Are You Actually Using the Resources Available to You?

Let's be honest for a second.

How many courses, memberships, or tools are you paying for that you're barely using? And on the flip side, how many resources are available to you that you haven't even tapped into yet?

There's a word for people who invest in their growth and actually show up for it: coachable.

And being coachable isn't just a personality trait. It's a business strategy.

The Real Estate Professional's Blind Spot

Most people in this industry are great at chasing the next lead, the next closing, the next commission check. But the ones who build sustainable businesses (the ones who aren't starting from zero every January) are the ones who invest in their own development just as seriously.

That means attending the trainings - not just registering for them; applying what they learn to their actual workflows, and surrounding themselves with people who will challenge and support them.

It's not glamorous. It doesn't show up on a leaderboard. But it compounds over time.

Your Professional Education Expenses May Be Tax Deductible

Here's something worth knowing, especially if you're self-employed or running your own business: the IRS allows deductions for education and professional development expenses that maintain or improve skills in your current trade or business.

That includes coaching and consulting services, professional memberships and community subscriptions, courses, training programs, workshops, and tools and resources directly tied to your work.

For real estate agents and operations professionals, this means the courses you take, the communities you join (like ours!), and the coaching you invest in may not be as expensive as you think... especially when you factor in what you can write off. Always confirm specifics with your tax professional, but it's worth the conversation.

What "Being Coachable" Actually Looks Like

It's not just about being open to feedback. It's about being intentional with where you put your attention and your dollars.

A few questions worth sitting with:

➡️ Are you in a community that challenges you? Not just a Facebook group where people vent, but a space where real conversations happen, where you can ask questions without judgment, and where someone actually shows up to support you week after week.

➡️ Are you applying what you learn? Knowledge without implementation is like useful trivia facts. The goal isn't to collect information, it's to run a better business.

➡️ Are you investing at the right level? You don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get serious support. Some of the best resources for this industry are incredibly accessible or even free, if you know where to look.

A Resource Worth Knowing About

Our OPS Insider Community Membership was built specifically for real estate agents and operations professionals/admins who want consistent practical support... not hypothetical scenarios or fluffy content - actual real tools and real conversation.

For $12.99 a month (yes you read that correctly!), our members get weekly LIVE support and mentorship, ongoing classes, trainings, and AI workflow sessions, templates, playbooks, and a growing resource hub filled with templates you can implement right away. Plus a community of people who actually understand your day-to-day.

It's one of the most accessible communities in the real estate industry, and yes, a professional membership like this is exactly the kind of expense/ write off worth discussing with your tax professional!

🔗We Invite You to Become an OPS Insider Here!

The Bottom Line

Being coachable means showing up — for the trainings, for the community, for the work. It means treating your professional development like the investment it actually is.

The resources are out there. The question is whether you're using them.

Author: Josie Ambroise