“Reflection and evaluate permits the long-term enchancment of all habits as a result of it makes you conscious of your errors and helps you take into account attainable paths for enchancment.” So says James Clear, writer of one of many best possible books I personally have ever learn – Atomic Habits.
So what has that go to do with any property agent conferences?
And…
Why don’t extra property brokers attend these gatherings?
I’m actually eager to know as a result of both I’m losing my time by attending these occasions (and naturally that’s fully attainable!) or many, many brokers are lacking out on a lot alternative for reflection and long run enchancment.
I lately attended the two-day day eXp convention in Birmingham and what an occasion it was! Sure, I do know I’m biased as a result of I’m an “eXper” however actually… WOW!!
Now I’ve been doing this job for effectively over 40 years however I learnt an enormous variety of new issues at this convention, relearnt some previous issues I had forgotten and had a lot of my views challenged.
There was the standard array of audio system from the sporting world sharing their inspirational tales, displays from varied enterprise consultants, an economist – even my very own brother Jason Bradbury put in an look explaining what we may count on from A.I. within the months and years forward. Nevertheless, my absolute favorite contributions (no disrespect little brother!) have been from fellow property brokers sharing not simply their insights but in addition their tales of success and possibly extra importantly, failures.
The entire audio system taught me one thing however it was the precise actual life fellow property brokers that actually taught me essentially the most. They have been straightforward to narrate to and clearly have been capable of base their recommendations on entrance line expertise despite the fact that they weren’t working in my geographical space or generally even this nation. Maybe it’s this aspect of relatability that made their contributions so compelling.
Which brings me to one of the crucial fashionable causes given to me as to why so (comparatively) small numbers of brokers attend the big selection of property company conferences held throughout the UK…
“What can a profitable sports activities individual, entrepreneur from one other business, economist, A.I or social media knowledgeable actually train me about being a extra profitable property agent?”
Frankly phrases (virtually) fail me after I hear this objection and I’m reminded of the quote attributed to John McPhee: “If it’s a must to ask that query, you wouldn’t perceive the reply.” Miserable as it’s, that assertion might be true however actually… if that’s your view and a motive for not attending you have to have a chat with your self!”
The following hottest motive/excuse for non-attendance is time. The notion that an property agent is SO busy and has such a crammed diary that they’re unable to attend is one I merely don’t settle for however maybe I’m not busy sufficient myself!
Most, although not all of those occasions are organized months upfront permitting loads of time for diary administration and planning. In any occasion, in right now’s ultra-connected world it’s completely attainable to proceed most property company actions while not being bodily in your standard place of job, so I actually do discover this concern unfounded.
Might I recommend that any potential delegates utilizing this excuse search out a convention that gives a speaker on time administration!
And eventually, the (for my part) least credible motive given for non-attendance – price. By which I assume folks actually imply worth as I assume that they really do have the cash however select to spend it on different issues that they take into account extra essential to their enterprise.
In the event that they actually wouldn’t have the cash and have been established for at the very least a yr, I’d respectfully recommend that they should mirror on their state of affairs. Mockingly, their want for assist and help might be larger than those that are ready to make what is generally a comparatively small funding in themselves.
In my expertise, the prices for many of those occasions/conferences vary from zero (there are numerous occasions from organisations like Property Academy which have NO CHARGE in any respect) by means of to maybe £500. Sure there are journey prices and maybe an evening in a lodge/Airbnb however hey… in comparison with many comparable occasions across the globe which may price 3 or 4 instances as a lot, I’d recommend {that a} UK property company convention is definitely low cost (maybe it’s too low cost?).
I’ve no empirical proof for this, however actually from what I’ve seen and listen to about, brokers in different nations seem like way more disposed to attend even when they pay much more cash. Apparently, in fact many (even most) of the brokers overseas are self-employed and should pay for the tickets themselves versus being given a ticket by an employer… go determine!
I’ve barely talked about the opposite “smooth” benefits of attending a UK property company convention aside from listening to the knowledge of the audio system, although there are many them. There’s usually an exhibition with a variety of suppliers desirous to share their concepts and clarify their companies. This isn’t solely one other enterprise alternative however as I perceive it, most of those occasions wouldn’t be financially viable with out the monetary help offered by these companies. It strikes me as an especially environment friendly use of time to meet up with present suppliers and talk with potential new ones.
In fact, there’s the standard networking alternatives, a lot beneath rated by many however clearly it’s bought to be an enormous benefit to satisfy different brokers in a proper or casual setting and to easily hear and share concepts.
And eventually – these occasions are usually REALLY GOOD FUN! Sure I do know it sounds shallow however couldn’t all of us do with a little bit extra enjoyable in our lives?
So there we’re, I hope you possibly can perceive my shock and bemusement as to why extra UK property brokers don’t attend these occasions. I’m REALLY inquisitive about your solutions to my query…
Why don’t extra property brokers attend these gatherings?
P.S. When you have by no means attended a convention, why not break the behavior of a lifetime and guide in to the forthcoming Kerfuffle Convention on Thursday on the Iconic Wembley Stadium? It has a really stellar line up of audio system, a offered out exhibition, loads of fellow property brokers desirous to share their views and naturally the incredible Simon Whale, so there’s sure to be loads of enjoyable!
Wembley prepares to host Kerfuffle Convention 2025
