Eventually, I found Jeff Brown and found that he had been doing what I was doing. But he had been doing it 29 years longer. That was like a breath of fresh air.

You never know from where inspiration will come. You just have to keep you nose to the grindstone until it arrives.

Thanks for the kind words.

Paul, you are so right. This new year is the start of healing and rebuilding. Yes, let’s make money – that’s why we’re all here, but doing so with honor in a great profession.

I can’t believe I made the totem top. I was watching the post numbers and thought I was third. YOI! Don’t you love competition?

Here’s to a fine year for all. We can do this.

But, sadly, that isn’t what it’s been about in this industry in recent years past; it’s been about greed.

There’s no shame in making money, so long as money wasn’t first on the list. Everyone should check his or her list to see who’s first. Check the order of your list. I know this, if you help people, you’ll make money. I’m not boasting, I’m just stating facts. I’ve signed seven figure tax returns every year since 1997.

There’s no denying where we are in time: the throes of a housing recession. By now, most everyone has come to grips with that. We also know that with circumstances comes opportunity. There’s a real opportunity for those serious about helping others to shine in 2008 and beyond.

The Lenderama family brings a positive vibe back to the mortgage/realestate/title business. I’m thankful to be a part of this group.

Oh yeah, one more thing, one of my New Year’s Resolutions….

…knock Diane off the totem pole!