214 - Don’t Screw With the Upper Peninsula - Stephanie Jones

Want to know why you don’t screw with the Upper Peninsula?
Stephanie Jones, a REALTOR from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,
will tell you a story about a company that brushed them off the
map (and how many beers it took to make amends). She’ll also
share a crazy story that involves the Ted Nugent, internet
trolls, and an important lesson in loving everyone, even if you
don’t agree with them. Listen in to hear about Stephanie’s
easiest sale ever and what can make or break a real estate
deal. 


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Time Stamped Show Notes


01:30 – Introducing Stephanie, a REALTOR from the Upper
Peninsula of Michigan

03:25 - The Upper Peninsula is incorrectly placed or
omitted from maps all the time; TickPick got it wrong and
their rating plummeted online when they brushed it off

04:40 - The owner, Brett Goldberg, was told he could
redeem himself by going to the U.P. and doing some classic
U.P. things

06:20 - He bought 1,000 beers for people there and now
has a lecture about how you can’t screw with the U.P.



07:05 – Stephanie’s CSIRE story

08:30 - They had a lieutenant governor running for office
in Michigan who used to work in the Grand Rapid Association
of REALTORS

09:32 - She was going to do a rally and class for
REALTORS in Marquette and Stephanie was able to participate;
Stephanie got to hang out with Ted Nugent

11:15 - Trolls on social media put him on par with Hitler
and people were shaming Stephanie on social media for posting
a picture with him

12:40 - This is something that’s wrong with the world
today; you don’t have to agree with everyone but you can love
all



13:30 – The Lesson

13:40 - If you don’t like what someone has to say, keep
scrolling; keep your mind open to new and different
opinions 

15:40 - “Bless your heart” has a different meaning in the
South

19:00 - Take good photos; her easiest sale was made
simply by adding better pictures

21:30 - Listen to your clients and get their approval on
photos; an apprenticeship period would help new agents



22:20 – How to reach Stephanie: her website

23:00 - You can AirB&B in Marquette





3 Key Points
Don’t screw with the Upper Peninsula!  Listen to every
opinion, then make your own.  Continue having conversations.
Somebody is always listening.