How Working Like a Bee Makes a Better Realtor
I’ve decided it’s no coincidence that “bee” makes up half of my surname, as I’ve always felt a deep kinship to these hardworking insects. And I’ve noticed this same kinship when coaching realtors—that same hardworking tenacity. Though they are diminutive in size, bees are tremendously important, helping to produce a third of our food supply.
But it is their work ethic, for lack of a better word, that I find so inspiring. And I see that same drive when I’m coaching realtors. And so, I’d like to propose that all of you realtors out there who are grinding it out each day can find no better example to admire and model your dedication after than the humble bee.
What makes bees so great at what they do?
They are remarkably efficient. Bees haven’t heard of “multi-tasking” and they couldn’t care less about it. Rather, bees perform with laser focus, making their work the top priority. Bees are given different jobs within the hive according to their ability, and they tackle work efficiently and capably.
They know how to pivot. You won’t find a bee filled with trepidation when change is thrown its way. Have you ever watched a hive that has been relocated? The bees fly out into a completely foreign environment and get to work, immediately surveying their new landscape. Bees are not shaken up by change—they adapt and get back to doing what they do best.
They never stop learning. You’ll never meet a bee who believes in the adage “the old ways are the best ways”. If something that once worked well no longer serves the bee, that bee is going to change things up. If the flower that has been the bee’s go-to pollen producer begins to underproduce, you won’t find the bee moaning about the way things used to be. No sir. That bee will immediately learn which flower is the next best pollen producer and move on. Bees don’t have time for sentimentality.
How Can a Real Estate Coach Help You Embrace Your Inner Bee?
Not all business coaches are created equal and coaching real estate agents, in particular, requires specialized knowledge. You need someone who understands the industry, who can help you grow your business without succumbing to burnout, and who can help you find the right balance so you’re not fielding calls at all hours of the night.
When it comes to coaching realtors, it’s important to show them how they can create a healthy work-life balance.
Another issue that challenges both new and seasoned realtors is time management. When I’m coaching real estate agents, time management is one of the first hurdles we tackle. Together, we’ll make sure you only commit to what you can do, and ensure you know how to set healthy boundaries with peers and clients.
Be prepared. A good real estate coach is going to make you take a good hard look at the bad habits and coping strategies you’ve developed, then replace them with healthier options that will put time back on your side.
A surprisingly common misnomer that often comes out when I’m coaching realtors is the assumption that coaching is only used by new realtors. Not so! I’ve worked with many a seasoned real estate agent who suddenly finds themselves in a slump—sales are stagnant, clients are nowhere to be found, and/or they feel stuck in their career.
Regardless of how long you’ve been in the business, hiring a realtor coach offers something for everyone, because there’s always a practice or technique you could implement to improve your business.
And so, if you are looking for a real estate coach who embraces the work ethic of the bee, who works efficiently, knows when to pivot, and who is continuously learning and moving forward, then Coach Bugbee is just the bee for you.
