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- Blog Schedule by: daisynguyen
December 6, 2009, 17:03
OK, so you're hooked, you now have a sweet tooth and need to know when you can get your next RENT SODA fix? New blog articles will be posted twice weekly…
- EVENTS by: daisynguyen
January 2, 2010, 01:30
- About US by: daisynguyen
November 1, 2009, 06:06
Beginning July 2010, TEAM RENT SODA includes Daisy Nguyen, CEO and Jim Baumgartner, Senior Vice President. Please scroll down to read ABOUT JIM. ABOUT…
- CONTACT INFO by: daisynguyen
November 21, 2009, 00:03
Have a question? Want to chat? Need more information? Want to connect? -Daisy Nguyen in Minneapolis, Minnesota CEO Business & Marketing…
- Site Map by: admin
January 2, 2010, 00:50
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- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
August 8, 2010, 19:21
During my training classes I always encourage leasing professionals to use Craigslist postings. Where else can you get your message in front of hundreds of…
- 2010 Trend: IN-Clearly Defined Job Descriptions; OUT-Jack-of-All-Trades by: daisynguyen
January 25, 2010, 22:50
Lately, much of my work has been very operations oriented. In this time of economic turmoil, companies are returning to the basics. Companies that are still…
- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
- Announcements (6)
- HAPPY LABOR DAY weekend! May Work be as Fun as a Barrel of Monkeys! by: daisynguyen
September 3, 2010, 13:08
It's Friday around 3:00PM before labor day weekend. I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. And for all those who…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- RENT SODA Welcomes Jim Baumgartner! by: daisynguyen
July 6, 2010, 11:22
It's July, and RENT SODA is shaking it up once again - with groundbreaking news: (drum roll please!) WELCOME JIM BAUMGARTNER to team RENT SODA! With the…
- Call for stories!!! by: daisynguyen
November 24, 2009, 21:41
The response to my blog has been overwhelming! Thank you so much for the support AND, the most rewarding surprise: I have received tons of emails and comments…
- Time to SHAKE IT UP! by: daisynguyen
November 9, 2009, 14:07
I am a problem solver, so when people call me, it's because they have a problem or in some instances, several problems. So, for me, problems are good for…
- Happy Endings & New Beginnings by: daisynguyen
November 1, 2009, 06:06
Happy Endings & New Beginnings! First for the Happy Endings – my last day as Chief Operating Officer at Greco was Friday, October 30th, 2009. What…
- HAPPY LABOR DAY weekend! May Work be as Fun as a Barrel of Monkeys! by: daisynguyen
- Career Advice (18)
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
- New to the Apartment Industry/Job/Career? 4 Stages to an Epiphany! by: daisynguyen
July 13, 2010, 10:43
Are you new to the apartment industry? New to your employer? New career? New promotion? On a new project? There are 4 stages that every NEWBIE goes through…
- GET OUT of HERE! How To GET IT When You're In A Rut by: daisynguyen
June 28, 2010, 10:07
It can be hard to always be ON. It can be hard to GET IT all the time. Whether that means being CREATIVE, ENERGETIC, FRESH, SUNNY, SOCIAL, PATIENT, or…
- Good Customer Service is Dead! Where is the LOVE? by: daisynguyen
March 8, 2010, 10:54
You read it right -GOOD Customer Service is DEAD. Where is the LOVE? (Video: Black Eyed Peas - Where is the…
- Apartment Jobs: From Resume to Job Offer: How to get the CALL! by: daisynguyen
February 10, 2010, 09:00
I LOVE American Idol. At the audition stage in the game, when the judges are trying to find the best talent in each city, in 10 seonds or less, they can tell…
- What Kind of Job are YOU Looking For? Anything Less Than the Best is a Felony! by: daisynguyen
February 8, 2010, 18:18
Apartment Jobs: Phone screens & job interviews have 1 purpose: to screen candidates OUT. Yes, you read it right. It’s to screen YOU out. Of course your…
- Personnel/Personal Development: Do You Have a Plan? by: daisynguyen
January 27, 2010, 21:18
When it come to personnel development - do you have a plan? How about PERSONAL development - do you have a plan? Success comes from within. For an…
- Supervisors & Employees: Take Advantage of Your "Open Door" Policy by: daisynguyen
January 20, 2010, 10:01
Are you a supervisor with an "open door" policy? Are you an employee that works for someone that has an "open door" policy? Are you maximizing the "open door"…
- Career Advancement in the Apartment Industry: Speak the Language of Business! by: daisynguyen
January 14, 2010, 11:56
In today's economy, for every job opening available, there are hundreds of applicants. In working with owners/investors/executive level management, their…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- Success in the Apartment Industry: Where do you Participate, Participate, Participate? by: daisynguyen
January 3, 2010, 20:00
So you read my PARTICIPATE in your SUCCESS article, and your new year's resolution is to participate in your industry, your career, and your success. Where to…
- How To Be Successful In The Apartment Industry: Participate, Participate, Participate! by: daisynguyen
December 30, 2009, 19:09
I've had a LOT of conversations recently, and one topic has been a recurring theme: Success. Two recurring questions: 1.) How do we make our apartment…
- "Professionally Managed by..." What does THAT mean? by: daisynguyen
December 28, 2009, 20:02
Recently, a close friend of mine asked me, "what does professionalism mean to you & how does it pertain to our apartment industry? I want our company to be…
- The SKY is FALLING! How to Deal With Dramatic/Difficult People by: daisynguyen
December 21, 2009, 09:51
If you are in the multi-family industry,work at an apartment community, its a given: You WILL have to deal with difficult people. I'm not just talking…
- How do you FEEL? Success - It's all in the details. by: daisynguyen
December 18, 2009, 12:24
Consider these 2 statements: 1.) Things happen to me. 2.) I make things happen. A small change in a statement can make a STATEMENT! A very subtle change…
- Mid-life crisises don't just happen at MID-LIFE anymore...bring back Mary POPPINS! by: daisynguyen
December 8, 2009, 10:58
Do you feel the need to get more done? Do you have long to-do lists? Are you doing "stuff" but still can't get "anything" done? If you answered "yes," you…
- Thankful for Thanksgiving! by: daisynguyen
November 23, 2009, 22:18
Thanksgiving is around the corner. I'm going to take a break from my 3-part series on facebook, and be thankful. I'm thankful for some of the hardest…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
- Feng Shui (2)
- Got VACANCY? Apartment Models - Is it a DO or DON't or CAN't Afford It? by: daisynguyen
July 29, 2010, 09:13
If you have vacant apartments, and thinking about modeling an apartment, you're probably thinking, can you afford it? You can't afford NOT to have a model! CO…
- How do you FEEL? Success - It's all in the details. by: daisynguyen
December 18, 2009, 12:24
Consider these 2 statements: 1.) Things happen to me. 2.) I make things happen. A small change in a statement can make a STATEMENT! A very subtle change…
- Got VACANCY? Apartment Models - Is it a DO or DON't or CAN't Afford It? by: daisynguyen
- First Entry (1)
- Happy Endings & New Beginnings by: daisynguyen
November 1, 2009, 06:06
Happy Endings & New Beginnings! First for the Happy Endings – my last day as Chief Operating Officer at Greco was Friday, October 30th, 2009. What…
- Happy Endings & New Beginnings by: daisynguyen
- Just for FUN! (5)
- HAPPY LABOR DAY weekend! May Work be as Fun as a Barrel of Monkeys! by: daisynguyen
September 3, 2010, 13:08
It's Friday around 3:00PM before labor day weekend. I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. And for all those who…
- Lack of Motivation? Leasing Stalled? How to Change Your Tune by: daisynguyen
February 24, 2010, 11:42
All this talk about a depression, soft market and price drops. OH MY! Not to mention pay freezes, working twice as hard for half as much traffic, it's not a…
- Mid-life crisises don't just happen at MID-LIFE anymore...bring back Mary POPPINS! by: daisynguyen
December 8, 2009, 10:58
Do you feel the need to get more done? Do you have long to-do lists? Are you doing "stuff" but still can't get "anything" done? If you answered "yes," you…
- Call for stories!!! by: daisynguyen
November 24, 2009, 21:41
The response to my blog has been overwhelming! Thank you so much for the support AND, the most rewarding surprise: I have received tons of emails and comments…
- Time to SHAKE IT UP! by: daisynguyen
November 9, 2009, 14:07
I am a problem solver, so when people call me, it's because they have a problem or in some instances, several problems. So, for me, problems are good for…
- HAPPY LABOR DAY weekend! May Work be as Fun as a Barrel of Monkeys! by: daisynguyen
- Leasing (17)
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
August 26, 2010, 21:42
Phones have been around for over 140 years, so answering the phone is nothing new - or is it? Having a great telephone conversation is one of the best and…
- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
August 8, 2010, 19:21
During my training classes I always encourage leasing professionals to use Craigslist postings. Where else can you get your message in front of hundreds of…
- GONE FISHING: using the right bait for your apartment prospect by: jameswb
July 30, 2010, 13:40
I recently had lunch with my friend and professional peer, Laurel Zacher. We were discussing the key to understanding psychographics when working with site…
- Got VACANCY? Apartment Models - Is it a DO or DON't or CAN't Afford It? by: daisynguyen
July 29, 2010, 09:13
If you have vacant apartments, and thinking about modeling an apartment, you're probably thinking, can you afford it? You can't afford NOT to have a model! CO…
- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
- TOP 10 TIPS to Get the MOST Out of CRAIGSLIST Apartment Ads by: daisynguyen
July 12, 2010, 13:36
Craigslist, when smartly used as part of your marketing/advertising campaign, can become one of your apartment community's top traffic generators. If it's…
- Apartment Leasing Tips Learned From George W. Bush at #NAA10 - Education Conference by: daisynguyen
July 1, 2010, 09:46
At the NAA 2010 Education Conference last week in New Orleans, the keynote speaker was George W. Bush. I didn’t know what to expect and was a little…
- Good Customer Service is Dead! Where is the LOVE? by: daisynguyen
March 8, 2010, 10:54
You read it right -GOOD Customer Service is DEAD. Where is the LOVE? (Video: Black Eyed Peas - Where is the…
- Lack of Motivation? Leasing Stalled? How to Change Your Tune by: daisynguyen
February 24, 2010, 11:42
All this talk about a depression, soft market and price drops. OH MY! Not to mention pay freezes, working twice as hard for half as much traffic, it's not a…
- Being Shy About Business Won't Win Leases - How to Take Your Competition OUT! by: daisynguyen
February 22, 2010, 06:24
Everyone knows - being shy about business - especially leasing, won't win you any leases. Have fears or doubts? Your prospects can smell it a mile away -and…
- Apartment Marketing: Print Advertising for Dummies by: daisynguyen
January 18, 2010, 13:15
I was recently invited to be a "pro" for an event at the local apartment association in my area, MHA. One of the recurring questions was, "What elements make…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- TWEET TWEET: Twitter for Business Users and Apartment Marketers by: daisynguyen
December 23, 2009, 20:34
I've been following the whole TWITTER phenomenon very closely. At first, I was VERY confused. Who would use twitter and why? More importantly, why would I…
- The SKY is FALLING! How to Deal With Dramatic/Difficult People by: daisynguyen
December 21, 2009, 09:51
If you are in the multi-family industry,work at an apartment community, its a given: You WILL have to deal with difficult people. I'm not just talking…
- How do you FEEL? Success - It's all in the details. by: daisynguyen
December 18, 2009, 12:24
Consider these 2 statements: 1.) Things happen to me. 2.) I make things happen. A small change in a statement can make a STATEMENT! A very subtle change…
- Leasing: 10 Steps From SAD to RAD! by: daisynguyen
December 6, 2009, 21:13
Here in Minnesota, we blame the leasing slow-down to the weather - we tell ourselves that no one wants to move when there is snow on the ground. (And who would…
- What should we be "facebooking?" in the Multi-Family industry? by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 12:31
OK, so now that we've established that facebook does have a positive ROI, that we SHOULD be "doing it," the question naturally becomes, how/what should we be…
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
- Marketing (21)
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
August 26, 2010, 21:42
Phones have been around for over 140 years, so answering the phone is nothing new - or is it? Having a great telephone conversation is one of the best and…
- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
August 8, 2010, 19:21
During my training classes I always encourage leasing professionals to use Craigslist postings. Where else can you get your message in front of hundreds of…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- GONE FISHING: using the right bait for your apartment prospect by: jameswb
July 30, 2010, 13:40
I recently had lunch with my friend and professional peer, Laurel Zacher. We were discussing the key to understanding psychographics when working with site…
- Got VACANCY? Apartment Models - Is it a DO or DON't or CAN't Afford It? by: daisynguyen
July 29, 2010, 09:13
If you have vacant apartments, and thinking about modeling an apartment, you're probably thinking, can you afford it? You can't afford NOT to have a model! CO…
- TOP 10 TIPS to Get the MOST Out of CRAIGSLIST Apartment Ads by: daisynguyen
July 12, 2010, 13:36
Craigslist, when smartly used as part of your marketing/advertising campaign, can become one of your apartment community's top traffic generators. If it's…
- Apartment Marketing: Get READY, Get SHARP - Call your ILS Account Rep! by: daisynguyen
February 2, 2010, 22:32
1/12 of the year is over, and the clock is ticking. Have you made progress towards your occupancy goals, or have you started the year off already behind? Your…
- Apartment Marketing: Print Advertising for Dummies by: daisynguyen
January 18, 2010, 13:15
I was recently invited to be a "pro" for an event at the local apartment association in my area, MHA. One of the recurring questions was, "What elements make…
- Your Apartment Community's Facebook Page Needs a Vanity URL by: daisynguyen
January 11, 2010, 20:06
Your community's facebook page should have a facebook username, also known as a vanity URL. Why? Being able to choose the URL for your facebook page is…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- How To Be Successful In The Apartment Industry: Participate, Participate, Participate! by: daisynguyen
December 30, 2009, 19:09
I've had a LOT of conversations recently, and one topic has been a recurring theme: Success. Two recurring questions: 1.) How do we make our apartment…
- TWEET TWEET: Twitter for Business Users and Apartment Marketers by: daisynguyen
December 23, 2009, 20:34
I've been following the whole TWITTER phenomenon very closely. At first, I was VERY confused. Who would use twitter and why? More importantly, why would I…
- How do you FEEL? Success - It's all in the details. by: daisynguyen
December 18, 2009, 12:24
Consider these 2 statements: 1.) Things happen to me. 2.) I make things happen. A small change in a statement can make a STATEMENT! A very subtle change…
- Leasing: 10 Steps From SAD to RAD! by: daisynguyen
December 6, 2009, 21:13
Here in Minnesota, we blame the leasing slow-down to the weather - we tell ourselves that no one wants to move when there is snow on the ground. (And who would…
- Dear Apartment ILS: KISS! (Keep It Simple Silly!) by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 22:32
We all have a love/hate relationship with our apartment ILS's. We love them for everything they do, and we hate them for everything they do. Yes, I'm talking…
- What should we be "facebooking?" in the Multi-Family industry? by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 12:31
OK, so now that we've established that facebook does have a positive ROI, that we SHOULD be "doing it," the question naturally becomes, how/what should we be…
- Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! by: daisynguyen
November 18, 2009, 12:19
Part II: Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! AKA Should my site(s)/apartment community(s) "do" facebook? - This is usually asked by…
- The ROI of facebook - the value of creating community by: daisynguyen
November 16, 2009, 12:13
OK, so the million dollar question is: What is the ROI (Return on Investment) of facebook for my site? Usually followed up by - how many leases can I get…
- 3 Facebook questions everyone asks when starting out... by: daisynguyen
November 16, 2009, 02:47
People ask me all the time about facebook. Some people are just confused, some are scared, some are excited, some are clueless, still others hesitant, and…
- There's a MARKET for THAT! by: daisynguyen
November 10, 2009, 22:14
More often than we'd like to admit, we don't like who we are, we try to be more than what we are, and in the end, no one is happy. This is the way it is both…
- Time to SHAKE IT UP! by: daisynguyen
November 9, 2009, 14:07
I am a problem solver, so when people call me, it's because they have a problem or in some instances, several problems. So, for me, problems are good for…
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
- Models (3)
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- Got VACANCY? Apartment Models - Is it a DO or DON't or CAN't Afford It? by: daisynguyen
July 29, 2010, 09:13
If you have vacant apartments, and thinking about modeling an apartment, you're probably thinking, can you afford it? You can't afford NOT to have a model! CO…
- How do you FEEL? Success - It's all in the details. by: daisynguyen
December 18, 2009, 12:24
Consider these 2 statements: 1.) Things happen to me. 2.) I make things happen. A small change in a statement can make a STATEMENT! A very subtle change…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
- People Skills (9)
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
August 26, 2010, 21:42
Phones have been around for over 140 years, so answering the phone is nothing new - or is it? Having a great telephone conversation is one of the best and…
- GONE FISHING: using the right bait for your apartment prospect by: jameswb
July 30, 2010, 13:40
I recently had lunch with my friend and professional peer, Laurel Zacher. We were discussing the key to understanding psychographics when working with site…
- New to the Apartment Industry/Job/Career? 4 Stages to an Epiphany! by: daisynguyen
July 13, 2010, 10:43
Are you new to the apartment industry? New to your employer? New career? New promotion? On a new project? There are 4 stages that every NEWBIE goes through…
- Apartment Leasing Tips Learned From George W. Bush at #NAA10 - Education Conference by: daisynguyen
July 1, 2010, 09:46
At the NAA 2010 Education Conference last week in New Orleans, the keynote speaker was George W. Bush. I didn’t know what to expect and was a little…
- Personnel/Personal Development: Do You Have a Plan? by: daisynguyen
January 27, 2010, 21:18
When it come to personnel development - do you have a plan? How about PERSONAL development - do you have a plan? Success comes from within. For an…
- Supervisors & Employees: Take Advantage of Your "Open Door" Policy by: daisynguyen
January 20, 2010, 10:01
Are you a supervisor with an "open door" policy? Are you an employee that works for someone that has an "open door" policy? Are you maximizing the "open door"…
- Career Advancement in the Apartment Industry: Speak the Language of Business! by: daisynguyen
January 14, 2010, 11:56
In today's economy, for every job opening available, there are hundreds of applicants. In working with owners/investors/executive level management, their…
- How To Be Successful In The Apartment Industry: Participate, Participate, Participate! by: daisynguyen
December 30, 2009, 19:09
I've had a LOT of conversations recently, and one topic has been a recurring theme: Success. Two recurring questions: 1.) How do we make our apartment…
- The SKY is FALLING! How to Deal With Dramatic/Difficult People by: daisynguyen
December 21, 2009, 09:51
If you are in the multi-family industry,work at an apartment community, its a given: You WILL have to deal with difficult people. I'm not just talking…
- "I'm So Glad You Called Today" - 4 Phone Tips to Turn a Call into an Apartment Tour by: daisynguyen
- Social Media Marketing (8)
- Your Apartment Community's Facebook Page Needs a Vanity URL by: daisynguyen
January 11, 2010, 20:06
Your community's facebook page should have a facebook username, also known as a vanity URL. Why? Being able to choose the URL for your facebook page is…
- TWEET TWEET: Twitter for Business Users and Apartment Marketers by: daisynguyen
December 23, 2009, 20:34
I've been following the whole TWITTER phenomenon very closely. At first, I was VERY confused. Who would use twitter and why? More importantly, why would I…
- Dear Apartment ILS: KISS! (Keep It Simple Silly!) by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 22:32
We all have a love/hate relationship with our apartment ILS's. We love them for everything they do, and we hate them for everything they do. Yes, I'm talking…
- What should we be "facebooking?" in the Multi-Family industry? by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 12:31
OK, so now that we've established that facebook does have a positive ROI, that we SHOULD be "doing it," the question naturally becomes, how/what should we be…
- Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! by: daisynguyen
November 18, 2009, 12:19
Part II: Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! AKA Should my site(s)/apartment community(s) "do" facebook? - This is usually asked by…
- The ROI of facebook - the value of creating community by: daisynguyen
November 16, 2009, 12:13
OK, so the million dollar question is: What is the ROI (Return on Investment) of facebook for my site? Usually followed up by - how many leases can I get…
- 3 Facebook questions everyone asks when starting out... by: daisynguyen
November 16, 2009, 02:47
People ask me all the time about facebook. Some people are just confused, some are scared, some are excited, some are clueless, still others hesitant, and…
- Time to SHAKE IT UP! by: daisynguyen
November 9, 2009, 14:07
I am a problem solver, so when people call me, it's because they have a problem or in some instances, several problems. So, for me, problems are good for…
- Twitter (1)
- TWEET TWEET: Twitter for Business Users and Apartment Marketers by: daisynguyen
December 23, 2009, 20:34
I've been following the whole TWITTER phenomenon very closely. At first, I was VERY confused. Who would use twitter and why? More importantly, why would I…
- TWEET TWEET: Twitter for Business Users and Apartment Marketers by: daisynguyen
- Facebook (4)
- Your Apartment Community's Facebook Page Needs a Vanity URL by: daisynguyen
January 11, 2010, 20:06
Your community's facebook page should have a facebook username, also known as a vanity URL. Why? Being able to choose the URL for your facebook page is…
- What should we be "facebooking?" in the Multi-Family industry? by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 12:31
OK, so now that we've established that facebook does have a positive ROI, that we SHOULD be "doing it," the question naturally becomes, how/what should we be…
- Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! by: daisynguyen
November 18, 2009, 12:19
Part II: Facebook-itis: Addressing the fear of facebook head on! AKA Should my site(s)/apartment community(s) "do" facebook? - This is usually asked by…
- 3 Facebook questions everyone asks when starting out... by: daisynguyen
November 16, 2009, 02:47
People ask me all the time about facebook. Some people are just confused, some are scared, some are excited, some are clueless, still others hesitant, and…
- Your Apartment Community's Facebook Page Needs a Vanity URL by: daisynguyen
- Your Apartment Community's Facebook Page Needs a Vanity URL by: daisynguyen
- Vendors (2)
- Dear Apartment ILS: KISS! (Keep It Simple Silly!) by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 22:32
We all have a love/hate relationship with our apartment ILS's. We love them for everything they do, and we hate them for everything they do. Yes, I'm talking…
- Thankful for Thanksgiving! by: daisynguyen
November 23, 2009, 22:18
Thanksgiving is around the corner. I'm going to take a break from my 3-part series on facebook, and be thankful. I'm thankful for some of the hardest…
- Dear Apartment ILS: KISS! (Keep It Simple Silly!) by: daisynguyen
- Human Resources (2)
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
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September 1, 2010, 11:55
Crime is an issue in any apartment community. Because apartments communities are denser populations, your apartment complex can be appealing to criminals - in…
- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
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- HAPPY LABOR DAY weekend! May Work be as Fun as a Barrel of Monkeys! by: daisynguyen
September 3, 2010, 13:08
It's Friday around 3:00PM before labor day weekend. I just want to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend. And for all those who…
- Lack of Motivation? Leasing Stalled? How to Change Your Tune by: daisynguyen
February 24, 2010, 11:42
All this talk about a depression, soft market and price drops. OH MY! Not to mention pay freezes, working twice as hard for half as much traffic, it's not a…
- Personnel/Personal Development: Do You Have a Plan? by: daisynguyen
January 27, 2010, 21:18
When it come to personnel development - do you have a plan? How about PERSONAL development - do you have a plan? Success comes from within. For an…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- Success in the Apartment Industry: Where do you Participate, Participate, Participate? by: daisynguyen
January 3, 2010, 20:00
So you read my PARTICIPATE in your SUCCESS article, and your new year's resolution is to participate in your industry, your career, and your success. Where to…
- My Charmed Life by: daisynguyen
September 23, 2009, 00:23
I will be the first to admint - I live a CHARMED life. A wonderful, gorgeous, although somewhat nerdy boyfriend (but I SOOO have a thing for nerds!), beautiful…
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July 12, 2010, 13:36
Craigslist, when smartly used as part of your marketing/advertising campaign, can become one of your apartment community's top traffic generators. If it's…
- Apartment Marketing: Get READY, Get SHARP - Call your ILS Account Rep! by: daisynguyen
February 2, 2010, 22:32
1/12 of the year is over, and the clock is ticking. Have you made progress towards your occupancy goals, or have you started the year off already behind? Your…
- Dear Apartment ILS: KISS! (Keep It Simple Silly!) by: daisynguyen
December 1, 2009, 22:32
We all have a love/hate relationship with our apartment ILS's. We love them for everything they do, and we hate them for everything they do. Yes, I'm talking…
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- MOBILIZE Your Apartment Website For Smartphones, iPhones, Blackberries! by: daisynguyen
July 22, 2010, 12:28
Smart phones, iPhones, Blackberries are everywhere. They keep us connected to our world - through the phone, internet, text messaging, etc. I am addicted to…
- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
- New to the Apartment Industry/Job/Career? 4 Stages to an Epiphany! by: daisynguyen
July 13, 2010, 10:43
Are you new to the apartment industry? New to your employer? New career? New promotion? On a new project? There are 4 stages that every NEWBIE goes through…
- TOP 10 TIPS to Get the MOST Out of CRAIGSLIST Apartment Ads by: daisynguyen
July 12, 2010, 13:36
Craigslist, when smartly used as part of your marketing/advertising campaign, can become one of your apartment community's top traffic generators. If it's…
- Apartment Leasing Tips Learned From George W. Bush at #NAA10 - Education Conference by: daisynguyen
July 1, 2010, 09:46
At the NAA 2010 Education Conference last week in New Orleans, the keynote speaker was George W. Bush. I didn’t know what to expect and was a little…
- GET OUT of HERE! How To GET IT When You're In A Rut by: daisynguyen
June 28, 2010, 10:07
It can be hard to always be ON. It can be hard to GET IT all the time. Whether that means being CREATIVE, ENERGETIC, FRESH, SUNNY, SOCIAL, PATIENT, or…
- Good Customer Service is Dead! Where is the LOVE? by: daisynguyen
March 8, 2010, 10:54
You read it right -GOOD Customer Service is DEAD. Where is the LOVE? (Video: Black Eyed Peas - Where is the…
- Being Shy About Business Won't Win Leases - How to Take Your Competition OUT! by: daisynguyen
February 22, 2010, 06:24
Everyone knows - being shy about business - especially leasing, won't win you any leases. Have fears or doubts? Your prospects can smell it a mile away -and…
- Personnel/Personal Development: Do You Have a Plan? by: daisynguyen
January 27, 2010, 21:18
When it come to personnel development - do you have a plan? How about PERSONAL development - do you have a plan? Success comes from within. For an…
- Career Advancement in the Apartment Industry: Speak the Language of Business! by: daisynguyen
January 14, 2010, 11:56
In today's economy, for every job opening available, there are hundreds of applicants. In working with owners/investors/executive level management, their…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- Success in the Apartment Industry: Where do you Participate, Participate, Participate? by: daisynguyen
January 3, 2010, 20:00
So you read my PARTICIPATE in your SUCCESS article, and your new year's resolution is to participate in your industry, your career, and your success. Where to…
- How To Be Successful In The Apartment Industry: Participate, Participate, Participate! by: daisynguyen
December 30, 2009, 19:09
I've had a LOT of conversations recently, and one topic has been a recurring theme: Success. Two recurring questions: 1.) How do we make our apartment…
- "Professionally Managed by..." What does THAT mean? by: daisynguyen
December 28, 2009, 20:02
Recently, a close friend of mine asked me, "what does professionalism mean to you & how does it pertain to our apartment industry? I want our company to be…
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- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- New to the Apartment Industry/Job/Career? 4 Stages to an Epiphany! by: daisynguyen
July 13, 2010, 10:43
Are you new to the apartment industry? New to your employer? New career? New promotion? On a new project? There are 4 stages that every NEWBIE goes through…
- GET OUT of HERE! How To GET IT When You're In A Rut by: daisynguyen
June 28, 2010, 10:07
It can be hard to always be ON. It can be hard to GET IT all the time. Whether that means being CREATIVE, ENERGETIC, FRESH, SUNNY, SOCIAL, PATIENT, or…
- Lack of Motivation? Leasing Stalled? How to Change Your Tune by: daisynguyen
February 24, 2010, 11:42
All this talk about a depression, soft market and price drops. OH MY! Not to mention pay freezes, working twice as hard for half as much traffic, it's not a…
- Being Shy About Business Won't Win Leases - How to Take Your Competition OUT! by: daisynguyen
February 22, 2010, 06:24
Everyone knows - being shy about business - especially leasing, won't win you any leases. Have fears or doubts? Your prospects can smell it a mile away -and…
- What Kind of Job are YOU Looking For? Anything Less Than the Best is a Felony! by: daisynguyen
February 8, 2010, 18:18
Apartment Jobs: Phone screens & job interviews have 1 purpose: to screen candidates OUT. Yes, you read it right. It’s to screen YOU out. Of course your…
- Personnel/Personal Development: Do You Have a Plan? by: daisynguyen
January 27, 2010, 21:18
When it come to personnel development - do you have a plan? How about PERSONAL development - do you have a plan? Success comes from within. For an…
- Supervisors & Employees: Take Advantage of Your "Open Door" Policy by: daisynguyen
January 20, 2010, 10:01
Are you a supervisor with an "open door" policy? Are you an employee that works for someone that has an "open door" policy? Are you maximizing the "open door"…
- Career Advancement in the Apartment Industry: Speak the Language of Business! by: daisynguyen
January 14, 2010, 11:56
In today's economy, for every job opening available, there are hundreds of applicants. In working with owners/investors/executive level management, their…
- Land of Opportunity or BUST! Do You See the Land of Opportunity? by: daisynguyen
January 6, 2010, 21:21
Have you ever noticed the people who complain about the lack of opportunities are also the ones that are the first to say they are too busy to join, have…
- Success in the Apartment Industry: Where do you Participate, Participate, Participate? by: daisynguyen
January 3, 2010, 20:00
So you read my PARTICIPATE in your SUCCESS article, and your new year's resolution is to participate in your industry, your career, and your success. Where to…
- How To Be Successful In The Apartment Industry: Participate, Participate, Participate! by: daisynguyen
December 30, 2009, 19:09
I've had a LOT of conversations recently, and one topic has been a recurring theme: Success. Two recurring questions: 1.) How do we make our apartment…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
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March 2, 2010, 15:25
With vacancies at 10 year high's, apartment communities are finding ways to become more appealing to the apartment dweller. An area that you can use to broaden…
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- Good Customer Service is Dead! Where is the LOVE? by: daisynguyen
March 8, 2010, 10:54
You read it right -GOOD Customer Service is DEAD. Where is the LOVE? (Video: Black Eyed Peas - Where is the…
- Good Customer Service is Dead! Where is the LOVE? by: daisynguyen
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- Leasing Agent Compensation?...First a word about VACANCY! by: daisynguyen
July 14, 2010, 11:09
As a consultant to the apartment industry, I am asked a LOT, "What's fair leasing agent compensation? Is their a leasing commission structure you would…
- New to the Apartment Industry/Job/Career? 4 Stages to an Epiphany! by: daisynguyen
July 13, 2010, 10:43
Are you new to the apartment industry? New to your employer? New career? New promotion? On a new project? There are 4 stages that every NEWBIE goes through…
- GET OUT of HERE! How To GET IT When You're In A Rut by: daisynguyen
June 28, 2010, 10:07
It can be hard to always be ON. It can be hard to GET IT all the time. Whether that means being CREATIVE, ENERGETIC, FRESH, SUNNY, SOCIAL, PATIENT, or…
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- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
August 8, 2010, 19:21
During my training classes I always encourage leasing professionals to use Craigslist postings. Where else can you get your message in front of hundreds of…
- TOP 5 RENT SODA Blogs - Thanks for Reading! by: daisynguyen
August 2, 2010, 16:35
The great thing about good content, it continues to be GOOD CONTENT. We are always striving for good blogs for our loyal readers! As the small type on the…
- TOP 10 TIPS to Get the MOST Out of CRAIGSLIST Apartment Ads by: daisynguyen
July 12, 2010, 13:36
Craigslist, when smartly used as part of your marketing/advertising campaign, can become one of your apartment community's top traffic generators. If it's…
- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
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- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
August 8, 2010, 19:21
During my training classes I always encourage leasing professionals to use Craigslist postings. Where else can you get your message in front of hundreds of…
- MOBILIZE Your Apartment Website For Smartphones, iPhones, Blackberries! by: daisynguyen
July 22, 2010, 12:28
Smart phones, iPhones, Blackberries are everywhere. They keep us connected to our world - through the phone, internet, text messaging, etc. I am addicted to…
- Craigslist-phobia: Don’t lose FREE Apartment Rentals! by: jameswb
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