The Strategy Shift That Changed Everything

1. The Power of Persistence

? Success in business isn’t just about working hard—it’s about sticking with it despite challenges.

? Sometimes, the real challenge isn’t effort; it’s finding the right method to get results.

2. Spotting an Opportunity

? I started house flipping, focusing on properties real estate agents struggled to sell.

? My approach? Not selling—just offering to buy what they were already struggling with.

3. The Email Roadblock

? I decided to use a bulk email program to reach out to multiple agents.

? Every platform but one, blocked me—they assumed I was a “vendor” trying to sell.

? My offer made sense, but automated systems didn’t recognize the difference.

4. Pivoting the Strategy

? Faced with rejection, I had two options: send emails manually or call agents directly.

? Manually sending had its challenges—tracking delivery and avoiding spam folders.

? I tested: ?? Two batches of 20 emails via BCC ?? 10 individual emails from a well-established email address.

? Kept it short, personal, and direct—but then, the waiting game began.

? But I didn't wait. I also sent 144 emails via the system that allowed them through. ??

5. Taking It a Step Further

? I wasn’t going to sit around and hope for replies.

? If no one responded, I decided: I’d call every single one of them.

? "This afternoon, I’m making 30 direct calls to follow up" I said. (And I didn't do it!)

Here's what I did do. I joined a program I had quit five times before because I thought it was a quicker and easier solution. It caused me more problems, so I quit it for the sixth time and I'm never going back. (got a refund too, because it was less than 12 hours!)

I then googled a text messaging service, found one, sent 150 texts to agents in moments (and for just a few dollars) and my phone lit up. This week, I've looked at 5 properties, and I think I may have found my next flip!

6. The Lesson?

? Persistence isn’t just about pushing harder—it’s about adjusting your strategy.

? The fastest route isn’t always the best one; the right path is the one that gets results.

? Sometimes, direct, personal engagement even if you use a bit of automation is the way!

?? What challenges have you faced in persistence? Share your experience in the comments—I’d love to hear how you’ve navigated obstacles and found your own path to success!