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CHANGE

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DateApr 16 2018
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We all ….. yes ……WE ALL have issues we work through… We either hit them HEAD ON…. or RUN FROM THEM and hide. I have found that Surrendering and taking ownership of everything in life…. eventually helps you grow. RUNNING AWAY… does...
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DateApr 14 2018
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Steg Custom Homes….. I love my job!!!! Wait …. is this a job? No…. this is a WAY OF LIFE! Taking the TIME to TAKE CARE OF PEOPLE…… Do what’s in THEIR BEST INTEREST….. not OURS!! Develop a TRUST….. Develop a COMFORT...
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Business Principles to Grow By!

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DateFeb 28 2018
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Steg Custom Homes…. Key components for a HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS BUSINESS…… 1. Be PROFESSIONAL with EVERYONE. 2. Watch your MOUTH. (People are listening, they see & hear everything) 3. Be Humble. (Humility is good, it’s a teacher… if you let it be!)...
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Guiding clients Doug & Kim

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DateFeb 14 2018
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Doug & Kim bought a home by Desert Ridge Mall and hired us to GUIDE, EDUCATE and ASSIST them to CREATE a Masterpiece!!!! Better Utilize the space they have to make it more FUNCTIONAL & COMFORTING. Guiding our clients through the process...
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3 Most INFLUENTIAL LESSONS OF 2017

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DateDec 28 2017
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“When was the LAST TIME you did something for the FIRST TIME?” Darius Rucker  Well…….Tommy Baker & I recorded his first ever Trifecta!! The first time he had someone on 3 TIMES!  I was HONORED that he asked me to do his podcast with him...
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“The Best Deal”

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DateDec 12 2017
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Steg Custom Homes……  When we base our DECISIONS solely on PRICE/COST…..  There is a reason 9-10 people in the long run are NEVER HAPPY & have a BAD EXPERIENCE.   They never RECEIVE or EXPERIENCE what’s going on in the pictures below…  CUSTOMER SERVICE…. CUSTOMER CARE…… OWNERSHIP…. GUIDANCE….. LOYALTY…… PLANNING….. BUDGETING…. COMMUNICATION…..  BECAUSE……. They...
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Law of AVERAGES

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DateDec 09 2017
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Steg Custom Homes….  It’s called the “Law of Averages”……  If you continue to do the RIGHT THING……..  *Focus on MAKING A DIFFERENCE…. NOT MAKING MONEY…….(Psssst….. MONEY is on the OTHER SIDE of QUALITY & CARE)  *Do The right thing for your PEOPLE……  *Tell the TRUTH….. ALWAYS….  *Continue to...
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DateAug 27 2017
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A guy came walking up to me the other day at PACIFIC BEACH in Southern California…..  I was checking my phone for my business under our beach umbrella…  He grabbed my hand and said is that a WARRIOR wristband?  I peaked out from under the...
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DateAug 25 2017
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EMPTY NESTERS!!!! What!!!!!  Where did time go???   They were just in DIAPERS!!!!   ADVICE:  Cherish every moment….. Take advantage of time …. Love them dearly….. Tell them DAILY….  You can always MAKE MONEY….. but you CAN NEVER MAKE UP TIME…….  It was easier the second time but still not...
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Quitting

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DateJul 29 2017
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It may take just that ONE:  Connection….  Phone call…  Video…. Client…. Custom Home… Remodel… Pool…. Landscape….  Meeting…..  That may CATAPULT YOU TO THE TOP….. That one person could connect you into a circle of SUCCESS……  Many QUIT a phone call short, or a meeting short, or a Video Post short …. or a connection...
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Happy Fathers Day!

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DateJun 18 2017
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To the MEN who have: PROVIDED, PROTECTED, GUIDED, DELIVERED, LOVED, DISCIPLINED, RESPECTED, CARED FOR, BUILT, LIBERATED…… Their FAMILIES….. We Honor, Love and Appreciate you for your hard work, discipline and your Resilience to Never QUIT! Being the individual who provides for his...
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Don’t Look Back

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DateJun 17 2017
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There is something mindfully powerful about WAKING UP BEFORE the majority of the world wakes up. It gives us a sense of accomplishment even before we SUBMERSE ourselves into the Abyss.  There is a feeling of satisfaction knowing that we are purposefully doing...
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KOKORO 44

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DateMay 29 2017
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July 22nd of 2015. I entered into a Navy Seal 50 hour Crucible. They said it was the closest experience the public will ever get to know of the actual Navy Seal Hell Week. I took the challenge and started training 4...
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Actively Listening or Just Hearing

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DateMay 13 2017
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Steg Custom Homes….  Are we really Actively Listening? Or are we just Hearing words…..  Our Prospects, Clients, Family ….. know when we are not listening!  The world stops, nothing else matters, when we give the ones we care for OUR FULL 100% RESPECTFUL ATTENTION…  Try it!  Look...
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Relationships

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DateMay 12 2017
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Steg Custom Homes  It really has NOTHING to do with the product that we offer.  It Has EVERYTHING to do with the RELATIONSHIP WE BUILD.  Anyone can:  build a home…. Sell a car…. Sell a meal …. Sell a room…. Sell windows….  But NOT everyone can DELIVER AN EXPERIENCE and DEVELOP...
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PEOPLE

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DateMay 09 2017
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It started 2 months ago while I was sitting at Mark Candelaria’s office. Matt came in and asked if I was interested in an art studio in Yuma.  ABSOLUTELY!  I called Troy (the owner) the next day. He said he was working with a...
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DateApr 22 2017
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7 Lies about building a CUSTOM HOME or REMODEL/ADDITION.  1. I can build a beautiful custom home or remodel with all the items I want for $100-150 a sq ft   TRUTH Wrong…… Our materials now days are not cheap enough to get the price down...
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Racing Against the CLOCK

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DateMar 31 2017
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Yesterday morning….. 83 hours with no food….. 3 day fast…… Was in the pool and my mind kept on telling me “It’s ok to go slow, you hurt, and have no energy because you haven’t eaten in 3 days.” Looked at the...
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DO THE WORK

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DateMar 29 2017
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Believe it or not……. GETTING UP AT 3:45am.. SWIMMING MY ASS OFF… WORKING OUT LIKE A FREAK…. MEDITATING…. BREATHE TRAINING…. DATING MY DAUGHTERS AND WIFE…. Gets me THIS…👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 BECAUSE MY MIND IS RIGHT…… And I HAVE LEARNED TO HARNESS MY DARK SIDE……...
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OPPORTUNITIES

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DateMar 22 2017
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Life is ALL about :  CONNECTIONS…. Listening….. Learning…. Applying…..  Taking Bits and Pieces from ALL your CONNECTIONS and using them to mold and FORMULATE YOU…. and YOUR PROCESS.  Opportunities OPEN UP when you put YOURSELF out there…..   Let PEOPLE KNOW WHO YOU ARE….  Building your PERSONAL BRAND ….. Brings...
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PEOPLE……

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DateMar 03 2017
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Steg Custom Homes..  It doesn’t matter…. Big or Small…. we take care of ALL our CLIENTS….  This young lady is 85….. and she looks 60.. she works out 4 days a week with a trainer….. Eats Right and lives a healthy lifestyle.  She Recognizes and Lets...
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End LAZINESS

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DateMar 02 2017
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Steg Custom Homes.. 3 traits of Over achievers…. Successful people….. THEY…… 1. Procrastinate less. 2. Have fewer Excuses. 3. Take actions every day towards achieving their goals. INDECISION is the THIEF of opportunity!! Move. From idea to action! What you THINK is...
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Reflecting

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DateFeb 23 2017
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I had a friend reach out the other day that wanted to know about KOKORO.  It was the 53hr Crucible I completed on July 22, 2016. It was the most Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Emotional thing I have ever done. No sleep for...
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Obscurity!

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DateFeb 09 2017
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 If are an Entrepreneur and attempting to grow your BUSINESS……  If you are eating lunch ALONE…. DONT!  If you are not introducing yourself to at least 3 new people a day……. START!  If you are not Reaching out to your BASE daily…. BETTER START!  Increase your ACTIVITY…...
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Commitment…..

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DateFeb 03 2017
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 It seems these days everyone is looking for an easy ANSWER. Looking for a BOOK. Looking for a SHORTCUT on how to grow and ACHIEVE GREATNESS.  We are searching for the CLUES. Searching for the QUICK FIX!  It’s not gonna automatically happen!  It’s a simple Theory though!!!!  Get...
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Giving Back

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DateJan 31 2017
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When you speak to 700 homeless people at 7:30am at St Vincent De Paul Doing the best you can to bring INSPIRATION & HOPE to those in need it can be VERY HUMBLING!  It makes you THANKFUL for who you have and who...
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TAKE SOME ……..YOU TIME!!!!!!!

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DateJan 19 2017
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There is something to be said about STEPPING AWAY for a DAY….  Taking TIME for YOURSELF is extremely important for your ……  SANITY…….. And  STABILITY…….  Your company won’t IMPLODE….. The world won’t STOP….. Your CLIENTS and your Employees will still be there TOMORROW…..  Being able to CLEAR YOUR MIND,...
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“The TRUTH”

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DateJan 09 2017
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It’s funny how ONE WORD……can change everything in your life…… Can change your BUSINESS…. Can change your FITNESS….. Can change your RELATIONSHIPS …… Can change your PERCEPTION OF YOURSELF….. I TRULY KNOW ONE WORD CHANGED EVERYTHING WITH ME….. Changed how I communicate...
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Don’t TRY…. just DO!!

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DateJan 05 2017
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I heard a close friend of mine the other night say they were gonna ………TRY ………..to get rid of a bad habit in 2017…….  There is NO …….Try ………when it comes to   Setting goals…… Executing a plan….. Growing a business…… Expanding your footprint…… Saving your life from...
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Happy New Year………

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DateJan 01 2017
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Happy New Years !!!!  It’s time to CRUSH 2017!!!!!!!  Take what we learned………and refine it….  Step outside of the Box……  Do things that we don’t want to do…. on a daily basis…… it makes us GROW!  Set your sights HIGH…… shoot for the stars…..  Get Creative!!!!!   From the...
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Merry Christmas

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DateDec 24 2016
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MERRY CHRISTMAS   WE ARE THANKFUL for ALL of our Wonderful  Family, Friends & Clients!!!  For Believing in us…..  For Trusting in us…..  For Being Part of us!!!!!!  We wish you a SAFE & WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!!!  Steg Custom Homes…. Steg Custom Pools…..    – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Setbacks……..

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DateDec 20 2016
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WE ALL HAVE SETBACKS……..  it’s part of life….  WHAT WE DO WITH …. those setback……HOW WE THINK ABOUT……. those setbacks  USUALLY DETERMINES…….  WHO WE BECOME…..  Setbacks DONT LAST FOREVER…..  Just like wins……. DONT LAST FOREVER…..  Push through the RESISTANCE!!!!      – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Don’t be a CHEAP BASTARD…..

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DateDec 15 2016
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Steg Custom Homes  How often do you get promised the Lamborghini…..  And   End up with the make shift Mazda Pick up…..  You start with everything in order…..  looks awesome… Things are going smooth ………  And then oops…. sorry left out a few items …..  If you want your...
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Only Easy Day was YESTERDAY!

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DateDec 08 2016
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Steg Custom Homes…..  Ever have those day where nothing goes right…….  You want to make everyone pay………  Lose jobs……  Money is falling through your hands like sand…….  All news is Bad news….  WHAT DO YOU DO?  Check this out…..  https://youtu.be/Z1kmCLfoGB8    – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Don’t Miss Out!!!!

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DateDec 03 2016
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Steg Custom Homes Don’t miss out!!! A car accident in 2001 almost took me from my Beautiful Wife and Daughters…….. From that point on my MINDSET Shifted…… Started Focusing on ME….. and US …….. Myself, My Wife and My Daughters….. It’s great...
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What’s your DASH?

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DateNov 26 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……   Visiting a Graveyard in Baton Rouge Louisiana…… Made me think of what lives did these people live……….  Made me think of what am I doing right now to make myself and the world Better!!!  What’s your……..DASH???!!!!!!  What are you CREATING…. PROVIDING…. BUILDING……. in this...
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Happy Thanksgiving..

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DateNov 24 2016
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From all of us Steg Custom Homes….  We would like to wish EVERY ONE OF OUR VALUED CLIENTS AND FRIENDS A HAPPY THANKSGIVING weekend!  We appreciate your Support as we Expand our Footprint in Arizona….  We Value the Relationships we have Established And FRIENDSHIPS WE...
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Happy Thanksgiving

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DateNov 22 2016
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Our lives are filled with HUSTLE and CHAOS and Sometimes we forget why we are here……..  We have a tendency of getting caught up in our Businesses that we Neglect what MATTERS MOST…  We take things for granted and don’t show how much WE...
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COMPETITION vs COOPERATION

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DateNov 19 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……  Years ago…….  My mindset was all ABOUT COMPETITION……  I looked everyone as a threat…….  I was so consumed with BEING THE BEST….. BUT IN THE WRONG WAY…..  I pulled my head out of my ass…..   Started to understand…..  NETWORKING…… MARKETING…… RELATIONSHIPS…… INFLUENCE….. IMAGE…….  And most of all I went from...
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Are you Living?

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DateNov 13 2016
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Spent the last couple of days in New Orleans Louisiana…….  The Culture, the People, the Food…….. was absolutely amazing…..  These last couple of days gave me an opportunity how people in different cities live their lives…….  It gave me an opportunity to realize that the...
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There is a DIFFERENCE!

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DateNov 11 2016
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Steg Custom Homes  There is a DIFFERENCE……  Not Everyone operates THE SAME…….  THIS IS WHAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND TAKING CARE OF PEOPLE IS ALL ABOUT….  Our client Rich Bruno…. has a birthday today….  And we have a design meeting planned at 2:00pm ……  Called ahead to forewarn Mark...
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Creativity

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DateNov 05 2016
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Steg Custom Homes…..  Creativity……..IS the SEED that when watered ……..helps us Grow!!!!!!  Doing the same thing day in and day out and EXPECTING DIFFERENT Elevated Results……..?  Doesn’t work that way…  Be CREATIVE in how we look at EXPANSION…. Be CREATIVE in how we look at MARKETING… Be CREATIVE...
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FIGHT your OWN …. FIGHT!!

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DateNov 02 2016
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  Steg Custom Homes….  FIGHT your own FIGHT!!!!  Back about 8 months ago when training for Muay Thai…I would lose my MIND GETTING PUNCHED IN THE FACE…..  Instead of focusing on MY GAME….. I would allow my mind to RUN OUT OF CONTROL….TRY TO COMBAT MY...
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Beware of Every Exchange!

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DateOct 29 2016
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  Steg Custom Homes…..  “The Law Of RECIPROCITY!”  Beware of every exchange …. with people…  Treat people as you would want to be treated!!   Do what you can to COOPERATE with Everyone you meet……  Move from COMPETITION…. to COOPERATION….  Treat everyone With DIGNITY… and RESPECT…….. COURTESY….. HONOR….  LOYALTY…… FAIRNESS…..  You never know...
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OBSESSED!!!

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DateOct 21 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……  If we want to be better than Just The Norm….. or BETTER THAN AVERAGE…..we have to DEVELOP a RELENTLESS OBSESSION IN WHAT WE DO!!!!  We have to wake up EVERY DAY….. with a PASSION THAT FUELS US!!!!  WE MUST MAKE THAT OUR...
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Stop & Think…….

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DateOct 17 2016
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Steg Custom Homes…..  Losing your VISION for 5 min in one of your eyes …… will definitely GET YOUR ATTENTION!!!  Did I live MY LIFE…. the way I should have??  Do my girls know I love them???  Did I set my family up to be taken...
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TELL the WORLD!!

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DateOct 12 2016
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Steg Custom Homes….  Another great CONNECTION with a good Friend Today ……… Wasn’t aware of his Craftsmanship and what he does!  Question: If you do AMAZING WORK in your PROFESSION…… but very few know About you…………… What good… IS THAT?  Me: How is your Business Bud? Him:...
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A Strong FOUNDATION….

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DateOct 08 2016
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Steg Custom Homes…..  Years ago……..I thought the CONCEPT of having a Strong FOUNDATION at Home…..   Had NOTHING to do with Running a SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS…….  HOLY SHIT was I WRONG…….  I now REALIZE you can’t run A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS …….. Without ONE!!!  The Queen Comes First…….  It’s the...
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Stop Looking For the TOP!

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DateOct 08 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……. It has been two months since I SECURED KOKORO 44. That three-day 53 hour crucible …………….PUT IT ON ME!!!! It was the MOST PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, and EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE that I have ever been a part of!!!! It has...
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PEOPLE……

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DateOct 06 2016
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Steg Custom Homes…….  Every Mastermind…….  Every Networking meeting……  Every Planning Meeting……  Every Business Meeting…….  The Topics always are ABOUT PEOPLE……  No Matter what BUSINESS WE are in….. No matter what we Do……   “It is about PEOPLE!!!!!!!   We need to Take care of our PEOPLE!!!!  “We are ALL in The...
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Powerful Connections

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DateOct 05 2016
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Steg Custom Homes  When we are Connected to Powerful People…..cherish that Relationship……  Power of Connections……  Power of Association……  Power of Relationships…..  Once we develop powerful relationships…..we must make sure we do what it takes to stay connected!  “We are who we THINK we are….”  “We are who we ASSOCIATE...
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Psychology Behind Elite Level High Value Proposition

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DateSep 30 2016
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Steg Custom Homes….  Ask and you shall receive……..  The Psychology behind Elite High Value Proposition…..  People……. Passion….. Perseverance……. Power…  ” Tell the market you are the Best…… they will BELIEVE YOU ………………….Back it up and they will PAY YOU!” Shahn Ellis  If you believe you are that good and you perform...
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Roll with it……

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DateSep 21 2016
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Roll With it……….  Planned this get away with my Lovely wife for a year.  Joining with Mark Candelaria with his Italy tour was an eye opening experience…….  We spent 13 days in florence, Umbria, Tuscany, Assisi, Ovierto, Positano, Capri, Siena, san Gimignano, and had...
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Honorable in the Footsteps of Others

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DateSep 12 2016
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As we spend our days in Umbria and Tuscany Italy…. It is extremely inspirational……………………… the Architecture and History….  Seeing a different Culture and History is an Education and inspiration to say the least…….  The History …is mind bending….  To actually be here and walking in the...
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Entrepreneurs Mental Toughness

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DateSep 09 2016
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Steg Custom Homes Steg Custom Pools…. Owning your own Business comes with both positives and negatives….. As Entrepreneurs…. We are in charge and RESPONSIBLE for EVERYTHING…. We are The RATE AT WHICH our company moves….. ” The rate of the pack is...
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Why I CAN!

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DateSep 06 2016
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In today’s world ….. In our Experience……  We frequently run across individuals who are stuck on finding WHY THEY CANT do something…..  INSTEAD of WHY THEY CAN……  We have a tendency of creating stories in our minds that SABOTAGE….. Us from reaching our Goals….  Far too...
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The PEOPLE BUSINESS

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DateSep 01 2016
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We are entrepreneurs in either the service or product industry……  We are ALL in the PEOPLE INDUSTRY…..  No matter what we do…..  Success comes as a result of being ….  PASSIONATE…… RELENTLESS….. And  ENTHUSIASTIC…..  About  WHO WE ARE….. WHAT WE DO….. WHY WE DO IT…….  With our people!!!!!!!  It’s not just a once...
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EXPANSION

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DateAug 30 2016
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If you are an Entrepreneur and own your own Business…. You will appreciate this message….  As I was driving to a job site today I saw a young man standing on the corner holding a sign………….I Noticed he had a pair of air...
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FAMILY

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DateAug 28 2016
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With the fast pace of this world we often take for granted the ones that mean the most to us….  Our 24/7 grind on working ……  Growing our businesses …… Our RELENTLESS Pursuit of perfection……  We have a tendency of ignoring what means the most……..!!!!  Take...
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PEOPLE BUSINESS

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DateAug 25 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……  Another Beautiful project comes to an end…….  Love this home…….  Don’t like the drive…….  But  Love this home!!!  Nice addition to this Real Adobe home….  Closed in the walk deck to make another bedroom…..  We hope they want to do more soon!!!  Great people, great home, great time!!!!  “Building...
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Gut INSTICT

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DateAug 19 2016
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For years and years I always ignored my Gut INSTINCT…. I always thought “oh it will be alright …. It will work itself out” Being DELIBERATE IN MY ACTIONS, GUT INSTINCT….. AND COMMUNICATION…. Took the backseat…. Because I always wanted to be...
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CHAMPIONS are MADE …. Not BORN

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DateAug 18 2016
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CHAMPIONS aren’t BORN…….. THEY are MADE……. Even when two OLYMPIC ATHLETES ProCreate…. Their child isn’t automatically a STAR….. There is a CHOICE that is made….. A CHOICE to be someone or SOMETHING…… It just doesn’t happen because you have superior genes….. The...
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KOKORO 44……. You are now SECURED!

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DateJul 30 2016
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KOKORO 44  July 22nd ….2016  This was the most Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Emotional Challenge …… EVER!  3 sunrises, 3 sunsets….. No sleep….. Pain….. Power…. Fear….. Hallucinations….. Exhaustion….. Puke….. Dehydration…  Achieving a high level of success is NOT EASY…… But it is very SIMPLE……  Age is just an EXCUSE for some to stop...
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Testing the MIND, BODY and SPIRIT

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DateJul 19 2016
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KOKORO 44. This Friday!!  HOOYAH!  It’s the CALM before the STORM….   You want to Heal your body because you know you are going into the toughest mind and body test known to man….. Outside of the real NavySeal HELL WEEK…..  But  You keep questioning………  Did I do...
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What is your WHY?

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DateJul 14 2016
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We all have a DRIVE in us to some extent. Something that makes us get out of bed before the sun comes up…… When it is cold outside and it is comfortable right where we are. When we are tired and completely...
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Capacity

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DateJul 11 2016
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As I make my way into Encinitas California to take a sneak peak at the Sealfit Headquarters……. I start to feel Anticipation….. Nervousness…….. And…….a little Excited….  On July 22nd myself and 8 of my Brothers will enter into the 50 hr crucible known...
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Sell YOU!!!!

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DateJul 06 2016
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Had a chat with one of my guys today…….  Me: How’s Business…..?  Him: I am so Busy I can’t see straight…..!!  Him: I need to have more of a professional name and logo though…….  Me: why? What are you doing to get all this Business???  Him: I...
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Happy 4th !!!!

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DateJul 03 2016
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Happy 4th of July all…… From Steg Custom Homes……..  July 4th 1776 the day we adopted the Declaration of Independence…  We are so grateful to be living in this country.  Men and women who serve and protect our Freedom……   Thank you for your protection and...
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Deliberate in Your Actions

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DateJul 02 2016
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Being a successful Entrepreneur requires the ability to COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY and on a CONSTANT BASIS…  Meeting New People Daily is a big part of the PROCESS of GROWING a Business…..  Being able to communicate your Point to be Effective on both ends (giving and...
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PELETON

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DateJul 01 2016
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  THE PELETON…………  Where are you in the PELETON of life?  UP FRONT ….. Doing all the work So that others can reap your hard work and rewards……….  IN THE MIDDLE…… Going with the flow…. Acting like you are DOING THE WORK…..  IN THE BACK……. Taking it...
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Redlining Vs Technique

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DateJul 01 2016
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This past Tuesday thru Thursday was Empire Warrior Week….. This is a 3 day SUBMERSION of Physical and Mental Competition among Entrepreneurs from all over the United States and sometimes men from out of the country. Middle aged men…… Business Owners…. Builders...
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21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS of LEADERSHIP

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DateJun 25 2016
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 21 irrefutable  “LAWS OF LEADERSHIP”……..  Continue to chop wood on a daily basis…. Work your ass off…. Grind and don’t take no for an answer….. Step outside the box and push RELENTLESSLY towards your GOALS every day……..  GOOD THINGS WILL COME!!  Continue to lie, bullshit yourself...
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$100,000 Hamburger & Sweet Potato Fries

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DateJun 23 2016
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Lunch COST ME……..  $100,000………….  No shit!!!!!  Burger with bacon wrapped in lettuce……. And SWEET POTATO FRIES….. Oh….. And an ICED TEA…..  Cost me $100,000…….  I was informed today that my investment with a handful of others went south……  I could freak out…..  Dig a few holes and bury a few…… Let it...
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FATHERS DAY!!!!

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DateJun 18 2016
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HE is a PROVIDER……..  HE is a LEADER…….  HE is a SHOULDER TO LEAN ON……  HE is someone to CONFIDE in…..  HE is a WARRIOR…..  HE is a TEDDY BEAR…..  HE is a COMEDIAN…….  HE is a PROTECTOR…….  HE is a MR FIX IT…..  HE is a LOVER….  HE is PASSIONATE…..  HE is...
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LISTEN

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DateJun 17 2016
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How often do we really LISTEN?  FRIENDS, FAMILY or ASSOCIATES giving advice………  How often do we think…..” What can they tell me about what I do?”  They have no idea what goes on in my day……  They have no idea about my product or service that...
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On Your OWN!

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DateJun 16 2016
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Entrepreneurs….. Elite athletes…… Business owners……People training for Physical and Psychological goals all have several things in common…..  *They are ALONE…… *No one holds them ACCOUNTABLE but THEMSELVES….. *They deal with FAILURE & SUCCESS in many different ways but closely the same… *They are RESPONSIBLE for EVERYTHING… *They...
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Expansion

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DateJun 15 2016
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Over the years we have learned that LIFE is about Expanding who we are on a DAILY BASIS…….  In the past we have just taken what has COME TO US….  Coasting and feeling GOOD ENOUGH is GOOD ENOUGH….  We looked at others who were successful...
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Get Comfortable

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DateJun 10 2016
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Over the years we have learned that staying in OUR COMFORT ZONE…….. Leads to just getting AVERAGE Results…..  AVERAGE RESULTS IN OUR:  Marriage Business Relationship with our kids Relationship in our Business Network Body and Fitness Overall Health  We have noticed that it’s EASY and COMFORTABLE to just COAST through...
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Steg Custom Pools

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DateJun 07 2016
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Steg Custom Pools……….  Day in …….. Day out…… We hear the NIGHTMARES and the PAIN people go through getting their pool built……  **Took twice as long…… **Cost was considerably more ….. **Built wrong… Not to plan…. **Subs were RUDE and SLOPPY…..  HUH?  We have been building pools in conjunction with...
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DO THE WORK

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DateJun 06 2016
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Over the years there has been 3 SIMPLE WORDS…. That has transformed MY:  MARRIAGE….. BODY…… RELATIONSHIPS…… COMMUNICATION….. BUSINESS……  AND……  MY LIFE…… THE WAY I OPERATE AND VIEW THE WORLD……  These words have given me CLARITY & CONFIDENCE that anything is POSSIBLE in this LIFETIME……..  Though these WORDS are EASY to say……...
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Ownership

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DateJun 01 2016
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OWNERSHIP is something we all Can Have if WE WANT IT…..  May it be on Our   RELATIONSHIPS….. BUSINESS….  And our  BODIES….  It is very easy to POINT the FINGER and blame:  The MARKET….. OTHERS….. Our SPOUSES…. Our BOSSES….. RELATIVES….. FRIENDS……. TRAINERS…..  For our SHORTCOMINGS………  We are in COMPLETE CONTROL……. When it comes to our SUCCESS……  NO ONE...
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They made the Ultimate Sacrifice

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DateMay 26 2016
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Steg Custom Homes wants to send a BIG thank you to all those who fight for the freedom we have today, in our country…………. but we especially want to thank those who have made the ULTIMATE sacrifice and died serving our country. THANK YOU. You...
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Staying motivated

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DateMay 26 2016
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Keeping yourself motivated to stay on the path to your goals, or even keeping your employees motivated, can be very difficult, especially in the summer time when the sunny weather is calling to those in the office………………. or a vacation somewhere-not-120-degrees sounds very,...
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PRESENT? Or JUST THERE!

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DateMay 20 2016
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 With today’s technology everything is at our fingertips…….. And FAST!!!!  The most PRECIOUS commodity we have is TIME!!!!!  How many times have we caught ourselves getting bothered when someone calls us instead of texts us……??  Because we could be doing 2-3 things at a time...
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RELATIONSHIPS

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DateMay 18 2016
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Building Homes is the EASY PART!!  Using Craftsmen to Build a Home with Structural Durability and Unique Features is Really NOT that tough……..  IF  You have the right people…… And those people understand and agree with your PROGRAM & PHILOSOPHY…..  You see……. The KEY to ANY...
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Celebrate Successes

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DateMay 16 2016
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CELEBRATE SUCCESSES!!!!!!!   It all started about 4 years ago in our garage Gym. We had some young high school kids hear that we like to workout in out garage……  They came to join us one day…..  Fast forward 5 years…..  One was left in our garage….. We...
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Gratitude

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DateApr 12 2016
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Listening to a friends podcast the other morning really hit home….  It is very easy to look negatively towards everything in life…..  Generally We are a very spoiled society…….  It’s hard at times to see the beauty in things…..  We want to control everything to the...
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Perception

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DateApr 06 2016
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Over the years we at Steg Custom Homes have worked all over the Valley of the Sun.  We have met and worked with some of the most influential and enjoyable people out there…..  Developing and fostering relationships is key to a Successful Career….  We have...
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Life as an ENTREPRENEUR….

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DateMar 24 2016
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Steg Custom Homes……  Being an Entrepreneur comes with a PRICE…..  You WILL FAIL…… You WILL LOSE…..  You WILL get REJECTED….. You WILL have People that want to see you FAIL.. You WILL have to HUSTLE EVERY DAY ……. You WILL have to INNOVATE…..NONSTOP…… You WILL MISS YOUR TARGETS….  You WILL...
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Giving Back

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DateMar 19 2016
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Had an opportunity to give a speech to a bunch of young kids who play football…..  God I love kids….  I love the look in their eyes…..  I love being able to be a positive influence on these young, wonderful kids…….  I love giving to them...
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Working Alone

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DateMar 15 2016
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Years ago we thought that Working Alone was the only way to go…..  How can someone else make us Better?  “I am the MASTER of my fate, I am the Captain of my Soul.” ……INVICTUS   We were so competitive that we couldn’t think past...
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Excellence is a Habit….

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DateMar 11 2016
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“Excellence is an art WON by TRAINING and HABITUATION, Excellence then, is NOT an act BUT a HABIT.” Aristotle…….  We are what we repeatedly do…….  You could use this in a area of life……  At Steg Custom Homes …… We apply this to EVERY CLIENT,...
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About Jim

Jim’s Commitment to accept nothing but the best, detail, accountability, and excellence has elevated him to the top of his game. Jim takes pride in his clients because he understands that this process for most is the largest expenditure and most stressful time in their lives. Jims ability to set his clients at ease and ensure they are in good hands is his main goal.

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