Jennifer Jo Cobb

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Lead Generation through Networking

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As an entrepreneur, business owner and Think Realty-sponsored racecar driver, I not only understand racecars, but I appreciate the work that goes into building and maintaining them. Even though I feel guilty if I am not in the shop helping the team, my Crew Chief always reminds me: the best ...
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Bringing Fresh Eyes to International Real Estate Investing

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I recently was honored to be a cultural ambassador for the U.S. Embassy Tbilisi in the country of Georgia. After doing some heavy research on this magnificent country, I set off on a speaking tour. Nothing could have prepared me for the beauty of Georgia, but thanks to Think Realty, ...
Jennifer Jo Cobb

Live the Life You Dream of Sooner with the Right Tech

There are two types of technology people - those who love it and those who hate it. I absolutely love it, but I’m not so far gone that I must have the “latest greatest” as soon as it comes out. I make myself go two to five years minimum before ...
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A Family Story: A Big Real Estate Decision with Big Results

I can recall conversations between my parents over the years about buying a building for my dad to relocate his auto-repair business. They even discussed buying the building that he was renting. There were so many worries, fears and excuses not to take that leap: Imagine the exorbitant personal property ...
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Social Media Tips to Gain and Engage Your Digital Network

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One of the biggest compliments I get from racing peers and competitors is on my use of social media to gather large numbers of passionate fans who love our team, Jennifer Jo Cobb Racing (JJCR). Our Facebook and Twitter followings number a combined 150,000 and we are steadily growing on ...
Travel Hacks from the Racetrack

Travel Hacks from the Racetrack

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The expense, logistics, and pain of packing are usually what turn people off of travel. Here are some of the travel hacks I have learned over 15 years of logging frequent flyer miles. Packing Roll your clothes: Flight attendant after flight attendant swears by this tried-and-true technique. It is amazing ...
legacy

Redefining Legacy: It’s Not Just Financial Wealth

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Many years ago, I was asked to give a speech in Charleston, South Carolina, to an audience of extremely wealthy men who were nearing early retirement. At that point in my life, I had already spoken on behalf of dozens of great corporations, albeit mostly about setting and achieving big ...
goal setting

3 Goal Setting Questions to Ask Yourself

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The NASCAR racing season wrapped up in Miami, Florida, this past November. We have just two short months full of holiday merriment and planning before we are back on track to start next season in Daytona. The short break is a wonderful time for gratitude, reflection and of course, preparation ...
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3 Essential Tools from Racing for REIs

Every investor knows that if you are going to build something, you need the right tools. Sometimes you will use physical tools, and sometimes your toolbox will consist of intangibles more powerful than a hammer or drill ever could be. No matter where you are on your real estate investing ...
Don’t Let an End-Date End Your Dreams

Don’t Let an End-Date End Your Dreams

It was a hot and steamy south Miami afternoon in 2004, and I was working as a driving instructor for the Richard Petty Driving Experience. It was tough. We worked 12-hour days, turning countless laps at a fast but “safe” speed (i.e. boring to a race car driver - we’re ...
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Pathway to Success

Entrepreneurial Spirit: A Pathway to Success

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Those with the entrepreneurial spirit dream big. As a NASCAR driver, I meet many students and young adults. My message is always, “Dream big and never give up.” I’ve become known in NASCAR circles as the girl who just won’t give up. Nothing makes me feel more empowered than weathering ...