The 2011 Best of BSitko.com

Posted by - Dec 22, 2011

It’s amazing to think that this blog is nearly a year old. I’ve written far more words than I could have imagined writing back in January. This year I’ve created lots of conversation, turned some people off, and maybe… just maybe…inspired others. Here’s a list of the top stuff that people have read on this

5 Key mistakes you should avoid while working your guest cards

Posted by - Dec 16, 2011

No matter how you create one, be in on an iPad, a website, a piece of paper, or your Etch A Sketch, the guest card is the fundamental way to understand a prospect’s needs and get them to move-in. As we enter the slow season and rush to find ways to drive more leads, I

The technological evolution of multifamily: Are you in it or overdoing it?

Posted by - Nov 21, 2011

“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” ~ R. Buckminster Fuller Our payroll person often tells the story about how, back in the day, she used to enter employees’ time in the computer system using punch cards. 30 years later that story, of course, is hilarious. Punch cards? Oh wow.

A tale of two birthdays.

Posted by - Nov 19, 2011

Today is my wife’s birthday. It’s almost anticlimactic considering she’s been telling me all about it for weeks. She wasn’t nagging on about it because she thought I’d forget but because to her it’s like Christmas morning. For those that read this blog, I’m pretty sure you can deduce that I don’t get excited about

No more excuses: how to choose wisely.

Posted by - Nov 11, 2011

The words can’t and no rarely come out of my mouth. That’s my choice. I can’t help it. I’m a doer, a linchpin, a change agent. Are you like that? Are you the first person to raise your hand when volunteers are needed? Do you pass idle time by trying to find ways to self

For personal or for brands, why the Facebook ticker is a home run.

Posted by - Oct 24, 2011

It’s been nearly a month since the new features were released to Facebook users. The outcry has calmed down and people have adapted to how Facebook has changed. These new features, we’ve come to see, are changing the way you use the social network. Top stories and the timeline (which isn’t officially out yet) are

Why the best antivirus is you – Part 2: Learning how to protect yourself.

Posted by - Oct 21, 2011

In part 1, I talked about the ways that antivirus companies try to manipulate you with misinformation and fear tactics. In this part, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and help you help yourselves. The internet is a fun playground but people often want to jump from the top of the slide, stick their

The Truth

How fake is your online persona?

Posted by - Oct 12, 2011

“If we were all given by magic the power to read each other’s thoughts, I suppose the first effect would be to dissolve all friendships. ~Bertrand Russell We are all pathological liars. The average number of lies they say you’ll tell today is 4-7. Hard to get an indication of how reliable that data range

Why the new Facebook insights might make you rethink your Facebook strategy

Posted by - Oct 7, 2011

There goes Facebook changing things again. Due to these recent changes, the big question businesses have been asking over the past few weeks is “What’s in it for us?” or more specifically – “How will all of these changes affect our pages?” We’re beginning to figure that out as Facebook today has rolled out their