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Remember when Blockbuster thought Netflix was just a passing trend? Or when taxi companies dismissed Uber? The real estate world is evolving faster than ever, and I've seen too many great agents fade away because they couldn't or wouldn't adapt. In a market that transforms constantly, staying relevant isn't optional. It's essential. ✅ Here's how I ensure I'm always bringing maximum value to my clients: 1️⃣ I'm obsessed with hyper-local market data. While everyone can access Zillow, my clients rely on me for insights they can't Google. I track not just what sold, but why it sold at that price. Was it the kitchen renovation? The school district rezoning? The new tech campus announcement? I know which streets command premiums in each neighborhood and why certain floor plans move faster than others. This granular knowledge helps my clients make decisions with confidence when headlines and algorithms can't capture the full story. 2️⃣ I prioritize relationships over transactions. In an age where many think real estate is becoming transactional, I've doubled down on the human element. I don't measure success by just closings - I measure it by the families who call me years later when they're ready for their next move. The trust built through genuinely caring about clients' long-term happiness creates a referral network that no advertising budget could replicate. In a digital world, meaningful human connection becomes more valuable, not less. 3️⃣ I embrace technology as a tool, not a replacement. The real value comes in knowing when to use which tools and how to interpret the data they provide through the lens of real-world experience. The best technology in my arsenal remains the ability to listen deeply to what clients truly need. The fundamentals of real estate haven't changed: People want trusted guidance during life's biggest financial decisions. By staying hyper-informed, relationship-focused, and tech-savvy in service of my clients, I ensure that my value grows stronger every year. What strategies are you using to stay relevant in your field? #realestate #bayarea #realtor

In countries where trust takes longer to build (as is the case of most Asian markets), the most effective approach I’ve found is to bring real business to the table without expecting anything in return. If someone seems valuable, introduce them to a client, a partner, or an investor. Don’t ask for a favor or a cut. Just deliver. If they choose to reciprocate, that’s a green flag. If they don’t, that’s fine too because the point isn’t immediate return. It’s accelerating trust. All other forms of relationship-building, e.g., dinners, drinks, small talk, are way less valuable in comparison to this. Nothing builds goodwill like showing you can make people money while operating with integrity.

Nobody likes being sold to immediately. And if that's your LinkedIn strategy, you better stop now. I see it in my DMs every single day. "Hey Ben, want to double your AUM in 90 days?" "Looking for more qualified leads?" "Let me show you our proven system." Delete. Delete. Delete. Why? If you're only DMing people on LinkedIn to pitch your offer, you're not building relationships. → You're burning bridges before they're even built. And for financial advisors? This approach will kill your credibility faster than anything else. Your clients don't buy financial products. →They buy trust. → They buy confidence that you'll protect their family's future. → They buy the belief that you genuinely care about their goals, not just your commission. When your first interaction is a sales pitch, It's like you've told them: "I don't care about you. I care about what you can do for me." And in an industry built on trust and long-term relationships? That's the fastest way to lose before you even start. Here's what YOU can do instead: 1) Start with curiosity, not a pitch. When someone accepts your connection request, don't immediately go for the close. Instead, ask a thoughtful question. Example: "I saw you just celebrated 10 years in the industry, what's the biggest shift you've seen in how clients make decisions?" Show them you're interested in them, not just their wallet. 2) Comment before you DM. Engage with their content first. Add value to their audience. When you eventually message them, you're not a stranger, you're someone who already showed up. 3) Share value first. Lead with something useful: → A relevant article → A strategy that worked for you → A genuine compliment on their post No pitch. No agenda. Just value. 4) Play the long game. My best clients didn't come from cold pitches. They came from months of genuine interaction. → Commenting, sharing insights, offering help with no strings attached. When they were ready to buy, my name already had a place in their mind. I stopped asking, "How can I sell to this person?" And started asking, "How can I serve this person?" That turned LinkedIn from a cold-calling platform into a relationship-building machine. Stop selling. Start serving. And the clients will follow. So, what's your biggest challenge with LinkedIn outreach? Let's chat 💬 P.s. ✍🏻 I am Benjamin Loh, CSP, a strategic growth coach and consultant who has taught over 65,000 leaders in over 20 global cities and constructed some of the leading icons (TOT, Award Winners) in the financial industry in Asia through the power of authentic storytelling and authority building. 💪 Follow me for personal brand and growth insights. #financialadvisors #linkedInstrategy #personalbranding #contentcreation

Google Threat Intel Group (#GTIG) has issued an advisory about an attack affecting 700+ organizations via their #Salesforce instances, enabled by theft of OAuth tokens from the #Salesloft #Drift app. The threat actor, designated UNC6395, is still unknown at this stage, but their objective seems to have been searching through Salesforce CRM support cases to retrieve credentials including AWS access keys, passwords, and Snowflake access tokens, as well as sensitive URLs such as VPN and SSO login pages. The threat actor deleted the bulk access jobs, but was unable to delete Salesforce Event Monitoring logs. The attack vector started with a compromise of Salesloft, a company that makes an AI-enabled chat agent called Drift, which integrates with Salesforce. Salesloft revoked active access and refresh tokens on August 20, and the Drift application has been removed from Salesforce AppExchange, pending investigation. Key takeaways for defenders: 🔒 3rd party apps that provide bulk access to your data are a critical supply chain risk 🔒 Integration API tokens need to be stored and transmitted securely (per ASD's recent guide) 🔒 3rd party apps should be given least privilege, with logging, monitoring and containment on suspicious activity 🔒 CRMs and support systems are repositories full of aggregated sensitive data, and should be treated as such 🔒 Enforce a policy of never storing credentials or other sensitive data in CRM support tickets - these should only be transmitted over secure means, eg. using a password manager that supports secure sharing 🔒 Tamper-resistent logs are essential for forensic analysis Does your CRM == passwords.txt ? GTIG advisory: https://lnkd.in/ddJqPb36 Bleeping Computer article: https://lnkd.in/dVB7CRd4 Guidance on managing creds: https://lnkd.in/gwvGQ5ep

Before I knew the value of building customer relationships in sales, I would stress about these 5: A) Long silences after proposals. B) Clients not responding to follow-ups. C) Losing deals to competitors. D) Miscommunication leading to frustration. E) Overpromising and underdelivering. As I reflect, these 3 lifelong career habits killed the anxiety and boosted my development: (1) Prepare for every meeting -I began researching clients’ needs in depth. -It led to more tailored, effective pitches. -I started getting recognized for creating solutions that truly resonated. (2) Prioritize the customer experience -I began checking in beyond just sales touchpoints. -It led to deeper client trust and loyalty. -I started getting referrals from satisfied partners. (3) Embrace a learning mindset -I began reflecting on both wins and losses. -It led to constant improvement in my sales approach. -I started getting better at anticipating client needs. From stress and uncertainty → to confidence and consistent growth. With these strategies, you’ll turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s victories.

Effective client management begins with proactive engagement, anticipating needs and potential hurdles. Mastering the art of listening plays a crucial role in this approach, allowing us to gain deep insights into our clients' operations and strategic objectives. Imagine setting the stage at the beginning of a project by discussing with your client: Dependency Exploration: 'Can we discuss any dependencies your team has on this project’s milestones? Understanding these can help us ensure alignment and timely delivery.' Impact Assessment Question: 'Should unforeseen delays occur, what impacts would be most critical to your operations? This will help us prioritize our project management and contingency strategies.' Preventive Planning Query: 'What preemptive steps can we take together to minimize potential disruptions to critical milestones?' Success Criteria Definition: 'How do you define success for this project? Understanding your criteria for success will guide our efforts and help us focus on achieving the specific outcomes you expect.' These discussions are essential for building a roadmap that not only aligns with the client’s expectations but also prepares both sides for potential challenges, reinforcing trust through transparency and commitment. By adopting a listening approach that seeks comprehensive understanding from the onset, we can better manage projects and enhance client satisfaction. Let’s encourage our teams to integrate these listening strategies into their initial client engagements. How have proactive discussions influenced your project outcomes? Share your experiences and insights. #ClientRelationships #AdvancedListening #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth

🚨 Criminal Syndicates Have Industrialized Salesforce Attacks—And Your CRM Data Is The Product 🎯 The collaboration between ShinyHunters and Scattered Spider represents a watershed moment in cybercrime evolution. As I detail in my latest analysis, "Criminal gangs have awakened to a fundamental truth: SaaS platforms like Salesforce aren't just business tools—they're centralized repositories of every customer relationship, sales pipeline, and strategic initiative a company possesses. The OAuth trust model that makes these platforms powerful also makes them irresistibly vulnerable." These aren't opportunistic hackers; they're running sophisticated Crime-as-a-Service operations with modular specialization—vishing expertise meets extortion infrastructure. Maybe it's time for you to take a look at AutoRABIT Guard or AppOmni as a SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) solution My deep-dive investigation reveals exactly how they bypassed MFA at Google, Cisco, LVMH, and dozens more, complete with a curated top-10 reference list from Mandiant, CISA, and frontline security researchers. 🔓 Post-authentication attacks bypass MFA entirely through OAuth flow manipulation 💰 4-20 BTC ransom demands arrive weeks after initial compromise for maximum leverage 📊 40% of all intrusions now use compromised credentials per Verizon DBIR 2024 Have you tightened up your OAuth safeguards yet? The trust seam won't defend itself. 👉🔗https://lnkd.in/gPQ5whhh #Salesforce #Trailblazer #SalesforceSecurity #OAuth #OAuth2 #Vishing #SocialEngineering #ShinyHunters #ScatteredSpider #UNC3944 #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #CyberAttack #DataBreach #SaaS #SaaSSecurity #SSPM #CloudSecurity #EnterpriseSecurity #CRM #CRMSecurity #ConnectedApps #MFA #MultiFactorAuthentication #IdentitySecurity #ZeroTrust #ThreatIntelligence #CyberCrime #Ransomware #DataExtortion #APISecuirty #AccessControl #CISA #IncidentResponse #SecurityAwareness #PhishingAttack #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #Mandiant #GoogleCloud #DevSecOps #SalesforceDevOps #SecurityPosture #ThreatActors

Claude is quietly becoming one of the most powerful AI assistants for Real Estate teams. While most AI tools focus on basic chat, Claude is helping operators handle: → deep research → long-document analysis → strategic reasoning → AI-powered workflows → high-context decision making That’s why more real estate teams are using Claude for operations, client communication, and market analysis. Claude stands out because it can process large amounts of information with strong accuracy and context awareness. Especially useful for: • property & market research • analyzing contracts & documents • writing listing descriptions • client follow-up emails • investment analysis & ROI breakdowns • CRM notes & team workflows • AI-powered reporting From lead conversations to investment insights, Claude helps real estate businesses work smarter and faster. It’s no longer just an AI chatbot. It’s becoming an AI operating partner for modern real estate teams.

AI, AR, and VR are no longer “emerging” technologies, they’re already reshaping how we design, market, and deliver commercial real estate. In marketing, AI-driven tools are enabling sharper targeting, smarter lead generation, and personalized engagement at scale. We now understand client behavior better and respond faster. In design, AR and VR are letting occupiers walk through their future offices before they’re even built. Space planning is more collaborative, precise, and experience-led than ever. Across client journeys -- virtual tours, interactive 3D renders, and immersive walkthroughs are closing the gap between expectation and reality. It’s not just about showing a space, it’s about helping clients feel it. AI is also playing a critical role in optimizing layout efficiency, lease management, and day-to-day operations, making spaces more adaptive and data-backed. As technology continues to evolve, the opportunity lies in how intelligently we embed it into real-world environments. For commercial real estate, that means transforming touchpoints into experiences, and decisions into insights. This is where the future is headed. And it’s already here. #ai #ar #vr #commercialrealestate #proptech #martech #creinnovation #futureofwork #workspacedesign #virtualtours #realestatetech

The biggest mistake I made in business development? (And the one I see others make every week…) Asking for the business before I gave any value. ❌ I’d pitch. ❌ I’d present. ❌ I’d try to impress. But it rarely worked, and never felt right. What I finally learned was this: You don’t earn trust by selling. You earn it by giving, long before you ever make an ask. So, if you want to become the kind of advisor clients  seek out… ✅ Start with value.  ✅ Lead with generosity.  ✅ Then let trust do the rest. Here are 8 of my favorite ways to offer value before  asking for business: 1. Make a Strategic Introduction → Connect them to someone helpful. Your network  becomes part of your value. 2. Ask for Their Perspective → Curious questions create more respect than pitch  decks ever will. 3. Send a Thoughtful Surprise → A book, a note, a resource. Relevance shows you’re  paying attention and that matters. 4. Share Tailored Insights → Generic = forgettable. A timely idea, just for them, can  open big doors. 5. Invite Them to Something Exclusive → Roundtables or niche events. Scarcity adds value.  Inclusion builds connection. 6. Host a Problem-Solving Session → Brainstorm a real issue together. Let them experience  your thinking in action. 7. Offer a Mini-Diagnostic → Spot something they didn’t know was broken. It  reframes you from seller to solver. 8. Provide a Sample of Your Service → No pressure. Just a preview. Let them feel the value  before the ask. Here’s the shift: Don’t try to close a deal. Try to open a relationship. Give first.  Then give a little more. And I promise the results will take care of themselves. 👉 Which one will you try this week? ♻️ Valuable? Repost to help someone in your network. 📌 Follow Mo Bunnell for client-growth strategies that don’t feel like selling. Want the full cheat sheet? Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e3qRVJRf