Comments on: Escape from Cubicle Nation: The Book http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/ Phoenix real estate | Search Phoenix Homes for sale | Real Estate Blog Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:39:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jason Humpal-Loveland Real Estatehttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-54532 Jason Humpal-Loveland Real Estate Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:30:57 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-54532 I really enjoyed the book! Her chapters on the fear that can take over as you walk away from the cubicle world was great and very much needed-I have never read another buisness book that touches on all the emotions you go through when starting your own business. I really enjoyed the book! Her chapters on the fear that can take over as you walk away from the cubicle world was great and very much needed-I have never read another buisness book that touches on all the emotions you go through when starting your own business.

]]> By: Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estatehttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52909 Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate Fri, 15 May 2009 05:38:58 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52909 I really enjoyed how she talked about the emotional highs and lows of starting a business-you don't ever see that in any business books. Thanks for the review!*<em>*<em>Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate´s last blog post..<a href="http://www.saffordsells.com/blog/05/metro-atlanta-real-estate-market/">Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> I really enjoyed how she talked about the emotional highs and lows of starting a business-you don’t ever see that in any business books. Thanks for the review!

**Margaret Safford-Metro Atlanta Real Estate´s last blog post..Does the Metro Atlanta Real Estate Market Mimic the New HGTV Shows?

]]> By: Bobbie McGowan-Ottawa Real Estate Experthttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52678 Bobbie McGowan-Ottawa Real Estate Expert Tue, 12 May 2009 05:26:28 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52678 Enjoying the book so far; thanks for the review! Enjoying the book so far; thanks for the review!

]]> By: Leon Belenky- Icon Miamihttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52637 Leon Belenky- Icon Miami Mon, 11 May 2009 05:37:48 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52637 I'm intrigued now to pick up Pam's book after reading your review-the whole part where you say she goes into the emotional roller coaster of starting your own business sounds like useful information for anyone, and that is certainly not anything I have read in some of the business books I have read, though I imagine handling the emotional stress and changes is a huge determining factor in the success of starting a business! I’m intrigued now to pick up Pam’s book after reading your review-the whole part where you say she goes into the emotional roller coaster of starting your own business sounds like useful information for anyone, and that is certainly not anything I have read in some of the business books I have read, though I imagine handling the emotional stress and changes is a huge determining factor in the success of starting a business!

]]> By: kvbuckley (Kathleen Buckley)http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52545 kvbuckley (Kathleen Buckley) Tue, 05 May 2009 02:13:37 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52545 "Escape from Cubicle Nation"--I'd buy it for the title alone. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREguy">@PhxREguy</a> gives it the thumbs up http://tinyurl.com/cxvueg “Escape from Cubicle Nation”–I’d buy it for the title alone. @PhxREguy gives it the thumbs up http://tinyurl.com/cxvueg

]]> By: RealEstateZebra (Daniel Rothamel)http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52546 RealEstateZebra (Daniel Rothamel) Tue, 05 May 2009 01:48:34 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52546 this post from <a rel="nofollow" href="http://twitter.com/PhxREguy">@PhxREguy</a> starts with the best disclosure I've ever seen. LOL. http://is.gd/vCAw this post from @PhxREguy starts with the best disclosure I’ve ever seen. LOL. http://is.gd/vCAw

]]> By: Matt@Paradise Valley Luxury Homeshttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52266 Matt@Paradise Valley Luxury Homes Sat, 02 May 2009 19:46:37 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52266 "One thing I particularly enjoyed was the discussion of the emotional aspects of venturing off on your own. This is a huge part of running a business and is often glossed over, if discussed at all."I tell you what, when I ventured off and became incorporated to start my company/team back in August of 2006 I was nervous as heck! Here I was about to leave the comfort of my commission based position W/Realty Executives that I had enjoyed since I began my real estate career w/them back in 1994... and go out into the great unknown. I was giving up my one man operation (and the security I enjoyed that comes with making a great living on your own) to chase a dream, owning my own company. Then the day came that I needed to hire my first employee, talk about nerve racking. But, looking back from today, I am so glad I took the leap of faith needed to start your own company (I know you know what I'm talking about Jay ;-) )!In short, I think all books regarding stepping out on your own should discuss in detail the emotional roller coaster that is a THE biggest part of venturing out of the corporate world and doing it on your own.In fact, I think I'll go ahead and buy her book for myself (so I don't have to keep trading books with you Jay, lol) based on your raving review and the thoughts that reading your post provoked in me. And for that, I thank you Jay!*<em>*<em>Matt´s last blog post..<a href="http://www.paradisevalleyliving.com/news/paradise-valley-sales-report-march-2009/">Paradise Valley Sales Report - March 2009</a></em></abbr></abbr></em> “One thing I particularly enjoyed was the discussion of the emotional aspects of venturing off on your own. This is a huge part of running a business and is often glossed over, if discussed at all.”

I tell you what, when I ventured off and became incorporated to start my company/team back in August of 2006 I was nervous as heck! Here I was about to leave the comfort of my commission based position W/Realty Executives that I had enjoyed since I began my real estate career w/them back in 1994… and go out into the great unknown. I was giving up my one man operation (and the security I enjoyed that comes with making a great living on your own) to chase a dream, owning my own company. Then the day came that I needed to hire my first employee, talk about nerve racking. But, looking back from today, I am so glad I took the leap of faith needed to start your own company (I know you know what I’m talking about Jay ;-) )!

In short, I think all books regarding stepping out on your own should discuss in detail the emotional roller coaster that is a THE biggest part of venturing out of the corporate world and doing it on your own.

In fact, I think I’ll go ahead and buy her book for myself (so I don’t have to keep trading books with you Jay, lol) based on your raving review and the thoughts that reading your post provoked in me. And for that, I thank you Jay!

**Matt´s last blog post..Paradise Valley Sales Report – March 2009

]]> By: Susanhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52206 Susan Fri, 01 May 2009 14:12:53 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52206 Thanks Jay. I took a look at Pam's blog and found it very refreshing. I love the way she presents the story. I'm very interested in getting my hands on her book. Thanks Jay. I took a look at Pam’s blog and found it very refreshing. I love the way she presents the story. I’m very interested in getting my hands on her book.

]]> By: Meg Zoller-Houston Realtorhttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52192 Meg Zoller-Houston Realtor Fri, 01 May 2009 04:34:02 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52192 Yes, the emotioal strength it takes to start your own business-and be successful-is rarely ever touched on in any business books and I am excited to hear that Pam discusses it! I does certainly take mental and physical strength to leave your dependable, steady paycheck working for someone else (maybe even in a cubicle...) to running your own place, paying yourself, your employees and your bills...Good for Pam and I am excited to see the book! Yes, the emotioal strength it takes to start your own business-and be successful-is rarely ever touched on in any business books and I am excited to hear that Pam discusses it! I does certainly take mental and physical strength to leave your dependable, steady paycheck working for someone else (maybe even in a cubicle…) to running your own place, paying yourself, your employees and your bills…Good for Pam and I am excited to see the book!

]]> By: Bobbie McGowan-RE/MAX Ottawahttp://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/escape-from-cubicle-nation-the-book/#comment-52186 Bobbie McGowan-RE/MAX Ottawa Fri, 01 May 2009 04:08:28 +0000 http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/?p=2200#comment-52186 Thanks for the candid review; I hopped over to Pam's blog and enjoyed her writing-you can just tell she is bursting with energy and excitment! Thanks for sharing her blog! Thanks for the candid review; I hopped over to Pam’s blog and enjoyed her writing-you can just tell she is bursting with energy and excitment! Thanks for sharing her blog!

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