Jerry Rossi describes himself as is a “Thought Artist, Edutainer, Humorist, Lifestyle Motivator, Bon Vivant & Coach. Known simply as Rossi, he holds the CRS, e-PRO, GRI and MMI designations. For more information on Rossi and his courses, go to http://www.rossispeaks.com
	Joeann Fossland is an energetic and passionate real estate professional whose mission for her clients to experience JOY, EXHILARATION and ABUNDANCE in their lives and careers. She holds the e-PRO, GRI, MCC, PMN and RECS designations. For more on Joeann, got to http://www.joeann.com
	Tony Martinez has been involved in the sales and marketing side of real estate since 1987. With a casual style, a little bit of humor and a straight-forward approach to showing others how to use the Internet to their advantage, Tony is a popular draw across the country. For more on Tony, go to http://www.REWebSolutions.com

Sweathogs was sold several years ago.  Floyd Wickman was the "head guy"....he now has a program called StarMakers.  I've taken it twice and I took Sweathogs once.  It's an awesome training class and gets down to the nitty gritty of things with scripts and all.  It's a little pricey ($1000) but it's well worth the $$$ spent.

 My trainer for all 3 of the Floyd Wickman classes was Steve Poscente.  He is just as awesome of Floyd.  What's great about this class is that once the class is over (it's a 7-8 week, once a week, all day) both Floyd and the teacher/trainer keep in touch with you via e-mail.  I say spend the $$$$ and go for it....almost guarantee it will double your income by the end of the 8 weeks.  I've been in the biz almost 20 years and I still learn things from it.

Mary Warren,
Mary@MaryW.com

Marti Ridriguez said: "I found Darryl Davis Power Agent coaching program very effective. For starters, they team you up with a Coach who works in and is well versed in a similar market as you. This was awe some because you don't get stuck with someone who doesn't understand your market and may try to give you advise that just doesn't work where you are. They kept me focused and accountable to my goals."
 
Darryl Davis is an excellent trainer. He is also a generous sponsor of the Web Women Giving Circle "Take An Agent To The Top" Raffle. Darryl has donated $777 worth of prizes!!
 
http://caremoregivingcircle.realtownblogs.com/wwgc-sponsor-spotlight/darryldavis10152006

Frances Flynn Thorsen e-PRO, RECS, REBS
Fran@TheREALTYgram.com

My first trainer was Barb Schwartz.  Although today I would find some of the things silly that I did, it gave me a confidence boost for my beginnings.

Next was Mike Ferry.  I liked his strong approach of, "I am the real estate professional, you are hiring me for my expertise...now listen to me".  It worked well with my strong personality and propelled me to the level  that I now enjoy.  I have friends that are into Howard Brinton's system.  For me it was too touchy feely.  These friends are at equal or greater levels than  I because that system works well for their personalities.

A number of  agents in my office have excelled with The By Referral Only System. I'll always be glad that I participated in the Mike Ferry program, BUT,  you have to determine, what is your style and comfort level for working with your business?  Whoever or whatever it is, I highly recommend a coach until you feel you can make a go at it, but then even refresher courses are good, and I get those on line from numerous resources. 

Joy Carter

Ed Hain said:

I maintain that if one read's the right stuff, think about how you can be better, and practice one doesn't need a coach -- A psychologist, maybe, but not a coach.

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Hmmmmm - you be a voice in the wilderness, me thinks.

Apply that line of thinking to any, ANY business, profession, arena and you are gonna be in the hugest of huge minorities.

Now, that's not to say that you cannot achieve a certain level without a coach; obviously, you can. What if you want to go further?

Accountability. Interpretation. Organization.

When I paid for coaching with Mike Ferry, my income jumped and stayed up a level. When I paid for coaching with Craig Proctor, my income jumped to a different level and stayed there. When I paid for coaching with Howard Brinton, my income jumped to an even different level, and stayed there.

Now, I have an awesome coach who is taking me to the next higher level, and I am going to be moving on to an even higher level with the coaching program I will join in 2007. My dream for 2008 is to be coached personally by Zig Ziglar (currently US$7,500 a month).

My coaching has never cost me less than US$1250 a month, currently costs me US$2000 a month and in 2007, if I get accepted into the program I want in to, it will cost me US$50,000 +/- for the year. It's an investment in myself and in my business. There is absolutely no way to become a MASTER of some things one one's own. BTW, I am no longer involved in real estate coaching - it is all on a much higher level of business and leadership development and my plan for 2007 is to be in John Maxwell's Coaching program.

Chris Newell