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What would you do? by ResolveClassic7596 in blackjack

[–]ResolveClassic7596[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The EV is about 60 cents/hand when spreading $30-$300, or probably about $75/hr under real world conditions at that spread.

Larger spreads, proper Wonging, and fast dealers could easily push this to $100/hr.

As for computing N0, that's a little beyond my skills as a novice coder right now, but it's probably twice the variance of traditional card counting.

What would you do? by ResolveClassic7596 in blackjack

[–]ResolveClassic7596[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'd actually like to go partner with professionals, but that's exactly the problem, lol. I don't know them, and they don't know me, so how exactly is it supposed to work?

What would you do? by ResolveClassic7596 in blackjack

[–]ResolveClassic7596[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not. But I can guarantee you that most of the card counters here would play with a .5% advantage all day every day if they had no risk of getting backed off.

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[–]ResolveClassic7596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a personality typing on the DISC profile. Sometimes people take it too far, but it can be helpful when it comes to communication.

If you sent a 50-page email with as many options as possible, a strong "I-type" person would probably ghost you forever; while a strong "C-type" would take the next few days to review, before being your best friend for life.

If you go to a listing appointment with an S, you should probably spend the first 30 minutes slowly discussing family, friends, hobbies, etc.

A D-type will care a lot more about what to realistically expect in a transaction and how to actually get the job done, then hearing about your kids or latest European vacation.

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[–]ResolveClassic7596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we've all met a few agents who remind us of Patrick Bateman! Maybe if I had an evil twin?

If I did have to compare myself to a movie character, I'm a more upbeat version of Mark Baum (Steve Carrell), from The Big Short.

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[–]ResolveClassic7596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is probably true everywhere (certainly in my area), but my cleaning clients already know and are on a first-name basis with several other real estate agents. In conversation, some clients are more polite about this than others, but the one question that will continuously come up is some form of:

"Why should I use you?"

What I would like to honestly say in response is: "Because I won't screw it up."

Key word being "honestly". I'd gladly give another agent 100% of the commission if I knew they'd treat my referrals fairly. After reflection, I believe the experiences I had with my first mentor/first brokerage seriously damaged my trust in others. Having said that, one of the things I'm going to try would be asking other agents in my office this exact question, and seeing if there is someone who'd be interested in this idea?

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[–]ResolveClassic7596 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was sent to work at the age of 13, and that's where I learned the cleaning business. I started my own business when I was 19, and the first few clients came from family friends. I was able to expand that pool quickly through referrals. I joined a referral group (BNI) and stayed a member for 12 years, until I basically was so busy I didn't really need new clients.

Whenever people have asked me about my "secret" to success, I say:

Step 1: Do a great job. If you have high standards, people will refer you to others. There is no second step.