WOW.... well I joined the Success Academy just about 7 months ago and had not done a deal yet. Yesterday 09/25/10 I locked up two (2)! LOL. both I will be able to wholesale at 45% & 49% of FMV. Honestly my goal Saturday was straight from Matt in the Edge10...not to focus on the money BUT to just do that 1st deal! I ran several versions of the I Buy Ads. They were released on Thursday. Friday these properties are driven to my by my ads (DONE FOR YOU MARKETING - SFL). So pulled comps TotalView, etc. ran #'s and called both when I got off work Friday afternoon. Set a time to site properties and let them know I'd be bringing my contractor to est. repairs. Swiped a gold nugget from Carol S. and took PA with me so I could lock it up then and there.
1st deal: was as smooth as butter, they were sooo motivated. Plus pulled a profile for them as a tenant buyer for a property to get them to the other side of town - fired up right!!
2nd deal: well I thought I lost it honestly....HUGE lesson on this one!! I was on cloud nine from the first appointment and confidence through the roof! Heard Dean's voice on it. Realized I needed to shut-up and listen!! I could tell/feel it and asked a open ended question and once he started talking...unloaded then looked at me and said...I tell you what "I'll let you have it at XXX) which was $3k less than his initial response" it was already a great deal on his asking price. Oh, and then he says as we are signing the PA...if those couple of people call back that wanted to think about it at the XXX price, do you want me to tell them to call you? I said Absolutely! LOL
I've consistently been learning/studying. But after ordering the SFL system and Dean's last CC with Matt.....had SUCH a wake up call! I've been SOOO busy but NOT productive. & was running all over town but had NO focus. Everyone has to grown at their own pace, we all have our own 'junk' to go through. Just keep pressing forward. ACTION CURES FEAR!
Well my work is just beginning!!! Will not be sitting around waiting on two eggs to hatch but steadily putting more & more in the hat!!!
So many incredible people included in the DG family....absorb their knowledge!
Just NEVER give up and DON'T allow anyone to steal your dream!!!
If your dream is big enough....the circumstances don't count!! Getten it done!
Smooches,
Jen
I am thrilled that that is over! The best is yet to come! FOR REAL!!
Karen
Thank you Karen!! Heck yeah, ya'll haven't seen anything YET!!
I've still got big impacts to make and many people to bless!!
You worked hard to get to this point in life, this has to be more than exhilarating for you.
Be forewarned, you will go through withdrawal symptoms of having a J.O.B. Mostly involving waking up in the morning in a panic that you've overslept. Then, A Big Smile will spread over your face.
The Sky's the Limit!
LOL! To funny! It is definitely different.....but amazing for sure! NOT having someone else dictate what time you get up, what time you eat, when you can take a potty break, what time you go home! I mean really at least IN prison they give you those snazzy orange jumpers to wear and cook the means for you. So you never have to worry about what to wear or what's for dinner! bhhahhaaa! sad, but a line of truth!
Thanks Mark! Appreciate your kind words!
God bless,
Jen
Curtis Fillers
(Charlotte,NC)
Thank you!! Absolutely Curtis.....July 26 (bet you'll hit it before then!!) = FREEDOM DAY!!!
Keep on doing what it takes and the world has no choice but to yield you the results you want!!!
Keep making it happen my friend!
If I can serve you in anyway, you know how to reach me!
Blessings,
Jen
Congrats!!! I have stepped away from this site for awhile after having a baby last year. And while I'm still working it, it has been a tough year. I have returned to this site, and now I'm so excited ---- and I can't wait to read your entire journal from start to finish. You will be my "nightly" reading throughout the holidays.
You are getting it done and I'm so thrilled for you!!!!!!!!
All of your amazing hard work is paying off bigtime!!!
Sounds like it is more than well-deserved.
All the best to you, and I look forward to reading all about your deals in the coming days!!!
Cheers!
Louisa
p.s. By the way ----if someone doesn't get elevated on this site from "Site Regular" to something else after being able to LEAVE THEIR FULL TIME J.O.B. due to real estate, then I don't know what does it!!?? They should be calling you SUPERSTAR here as soon as the "powers that be" read that you quit your job! (I know this isn't the stuff that REALLY matters, but it is still pretty funny only to see "site regular" under your name after all you have contributed, and all you have accomplished!)
Thank you so much Louisa!! Congrats on the baby! So glad to have you back though! I see you alot on the old threads when I go digging up the 'good stuff' from top DG'ers. You are always such a value add! btw: great post you made on Matt's thread (...$100k wholesaling...).
You know I was thinking the same thing about the 'site regular' but oh well, I DON'T need a title to believe I AM a superstar! LOL!! I've gotten really good at being my own best cheerleader!! Hey way I see it, if WE don't believe it....then the world never will either. It starts with us!
Thanks so much and hope you and your family have an amazing Christmas and life changing New Year!
God Bless,
Jen
My newest twist on the bracelet that so many people were wearing for a while: What Would Jen Do?
And IT WORKS!!!!
There is a REIC meeting tonight in Beverly Hills that I have been wanting to attend. I just saw the notice and at first thought, "it's just a couple of days 'til Christmas, so much to do..." Then WWJD? I will be there!!!
Next. I had determined I will put out bandit signs every Fri from now on. But this Fri is the night before Christmas Eve and next Fri is the night before NY, so I will start the Fri after that... Then WWJD??? I AM putting up my signs starting THIS Friday!! The night before Christmas Eve and the night before NY!
Thank you, Jen!
Karen
PS But when my alarm goes off at 4am, I am still sure that I will say, "The H$LL with what Jen would do!"
"You're never too old to be what you were meant to be!"
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"Shining Like a Star & Dancing on Sunshine"
"Shoot for the moon! Even if you fall short, you'll still land among the stars!"
And IT WORKS!!!!
There is a REIC meeting tonight in Beverly Hills that I have been wanting to attend. I just saw the notice and at first thought, "it's just a couple of days 'til Christmas, so much to do..." Then WWJD? I will be there!!!
Next. I had determined I will put out bandit signs every Fri from now on. But this Fri is the night before Christmas Eve and next Fri is the night before NY, so I will start the Fri after that... Then WWJD??? I AM putting up my signs starting THIS Friday!! The night before Christmas Eve and the night before NY!
Thank you, Jen!
Karen
PS But when my alarm goes off at 4am, I am still sure that I will say, "The H$LL with what Jen would do!"
Karen, awesome stuff! Majority of the results come from doing what you 'need' to do in spite of what we 'want' to do. I pulled alot from Matt's mental thought process on this. Yeah, I may 'temporarily' give up/miss: TV, recreational activities, socializing with friends, dating, resting, sleeping, etc., but I want give up/miss my goal! (paraphrased but you get the point - lol)
So rest assured, while most are finding excuses NOT to do what they need to, While you are out at night, nailing signs, driving stakes in the ground.....in some land far, far away (Alabama-LOL) Jen is out nailing signs, driving stakes in the ground too! Yes, even on holidays! Will be out tonight and next Friday as well!
Keep at it, Keep Making it happen! When you stay consistent, stay disciplined doing whatever it takes.....the world has no option to yield you the results you want!
btw: too funny about the 4 a.m.! Although, now that I don't have to report to a JOB....my hours have adjusted a bit. I get to sleep in an extra hour or so!
God bless,
Jen
Thank you for all your posts and information, time, energy etc. you give to this site. You are a inspiration to all that read your story/posts. God Bless and Merry Christmas!
PS. I too will be putting out signs this evening!
Dan
www.danbuyshomesfast.weebly.com
I knew you were set free, but I never got on here to officially congratulate you on DG You ROCK! You are the next Matt Larson (female version).
Congratulations on your milestone, onto the next!
your locked and loaded now. some people say "i'm never looking back". i say "do" look back and be thankful how far you've come. it makes where you're going all the sweeter lol.
keep moving forward, rob
whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.- Henry Ford
keep moving forward, rob
....PICK UP THE PACE Thanks for your inspirational talk at the EDGE 2013! I'm using that quote all the time now - thank you!
I'm a motivational-minded person to begin with and really thrive off other people's motivation. THANK YOU!!!
TIME = WEALTH = FREEDOM
Live STONG & Live with PASSION
I used that quote on my grand daughters this week end! Might as well give them a early start so they don't have to learn in their adult life like I did!
Thanks Jen,
Michael
Knowledge is power, but execution trumps knowledge. Tony Robbins
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You are Jen - Fantastic! Our maker gave you something special. Oh, I know you will say that if you can do it anybody else can and I would agree. Still you have something special. Remember we are all unique. There will never be another me and there will never be another Jen or Dean or Matt and on and on and on. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be at EDGE 2013 to witness first hand your message. Just wish I had it on a cd to listen to over and over again. I was always asking what is wrong with me hoping that if I could not answer the question on my own that someone else could. You know that you have to ask ?'s in order to get answers. Well, I am growing and learning even going on 65 and I know this is true because I have changed the wording of the ? to what am I doing or not doing right. So, your message was spot on and full of content. The most amazing thing is that you are not condescending to others when you present what you have to say from your heart. If you felt that you were better than anyone else and that some folks were beneath you it would not work. I think we all felt the pain and work you went thru to earn your spot on that stage and I am hoping to see you there again. There is definitely a transition and transformation that takes places to get from one side to the other which does require the discipline. It seems to me the crux of the matter is the mindset, how we think and what we allow into our minds. That point was made so clear last weekend and I have not had the tv on like I did before. I have never been one to live for tv and watch all day long but had it on in the background and refuse to pay for tv.
Well, Jen I am going to be looking forward to hearing more from you. I have a feeling that now that so many people have gone over to Insider Elite that they are not posting to DG as they did in the past. Unfortunately for the time being I can not afford to go to Insider Elite.I am always interested in what you have to say and the weekend was too short. So many people wanted your time and Dean's time and all the other presenters. If we could have one more day for the event and after all the presentations were made have the presenters on a panel on stage and open it up for ?'s from the attendees. That would be half a day easily just to gleen more and all of us growing together. Both sides learning from each other - solid alumni team.
After you spoke, I was out in the courtyard near the entrance to the bar and this man came up to me and was struck with awe over what we had just heard. He was stunned and excited and it made him remember some things his own mother had taught him. He said she never had any formal education but she was wise. The things you said sparked so much in people. I told him I knew what he was saying and that it was not by accident that we were experiencing these feelings. It was just unbelievable. His name was Deeds and he is Hindu and he showed me the cross on a chain around his neck. He was a lovely man. And then at lunch I wound up sitting with him and with Valiant (handle for another DG member). We could not stop talking about the wonderful experience.
I am so blessed to have been there.
I'm a motivational-minded person to begin with and really thrive off other people's motivation. THANK YOU!!!
lol! love it I use it every single day!! You are very welcome!
Have an amazing day!
God bless,
Jen
Thanks Jen,
Michael
Heck yeah! Isn't it awesome the ripple effect, that by a choice we each make will affect generations to come! Our children and people we influence will be light years ahead of the masses!
Success breeds success! Lives forever changed!
God IS good!
Jen
Thank you so very much Diane! You have such a sweet spirit and always such an encourager! I was extremely blessed and honored to be able speak at the Edge. I guess those emotions, my extreme passion for impacting lives, love and excitement for people and this business all rolled up with the overwhelming since of victory and accomplishment that I had to go through to weed out my own weak -- flooded off the stage. It's funny, it was never my intention to make every cry - lol. But from the very day I accepted and said I'd be honored to speak, It was my prayer that God use me. To work through me. That if only ONE person in that room was inspired and encouraged to take action towards changing their own life from my story then ALL my struggles, my 'pain', my process, then none of it would have been in vain.
Honestly, I do feel that "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear". Meaning, the Edge event is amazing. The massive nuggets and eye opening from Saturday, hearts were already receptive and that when I took the stage - I was a tool/vessel God used to help a few awaken their warriors within! To be truthful, I didn't remember a single thing I said afterwords. lol I did go back on to IE either Sunday or Monday night while in AZ and watch it. LOL And because I KNOW what I went through and had to become to even be able to walk up there and speak in front of a crowd -- I did say "Holy cow Jen -- I'm proud of you.....You rocked it!" hahahha! Amazing how things change, we change and grow.
It's never to late to become the person me were meant to be! Growing every day!
Diane, you have far more strength than I think you have yet to realize. I believe God is not focused on a 'destination' (what we do) as He is as concerned WHO we BECOME! Think that's why I had to take and retake so many dang test......I didn't get the lesson! lol
Diane you are destined for greatness. You are royalty. Take your rightful place. Embrace it! Everything up til this point has only prepared you for what's in store from this very moment moving forward. Dismiss what did or didn't happen 'yesterday', it was simply the practice test. TODAY is the semester review test and year end finals are coming up. What we do today will determine our tomorrows. But guess what -- you hold the pen!
Make the rest of your life the best of your life!
Yes, I did get to meet Deeds! He and his wife came up to me Sunday afternoon. Extremely kind man, he spoke blessing over my life and I did receive them! Thank you Lord!
God bless,
Jen
Miss Jen-
Jeff and I were several of the "ones" your message impacted. I know you cannot read every ones journal entries but I mentioned your presentation in ours and how Jeff & I both felt the same message. We appreciate you sharing your story with all of us.
You have no idea
You Deserve to be a Success!
Jeff & Melissa
Heflin Properties LLc
NW Indiana
It takes one sweet spirit to know another sweet spirit. The even greater Holy Spirit worked in and thru you to deliver your message. Praise the Lord our God. I just know I took a whole lot of notes and I will never forget the impact and the amazing expressions and look on Deeds face when I came in contact with him. You would have thought that he just came down from the mountain and the burning bush as Moses had. Unbelievable and breath taking.
From your human side it took guts and true grit to walk up on that stage and that makes you way cool my dear girl. Some of us are destined to be front and center to lead and show the way. Now, I like what Zig Ziglar said and that is "you do not have to be great to start but you do have to start to become great". Also one of my most favorite songs is "It is no secret what God can do" and you can type that in and hear the late George Beverly Shea sing it. Mr. Shea passed last month and he sang at all the Billy Graham crusades.
Have a great week and life Jen and keep on keepin on. Many need to hear what you have to say and I have to get back to business here. Just one deal, that's all, just one is all I need to get started. You can put me on any prayer chains that you may know of. God knows my weakness and HE has His hand on me. Only HE knows why I struggle so. No complaint here just need to overcome the obstacles Lord today.
I don't always post as often as I should,but wanted you to know that there are people watching you blaze the trail-like me.I haven't done any deals yet,mostly because of fear.I voted for you,on the send me away contest and you were so close to winning! I recently became an IE member,so I had the privledge of watching this years Edge-you literally blew it up !!! Thanks,from the bottom of my heart,for putting it all out there,so others can feel that if you could do it,so could I !!!
See you at the top,
Ray
jen your the best. I look forward to meeting you at EDGE '15 I wish you much more success.......
WALT
Just wanted to say hi to you girl. I am just finishing up with my junk. The naysayer that I have been married to for 27 years is gone. It was my move because I had to keep growing and I don't have the right to change who she is. Well, that was a nice way to start ha..lol No one in the Dg family knows but you...wait now they will... I just wanted you to know that you are not alone in your battles.. We all have them...See you soon and keep helping your great at it.. Keith
Not having a goal is worse than not setting one..
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Hi Jen,
Im am thinking about you today.. How's it going?
I am sure you are doing some wild and wonderful things. Just wanted you to know that you are a wonderful inspiration to so many of us out here.
"Don't tell me I can't, Tell me how I can."
Havn't seen you lately here on dg.com, would love to hear what is going with you in investing. God bless.
Tony
Go faster do more! GFDM!
we all appreciate you so much.
Another really motivating story
Lenee
www.allstarhouses.com
~Act successful! And you'll draw it to you.~
~Every achievement, big or small, begins in your mind. It starts as a thought.~
Just think about the HARD work and Determination it took to become "FREE" in 2-5 years.........
Do YOU think its WORTH it??
Sure you do, so
WHAT is stopping YOU???
CONGRATS again Jen, you EARNED it and deserve it...ENJOY!!!!!!
Mike
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enjoy it! I am on my way!
Tony
Go faster do more! GFDM!
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