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#120046 - 01/18/07 03:41 PM
Re: blackberry, motorola Q, etc
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Registered: 12/21/06
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Loc: New England
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Originally posted by DreamLV.com: Originally posted by fatmaxxv:
TAB: Having cool gadgets are nice. However, before even evaluating features, pricing, how is your business going? Will it be able to support ALL the expenses you are putting into the business now? If not, then you have to carefully decide whether you need it based on a priority list (which you will set up).
At the end of the year, we all intend to make more than we spend. That's the only secret to staying in the business long-term.
You really need to grow your gadgets as you grow your business. There is no need for elaborate websites, $10k watches, or every piece of equipment available at your local Best Buy, when you are just getting started. You only need to invest in those items neccessary to efficiently run your business, especially when starting with limited available funds and an unknown future income.
I pay $185/mo for my service through Nextel. I have a BlackBerry with unlimited data and incoming/outgoing calls. Why? Because I end up using 6000-7000 minutes per month and respond to my website leads via my phone when I am out and about. A plan like that would be a complete waste of money if you weren't doing the business (or making that many calls) to justify the payment. There are a million other examples that I can think of, but the point is to slow down and take this business step by step!
(Sorry about the lecture, lol) Apology accepted. I joined this forum to seek advise from experienced agents. I have no desire to pay a fortune for devices or unnecessary services. I'm looking for information to make an "informed" decision about what will be best for me starting out, especially since I will not always be available by phone. I do not think I should be pooled with "new agents having the mentality that they need the latest gear to be a good agent". I know I will be a good agent for who I am and how hard I will work, not because I have the coolest gadgets. I ask all experienced agents who reply to questions by those of us just getting into the business to please be kind and remember how you felt just starting out. There are so many "unknowns" to us.
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#120047 - 01/18/07 09:27 PM
Re: blackberry, motorola Q, etc
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Registered: 02/16/06
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It seems that you asked which device that we recommended and not whether you should get one or not...so..
I just bought a T Mobile Dash. It really does not cost much more than a decent phone and will keep you connected through various means....nice big display too..I recommend it..
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#120049 - 01/26/07 11:51 AM
Re: blackberry, motorola Q, etc
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Registered: 11/17/06
Posts: 230
Loc: Las Vegas, NV
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Originally posted by TAB: Originally posted by fatmaxxv:
TAB: Having cool gadgets are nice. However, before even evaluating features, pricing, how is your business going? Will it be able to support ALL the expenses you are putting into the business now? If not, then you have to carefully decide whether you need it based on a priority list (which you will set up).
At the end of the year, we all intend to make more than we spend. That's the only secret to staying in the business long-term.
I don't try to have "cool gadgets" and would appreciate you not assuming so. TAB, I apologize. My intention wasn't to be discouraging or condescending. I have a Blackberry 7520, I believe. It is the one with the full QWERTY keyboard, which makes sending emails really easy. I tried the TREO 750, and didn't like how small and close together the key pad was. The Blackberry also has an organizer, internet access, bluetooth, etc. I think that they are pretty inexpensive now (in the $150 range), but the rate plans tend to be much more expensive...
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