Our Guests This Week On Real Estate Radio USA - Week of August 4, 2008
August 5, 2008
Join us this week as we interview the best and brightest minds in real estate investing and the general business world.
Monday August 4, 2008 - Charlie Adams
Charlie Adams is an authority on Customer Service and Peak Performance. As an award winning Television Anchor, Charlie interviewed hundreds of high achievers over two decades. He shares their insights with audiences across the country.
Charlie’s “Stoke the Fire Within” program kindles the flames of excellence within organizations. His “Spirit of Customer Service” equips people with the passion and tools to build loyal customers. In 2008, Charlie will be sharing his message in such locations as Philadelphia, Chicago, Durango,CO and Fairbanks, AK.
He is the author of “Stoke the Fire Within: A Guide to Igniting your Life”
Website Info: http://www.stokethefirewithin.com/ or email charlie@StokeTheFireWithin.com
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Tuesday August 5, 2008 - Lisa Lauroesch
Lisa Lauroesch is Vice President of Business Development for Bid4Assets and is responsible for developing strategic relationships and offerings with financial institutions and service providers in the REO marketplace. Prior to joining Bid4Assets, Ms. Lauroesch spent 15 years at Freddie Mac, most recently as Senior Director of Offerings Development. Her extensive experience at Freddie Mac included several management roles in automated underwriting, product development and implementation, business planning and strategic marketing. This experience armed Ms. Lauroesch with a solid foundation on mortgage and real estate products and business development, as well as the know-how to maximize business-to-business relationships in today’s technological marketplace.
Prior to Freddie Mac, she was a licensed real estate agent in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. In her 26 year career, Ms. Lauroesch has also worked at Fannie Mae developing commitment control systems, and as a management consultant for such agencies as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Commerce and other government clients at CGI, formerly American Management Systems. Ms. Lauroesch earned a MBA from the State University of New York at Albany, and a BA from the College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA.
As a leading online real estate auction expert in the REO industry, Lisa Lauroesch of Bid4Homes, alongside Rick Sharga of RealtyTrac, will be appearing on a panel at the upcoming 2008 Five-Star Default Servicing Conference and Expo in Dallas as an industry expert discussing how technology will significantly impact the future of real estate.
Ms. Lauroesch has participated on panels at National Association of Mortgage Broker Conferences and Freddie Mac Customer Conferences.
Website info: http://www.bid4homes.com/
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Also On Tuesday August 5, 2008 - Debra Duneier
A born New Yorker. A real estate investor turned licensed real estate professional. No one understands Manhattan’s neighborhoods, market trends, or the emotional side of real estate better than Debra Duneier. Buyers and sellers alike find that Debra combines her extensive experience with their unique needs, creating seamless, satisfying transactions that are as professional as they are personal.
Debra is a valuable partner for her clients for many reasons, from her personal experiences to her extensive business experience. As a working mom, Debra understands the emotional value of a home. She treats each sale as if it were her own, building a personal relationship with her clients. Professionally speaking, Debra was the first woman to become a certified gemologist in the US, so she knows quality when she sees it. She has also built two thriving companies and was a successful real estate investor before pursuing her career as a licensed real estate professional. Therefore, negotiating is her forte and she certainly knows how to close a deal. This background has enabled her to develop an extensive network of high-net-worth individuals within public companies and private enterprises throughout the US.
As involved as Debra has been in the business world, she has been equally as active in both professional and charitable organizations including: LEXCI, The Real Estate Board of New York and the Advisory Board for Women and Finance for Oppenheimer Funds, The American Cancer Society, Mother’s Voices Committee - A Campaign to end AIDS, Reach Out for Youth, and the list goes on. Most notably, Debra’s peers elected her to the 2008 Corcoran Advisory Board.
Extensive business experience. Comprehensive understanding of Manhattan’s market and neighborhoods. And genuine passion for living - Debra Duneier is your most valuable asset in real estate.
Website Info: Debra’s Website
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Wednesday August 6, 2008 - Paula Pompa
Paula Pompa, born in Fort Lauderdale, earned real estate degree at University of Florida, was licensed in 1977, worked for various banks handling REO marketing, was VP of Home Savngs/Savings of America Real Estate Sales for southern states for 11 years where I sold more than 5000 reo properties, have been selling several lenders reo properties since 1998, was top 3% of sales for Broward County in 2003. Mother of 4, one child grown and runs veterinary hospital, 3 young children 10, 6 and 3 of which two are adopted special needs from Children’s Home Society.
Website info: http://www.paulapompa.net/
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Also On Wednesday August 6, 2008 - Steve Harney
Steve Harney is a residential real estate and leadership expert who specializes in implementing effective practices. He has been on the front lines of the real estate industry for over 20 years, beginning as an agent and then developing his own successful real estate firm.
Most recently, Steve launched Steve Harney, Inc., a training firm aimed at helping Realtors achieve their true potential. Steve’s extensive hands-on experience in all facets of the industry makes him supremely qualified to share the “insider” information of the mindset of the customer and client in this rapidly changing market.
Steve travels the country as a sought-after public speaker and trainer, committed to helping the dedicated people in all aspects of the real estate transaction achieve their potential. He also authors the popular monthly Keeping Current MattersTM informational CD for top agents and managers.
Website info: http://www.steveharney.com/
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Thursday August 7, 2008 - Marla Mullen
Territory R.E. was founded in 2006 by Terry Sanford and Marla Mullen to give home-buyers the edge in every real estate transaction. By providing full-service, exclusive buyer representation, Territory empowers home-buyers to purchase the homes they love at the best prices possible.
Our website gives you unlimited access to thousands of homes on the market in Massachusetts and to our exclusive neighborhood information. When it’s time to buy, one of our local, licensed real estate agents will help you negotiate the lowest price possible. Best of all, when you buy a home with Territory you’ll receive a Territory Buyer Rebate. Your rebate will be our entire cooperating commission minus our low flat fee ($4,995). On average, Territory customers save over $8,000!
What makes Territory different? It’s simple: Territory eliminates the risk in buying real estate by providing expert advice throughout the purchase process. We represent home-buyers exclusively, so we’re only looking out for your best interests. Traditional real estate agents represent both home-buyers and home-sellers and while this can be advantageous for the agent and for the seller, it’s not beneficial for the home-buyer.
Website info: http://www.territoryre.com/
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Thursday August 7, 2008 -Jeff Thredgold
Jeff Thredgold has been entertaining and informing audiences for over two decades. He has a unique ability to “cut though the fluff” and discuss serious issues and developments in a very understandable way. Jeff has spoken to more than 1,000 groups throughout North America, traveling more than one million miles in the process.
Jeff leads his audience on a slightly irreverent, up-to-the-minute “tour” of the economy, financial markets, education, government, and a sneak preview of the future. He also customizes his remarks for the industry or group that he is addressing. He can present whatever length program is desired, from 30 minutes to four hours, and will always finish according to YOUR schedule, not his. He uses humor to keep things light, while also providing a great deal of substance for audience members.
Jeff is comfortable in any speaking situation. He moves around the room or raised platform (he likes to be a moving target) using a lapel microphone and no notes. He is always willing to conclude a presentation with “Q&A” with the audience, and…at 6′5″…he is easy to see!
Jeff can be very flexible to fit YOUR needs. He is available for keynote, breakout, panel, or workshop sessions. Many clients use Jeff as a keynote speaker AND for a breakout session at the same meeting…helping to stretch YOUR program dollars.
Website info: http://www.jeffthredgold.com/
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Friday August 8, 2008 - Mitch Ribak
I started Tropical Realty of Suntree in March of 2005. After testing my model for two successful years, it only made sense to go to the next level. In that time we have grown from myself and 3 Agents to 23 Agents, a support staff of three and myself. Over the past almost three years we have grown consistantly. It has been a ton of fun helping my Agents become successful and teaching them my Internet programs. In three years we have not lost one Agent to another Agency. I guess that says a lot for our team. Our success has been a combination of great systems and great people. All of us get along like family. We fight once in a while but we all really care about each other. There is no back stabbing or worries about anyone stealing a customer or lead from another Agent. We are truly blessed.
In June of this year, 2008, we will be launching our The eHomes Realty Network and our 100MPH Marketing Software System. This is the guts of how we run our office as far as generating leads and converting on the Internet and converting them to sales. I am very excited about sharing my software with the rest of the Real Estate community and teaching then how to be successful on the Internet. Unfortunately most of the people out there telling Agents they are experts on the Internet really don’t know what they are doing. I have spent close to a half million dollars perfecting what we do. It’s time to build our network throughout the country. The eHomes Realty Network is an opportunity for small to midsize Independent Brokerages to join what we call our Franchise without a Franchise. You will have access to all the tools of a franchise at a fraction of the cost! You can check it out at http://www.ehomesrealty.com/ .
At Tropical Realty of Suntree we only spend our advertising dollars on the Internet. In my experience, all other money spent is just a waste of money. This past year, 2007, we were the number one office in Brevard County in dealing with Buyers. I’m so proud of my team for the trust they put in me by following my system. All of our sales came from Internet leads. That’s over 200 sales!
Website info: http://www.100mphmarketing.com/
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Also on Friday August 8, 2008 - Simon Volkov
Simon Volkov possesses over 26 years experience as a successful business owner and industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of automotive aftermarket products. In 2006, he anticipated the forthcoming decline of the automotive industry and turned his attention toward real estate investing.
Simon attended numerous local and world-class real estate seminars to learn from the masters. After more than a year of continuous study he took his first step into the real world of investing. Simon quickly realized he had a knack for investing in bank owned REO and foreclosure properties. By purchasing distressed properties in bulk, Simon is able to offer real estate at wholesale pricing to investors who are able and willing to pay cash. This allows investors to close in three to five days and provides instant equity of up to thirty percent, or more.
In the near future, there will be a tsunami of foreclosures and bank-owned properties hitting the market. Simon provides savvy investors with the opportunity to ride the wave and potentially amass a fortune in wholesale real estate.
Beginning January 2008, Simon will be traveling the country, searching for real estate deals to offer real estate properties for pennies on the dollar. Investors can subscribe to these opportunities via RSS feed for immediate notification.
Website info: http://www.simonvolkov.com/
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You are not going to want to miss these interviews this week. Stay tuned here for updates on future interviews scheduled on Real Estate Radio USA. Appearance dates and times and schedules subject to change
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