Earlier in November, ERA Real Estate’s president and CEO Charlie Young was a featured speaker at the Mastermind Summit held November 2-5 at the Borgata Event Center in Atlantic City. A conference for ambitious real estate professionals looking to get to the next level in their careers, the speaker line-up included industry thought leaders, acclaimed coaches Bob Corcoran and Floyd Wickman, and motivational speaker Tony Robbins.

Here’s a sampling of takeaways from the event.

On having a plan . . .

“It’s pretty simple.  Make a plan. Work the plan. Stick to the plan. The main message of opportunity is execution.”
–Charlie Young, president and CEO, ERA Real Estate

“The only true security in life comes from knowing that every single day you are improving yourself in some way.”
–Tony Robbins, via Facebook

On a new way of seeing your role . . .

“I’m not a sales person, I’m a solution provider.”
–Bubba Mills, co-owner and EVP, Corcoran Consulting

“Are you closing a deal, or advising an action plan.”
–Jay Kinder, CEO and co-founder, National Association of Expert Advisors

On achieving work life balance . . .

“Ask any successful business leader and they’ll tell you work isn’t merely their career — it’s a pure expression of their personality.”
–Tony Robbins via Facebook

“I designed my life to serve me . . .I looked at where I wanted to be in 10 years and revers engineered in order to get there.”
–Jay Kinder, CEO and co-founder, National Association of Expert Advisors

On building your business . . .

“Can your business run without you? That’s the goal.”
–Warren Flax, broker/owner, Platinum Realty Team

“Your routine equals your success.”
–Jonathan Lahey, The Lahey Group at Re/Max Town Center