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November, 2011:

OF Interest…November 3rd, 2011

There’s just so much GREAT material out there! I’ve decided to do a series called “OF Interest…” to link to all the interesting things I’m seeing out there in the industry – or in general. Some things might be oldies – but goodies. Some things are NEW. One might be funny. Two might be great tips. There might be an inspirational piece or two stuck in the bunch. It’s probably not what you’re looking for, but it just *might* be EXACTLY what you need.

Shall we begin?

OF Interest—November 1st, 2011

1. Craigslist Posting Discoveries - very interesting tidbits. For anyone who keeps telling me that craigslist is all spam – it’s not, and it works. Mark Juleen has the analytics to back it up. I love that Mark Juleen says, “Post often, measure the crap out of it, and you can be successful.” So true, so true!

2. Apartmentratings.com: Know the Game You’re Playing – ever wonder how the scores work on apartmentratings.com? Well wonder no more. KNOW MORE. Laurel Zacher gives us hope – the more recent reviews carry more weight or “points” than older reviews.

3.) While we’re on the topic of ratings, here’s a recent rating that someone left for Courtyard Austin Downtown Convention Center, subject is “LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!” What I am most impressed with is the manager’s response. Well written and positive. I’m sure they will continue to be top rated with this kind of attention to detail AND positive response to criticism! Thank you to Tiffani McCoy for pointing this out!

4. Pearl the Landlord – oldie but goodie. When I need a laugh, this is my goto. Sometimes, I wish I were a kid again so that I can yell and scream when I don’t get what I want. Oh wait, I still do that. But not at people, at the TV folks. Hey – I’m a professional!

5.) Marketing Your Community to Pet Lovers – If you’re not already a fan of Charity Hisle, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? This blog post if FULL FULL FULL of great tips. Did I mention it is FULL OF GREAT TIPS? I especially love the tip of PET QR TAGS. No joke! But when you think about it, GENIUS!

6.) For all you round pegs in square holes – some inspiration and KNOW that you are not alone. Gaping Void’s ode to Steve Jobs.

If you see something of interest that should be linked in the next OF INTEREST post, please email daisy {at} rentsoda(.)com" target="_blank">daisy {at} rentsoda(.)com so we can spread the word!

-Cheers!

Daisy Nguyen in Minneapolis, Minnesota MN

Apartment Industry Expert,

Eternal seeker of knowledge

CEO/President

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Anniversary Edition: To BE or not to BE?

tO bE OR nOT TO BE!

November 1st marks the 2nd anniversary for RENT SODA! Time flies when you’re having fun, and the past 2 years have been a BLAST. When I took the plunge to venture out on my own in 2009, it was:

  1. now or never
  2. sink or swim
  3. do or die
  4. all or nothing
  5. to be or not to be! (This last one is SOOO important!)
What terrible choices. What wonderful choices. What EXCITING choices. What dangers! What risks! My heart was beating FAST, ERADICALLY, I was scared > no terrified. I took a breathe, I took LOTS of deep breathes, and then…and THEN
…I made the decision, and on November 1st, I was on my own.

For the first time in my life, I was on my own.

Looking back, there really was no other choice. Eventually, all roads, all training, all experiences had led me to this road > the road where I I had to CHOOSE to create your my own path, my own way.

So, I chose.

And every day since, that little spark that drove me to dive off the deep end 2 years ago > continues to grow. The spark became a FIRE, then an obsession, until eventually, it consumed me. That spark, that light, that energy to create, to discover, to BE.

Shakespeare asks the question, “To be or not to be?

The answer is always, TO BE.

To be happy.

To be inquisitive.

To be driven.

To be passionate.

To be in love – with life, with love, with work.

To be able to make mistakes.

To be TOTALLY BADASS in every imaginable way.

To be me.

Thank you to all my clients who hire me to be ME. And all of you who read my blog, because I am ME. And for all those on facebook who “like” me for ME. And all those on twitter that follow ME. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me BE.

PS. Mom, I know you’re reading, Thank you for having ME. For having me – as I am. And teaching me to BE.

tO bE OR nOT TO BE!

tO bE OR nOT TO BE! by Daisy Nguyen

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