Mitch from eHomes Realty Network and Tropical Realty of Suntree

[Mitch]

Hey Eveyrone! I posted this in the wrong place a few minutes ago. That's what happens when I'm not paying attention. The Red Sox just blew a 2 run lead in the 8th so I was distracted...ok, it's an excuse. Here is my post below. Have a fun night!

I know that some of you know me as the guy who is good at lead conversion. I haven't spent to much time on this site, but it seems to have some excellent people on this site.

Right now I'm typing while watching my Red Sox hopefully win tonight!

Just a little background on me. I have been in one business or another since I was 19 years old. My first business was a modular home sales business which bored the heck out of me. I sold a couple of them the first month and then stopped. After that I owned a paintball business (very fun), flower business, restaurant, Ad Agency, Promotions Company, Dating Service, Internet Company, Mortgage Company, Real Estate Brokerage, 100MPH Marketing and Software (launching the end of the month in Florida) and The eHomes Realty Network.

Along the way I have learned a ton. I learned most of my Internet marketing from my Internet Company between 1996 and 2000. Unfortunately I was a victim of the Internet Bubble and lost everything! It was tough, but I knew there was something better in my future. Who would have thought that all my Internet experience would be so beneficial in the Real Estate world!

I started using the Internet my second year in Real Estate (2002). It immediately was successful but that was by luck. Over the next several years I spent a few hundred thousand dollars on marketing and trying different programs. Don't get me wrong, I made plenty of money by investing that cash, but it certainly gave me the business to test my concepts.

In 2005 I opened Tropical Realty in Melbourne Florida. Of course who knew I was opening my Brokerage at the beginning of the end! However, we managed to grow each year. In 2007 and so far in 2008 we are the number 1 brokerage in buyer transactions in Brevard County...out of about 500 offices. Not bad for a little company that's only 3 years old!

I had originally set up the company to franchise and spent a ton of money getting myself set up. We currently are licensed to sell franchises in Florida. However, after really doing some soul searching, I decided that my real mission in life was to help individuals and small brokerages. If I did franchise, the chances are I wouldn't be helping the people I wanted to help. The problem was I spent a ton of cash on getting set up and wasn't sure what to do. I finally decided to set up The eHomes Realty Network.

The Network is a membership site that contains all the tools that I developed for my franchising operation. It contains all my training manuals, a marketing forum, a business forum, recommended products with discounts for our members, webinars every two weeks and more. I also spend a good amount of time with each of my members consulting them on how to use the Internet to grow their businesses. In a little over a month we have 48 members and growing.

Well, now you know my story. I'm always here to help if anyone wants advice on Internet Lead Conversion and Marketing. I'm pretty much most into pay per click because it's predictable.

I look forward to contributing to your forum. I have heard nothing but great things about the guys at Real Estate Webmasters and the group of Agents that frequent this forum.

[CherryCreekPro]

Hey Mitch, I am sure you'll love it here at the REW forum. You'll find some threads and discussions that will be right up your alley. I am looking forward to the active exchange of ideas here on Internet lead conversion topics.

[Mitch]

Thanks Brian! So far I have read some great stuff. I'm glad to be here and hope to contribute to the program!

[loudog]

Well Mitch . . . you know my position on what you do and how valuable I consider your expertise. I too am big on systematic conversion and am ecstatic to have you here. I know you have been reading the forums for a long time but interaction is its highest and best use.

It seems as though your time here at REW will be equally beneficial as I am sure gaining some organic SEO knowledge couldn't possibly hurt your business model .

Beyond that, this community is deeply rooted in all aspects of real estate and real estate related business concepts. It seems to have a focus on SEO but offers a wealth of information in almost every aspect of the biz.

The people are cool too. In addition to talking shop, there are some real characters here that will undoubtedly induce a chuckle from time to time.

All in all, I think you will find that you business and quality contacts will grow exponentially as a result of your participation.

Welcome aboard!

[SEO Nick]

Hey Mitch,

Welcome to Real Estate Webmasters! It's good to have you. And that's one helluva long intro post!

[REW Angela]

Hi Mitch and welcome to the REW Community! Thank you for sharing your very interesting background. We look forward to more of your contributions

[Mitch]

Hey Nick! I do have a habit of being long winded! I always just have too much to say!

Lou - Everyone I have met from this group has been great which is why I thought I would hang around a little! As you know, I'm always into the win/win situations!

Thanks Angela! I appreciate it!

[lesende]

Hi Mitch, welcome from Miami Florida

[Susan Zanzonico]

Welcome Mitch. If I ever need a good intro, I'm calling you!

[AustinReilly]

Welcome to the forums.