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September 2020 Newsletter Leaders need Leaders

August 30, 2020 6:30 pm Published by Comments Off on September 2020 Newsletter Leaders need Leaders

Leaders care more than is deemed necessary. They are authentic, and they are not afraid to show empathy towards others and to let their team see them in a vulnerable light.  


August 2020 Newsletter I GET TO go to work today

July 25, 2020 7:41 pm Published by Comments Off on August 2020 Newsletter I GET TO go to work today

I get to go to work today     “I GET to go to work today.” Have you heard this comment lately? Probably not. It’s more common to hear people say, “I have to go to work today,” as if their job is a burden instead of an opportunity. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself.   Having a grateful mindset can completely change your viewpoint on work. I have experienced this personally. Want to prove it to yourself? Tomorrow morning when you’re getting ready for work, say “I get to go to work today.” Say it out loud. Then say it again the next day and every day after that. Starting your workday on a positive note will change your attitude for the rest of the day.   Believe it or not, when you say “I have to go to work” you are setting yourself up for failure before you start working. No one wants to do things they have to do, but we all want to do things that we get to do. I believe that going to work is a true luxury, mostly because I am grateful and take nothing for granted. Look at all the people out there who would love to be able to say they have a job or a career that they like. They would jump at the opportunity to say they GET to go to work today.   “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you...


July 2020 Newsletter FOCUS: Take charge of your time

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  February 2017 newsletter     Focus: Take charge of your time   A key component of success in any career is single-minded focus. Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, two of the world’s wealthiest people, have said that they owe their success to this trait. According to Buffett biographer Alice Schroeder, in 1991 when Bill Gates’ dad asked Buffett and Gates to name the most important factor in their success, they both gave the same answer: “Focus.”   In the dictionary focus comes before success, and the same thing is true in life. If you intend to take charge of your career, you must be laser-focused on your mission and your objectives.   One of my favorite motivational thought leaders, Tony Robbins, says it best: “Most people have no idea of the giant capacity we can immediately command when we focus all of our resources on mastering a single area of our lives.”   Robbins’ statement defines my career. For more than 30 years I have been laser-focused on one industry – real estate. I have been introduced to a variety of business opportunities, get-rich-quick schemes, and partnerships along the way. Some of those things grabbed my attention for a short time, but I always knew that if I focused on selling real estate and training real estate agents I would eventually become an expert. Instead of allowing myself to become sidetracked, I took charge of my career by staying focused.   If your career involves leadership, sales, or service, you...


June 2020 Newsletter Always LOVE an Underdog

May 28, 2020 9:29 pm Published by Comments Off on June 2020 Newsletter Always LOVE an Underdog

  I stopped being an underdog when I realized there was nothing I couldn’t do if I put my heart, mind, and soul into it. When I learned to focus on my mission and I developed an unstoppable work ethic, there was little doubt in my mind where I was headed. I knew that eventually I would not be the hunter but rather the hunted...and I liked it!  


April May 2020 Newsletter The Importance of Laughter

May 11, 2020 10:23 pm Published by Comments Off on April May 2020 Newsletter The Importance of Laughter

Laughter is a mindset that we all can incorporate into our lives. And best of all, it’s free and everyone around you will benefit.


March 2020 Newsletter Determined to matter

February 24, 2020 10:50 pm Published by Comments Off on March 2020 Newsletter Determined to matter

Even if you don’t say it in words, you can smile when you pass them in the hall at work or find some other way to make them feel recognized and appreciated.


February 2020 newsletter Making things happen builds confidence

January 21, 2020 1:18 pm Published by Comments Off on February 2020 newsletter Making things happen builds confidence

It feels great to accomplish something big because of your own efforts. If you can do it one time, then you can do it again and again and again. You have this God-given ability.Making things happen builds your confidence.


January 2020 Newsletter Having courage can change your life

January 1, 2020 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on January 2020 Newsletter Having courage can change your life

Having courage means believing in your abilities and knowing that you can make your own way. It means having the attitude that nothing, absolutely nothing, will keep you from accomplishing your mission


December 2019 newsletter ….You create your own opportunity

December 4, 2019 11:21 pm Published by Comments Off on December 2019 newsletter ….You create your own opportunity

Each of us are in the driver’s seat of our life, and  we are in control of our destiny ONLY if we seek out opportunities to move forward. We will not get unlimited chances to have the things we want.  


November 2019 newsletter Always expect to win

October 30, 2019 12:48 pm Published by Comments Off on November 2019 newsletter Always expect to win

Your chances of winning are much better when you are confident that no one in your industry can compete with you, nobody else cares as much as you do, and last but not least, that no one will perform better than you will. Before you can succeed at anything, you need to expect success.  


What People in the Audience are Saying…

With Van's passion, humor and experience you can be assured of one thing- your audience is going to get fired-up, built-up, and fully charged –up. As an entrepreneur at the top of his game Van is in the unique position of being able to "talk the talk" because he has "walked the walk". Over the years he has been a great inspiration to me and my staff. Van is a speaker with charisma, humility and impact and he's a difference maker in the lives of the people he touches…"

—George Akers // President, First Mortgage Corp.

I wanted to thank you for coming and speaking with our company today. I thought your presentation was awesome! I was really motivated and inspired by your thoughts and ideas. I will use this motivation to grow my business and my personal life.”

—Justin Pauls // Realtor, Tampa, Florida

We are delighted you will be accepting the award for Omaha’s Top 25 fastest growing companies. Congratulations on your outstanding growth and we wish you continued success.”

—Tracey Fortina // Omaha Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for running such a class act company. It is an honor and a pleasure to be associated with someone such as yourself. I know you are probably one of the most respected businessmen in the region.”

—Dustin Talacko // Realtor, Omaha, Nebraska

Congratulations on writing “Selling from the heart” and thank you for sharing a copy with me. Your class has been one of the most enjoyable classes I’ve ever taken. Your enthusiasm and passion for your work are awesome. But the most refreshing part of the class was your delightful sense of humor. Thank you again for being a fantastic teacher.”

—Linda Reismeiler // Student at Randall School of Real Estate, Omaha, Nebraska

Kudos to you, Van, for reaching a major goal. But more than that...For successfully building one of Omaha’s best companies from scratch and making it thrive even in less than ideal market conditions. You have realized the American Dream...And brought it home to many, many others. My best to you!”

—Todd Andrews, Anchor and Producer, KETV Omaha

Having you here again was such a blessing to so many! As I looked at the pictures, I could see just how interested each and every person was in what you had to say!

This has been such a gift to our agents when they need it the most. The fact that you come, you are so genuine and caring, you are so honest, you are not trying to sell anything and your passion to help each and every person believe in themselves and become the best they can be is HUGE! The timing is perfect for us all helping and caring about each other, so, thank YOU from the bottom of my heart for giving of yourself to help all of us!”

—Carolyn Summerton // First Mortgage Company of Idaho

I enjoyed your seminar and its focus. I was on the fence whether or not to attend and decided why not? I could have sat through an all day session if there was one, usually I end up at the seminars that start with a focus and quickly go astray. I found with yours time flew by too fast and it was already time to go but I wasn’t ready to go.”

—Scott Asbill, CDPE // Associate Broker, Realtor