This coronavirus pandemic has turned our lives around quite a bit. I’m making the best of the situation, like most others, and remain hopeful that this shall soon pass. May God be with us all.
Author: John W. Tanner, J.D.|M.S.
Bio: Entrepreneur | Speaker | Author | Instructor
I am a modern day polymer, a nuevo "Renaissance Man." It is impossible for me to stick to any one thing when I am fascinated by the riches of the world (and I don't mean money), but I'm not interested in being labeled a "Jack of all trades." I have thoughtfully chosen to focus my energy on a few trades: military service (from ages 17 to 27), performing arts (acting, in both film and theatre, and music), entrepreneurship (real estate sales, mortgage finance, and appraising), education (K thru 12 and online real estate course creation and instruction), law, writing (I have published a few books, from pedagogy to romance, to network marketing (my present work-in-progress), and speaking (so far I have had the privilege of being an alumni guest speaker at two university events.
Current Status: I am the Broker|Owner of Coleman Tanner Realty in Florida, as well as the Executive Director and Chief Legal Officer of REX Cinema Productions, based in Jacksonville, Florida.
History: These are some of the titles I have/had in my life journey: Student, Actor, Musician, Drama Club Director, Author, Content Creator, Soldier, Sailor, Sales Associate, Store Manager, Appraiser, Real Estate Broker, Mortgage Broker, Attorney (non-licensed), Teacher, Dept. Chair, Executive Director, CEO, Father, Son, Brother, Cousin, and Nephew.
Personality: I am purpose-driven. I love most people (despise some, though I try to mask it and eliminate it from my being.) My favorite color is blue, my favorite number is 3, and my favorite music is smooth jazz. I like cigars, bourbon (Jack Daniels) and scotch (12 year, single malt), wine (mostly red) and craft beer (mostly from Belgium and Germany). I LOVE to travel.
Future Aspirations: When I grow up, I'd love to own a yacht so that I can more off the coasts of CinqueTerre, Italy and Marseilles, France, a luxe condo in downtown Miami, and a small Tuscan Villa on the water in Ponte Vedra Beach (or maybe Fernandina Beach, Sea Island, St. Simon's Island, or Jeckyl Island - pretty much somewhere in north Florida so my family and I can enjoy sitting by the fire pit outdoors while enjoying a good glass of wine, baked Brie, Manchego cheese, and prosciutto, and engage in excellent conversations.
How Do You Start Your Days?
Years ago, I adopted Dr. Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Successful People, then I learned Tom Hopkin’s “golden twelve”words. In the past couple months I added Brendan Burchard’s 6 High Performance Habits. Here’s my adaptation of HP2…
HP2. Generate Energy: Release stress and tension, then get intentional; bring the joy & positive energy; and optimize health. I intend to start my next activity stress-free, positive, eager, alert, flexible, and thankful for the gift of life today. I intend to ”be proactive” in building success in my business. I will bring more joy into my life by observing my daily blessings. I will raise my energy by exercising 5 times weekly, getting 7-8 hours of sleep nightly, eating healthy, and maintaining positive emotions!
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Now Hiring @ Coleman Tanner Realty
We’re seeking a few select agents in every FLORIDA city. Are you interested? (You know what to do.)
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Get Fit Now! Exercise Reduces Stress, Elevates Mood, and Improves Learning!
Too many times we put off what is good for us, including proper nutrition (healthy eating), adequate sleep (7-8 hours), and regular exercise.
The consequences for such failure are fatigue, neuroticism, and memory apathy.
…if the demands of your job or life require you to learn fast, deal with stress, be alert, pay attention, remember important things, and keep a positive mood, then you must take exercise more seriously. –Brendon Burchard
We all have two choices when it comes down to having a healthy lifestyle: (a) we fit fitness into our daily schedule, or (b) we make excuses why we didn’t. Today is a new day and the first day of the rest of your life. How do you want it to go? Will you choose something fit for you or will you make another excuse?
🥁Here’s a tip: start with a 5 minute stretch today. Tomorrow, make it ten. Slow and steady win the race. But you’ll never win if you never begin. 🏆
#motivation #fitness #alwaysbepositive
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High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
The eloquence of this book, High Performance Habits, is repetitively evident in how well-articulated and brilliant the content is espoused, that it begs the question, ‘did Brendon Burchard write this himself or did he hire a ghost writer?”
Why am I not surprised at how well these habits sync with Dr. Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Successful People. If you have not yet read this book, I highly recommend it! I’m only on page 48 and have already taken dozens of notes and pinned the HP6 on a 4 by 6 card to memorize and internalize them.
Thank you, Michael Naughton, for recommending this book! I’ve added the HP6 right next to Dr. Covey’s 7 Habits above my desk so they stay top-of-mind!
#impressive #motivation
#alwaysbepositive
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First-Time Homebuyer Course and Checklist
Hi Folks:
It occurred to me this morning that I have not shared a post about my resource for new homebuyers. A few years back I created a Udemy course and pdf checklist that educates and guides new homebuyers about the process. Check out the course here.
If you have any specific questions, comment below or contact me @ (786) 327-6326. I hope this helps! Happy house hunting!
Cheers,
John
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Motivational Quote
Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.
– William Faulkner
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433 Hutchinson Ln., Saint Augustine Florida
Here is a sneak peek into our first demo real estate commercial.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nJ7N0cNKWqzXJfzGmjvHvrvhBO2_qKLd/view
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Logos & Business Cards (Which to use?)
Hi Folks,
I’m trying to design a new business card and with 3 companies that I manage, I’m splitting hairs on which logo/name to use for one side of the card. I NEED YOUR HELP! What logo do you like best?
Option 1: Tanner Enterprises is the parent company (me, essentially) that manages the Florida Professional Entrepreneur Network (PEN).
Option 2: Essentially, the goal is to make PEN a national brand of networking, but for now we just have FL PEN, which includes 7 citywide networking groups: JAX PEN, SAF PEN, MIA PEN, FTL PEN, WPB PEN, ORL PEN, and TPA PEN. (example: www.meetup.com/jaxpen)
So, when I’m creating my business card I am at a roadblock of indecision because I just don’t know what to do. I’m thinking that option 2 is better, for now, because I’m trying to be the megaphone for the company. After PEN is famous (hopefully), then I can market Tanner Enterprises as the company who pioneered the PEN brand. That seems to be a logical sequence. What are your thoughts??? Your help is GREATLY appreciated!!!! 🙂
Cheers!
Jack
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How Do Others Network Successfully?
As the fairly new organizer of three Meetup groups in North Florida (with plans of expansion across the state), I decided to engage in researching the ins and outs of networking. One of the four books I recently checked out from the local library, The Networking Survival Guide by Diane Darling, McGraw-Hill (2003), pp. 22-23, has an interesting bullet list of 20 insights and thoughts on networking by Richard Saul Wurman, founder of TED (technology, entertainment & design) and author of 80 books, which I share with you now:
- Networking provides potential for greater joy.
- Discover common interests.
- Develop good friendships.
- Business gets done!
- Need to understand what people do.
- Be curious.
- Look at the dashboard – what does it tell you?
- Networking allows you to explore differences as well as what you have in common.
- Don’t distance yourself from failure.
- People like to make things complicated.
- Break bread.
- What drives him is that he’s always confident, and he’s always terrified.
- The desire not to fail is the same as being shy.
- Be a good listener.
- Like interesting people.
- Don’t have to be smart.
- Be genuine.
- The definition of learning is remembering what you are interested in.
- There’s no such thing as a teacher – only a guide.
- Celebrate connections with others.
Which of these ideas will you embrace as you attend your next networking event? Do you have anything to add to this list? Please comment below and share with your tribe if you think it’ll add value to their lives.
Cheers!
