AGBeat » Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Fri, 24 May 2013 17:57:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 GreenSpur: sustainable construction, reclaimed materials http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/greenspur-sustainable-construction-from-reclaimed-materials/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/greenspur-sustainable-construction-from-reclaimed-materials/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:31 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=76625 GreenSpur Unveils their first OneNest Project home built in Virginia, a sustainable construction project that could be duplicated across the world.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/greenspur-sustainable-construction-from-reclaimed-materials/feed/ 0 How to know your worth and command what you demand http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/know-your-worth-in-your-industry-how-to-command-what-you-demand/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/know-your-worth-in-your-industry-how-to-command-what-you-demand/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:45:19 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=74293 It is not uncommon for people to ask for professional services to be discounted, but do you cave to close a deal, or do you know how and why to consistently command what you are worth, even if a deal slips through the crack?
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]]> http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/know-your-worth-in-your-industry-how-to-command-what-you-demand/feed/ 0 Solutions to breaking the cycle of LGBT homelessness http://agbeat.com/housing-news/solutions-to-breaking-cycle-of-lgbt-homelessness/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/solutions-to-breaking-cycle-of-lgbt-homelessness/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:47:23 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61873 Social issues are not the only ones faced by the LGBT community, but two housing communities have opened to address the specific needs of being kicked out of families and communities.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/solutions-to-breaking-cycle-of-lgbt-homelessness/feed/ 0 Recycling toilet porcelain: streets, landscaping, & veneers http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/recycling-toilet-porcelain-streets-landscaping-veneers/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/recycling-toilet-porcelain-streets-landscaping-veneers/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:31:06 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61595 Recycling and up-cycling is common practice; even toilets are jumping into the game, and you might be surprised where your beloved porcelain god can end up.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/recycling-toilet-porcelain-streets-landscaping-veneers/feed/ 3 Micro-units no longer just in Asia, now coming to New York City http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/micro-living-no-longer-just-in-asia-now-coming-to-nyc/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/micro-living-no-longer-just-in-asia-now-coming-to-nyc/#comments Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:01:02 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61458 Micro-Living: Mayor Bloomberg put out a call to architects for creative, responsible ideas that would put a city block in New York City's 335 East 27th Street in Manhattan to its highest and best use and give it a bit of a micro-burst, if you will.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/micro-living-no-longer-just-in-asia-now-coming-to-nyc/feed/ 0 Nest thermostat inspires late night geek texts http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/nest-thermostat-inspires-late-night-geek-texts/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/nest-thermostat-inspires-late-night-geek-texts/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:21:17 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61340 The Nest Thermostat is finally going mainstream, and is becoming so popular that friends are actually texting each other about it late at night, it's that inspiring.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/nest-thermostat-inspires-late-night-geek-texts/feed/ 0 Sustainability: strong leadership is required for a healthy future http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainability-strong-leadership-is-required-for-a-healthy-future/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainability-strong-leadership-is-required-for-a-healthy-future/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:51:03 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61189 Sustainability is about more than just eating well for a healthy tomorrow, it is relevant to the very buildings we are creating around us, and the "future" is creeping up on us quickly.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainability-strong-leadership-is-required-for-a-healthy-future/feed/ 1 Treincarnation: destroyed trees not always destined to be firewood http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/treincarnation-destroyed-trees-not-always-destined-to-be-firewood/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/treincarnation-destroyed-trees-not-always-destined-to-be-firewood/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:12:32 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=61054 When massive amounts of trees come down in a storm, there are more sustainable options besides beloved trees on our properties becoming tons of firewood, just ask Treincarnation.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/treincarnation-destroyed-trees-not-always-destined-to-be-firewood/feed/ 0 Sustainable lifestyle stores for homes http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/sustainable-lifestyle-stores-homes/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/sustainable-lifestyle-stores-homes/#comments Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:00:32 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=58437 Green living is not a trend, and is finally supported by offline big box stores dedicated to the sustainable lifestyle.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/cities/san-francisco-cities/uber-when-technology-threatens-tradition/feed/ 3 How JCPenney’s new CEO successfully rehabbed an old brand http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-jcpenneys-new-ceo-helped-the-company-pivot/ http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-jcpenneys-new-ceo-helped-the-company-pivot/#comments Wed, 30 May 2012 02:40:47 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57991 JCPenney has cut staff, cut out coupons, cut the height of shelves, and anchored stores with a glamorous Sephora counter - if you haven't seen the new "Fair and Square," it just might inspire your own business to pivot.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-news/how-jcpenneys-new-ceo-helped-the-company-pivot/feed/ 18 Small business owners’ new ammunition: office hoteling http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-business-owners-new-ammunition-office-hoteling/ http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-business-owners-new-ammunition-office-hoteling/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 04:53:56 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57861 You may have heard of coworking or co-officing, and considered your office options, be it opening your first, or expanding and contracting your current, but have you heard of office hoteling? One of the biggest consulting firms in the world has implemented hoteling, and it is a viable option for many brands.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/entrepreneur/small-business-owners-new-ammunition-office-hoteling/feed/ 4 Pocket neighborhoods: community lifestyle shift http://agbeat.com/housing-news/pocket-neighborhoods-community-lifestyle-shift/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/pocket-neighborhoods-community-lifestyle-shift/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 01:46:18 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57774 For a variety of reasons, the potential for pocket neighborhoods to increase in popularity abound. From energy savings and the increasingly downsizing American family home to a greater sense of community, the lifestyle shift in America lends to changing architecture and development.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/pocket-neighborhoods-community-lifestyle-shift/feed/ 3 Weighing opportunity costs as a business, Goldilocks style http://agbeat.com/editorials/weighing-opportunity-costs-as-a-business-goldilocks-style/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/weighing-opportunity-costs-as-a-business-goldilocks-style/#comments Sun, 06 May 2012 17:30:34 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57653 Setting your business up for success may be more than just saying yes to everything that comes your way. Like Goldilocks, it is more advantageous to be selective and get it juuust right.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/weighing-opportunity-costs-as-a-business-goldilocks-style/feed/ 17 Generalists succeed by rising to the occasion http://agbeat.com/editorials/generalists-succeed-by-rising-to-the-occasion/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/generalists-succeed-by-rising-to-the-occasion/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:13:32 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57566 At AGBeat, we've written before about what makes a Generalist, and what challenges a Generalist has, and we often promote the concept of narrowing your business focus to a precise specialty, but there are times when being a Generalist can help you get ahead.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/generalists-succeed-by-rising-to-the-occasion/feed/ 9 Industrial hemp now being used to build homes http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/industrial-hemp-now-being-used-to-build-homes/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/industrial-hemp-now-being-used-to-build-homes/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 01:28:03 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57423 When you think about sustainable building methods and green design, hemp is probably not the first material that enters your mind, but in a short period of time, it has become a more widely accepted material that sacrifices no trees and is said to be a healthy, strong alternative.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/industrial-hemp-now-being-used-to-build-homes/feed/ 41 Williams-Sonoma gets bitten by the sustainable lifestyle bug http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/williams-sonoma-gets-bitten-by-the-sustainable-lifestyle-bug/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/williams-sonoma-gets-bitten-by-the-sustainable-lifestyle-bug/#comments Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:35:13 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57300 Williams-Sonoma's new catalog speaks volumes for the sustainable living lifestyle as products are becoming more readily available and affordable to live a more green, sustainable life in an everyday American home.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/williams-sonoma-gets-bitten-by-the-sustainable-lifestyle-bug/feed/ 13 Standing out in the crowd during a busy season http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/standing-out-in-the-crowd-during-a-busy-season/ http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/standing-out-in-the-crowd-during-a-busy-season/#comments Sun, 08 Apr 2012 21:49:56 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57132 Professionals of all sorts find themselves sidetracked in the high season of selling, especially in the spring, so here are a few quick reminders on how to make sure the most important details don't slip through the cracks.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/business-marketing/standing-out-in-the-crowd-during-a-busy-season/feed/ 15 Superheroes of the sustainable home building movement http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/superheroes-of-the-sustainable-home-building-movement/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/superheroes-of-the-sustainable-home-building-movement/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 22:08:25 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=57022 Through decades of dedication, one man built an award winning sustainable design company that is flourishing and educating others, making him a true hero of the sustainable design movement.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/superheroes-of-the-sustainable-home-building-movement/feed/ 23 The trend of optimizing, not downsizing American homes http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-trend-of-right-sizing-not-downsizing-american-homes/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-trend-of-right-sizing-not-downsizing-american-homes/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:31:30 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56886 What can a few hours at an open house tell you about buyer trends in America? Quite a bit, especially when you're listening for commonalities that extend beyond generational divides.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-trend-of-right-sizing-not-downsizing-american-homes/feed/ 35 How Houzz plus Pinterest can get picky clients off of the fence http://agbeat.com/social-media/how-houzz-plus-pinterest-can-get-picky-clients-off-of-the-fence/ http://agbeat.com/social-media/how-houzz-plus-pinterest-can-get-picky-clients-off-of-the-fence/#comments Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:32:51 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56747 When discerning clients begin the house hunt, a Realtor equipped with Houzz and Pinterest can get clients focused and off of the fence, and it is quite a bit easier than you might think!
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]]> http://agbeat.com/social-media/how-houzz-plus-pinterest-can-get-picky-clients-off-of-the-fence/feed/ 38 USDA updates planting zone map – get up to speed for curb appeal http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/usda-updates-planting-zone-map-get-up-to-speed-for-curb-appeal/ http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/usda-updates-planting-zone-map-get-up-to-speed-for-curb-appeal/#comments Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:47:10 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56574 With the wild weather in recent years, it is no surprise that the planting zone map has been updated by the USDA for the first time in over two decades. Know the new map for landscaping and curb appeal.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/style-and-living/usda-updates-planting-zone-map-get-up-to-speed-for-curb-appeal/feed/ 10 Sustainable homes now mainstream: know the differences http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainable-home-building-has-gone-mainstream-know-the-different-types/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainable-home-building-has-gone-mainstream-know-the-different-types/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:50:58 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56458 What exactly is the difference between a modular home, passive home and an Erdhaus? The new building methods are no long just for the west coast elite, sustainable design has gone mainstream.
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/sustainable-home-building-has-gone-mainstream-know-the-different-types/feed/ 43 Modular homes are making a unique comeback http://agbeat.com/housing-news/modular-homes-are-making-a-unique-comeback/ http://agbeat.com/housing-news/modular-homes-are-making-a-unique-comeback/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:54:09 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56203 Modular Homes have come a very long way Back in the day, when most people heard the term prefabricated home or modular home, the image ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/housing-news/modular-homes-are-making-a-unique-comeback/feed/ 41 Why you must be your own visionary leader http://agbeat.com/editorials/why-we-must-look-to-ourselves-to-be-our-own-visionary-leaders/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/why-we-must-look-to-ourselves-to-be-our-own-visionary-leaders/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:20:57 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=56063 What makes a visionary? What sets you in motion to get up in the morning and do your job? Do you love what you do? ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/why-we-must-look-to-ourselves-to-be-our-own-visionary-leaders/feed/ 25 Arm yourself to land more deals, make more money http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/arm-yourself-to-land-more-deals-make-more-money/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/arm-yourself-to-land-more-deals-make-more-money/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:25:55 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=55914 What’s your number? Hey, what’s your number? Too cliche? I didn’t think so. Not for you guys! This weekend, I was lured into a training ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/arm-yourself-to-land-more-deals-make-more-money/feed/ 28 Realtors, stay in your lane to avoid disqualification http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-stay-in-your-lane-to-avoid-disqualification/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-stay-in-your-lane-to-avoid-disqualification/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:20:23 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=55764 Swimming and real estate Whether you’re on the swim team in the relay or you’re running a deal in real estate, no one wants to ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtors-stay-in-your-lane-to-avoid-disqualification/feed/ 14 Why real estate agents should emulate this Bravo reality star http://agbeat.com/editorials/why-real-estate-agents-should-emulate-this-bravo-reality-star/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/why-real-estate-agents-should-emulate-this-bravo-reality-star/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:53:38 +0000 Genevieve Concannon http://agbeat.com/?p=55602 Happiness consultants or finders of perfection? What side do you play? Naughty or nice? Every time I flip on Bravo, there she is. Patti Stanger. New Jersey ...
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