preparation 3️. Approach 4️. Presentation 5️. Handling Objections 6️. Closing 7️. Follow-up

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[eopederson]

Sign, Oatman, AZ, 2023.

Not a place where panning was ever possible!

[thelonesgroup]

Barriers in Your Business

If your business is not where you want it to be, it is because one or more barriers are keeping you from achieving this new level of success. Many business owners feel stuck at one point or another, but they don't take the time or have the perspective to determine the cause of the gridlock.

If you know a more-successful business is in your grasp and want to breakthrough, here are 5 steps you can take to begin to remove those barriers:

Step 1: Know Where You Are Going

It is difficult to determine the obstacles if you don't even know where you are going. Is your goal to sell x number of units or increase your income by y? Is it to achieve a certain level of sales that results in an award? Is it being able to afford the dream vacation you have always wanted? What is your expectation for success?

Start by writing down the end goal or goals. Don't go crazy - just start with a maximum of three goals.

Step 2: What Is your Current Status?

This helps you determine how far you need to go. If success if just around the corner, a tweak or two or a focused period of sales focus might help you break through. However, if you are at the beginning of the journey, then you are going to need a prolonged action plan.

Step 3: What Does the Path to Your Goal Look Like?

Let's look at some examples at this point:

BUSINESS #1

Goal: 30 sales per year Current Status: 20 sales per year. This business needs to increase their sales by 50% in order to achieve their goal. Path Forward: They have determined their best way to get from current status to goal is to ramp up their communication with their past clients for new business and referrals. This agent does not currently run any campaigns for their past clients so adding a monthly mailing campaign to the 250 people in past client database should definitely have impact. In addition, they are adding a client appreciation event. Business Needs:

Monthly Mailing Campaign to database of 250 past clients including templates, research, print and mail capability

Client Appreciation Event including plan, event venue, menu, system of invitation, RSVP, program, etc.

BUSINESS #2

Goal: $300,000 gross income Current Status: $250,000 gross income for 2023. This business needs to increase income by 20%. Path Forward: They have determined the best way to get there is to maintain the current campaigns, but add a lead generation campaign to get a few more transactions. They are going to send letters to neighborhoods that have seen homes sell very quickly. Business Needs:

Letter content that can be updated per neighborhood

Preprinted letterhead and envelopes

Postage

BUSINESS #3

Goal: Dominate a neighborhood Current Status: Have periodic sales in the neighborhood, but are not the go-to agent. The agent is receiving some of the sales, but to dominate, 30% or more of all sales would need to go to the agent. Path Forward: In order to dominate, the agent needs to be more visible. There are only two ways to do that - time or money. The agent can spend their time by holding open houses, helping host community garage sales, generating content on a community social media pages, creating local videos, hosting community events OR they can spend their money on a community-specific mailing campaign - or both! Business Needs:

A time- or money-based campaign

Step 4: Identify the Barriers

Now that the needs from point A to point B have been established, now it is time to identify the barriers and see if there is a way to overcome the barrier, is there another path forward that avoids the barrier, or is the goal not achievable with the path and barriers? For example:

Big Sur, California is no stranger to landslides and bridge damage that cuts off that community. In 2017, there were months in which the only way in or out was to take a hike through the woods. If you wanted to go to Big Sur, there were two big barriers to you getting there. Accessing via sea was also not possible due to the cliffs. If one is not an apt hiker and able to carry in one's supplies, then that is a barrier that is insurmountable and a new destination should be chosen.

With that, let's take another look at those businesses.

BUSINESS #1 needs to develop a Monthly Mailing Campaign for their past client database and will be adding a Client Appreciation Event. After doing some digging, the agent determines that having a company take care of the entire campaign including research, stats, printing, and mailing, will cost about $1000 per month. The agent is not tech- or research-savvy, so it is easy for him to make the decision to make that investment. It is hands-off and the materials are high-impact. He has determined there are no barriers here because he is surrendering and has the funds for this investment.

As for the Client Appreciation Event, he has identified a barrier. He can't figure out an event that will appeal to all of his past clients. He has young families as well as seniors who won't go out at night and busy retirees. He is willing to make an investment, but he wants to use his time or money wisely. The barrier is that there isn't a one-size-fits-all event!

That is - until he talks to his business strategist. She recommends an out-of-the-box solution to focus an appreciation event around PETS! Most of his clients have a dog or a cat. Therefore, he opts for a pet-friendly holiday photo shoot! Barrier overcome!

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BUSINESS #2 has determined they will be sending letters to neighborhoods that have seen very fast sales. They need letter content that can be updated per neighborhood situation. They had AI create a letter that they are going to edit. They need to get some letterhead and envelopes printed and have an estimate from a local printout, so mark another task off that list. Their barrier is they don't know how they are going to get addresses and print labels - that is their biggest barrier to implementing this campaign.

How many times have we run into a situation like this - we don't know how to do one aspect of a big project and it stops us from making forward progress?

Is this a barrier that can be overcome? Of course! They can:

See if there is someone in the office that knows how to do this or can do it for them.

Can someone at the company they are using to print the letterhead help or provide them with a resource?

What about a title company?

This barrier can be overcome! Now let's look at...

BUSINESS #3 wants to dominate the neighborhood and will need to implement a time- or money-based campaign to get there. Now, unlike Business #1, they don't have cash for someone else to handle a mail-based campaign and they don't have the tech skills to do it on their own. Lack of money is a barrier. Therefore, we need to see if we can take the time path to get there.

This agent has determined that, as a former teacher, providing content in front of a class is a skill they can definitely utilize. They are going to develop a number of classes on everything from first time homebuyers, buying an investment property, downsizing, getting your home ready for sale, creating great curb appeal, and a state of the market class. This plus holding open houses and serving on several of the more-fun-focused HOA committees is the way this agent is going to connect.

Another barrier conquered!

Step 5: Implement!

Now that you have identified barriers and how you might overcome them, there is no holding you back! Don't be afraid to do this exercise multiple times as you tweak your goals and determine additional paths for achievement. Constant improvement will get you there!

By Denise Lones CSP, CMP, M.I.R.M. The founding partner of The Lones Group, Denise Lones has over three decades of experience in the real estate industry. With agent/broker coaching, expertise in branding, lead generation, strategic marketing, business analysis, new home project planning, product development and more, Denise is nationally recognized as the source for all things real estate. With a passion for improvement, Denise has helped thousands of real estate agents, brokers, and managers build their business to unprecedented levels of success, while helping them maintain balance and quality of life.

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Southwestern artist Ted DeGrazia was fascinated by the beauty and lore of the Superstition Mountains, where he made many expeditions to the backcountry prospecting for gold. Happy Throwback Thursday! ⛏ Just a reminder, miners and prospectors are the subject of "DeGrazia Underground", a new exhibit at the Gallery in the Sun Museum. This selection of drawings and oil paintings dates from 1936 to 1972, and will be on display through August 30th, 2023.

[aandvarchaeology]

10 tips and tricks for prospecting in the snow

Do not - I repeat - DO NOT - walk through snow that's deeper than your boots are high. Especially don't do this in the beginning of the day when you're still too tired from getting up at 5am to notice your socks getting wet.

You know those single use handwarmer thingies? You can get them for shoes too. They last VERY LONG and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND at least having a pair in your bag in case of frozen toes emergency.

Are you wearing enough layers? No you're not, put on another pair of long underpants. Yes I said another if you're only wearing one you're gonna die.

DON'T put your apple juice in the snow bc you're too lazy to walk the extra 10 meters to the car. You WILL regret it and you WILL get brain freeze.

Bring two pairs of gloves bc the first one will inevitably be soaked through after a few hours.

You will have to pee in the woods. Make peace with this fact.

STILL don't walk through snow that's deeper than your boots are high just because it's blocking the way to the only spot in the woods where you can pee without risking observation by fellow students, curious farmers, and/or uncomfortably invested livestock.

Bring an extra coat. Trust me you will need it.

Remember where the car keys are at all times. This is especially important if the person the car belongs to is prone to throwing them into one of the gazillion identical blue Ikea bags you use to haul equipment around and forgetting which one it was AFTER you loaded them all back into the car.

This is not the time for vanity this is the time for knitwear. You are going to WEAR a hat that covers your ears and you will be HAPPY about it. Also bring something that covers your mouth and nose. Scarves are fine but cloth masks fit tighter and are wayyyy less bulky. Best is a combination, you also gotta keep your neck warm.

[athos-outdoor-prospector]

life by the sea ! 👌

[dripdigitally]

Mastering Sales Calls: The Dos and Don'ts for Success!

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[diaryofemily]

INTP - The Logician 📖

[abbieducted1961]

TOO MANY GARNETS to carry !

[thelaurenshippen]

watching bridgerton and obviously there were a lot of things wrong with the way socializing has worked in the past, but honestly the idea of a "calling hour" is so appealing. office hours for friendship. you can show up unannounced at my home between 1 and 3pm. you must leave by 3pm. I may give you a pastry. lets bring that back

[thelonesgroup]

Creating Connections with Community Pages

As brokers and agents, we are all tied to our communities and there are so many great ways to get involved too. Some of you reading this today volunteer at shelters, support boys-and-girls clubs, are part of a Rotary Group or community lodge, or maybe you care for aging pets or are a member of a local activity group. These are all great things you can do in person that build your presence within the community and expand your sphere of contacts – and help you feel good too! But how do you illustrate connections to your community to people outside of it, like to someone who is relocating from another part of your state?

One of the things that websites (and social media) do for us is expand our presence and message further than they could ever reach without them – and today I want to focus on how you can demonstrate community connections in a way that isn’t just about you, but that gives your website visitor something of value too.

The Evolution of the Community Page

Since my company has been building real estate websites for nearly two decades, I have seen a lot of changes. Back in the early aughts (2003/2004) a community page was, at its best, a brief gazetteer. A paragraph or two, half-a-dozen photos maybe. Ambitious agents would include some market stats, but there wasn’t any automation to keep them current, so they quickly became dated and for many agents it was just too much to maintain data like that.

As time went on, pages got more interesting. Companies like TrendGraphix would create tools to let agents add self-updating market charts to their websites. Social media like Instagram would emerge and give agents a way to stream current photos from their account. A website with an MLS connection could even show current local listings. It was better, but there was a lot of room for improvement.

Today, thanks to the work of IDX companies, huge data brokering services like Atom Data and Home Junction, local review sites like Yelp, Google Maps, Great Schools, artificial intelligence, and more, community pages are easier than ever to create, maintain, and can provide impressive value to website visitors.

Local Maps

This is crucial. Many people don’t have a great sense of where a place is, so whether you are detailing a county or a local neighborhood, include a map. I love interactive maps that let me zoom-in-and-out. Extra points if that map can show me where local schools, parks, and shopping areas are. This is extremely useful for buyers who want to know where they will be able to make a quick grocery stop, to identify the school their children may attend, determine commuting times and so much more. When we build websites, we always include these features!

Market Information

No modern community page is complete without up-to-date market information. Buyers and sellers both appreciate this info. It helps you, the real estate agent, start the process of setting expectations even before you have met. It helps potential referring agents from out of the area identify potential neighborhoods (and you) as viable for their moving clients. Information about recent sales, average price, and home ownership rates are a great starting point. If you want to really provide something of value, offer the option of downloading a full market report. Our websites can generate these on demand, which is a great way to capture potential leads from your website, for a quick handout to mail, or to take to a listing presentation.

Community Description

Of course, every community page should have a description. These days, a short one is just fine since we are going to include a lot more visual info, but if you are talking about a small community then a little more detail can go a long way too. If you use AI to generate your community description, don’t forget to fact check it! We like to include some statistics in our community descriptions, but you have to be careful that they don’t go stale. To keep ours fresh, we use the same data sources that automatically update our market information.

Schools

For well over a decade, we have been able to include school information with websites and without undue effort. Great Schools has made this easy, whether you go-it-alone or have a professional build your website. It’s just as relevant as it has ever been and every great community page should have it.

Demographics

Buyers want to know if a community is the right fit for them. Sellers are curious how their community has changed. For you, the agent, having a reliable source of demographics makes for endless, easy content for sharing online, and adds something to your website that most other agents just don’t have at all.

Local Businesses

Beyond supporting local businesses, which can often use all the help they can get, showcasing local stores and services really integrates you into the community. Locals love seeing their favorite spots featured. Potential clients from further away can get a taste of what is available in your area and maybe even try something out on a visit. We connect our client’s real estate websites to Yelp’s services to showcase popular dining, bars and coffee shops, shopping centers, gyms and self-care, and pet care services.

Other Details

Slideshows or connecting an Instagram stream of local photos have huge visual value. Including a connection to your MLS where visitors can browse inventory is a must – yes, it’s not what brought them to your website, but they will stay longer and search engines love it too. It’s also important to have lots of opportunities for people to connect with you. Season your community page with these opportunities so that as your visitors look around it is easy for them to reach you with a question. If you are blogging about your area, include a section on your community page of recent blog posts. I would put blogs towards the bottom to give visitors something easy to move on to after they have engaged with your community info.

Closing Thoughts

If you have been reading through this and thinking, "I have no idea how I would even start to add some of these ideas," then stop thinking and take action by giving us a call, emailing us at solutions@thelonesgroup.com or by visiting us online and scheduling a free consult. For examples of actual community pages, try here, here, or here. Your community pages are a powerful, critical part of connecting with new clients online and illustrating your local connections and knowledge.

By Denise Lones CSP, M.I.R.M., CDEI - The founding partner of The Lones Group, Denise Lones, brings nearly three decades of experience in the real estate industry. With agent/broker coaching, expertise in branding, lead generation, strategic marketing, business analysis, new home project planning, product development, Denise is nationally recognized as the source for all things real estate. With a passion for improvement, Denise has helped thousands of real estate agents, brokers, and managers build their business to unprecedented levels of success, while helping them maintain balance and quality of life.

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Gold up almost 500% over 20 years

Today's (11/19/2024) Price of Gold is $2,638.17 per ounce, just off of it's highest ever price and 482.88% higher than 20 years ago, outpacing inflation's estimated 66% during that same period.  

This Christmas give the perfect book for rockhounds, prospectors, geologists and fans of prospecting shows such as "Gold Rush," and "Prospectors," to the prospector or would-be prospector in your family."The Complete American Gold Prospector's Handbook," gives the locations of all major and many minor natural gold occurrences in 47 of the 50 United States, instructions and forms for filing mining claims, prospecting techniques, some colorful anecdotes concerning lost treasure legends, Gold Rush histories from the Carolinas and Georgia to California, Colorado, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, Arizona, and others. A perfect book gift and field resource for the prospector in the family.  All royalties go to charity.