Improve Your Hustle Kendall E. Bonner

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“I want to be involved in people’s stories, I want to be there for these huge moments in people’s lives – it’s what I’ve always wanted to do.”
Michael Thorne is keenly aware of the gravity of his chosen occupation. He doesn’t take lightly the fact that clients trust him to be a steady hand – and a source of “compassion and passion” – to hold on to through something as life-changing as a move. His daily motivation comes from “the legacy of the people we’re able to help.”
Michael’s relationship to real estate has been a lifelong (and family) affair. Both of his parents were agents, and he started working at a real estate office when he was 15 years old. He got his real estate license at 19. Real estate, he says, allows him to be an ambassador for the community that shaped him.
Michael is known (and beloved) for his curiosity. Michael attributes his notoriety as one of Inman News’ 100 Top Real Estate Innovators to his confidence in two simple words: what if? While his ebullience and fun-loving nature are what make him an esteemed character in the industry, his drive to provide a cutting-edge experience for his clients has made him a pioneer in the expert union of real estate and video.
Video, for Michael, changed everything. And once you get to know him, you see why. Stillness is not a natural state for Michael, and thus his energy and passion translates perfectly to video.
Michael uses his expertise in video not only to sell clients’ homes, but also to showcase the neighborhood where he has lived his entire life. “I built my business in North Langley, I built my life here – this is home.”. He now lives 10 blocks from the hobby farm where he grew up, 7 blocks away from the high school he graduated from (his was the then-new high school’s first graduating class), and 5 blocks away from where he began his real estate career.
Michael sees himself as owing a great debt. Not monetary, but rather the sense of duty to the community that has given him what he calls his “ridiculously amazing life.” His passion for his home town stems from an eagerness for “other people to be able to experience living here, to raise their kids here and have their kids feel about this area the way I feel about it.” And outside of real estate? Michael describes himself as “[living] at the hockey rink, at the baseball diamond,” coaching his kids. “My dream was to be a great dad.”

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Mark Scuderi is a highly motivated individual, a passionate trainer and mentor, perpetual student and a natural born leader.

While working full time as a police officer, Mark obtained his New Jersey Real Estate License, to make extra money for his family. Although part time, Mark was the top sales agent in the office his very first year in business!

A short time later, he purchased his first REMAX Franchise with the desire to build a successful Real Estate Brokerage. He knew to accomplish such a large goal he had to become a great recruiter, trainer, mentor and coach, and that he had to surround himself with the best possible people to grow his company and brand.

Fast forward 15 years, Mark is retired from Law Enforcement and is the proud owner of two RE/MAX Real Estate Franchises. He enjoys managing a team of dozens of sales associates, three administrative staff, and one manager.

Mark is one of the Founding Franchisee's of Motto Mortgage. He oversees three Loan Officers and Processing Staff.

Mark owns a CrossFit Gym and is a Level 1 CrossFit Trainer. He enjoys training new Athletes to Challenge themselves and improve their overall health and fitness, which he considers to be a "Non Negotiable" on the path to success.

Mark recently obtained his Private Pilot License, and plans to one day travel the world with his wife, Katie & 3 kids!

Meet Mark at TakeFlightCoach.com

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#NoMoFOPO

Adam Contos - Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
Responsibilities:
Adam Contos is Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX; he is responsible for providing strategic direction on all aspects of major RE/MAX corporate decisions, operations and resources of the company.   

RE/MAX Career:
Following a successful career in law enforcement, Adam came to the RE/MAX organization in 2003 as an independent contractor presenting a safety training program he created specifically for real estate professionals. He introduced his highly regarded S.A.F.E.R. (Safety Awareness For Every Realtor) program to RE/MAX Affiliates and other agents across North America.
 
 In 2004, he joined RE/MAX full-time as a Senior Franchise Development Consultant for the RE/MAX Mountain States Region. He was named Region Vice President the following year.
 
 In 2007, soon after RE/MAX, LLC acquired the formerly independent RE/MAX California & Hawaii Region, Adam was named its Region Vice President. In 2010, he moved to the RE/MAX Florida Region, which under his leadership was named Region of the Year for both 2011 and 2012. He was promoted to Vice President, Region Development, in 2013 and shifted his focus to Business Development in February 2014. Adam was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing in February 2015. In January 2016, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in May 2017 he was promoted to Co-CEO. Adam was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2018.

 Roots:
Adam grew up in Denver, studied criminal justice at Metropolitan State College of Denver and earned an Executive MBA from the University of Denver. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1990 to 1996 and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.
 
 From 1993 to 2004, Adam worked for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, advancing through a number of positions, including Deputy Sheriff, Corporal/Investigator, Sergeant of Court Services and Detentions Division, SWAT Tactical Commander, and Lieutenant (Watch Commander) for the Patrol Division.
Connect with Adam via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn and Listen to His Podcast Start With A Win! 
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This is Part 2 with Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX LLC, where he shares how he learned and taught sales strategy through Narc Marketing, where he can improve as a Leader, and why we talk to strangers! Tune in to learn more about #NoMoFOPO!  What is Que, Routine, Reward? And of course, the true power of habits!

Adam's 2020 Book Recommendations
The Power of Habit
Atomic Habits
Extreme Ownership
Compound Effect

Kendall's Favorite 2019 Read
The Road Less Stupid

Adam Contos - Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
Responsibilities:
Adam Contos is Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX, responsible for providing strategic direction on all aspects of major RE/MAX corporate decisions, operations and resources of the company.   

 RE/MAX Career:
Following a successful career in law enforcement, Adam came to the RE/MAX organization in 2003 as an independent contractor presenting a safety training program he created specifically for real estate professionals. He introduced his highly regarded S.A.F.E.R. (Safety Awareness For Every Realtor) program to RE/MAX Affiliates and other agents across North America.
 
 In 2004, he joined RE/MAX full-time as a Senior Franchise Development Consultant for the RE/MAX Mountain States Region. He was named Region Vice President the following year.
 
 In 2007, soon after RE/MAX, LLC acquired the formerly independent RE/MAX California & Hawaii Region, Adam was named its Region Vice President. In 2010, he moved to the RE/MAX Florida Region, which under his leadership was named Region of the Year for both 2011 and 2012. He was promoted to Vice President, Region Development, in 2013 and shifted his focus to Business Development in February 2014. Adam was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing in February 2015. In January 2016, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in May 2017 he was promoted to Co-CEO. Adam was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2018.

 Roots:
Adam grew up in Denver, studied criminal justice at Metropolitan State College of Denver and earned an Executive MBA from the University of Denver. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1990 to 1996 and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.
 
 From 1993 to 2004, Adam worked for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, advancing through a number of positions, including Deputy Sheriff, Corporal/Investigator, Sergeant of Court Services and Detentions Division, SWAT Tactical Commander, and Lieutenant (Watch Commander) for the Patrol Division.
Connect with Adam via Facebook, Twitter, 

Adam Contos - Chief Executive Officer and Board Director
Responsibilities:
Adam Contos is Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX, responsible for providing strategic direction on all aspects of major RE/MAX corporate decisions, operations and resources of the company.   

RE/MAX Career:
Following a successful career in law enforcement, Adam came to the RE/MAX organization in 2003 as an independent contractor presenting a safety training program he created specifically for real estate professionals. He introduced his highly regarded S.A.F.E.R. (Safety Awareness For Every Realtor) program to RE/MAX Affiliates and other agents across North America.

In 2004, he joined RE/MAX full-time as a Senior Franchise Development Consultant for the RE/MAX Mountain States Region. He was named Region Vice President the following year.

In 2007, soon after RE/MAX, LLC acquired the formerly independent RE/MAX California & Hawaii Region, Adam was named its Region Vice President. In 2010, he moved to the RE/MAX Florida Region, which under his leadership was named Region of the Year for both 2011 and 2012. He was promoted to Vice President, Region Development, in 2013 and shifted his focus to Business Development in February 2014. Adam was promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing in February 2015. In January 2016, he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and in May 2017 he was promoted to Co-CEO. Adam was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2018.

Roots:
Adam grew up in Denver, studied criminal justice at Metropolitan State College of Denver and earned an Executive MBA from the University of Denver. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1990 to 1996 and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.

From 1993 to 2004, Adam worked for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado, advancing through a number of positions, including Deputy Sheriff, Corporal/Investigator, Sergeant of Court Services and Detentions Division, SWAT Tactical Commander, and Lieutenant (Watch Commander) for the Patrol Division.
Connect with Adam via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn!

By the way, if you would like a copy of any show outline – I need you to do three things for me!  Leave a review, share the podcast with a friend, and then send me a DM with your review, the episode # and your email.  I’m happy to email you my notes on the episode!  
So...You Think You Want to Be A Real Estate Agent by Kendall E. Bonner, Ann Carlson, & Teresa Rogers
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 Kendall