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Haven't seen him around much lately, but I want to give him a loud, public THANKS for being so generous with his time and advice when I started in real estate a year and a half ago. This is a tough business, especially starting out, and he gave me some real "meat and potatoes" advice that very directly impacted how I do business. This is the kind of stuff that most realtors are lucky to learn over 5-10 years of solid business, and Rob was kind enough to share it with me.

I got laid off a year and a half ago with a small severance package and a 7mths pregnant wife. My first year was TIGHT, and there were times when I didn't have any more business on the books, and didn't know when the next lead (or check) would be rolling in. It all worked out, but looking back at the deals I did, there were some that were very directly tied to advice Rob gave me.

This year I started out with a bit more traction and confidence, and I have had a really strong year. I closed a small deal yesterday that *just* put me into my year-end sales goal, and the next tier of sales levels at the office. Compared to last year (I was scared ###less), it's a very merry and comfortable Christmas. I feel like I can relax. I'm going into next year with a strong plan, much of it based on advice from Rob.

It's great to go online and help people out with their hobbies, projects and daily nuisances... it's a helpful community that way. But sometimes the effect of our advice is much more profound. For me, it meant hitting the ground running and succeeding in a tough business that I really love.

Thank you Rob, not just from me... but from my whole family.