Friday, January 29, 2016

New Contact Search Bar in eEdge

Happy Friday, and ... Happy National Puzzle Day! Whether you enjoy word, number, or jigsaw puzzles, take some time today to exercise your brain! 

 For now, please take some time to read this week's update and a preview of what we'll discuss on today's KW Technology Community webinar.

 NEW CONTACT SEARCH BAR IN eEDGE
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You may have noticed that we've simplified the top navigation area of your eEdge Dashboard this week. It includes a new Contact Search Bar that allows you to easily search for contacts by name, email, or phone number - no matter where you are in the system. The Contact Search Bar's auto-complete functionality makes finding your contacts faster than ever. 

 EASIER ACCESS TO WEEKLY TECHNOLOGY WEBINARS
Not only are your eEdge contacts easier to find, so are the weekly technology webinars we offer. We've updated the myKW.kw.com > Technology page to include links to all of our Monday webinars as well as the recorded webinars. Encourage your associates to visit this page and register for any or all series - just once registration per series takes care of the whole year!

PROMOTE YOUR TRAINING WITH kwVIDEO
On January 15, we announced that all members of the KW Technology Community may use kwVideo at no charge until June (see blog). On today's webinar, you'll learn how to use kwVideo to promote training in your Market Center as well as in your real estate business.

KWUCONNECT SNEAK PEEK
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Family Reunion 2016 marks the launch of a new and improved version of kwu.kw.com. You are sure to love KWUConnect - one website with three big ideas

  1. All educational content (KWU, KWConnect, Agent Mountain, etc.) in one place. 
  2. Universal calendar where all classes will be posted (includes classes from regions, Market Centers, and KWRI).  
  3. AND BEST OF ALL … Associates can easily share your best ideas by uploading videos, audios, documents and even links to articles on the web
Join today's webinar for a sneak peek and to learn even more about what you'll enjoy with KWUConnect.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of upcoming events. 
  • To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.
  • All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.




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Friday, January 22, 2016

Make Your Database Work for You

Happy Friday, everyone! Here is this week's update and a preview of what we'll discuss on today's KW Technology Community webinar.

MAKE YOUR DATABASE WORK FOR YOU
There are three truths about contact databases: 
  1. A powerful database produces leads.
  2. A powerful database managed by a powerful schedule produces a predictable flow of leads.
  3. A only with a predictable flow of leads can you expect a predictable flow of business. 
This means that the size of your database will impact the size of your bank account. With this in mind, consider these tips for making your database work for you.
  • Get the right CRM. A Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) makes it easier to manage your client relationships. Important features in a CRM include simplicity, ease of integration with existing tools, mobile access, and analytics.
  • Determine how you'll organize your database. In your CRM, create placeholders for the various categories or groups into which you’ll organize all of your contacts. Doing so allows you to send targeted, relevant communications to each of the audiences (based on demographic/interest) in your database.
  • Put every contact in your database. Add contacts from every source—phone, email, spreadsheets, business cards, sticky notes, receipts, you name it. Then, purge duplicates and invalid contacts. Remember: garbage in/garbage out. 
  • Create a schedule to nurture your database. Your database isn’t just a book of names, it’s a book of your relationships, which are alive and need nurturing. Like a garden, your database needs to be tended to, pruned, weeded, and fed. Make it a habit to interact with your database in a meaningful way every day. 
  • Feed your database every day. Make it a habit to add every new contact immediately to your database and put them on a relevant touch campaign. You should also be asking for business and referrals from your existing database. This is the benefit of having a mobile CRM. Constantly lead generate to acquire good, healthy contacts.
eEDGE PRODUCT ADVISORY GROUP
Speaking of CRMs, we're pleased to have Walter Harrist join our KW Technology Community webinar today. Walter is the eEdge Product Manager and moderates the eEdge Product Advisory Group, which was created to fuel innovation and improve the CRM product that we offer KW associates. The group is seeking participants who are passionate about CRM technology and want to help create solutions that enable them to do more in their industry. 

Please join today's KW Technology Community webinar for an interactive, in-depth discussion about the eEdge Product Advisory Group and how to apply if you're interested. If you can't make the webinar, you will be able to find the recording here shortly after the broadcast.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of upcoming events. 
  • To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.
  • All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.










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Friday, January 15, 2016

Special kwVideo Offer for KW Technology Community Members

Happy Friday, everyone! We are VERY excited to bring you this week's update .... read on!

 SPECIAL kwVIDEO OFFER FOR TECH COMMUNITY MEMBERS
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Keller Williams is excited to offer a great opportunity to all KW Technology Community Members. To show our appreciation for all you do in your role as an important leader in your Market Center, we're offering all KW Technology Ambassadors and Tech Coordinators a free kwVideo account until June 1, 2016.

 The kwVideo app gives real estate agents the ability to create customized listing videos, consumer facing videos, as well as recruiting and other leadership videos in minutes using their smart device.  

 And, if you refer 5 people to subscribe to kwVideo before June 1st, you'll be able to keep your kwVideo account for free after the June 1st cutoff. Please join today's KW Technology Community webinar for all the details on this offer. If you can't make the webinar, you will be able to find the recording here shortly after the broadcast.

 We take great pride in knowing our technology products help increase our associates' productivity, profitability, and growth and look forward to you using and teaching others about this product. 

 ATTEND FAMILY REUNION 2016 VIRTUALLY
Family Reunion tickets sold out at record breaking speed, and we want every associate to have the chance to experience Family Reunion. We've created two opportunities to do so:

 1. Family Reunion Livestream - The Vision Speech, State of Your Company and State of the Culture sessions will be available as free livestreams.

 2. Family Reunion Interactive - In addition to the above livestream sessions, your Market Center will receive:

  • Livestream of large breakout sessions
  • A host guide to make the most out of the event.
  • Recordings of these sessions after the event for yearlong training.
  • The KWU Lunch & Learn Package, a package of 27 short training classes based on the most popular Family Reunion sessions.

2016 TECHNOLOGY WEBINAR SERIES
This year, we're bringing you four series of technology webinars to help you plug into the technology tools that will boost your business! 

Webinars are offered every Monday from 2-2:30 PM (Central Time), and the topics vary each week of the month.

Each webinar series has its own link to register - click the links below to sign up for each series for the rest of 2016.
As always, we encourage associates to join these webinars live to ask questions and interact with  instructors. However, all webinars will be recorded for viewing at a later time.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of upcoming events. 
  • To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.
  • All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.












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Friday, January 8, 2016

New Year and New Technology Webinar Schedule

Happy Friday and Happy New Year! We hope 2016 is off to a great start for you. We're excited to bring you this week's update:

 WANT A CAREER IN TRAINING? 
If you're already facilitating technology workshops, Ignite, or other classes in your Market Center, we encourage you to explore the path to joining the KWU Faculty as a certified KWU Approved Trainer. 

 KWU Approved Trainers have the opportunity to train in any Region to which they are invited. They are marketed on the KWU website and are invited to faculty program events. Becoming certified means that a trainer has met KWU’s high standards and is recognized by Regional leadership for their talent as a trainer. It also means that KWU is confident that a trainer can deliver KWU courses in an engaging and effective environment so that the lessons can immediately be applied to associates’ businesses and lives.

 Join today's KW Technology Community webinar to learn more about this opportunity with Dawn Wood, KWU Faculty and Program Manager.

IGNITE RELAUNCH STARTS JANUARY 11!
Next Monday, January 11, marks the launch of KWU's new and improved fundamental course for agents: Ignite.

 Because many of you have taught Ignite in your Market Centers, we want you to be aware of how the new version is different:
  • Faculty days are reduced from 20 to 12. 
  • Throughout the 4 weeks of Ignite:
    • Power Sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 
    • Mission days (student pre-work/homework/self-study/group work) is done on Tuesday and Thursday. 
  • The Ignite web page is redesigned for easy student and faculty access to all course materials, videos, and toolkits.
As technology experts, you can be invaluable to your Market Center's "Cappers in Training" (that's what we're calling students in Ignite these days), by helping them leverage technology to complete their missions. 

Join today's KW Technology Community webinar to learn more and ask questions.

2016 TECHNOLOGY WEBINARS FOR ALL KW ASSOCIATES
This year, we're bringing you four series of technology webinars to help you plug into the technology tools that will boost your business! 

 Webinars are offered every Monday from 2-2:30 PM (Central Time), and the topics vary each week of the month.

 Each webinar series has its own link to register - click the links below to sign up for each series for the rest of 2016.
As always, we encourage associates to join these webinars live to ask questions and interact with  instructors. However, all webinars will be recorded for viewing at a later time.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Here's our KW Technology webinar and event calendar, and a list of upcoming events. 
  • To view the entire calendar, log into your KW Technology Community where you can connect with your fellow techies in other KW Market Centers across North America, stay updated on KW Technology news and events, and access resources to help you in your role as a technology trainer. See this blog post for instructions on joining the community.
  • All associates can register for upcoming webinars on the myKW home page, in the Scheduled Events section.














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