You tell a peer that you are overwhelmed with your job, life, everything. And what do they recommend? Make a “to-do” list! Brilliant! Problem solved. End of blog post! Nope. Don’t get me wrong, lists are great; they keep us organized and on task, and help us keep things in perspective. We can make list, … Read More
Come and celebrate with the Smarties at the grand opening of our new TitleSmart Forest Lake closing office location on Thursday, November 3rd from 3:00 – 5:00 P.M.! RSVP via our Facebook event page: Forest Lake Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Light appetizers, refreshments and snacks will be served. *** Ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:30 P.M. We … Read More
Working in a small company gives employees an amazing opportunity to derive a sense of interconnectedness. This bond allows us to develop similar mindsets, likes, dislikes, and even senses of humor. Simply put, when your team is up, you’re up, when your team is down, you’re down. With this closeness, it is so important to … Read More
Everyone interprets leadership a little differently, depending on our background, age, environment, and position. From a millennial’s perspective, TitleSmart’s leadership has empowered me to excel. Many people think millennials are high maintenance and entitled, but the young professionals at TitleSmart prove that is not the case. What most people miss when they “try to deal … Read More
Change is good! Change is REALLY good! Some of you are shaking your heads right now thinking, “Change just costs me money,” or, “Change is just a waste of my time.” We aren’t talking about change for the sake of change. We are talking about the type of change that propels us forward and challenges … Read More
Two words: title insurance. We get asked all the time what title insurance is, and it’s very simple; title insurance protects your title after a real estate transaction takes place. Our team does an impeccable job making sure that the title is clear before signing it over in the closing, but there are times when … Read More
Business cards are great for marketing yourself. Despite their size, their importance is second only to your website. They serve as an introduction to yourself and are an extension of your first impression. So why are they so important? You can miss out on important connections if you don’t have them with you at all … Read More
Having a positive attitude is more than just being happy and pleasant. It truly requires one to embody positivity in every aspect of their life and thought process. You can tell when someone has taken up a life of positivity; they walk tall, their voice is more confident, and their body language shows exactly how … Read More
Have you ever thought to yourself, “I wish I had more hours in a day!”? As busy professionals, we’re all looking to find more time. Because we can’t magically add hours on to a day, it’s more important than ever to make sure that we are as efficient as possible while we’re at work. But … Read More
As professionals, our brains are constantly spinning. They rarely stop. It isn’t uncommon to find us startled awake at three in the morning with a new idea. That is just how we operate. What many people don’t understand, though, is that each of our ideas, even if they seem ludicrous, are our way of working … Read More