Real Estate Marketing 2.0

House

jolinarodriguez@gmail.com — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:28:17 -0800

A house is a home,building or structure that is a dwelling or place for habitation by human beings. The term house includes many kinds of dwellings ranging from rudimentary huts of nomadic tribes to free standing individual structures.In some contexts, "house" may mean the same as dwelling, residence, home, abode, lodging, accommodation, or housing, among other meanings. The social unit that lives in a house is known as a household. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

The 10LB Content Monster has Arrived.

danauito@tampabay.rr.com — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:42:03 -0800

3 Content 1 Pitch. Feel free to give this out to your list as a gift from yourself and maybe a mention that Dan gave you the right to give it to them as a New Years Gift.

Enjoy all your hero’s everyone, 92 real estate Guru’s whom you know and LOVE are in here and there is no selling, it’s pure content at 12.2 MB 1500 pages that when printed weighs 10lbs. This is a 10lb content monster and it’s yours to give to your lists:

My book can be downloaded here at no charge to you:
http://d2tkabpwf7wkmx.cloudfront.net/RealEstateEncyclopedia2011.pdf more...

Real Estate Trends

Relocating to the Midwest? Here is a secluded estate on 15 acres.

lisa.mcknight@century21.com — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 17:11:58 -0700

Need to relocating to the Midwest? Looking for a home secluded from the hustle and bustle of the city. Spacious with private bathrooms for each bedroom, private pool but close to shopping, golf, gym and highway for easy access to the essentials. Check out this private estate. http://www.postlets.com/res/4085824

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Google on High Alert

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:18:29 -0700

Could a Social Media Web site be a threat to the dominance of the Google Search Engine?

Facebook has introduced a new revolutionary shift in the evolution of the Internet with its announcement last week at the f8 developer conference of their soon-to-be-ubiquitous “Open Graph” initiative - a new form of “social links.”

The launch of this new platform allows Web sites to drive traffic from Facebook by including a "Like" or “Recommended” button on their pages. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

11 Realtors Property Resource Questions With HAR President

justin@hawaiilife.com — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:12:57 -0800

I recently spoke with HAR (Hawaii Association of Realtors) President Tracy Stice about whether or not Realtors Property Resource (RPR) will be a game changer in the real estate industry:

http://tinyurl.com/rpr-zillow

If you read the article you know that our conversation was cut short--right after Tracy announced that one large MLS had already signed a letter of intent to participate.

Well, I got back in the office on Monday and the first thing I did was corner Tracy to ask him the questions that had been running through my mind all weekend. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Alphabet soup - what the #@$% do all those real estate acronymns mean?!?!

smith8907@gmail.com — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:23:24 -0800

Ever wonder what all those abbreviations mean behind a real estate professional’s signature? We did too, which is why for the past year we have collected all designations and their definitions/criteria that have come across our radar. We call this list “Alphabet Soup”.

The list below may be useful to you; if you find any designations we’re missing, please add a comment to this post with as much info as you can and we’ll keep on top of updating the content. If you are re-posting this list, please give credit where credit is due and link back to Goomzee's Mobile Marketing Blog. more...

California Real Estate Bloggers

The argument for an Open Source MLS System

riel@strataxl.com — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:47:22 -0800

After learning recently that there were over 900 regional MLS providers that one needs to tie into in order to deliver a compelling solution, it really made me wonder why as an industry, there wasn't more push to create an open source MLS.

After all, despite cutting some grass from the regional boards, isn't in the best interest of the industry and more importantly the customers (the home sellers) to have their data accessible in as many places as possible? more...

Real Estate Web Workers

REAL ESTATE EVENTS OF THE YEAR 2009

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:50:56 -0800

Every year as part of the new edition of the Swanepoel TRENDS Report(www.RETrends.com) the 160 page Report also looks back at the passing year and lists those events that transpired during the year that made headlines and captured the industry’s attention and imagination. The 2010 edition is due for release on February 8, 2010.

Here are the top events that during 2009 made headlines in the residential real estate brokerage industry. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Live moble Video Blogging From REC2010

riel@strataxl.com — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:45:45 -0800

Mobile Video Blogging

I've been playing with this new app for my phone called "bambuser", it's pretty cool it lets you do live broadcasting from your phone, direct to the web.

There's a cool feature to the site which lets you setup an event, and then people can join it with their mobiles as well, if there are multiple broadcasters at the event, users can choose from different camera views

Cool, but you sorta need an event to play with it ... enter Real Estate Connect more...

Real Estate Web Workers

Which are the Top 10 Most Recognizable Real Estate Franchise Brands?

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:30:22 -0800

Six months ago I wrote a blog post about "The Changing Face of Real Estate Franchise Brands" that garnished a lot of attention because I dared to compare and even more list in order the top 10 franchise brands in my opinion.

Then last month my blog post "Merge Creates One of the Largest Real Estate Franchises in Northern America" exploded with over 155 comments as the debate continued about brands when a significant number of agents had never even heard of the brands mentioned. Well now I have created an opportunity to see what the industry really thinks. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Know the Truth, No Matter How Hard It Hurts

smith8907@gmail.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:07:38 -0800

“A 2% reduction in negative word of mouth boosts sales growth by 1%”
- London School of Economics and Political Science, “Advocacy Drives Growth” Study more...

Alternative Business Models

2009 REALTOR Party Video Contest

tflanagan@residentialproperties.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:16:47 -0700

Did anyone submit a video to "2009 REALTOR Party Video Contest"? I thought it was a cool idea and a great marketing opportunity. Winning video is featured at NAR this November in San Diego.

We had a great story about a single mom utilizing the credit. Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5ckAxYRg5o

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Real Estate Marketing 2.0 Webinar

riel@strataxl.com — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:33:13 -0700

Is it time to update your web technology?

Are you ranking at the top of the search engines for your area?

Join Web Strategy and SEO expert Riel Roussopoulos as he walks through best practices for website technology.

How to use on and off site blogs to improve your SEO
Social Engagement tools, are your visitors engaging with you?
Social Marketing Automation

If you're looking for a platform that can help you grow your business online, you won't want to miss our live webcast.

For more info on times and dates.
Visit: http://agentxl.com/live

Real Estate Web Workers

Goomzee Heats Up The Summer By Signing Four More Multiple Listing Services

smith8907@gmail.com — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:45:43 -0700

Missoula MT Sept 8, 2009 - Agreements with Intermountain MLS of Boise and Northwest Montana Association of REALTORs in Kalispell, plus two others, continue to grow Goomzee’s nationwide footprint. Goomzee®, a leading text message marketing and lead generation provider that connects buyers and sellers in real time, announces agreements with four more multiple listings services. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Goomzee Simplifies Photo Management for Real Estate Professionals

smith8907@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:53:25 -0700

Below is a press release from my company, Goomzee. It was syndicated this very morning and discusses our latest product enhancement: Drag & Drop Photo Re-ordering. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Improving housing value through charitable running

gahlord@thoughtfaucet.com — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:57:14 -0700

I'm running a charitable 5k race in about a week. The charity gives funds to families with children in wheelchairs to build ramps and so on to make their homes better. Since I'm a real estate technology partner (aka evil vendor) I figure it's a good way for me to do something direct for people and for the housing market. Even if it seems small in the grand scheme of things, it isn't small for the homeowners though!. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Using Superior Strategy & Tactics to Win

danauito@tampabay.rr.com — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:30:39 -0700

If you'll take the time to review everything that is laid out in these video's and free report, then you will absolutely dominate your market area when it comes to selling property at the highest possible price in the shortest period of time: http://www.simsprofits.com/?1008344 there is no question about it.

Real Estate Trends

Skirts Networking announce the launch of their first voice for women in real estate

Kathi@skirtsindirt.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:32:48 -0700

I am so pleased to announce to everyone that our dream has become a reality, Skirts In Dirt has launched our blog, http://www.realestateskirts.com/. I hope that you all will take time to browse our blogs and tell your friends about this great new professional and personal network for women in real estate.

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

How Being 'Hyperpersonal' Helped Me Meet New Bloggers

smith8907@gmail.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:32:56 -0700

Everyone knows the importance of having ‘hyperlocal’ content on your blog, but how many people, I wonder, recognize the importance of being ‘hyperpersonal’? Last week I was tasked to uncover some hyperlocal blogs in our current clients’ markets. Most ‘experts’ will say the best way to get on another blogger’s radar would be to lurk around the site until you find a post you feel comfortable commenting on. But I must say that I am not a fan of waiting, plain and simple. more...

Reforming Real Estate

Eco Friendly Open House Opt In Form

riel@strataxl.com — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:30:30 -0700

We've been testing a way to both be environmentally friendly while also building the lists of our clients.

We'll be deploying it again this weekend at an open and are expecting even more response this time.

Check out the video post for more info.

It's basically an autoresponder that is preconfigured for the listing details

http://rem20.com/blogs/internet_marketing/2009/5/24/eco-friendly-agents-...

You can try out our solution if you're interested, its' built into it

Still prelaunch, though we have several agents on it already.

http://agentxl.com/a more...

Real Estate Web Workers

"What happens if I put a '0' here..."

smith8907@gmail.com — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:15:37 -0700

Last week’s team meeting produced an interesting tale of ‘overpricing woe’. The parents of one of my associates listed their house in mid-2006 at $590,000. The inaccurate list price was determined by their real estate agent, and the property sat on market for nearly 2 years, suffering a price drop of almost $200K. By the time my co-worker’s family unloaded the property, they had to settle for only $400,000; this unpleasant situation could’ve been avoided if only it had initially hit the market in the correct price range. more...

Alternative Business Models

Search Engine trends

gahlord@thoughtfaucet.com — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:12 -0700

Hey everyone,

I just wrote a new column talking about recent search engine trends and how you might want to adjust your SEO tactics. For many of you, it probably won't be an adjustment or much of one (if you're here in the marketing 2.0 thread you're probably already doing a lot of the best practices).

http://cli.gs/t8r7Bd

I hope to see you all at Connect soon!

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Looking for feedback on new promotional video

gregrobertson@gmail.com — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:26:41 -0700

We've just put together a new promotional video for Dwellicious Pro.

It's been uploaded to YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_E_Ww-V9bk

I'm looking for feedback, before we do a final edit, in regard to the following criteria:

-content
was the information presented understood?
-speed
too fast?/too slow
-music
good choice of music?/bad choice of music?
-overall impression
quality/content/etc.

Your feedback would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

Greg Robertson
W&R Studios

Creators of Dwellicious

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Suck 100's of new leads off classified sites

riel@strataxl.com — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:56:47 -0700

Please watch this video blog post where I show you how to use this killer new software that sucks new leads from craigslist, kijiijii and backpage with just a few clicks of the old mouse button.

http://rem20.com/blogs/internet_marketing/2009/6/12/highly-targeted-real... more...

Real Estate Web Workers

World's Largest Real Estate Listing Domain Portfolio For Sale

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:43:07 -0700

According to Google Adwords there were 1.2 Billion real estate related searches in 2008. No-one doubts the growing power of the Internet and the increasing number of consumers searching for properties online.

So now, more than 2,600 geo-targeted domains names, the self-proclaimed largest real estate listing domain portfolio in the world, is for sale. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Wishing I Was a First-Time Homebuyer in '09

smith8907@gmail.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:58:53 -0700

I am in no position to stand on a soapbox and preach a “How To” on revitalizing the real estate market. I can however let you in on today’s most un-secretive, yet still ambiguous headline that stands to be one of your greatest selling tools for 2009: The $8,000 1st Time Home Buyer’s Tax Credit. more...

Alternative Business Models

Farm in Missouri

lisa.mcknight@century21.com — Sat, 23 May 2009 05:08:47 -0700

I have just learned of a farm available in Missouri near Ballwin. It is 226 acreas with a 4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath 2,720 sq ft home built in 1910. It has a large barn w/stable. It would make a great family farm to pass down to future generations or a great summer campground. It is listed for $4.9 Million Contact me at lisa.mcknight@century21.com to refer a client for this property.

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

How to Grow Business with Investors in Today's Market

Niman.Singh@gmail.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:00:38 -0700

Real estate investors are the most active buyer in the current markets. They account for more than 1 out of every 5 real estate transactions,and 75% of their purchases are single family homes, condos, and townhouses.

What are you doing NOW to grow your business with investor clients, and what actions can real estate professionals take to make investor clients want to do business with them? more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Is Twitter the Next Big Thing for Real Estate Professionals?

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:05:30 -0700

Following the crash of the initial dotcom bubble in 2001 many people claimed to have created or coined the phrase Wed 2.0 as we in subsequent years the industry grappled with what would come next. By 2004 the term Web 2.0 was appearing everywhere and euphoria reined with this next phase of the Internet that included all sorts of “second generation” web developments. Information sharing became hot as did collaboration, hosted services, blogging, wikis, video-sharing and of course social-media sites. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

8 Tips for Basic Do-It-Yourself SEO

jason@realtourvision.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:32:10 -0700

•1. Meta Title
Create your title using keywords and your farming area. Do NOT use ‘Home Page', ‘Index Page', or just your name in the title of your webpage. Use different titles on different pages to increase your exposure in the search engines for different search phrases. Keep this UNDER 70 characters in length.

•2. Meta Keywords more...

Virtual Tour Discussion Group

Eco-Cities: What Role Should Realtors Play With Green?

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:52:07 -0700

The recent Earth Day gave the green revolution another shot up the arm. When Earth Day started in 1970 a large number of people (20 million people one country) had already committed to celebrate it. Since then that number has exploded to 500 million (175 countries); about 7% of the world’s population. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Referrals Fees vs Advertising | Which is a better spend?

riel@strataxl.com — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:18:28 -0700

Just curious what agents think is a better spend (or what would you rather... pay for advertising? or pay referral fees for business closed?)

If you could take a second to answer the survey here, it's just 5 questions and there is a little thank you bonus at the end for taking the time.

http://rem20.com/blogs/internet_marketing/2009/5/03/commissions-vs-refer...

Your input is appreciated. more...

Real Estate Web Workers

Every though of owning your own winery? There is an award winning winery for sale in Virginia

lisa.mcknight@century21.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:25 -0700

Passing for someone in my network.

Award Winning Virginia Winery for Sale ($1,790,000) - Tremendous opportunity for those who have dreamed of owning their own winery/vineyard/farm. www.savoy-leewinery.info more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Boost Investor Leads and Retain them as customers by using this Free Investor Tool

lisa.mcknight@century21.com — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:48:32 -0700

There is an investment tool available to realtors to use in their marketing to Investors. This is a part of the buyer market that many of us need to either tap into or retain more clientele. Realtors can partner with them without cost. Their tools assist in keeping track of rents, provide a monthly newsletter which gives tax saving tips, tips on locating renters, tenant retention and more. It's a simple process sign up for both realtors and investors is free. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

What Agents are looking for in a web marketing solution.

riel@strataxl.com — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:44:51 -0700

Where is the split between agents who want it all done for them and agents who want to do it all themselves?

Are you the DIY type or the "Make It So" class

Tell us what you think by answering these few short questions

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cHZOdEJTNGJVcDB1ODM3TDlS.....

Thank you

Real Estate Web Workers

European Franchise Expands in California Despite Downturn

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:57:19 -0700

Engel & Völkers has just assigned its 555th license with the signing of the license region for Beverly Hills, Bel Air and Westwood by Michael Giorgio. He plans to open his first Engel and Volkers residential real estate shop in July 2009. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Not Responding To Change Is Just Plain Stupid

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:46:24 -0700

“It is impossible to predict the future.” That’s a statement I have made hundreds of times, both from the stage as well as in print.

Yet considering the most likely scenarios and then preparing for them lessens the shock when some variation of any prediction does materialize. Being caught off guard is just foolish. Why would you fight the future? The future is coming, no matter what. " more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Does the International Market Offer Opportunities to Local US Agents?

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:06:30 -0700

For a long time most international markets have felt far away, and many Americans didn’t care nor were they very interested in foreign cities. Although the Web has brought us closer together as a people we still remain apart. Few products or services illustrate this better than the buying or selling of a home.

But today with air travel becoming increasingly more commonplace, immigration and living choices becoming more readily available and our own market in a recession, many smart real estate companies have turned toward international expansion as a new means of controlled growth. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

March Marketing Madness

Niman.Singh@gmail.com — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:37:29 -0700

Starting March 1, investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties and get Fannie Mae backed loans. Previously, an investor with 5 properties, great credit, and documented income could not finance an investment property without bringing in a partner or resorting to creative financing methods.

Undoubtedly, investors who had been halted by the limit are in a position to buy now.

In lieu of this, we started March Marketing Madness (a stimulus aimed at helping agents with these emerging investors). In alphabetical order, here are some tips we have: more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

If You Wish To Succeed In 2010, Here Are 10 Golden Rules

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:46:24 -0800

Whether you own a small real estate office or a franchise with multiple offices, real estate brokers have much in common with other small business owners during these difficult economic conditions. This economy affects all businesses and it doesn’t really matter if you are the local hair salon or the major department store, current market conditions are tough. more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

RETS...Can't You Get That From Mosquitos?

smith8907@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:49:44 -0800

There's been a loud hullabaloo in the industry lately concerning IDX feeds. Unfortunately, the staggering amount of people who are unreasonably excited about IDX is equaled and possibly even surpassed by the amount of folks who couldn't tell IDX from their own left hand. I myself was included in the ranks of the un-knowledgeable until I received enlightenment not twenty minutes ago. Now, verily do I pass unto you: more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Is Your Broker Selling the Business? Go Check Your E&O Policy Quick.

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:26:47 -0800

Imagine answering the doorbell some Saturday morning only to be met by a process server who is prepared to deliver a blow that has the potential to wipe out your life savings and create havoc and stress for months or even years to come. more...

Real Estate Trends

How To De-Ice Your Phone Line

smith8907@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:53:08 -0800

A few weeks ago, while driving down California’s sunny coastline, my sister asked me what made me different from every other telemarketer in America. You know who she was referring to: those guys that only seem to call between 6 and 7 p.m. offering you authentic, discount Cuban cigar bundles straight from the tropical beaches of New Jersey. At the time I wasn’t sure how to respond. But the crisp weather of my native Missoula Valley has since jarred my brain into production, and I am now equipped to answer my sister’s query. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Friday the 13th - Gaining INVESTOR CLIENTS - 30 minute Webinar @2PM EST

Niman.Singh@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:48:12 -0800

Last week's webinar rocked! By popular demand, we're doing it again tomorrow, Friday 2/13 @ 2PM EST/ 11AM PST for those who missed it. The discussion will be broken down into the following:

* Why are RE Investors important to me?
* How can I be successful with RE Investors
* What does TReXGlobal do to help me?

You might spend hours blogging, on social networking sites, SEO, etc...
Spending 30 minutes to learn if you are marketing to investors correctly is well worth the investment. more...

The Real Estate Agent of the Future

Top 10 Real Estate Business Trends Impacting the Business of Real Estate

swanepoel3@gmail.com — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:16:31 -0800

It’s the first week of February and the time my annual Swanepoel TRENDS Report is released. The 160-page annual publication announces the official list of Top 10 trends, strategies, innovations and changes shaping and changing the business of real estate.

For the last several years we have been summarizing the events of every year and forecasting the most likely shifts in the industry that could impact our industry. We have discussed topics such as the sub prime and housing meltdown (detailed back in December 2005), the growth in global real estate sales and activities and even non-U.S. based companies expanding to the U.S., mortgage fraud, identity theft, the growth of online education, the growth of social media and blogs, and many more.

Here are some of the top 10 Trends included in this year’s Report: more...

Technology, Tools and Tidbits

Foreclosures - Is There A Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

smith8907@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:10:02 -0800

Happy mid-January, from Sunny San Diego! Unfortunately, the Inland Empire’s falling median home price is a harsh antithesis to the joyous sunshine that is causing the glare on my computer screen. A major headline in NBC-LA’s evening newscast last night, DataQuick statistics highlight a 35% drop in SoCal home prices since December of last year. The San Diego-based research company reported an MHP (Median Home Price) of $278,000 last month for the six-county region of Southern California. This figure contrasts harshly with December, 2007’s MHP, a dazzling $425,000. more...

Real Estate Trends

Obeoman is NOT dead...

itmanager@obeo.com — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:18:48 -0800

To everyone at Inman:

I am not dead or dying.

But zero hour is here.

Very soon, there will be a new face for Obeo here at Inman. Please welcome the new guy as you did me.

And of course, it would be my pleasure to rejoin you as myself-if you can stand me as that and will have me back!

My hew contact information is below.

Hope to see you here, there and everywhere!

Steve

Steven Stearns
Social Network Building
Anyone.Anywhere.Anything.
Content Creation Consulting For Commerce, Creatives and Citizens
shsworks@sbcglobal.net
920-691-6030

Join me at: more...

Virtual Tour Discussion Group

10 ways to make your business viral

riel@strataxl.com — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:56:32 -0800

Grab this free report that shows you how to make your real estate business go viral.

Viral Listings Report more...

Real Estate Web Workers

It's Just a Matter Of Time

smith8907@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:03:46 -0800

Half-empty or half-full? Ethereal vengeance or a blessing in disguise? Whatever your view of the industry’s recession, know this: Those who can, will. Those who can’t will cease to be. And simply put, those who can are the agents who are most effective at self- and time-management. Economic duress will weed out the sun-dried agents in your office that aren’t producing, leaving more on the plate for those of you who are hungry and harbor a willingness to manage your time effectively. more...

Real Estate Marketing 2.0

Tips To Make You Someone Worth Listening To

smith8907@gmail.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:34:25 -0800

In 2007, Forbes Magazine published a list of the 9 most commonly aroused fears. Included on the list were spiders, snakes and bats (oh my!), confined spaces, heights, and public transportation. Surprisingly, there is something else that most people fear more than death: public speaking. Apparently, many out there are afraid of embarrassing themselves in front of large groups, especially in a business setting. Who knew?

Well, don your backpack and grab that Batman lunchbox, ‘cause we’re going to speech school! more...

Alternative Business Models