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01.30.24
Glossophobia. What’s that?
Glossophobia – crazy word, right? It affects as many as 4 out of 10 Americans. Can you guess what it is? It’s the medical term for the fear of public speaking. Symptoms of public speaking can trigger discomfort and anxiety.
Why am I talking about this? Because, for some of you, this will be the year you start using social media for you business. That means, getting in front of your smart phone and recording a video of yourself talking about your experiences, your business, and your industry, to hopefully generate more business. But trust me when I say, it’s scary for a lot of us!
That’s why I want to share with you, from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a 15-minute podcast about the effective ways to dispel the anxiety of public speaking. So, check out this video and take some time to figure out how to get out of your own way when public speaking or recording videos for social media marketing!
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Industry Insights
The Upcoming Fed Meeting
Recap: The Fed meets this week, however, they will most likely not cut rates. It may be later this spring before rate cuts. The Fed target and last week’s GDP data did show core PCE at 2% quarter-over-quarter. The question is, will it remain at that level?
La Dune
Hamptons Mansion for Sale Price??
The Hamptons estate known as La Dune, once listed for $150 million, was sold at auction for $88.5 million after falling into bankruptcy. Let’s check out the details:
- Notable for its appearance in Woody Allen’s film “Interiors”
- Was once the most expensive listing in the Hamptons
- Comes with not one but TWO mansions with 23 bedrooms, two pools, a tennis court, and oceanfront views
The property was divided and sold in two parts, with the total sale price including a buyer premium. The sale is pending approval from the bankruptcy court.
Video
What Is The Silver Tsunami?
What’s this silver tsunami we’ve been hearing about?
Turns out, it’s a marketing gimmick! Back in 2008, predictions ran wild about baby boomers’ impact on the housing market from 2015 to 2025. The forecast was a doomsday scenario of retirees selling, downsizing, renting, and flocking to urban areas.
Spoiler alert: it didn’t happen! Instead of a housing surplus, we’re facing some of the lowest inventory ever recorded. The ‘silver tsunami’ hype was way off the mark, and the reality is intriguing.
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