Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate with Leigh Brown - Episode #41 with Diane Vinson Kolberg

Yet another unfortunate pet event—apparently someone forgot to
tie up the dogs and the results were fatal. In this episode,
Leigh shares the mic with Diane Vinson Kolberg, a real estate
broker from Bozeman, Montana. Diane has been in the real estate
industry for over 17 years and delves into her unfortunate story
as well as the reasons why it is important to set your schedule
as a realtor. 


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Time Stamped Show Notes 

00:21 – Introduction for today’s episode

00:27 – Introducing Diane to the show

00:53 – Diane comes from Bozeman, Montana where it’s -25°
right now

00:57 – Diane is a real estate broker and has been in the
industry for 17 years

01:53 – Diane’s tips for looking at properties in Montana, in
the winter

02:52 – Diane received an email from one of the producers of
a real estate show asking for the best looking developers in her
area

03:43 – TV’s vision of reality is far different from the
truth

04:51 – Diane has a lot of stories, but she decided to share
this one

05:00 – Diane was showing a house for one of her friends

05:09 – Her friend, MIchelle, was unavailable so Diane
did the showing

05:21 – This story happened 13 years ago

05:31 – The place was beautiful

05:45 – Michelle was so excited about the place and tried
opening a window

05:55 – When they looked down at the yard, there were 6
dead kittens lying around

06:21 – The dogs got into the kittens



06:43 – Diane’s friend, Michelle, was an amazing realtor

07:32 – At one time, Michelle had 14 deals going on at once
without an assistant

07:47– When the recession hit, it was really hard for
Michelle

08:08 – 6 years ago, Michelle struggled from a cerebral
hemorrhage and a stroke

08:20 – She was in a coma for a month, but she lived

08:41 – She still has her sense of humor

08:51 – Say “NO” when you have to

08:58 – “We can’t be everything to everybody”

09:57 – Don’t let work be a huge burden in your life

10:24 – Be honest and clear about your schedule to your
clients – they will understand

11:15 – You have value

12:50 – Connect with Diane through Facebook, email:
kolberg@gmail.com, or call her at 406 539 1593

14:10 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in
real estate

3 Key Points There are prime times throughout the year to put
your house up for viewings. Hustling is good, but keep your
priorities in tact. Know when to say “No”. Set a schedule – your
clients will be more understanding that you think. Credits

Audio Production by Chris Mottram

Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

Cover Design by Two Minds Design

Original Music by Rimsky Music