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Ep 13: From Soldier to CEO with Adam Contos
Death isn’t something many of us think about, but my next guest on The Richard Robbins Show has faced it more times than I dare count. Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX and leader to over 125,000 agents across 110 countries and territories, used to command a different type of brigade in his earlier years. Right…
ReadEp 12: A Deal a Day – A Top Performer’s How-To Guide to Success with Derek Baird
“As much as talent counts, effort counts twice.” A powerful quote by Angela Duckworth, author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show couldn’t be a truer reflection of this. His diligence, determination and grit are the reason he was the #2 agent, out of 50,000, on…
ReadEp 11: How to Live Until You’re 144 Years Old: Reaching Your Genetic Potential with Dr. Elaine Chin
I confidently and proudly attest that my next guest on The Richard Robbins Show saved my life. If you weren’t aware, I am a cancer survivor. I dealt with prostate cancer 11 years ago and I attribute my successful recovery to my next guest, Dr. Elaine Chin. A PhD and MBA graduate, Elaine has dedicated…
ReadEp 10: One Man’s Global Impact: The Visionary Behind RE/MAX Integra with Walter Schneider
There are some stories that are almost too big to tell, and Walter Schneider’s might very well be one of them. Walter’s influence spans borders and oceans from Canada to the United States and Europe. His efforts have impacted thousands of lives and given birth to thousands of jobs. This interview is the story of…
ReadEp 9: The #1 Skill That Turned Dead Broke into Multi-Millions with Kevin Cochran
Malcolm X said it best, “There is no better than adversity,” and my next guest on The Richard Robbins Show has seen his fair share. Kevin Cochran, Co-Founder of EnRICHed Academy, is a high school dropout turned multi-millionaire, sharing his knowledge of financial mastery with companies as large as Investors Group to children as young…
ReadEp #8: 1000 Agents & Counting – A Deep Dive into One of Canada’s Top Brokerages with Vivian Risi
A clear focus lends perspective to what you want to achieve. My latest guest on The Richard Robbins Show had that distinct vision at just 18 years old. Vivian Risi, founder of Royal LePage Your Community Realty, successfully grew her brokerage to be one of Canada’s top real estate franchise companies, made up of over…
ReadEp #7: Marketing Secrets from a Team Leader Currently Doing 650 Transactions/Year with Peggy Hill
Effective and efficient marketing is the key to growing a brand and generating buzz. My next guest knows the importance of marketing and attributes her massive success to her ability to execute on marketing tactics that gets results. Peggy Hill, founder of The Peggy Hill Team, reached 650 transactions in 2018 and is showing no…
ReadEp #6: Competition vs. Cooperation: How Giving Starts the Receiving Process with Leslie Benczik
I’ve always been an advocate for sharing knowledge. That’s the core belief here at RRI: giving starts the receiving process and my next guest has been both my student and my teacher over the past 25+ years. Leslie Benczik, of RE/MAX All Stars Benczik Team Realty, has been challenging me since the day we met…
ReadEp #5: The Human Advantage: How Exceptional Client Care and Service Trumps Technology with Ralph Ciancio
Technology has changed every industry on the planet, most for the better, however real estate professionals may argue otherwise. My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show is a 13-year veteran in a highly competitive North Toronto market, a family man, team leader, and someone I consider to be on the forefront of outstanding customer…
ReadEp #4: Rejection Breeds Resiliency (A Superior Skill Set that can Change Your Life) with Tracy Best
When I first started in real estate, I was handed a phone book and was told, “go”. We called it ‘dialing for dollars’ and I quickly learned that cold calling was an art form. My next guest is a true master in that field and has taken her skills to the top of one of…
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