Whether it’s vegetable gardening or ballroom dancing, according to The Agency’s CEO Mauricio Umansky, it’s easy to make authentic connections through your hobbies and interests.
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As a luxury real estate professional, you probably already know how important networking is when it comes to expanding your business. But did you know that your personal interests and hobbies can also be valuable assets in building your network?
When you embrace your passions, stay authentic to yourself and act from a genuine place, believe me, people respond. Here are five ways you can leverage your interests and hobbies to expand your network and grow your business.
Embrace your passions
Think about what you love to do outside of work and find ways to incorporate them into your networking efforts. For example, if you enjoy golfing, join a local golf club or participate in charity golf tournaments. This will not only allow you to connect with other golf enthusiasts but also potential clients and business partners who share your passion.
One of my favorite games to play is pickleball. We actually have a weekly game where several of our agents get together and play, and have even held events through The Agency tied to the sport. We have an upcoming golf and pickleball tournament being held at our Annual Global Forum. It is the best way to have fun, network and develop relationships.
What’s great about embracing these personal hobbies is that you can invite potential clients or partners to join you, say for a round of golf, a dance class (one of my newfound passions) or a wine tasting. This can be a fun and effective way to build relationships while expanding your network.
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