
Principal Real Estate Broker, Consultant, and thinker
Greater Nashville Area

Principal Real Estate Broker, Consultant, and thinker
Greater Nashville Area
Have been a REALTOR since 1993 and worked with the core group of folks who brought Keller Williams Realty into Tennessee in 2000. My wife and I established The Owen Group - a Team of REALTORS still operating and capable of handling any/residential real estate needs - www.theowengroup.net - As we launched more Keller Williams Realty Market Centers, we realized the need for a strong focus on PROFITABILITY and strength - Our focus has been initially on growing the offices to over 100 associates (ours is @ 140+ 12/9/07) and to simultaneously train and coach each of these associates to high level of production . . . I was one of the first coaches at Keller Williams to launch an in-house Coaching program - We are seeing great results and are developing a training program that we believe will perform well in any market.
Developed a fully integrated and highly productive team of REALTORS utilizing the models of Keller Williams Realty. Coaching and consulting Home Buyers and Sellers in Middle Tennessee. Individual and Group Coaching of Real Estate Professionals for increased productivity - Organizational Development Consulting - Developing and implementing Training programs/calendars for organizations
(Privately Held; Real Estate industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years)
Responsible for Operational oversight of highly productive Keller Williams Realty firm in Nashville, TN. 140+ Associates - staff of 5. Positions includes one-on-one and group coaching for associates to launch careers in real estate sales/consulting. Accountability is to increase overall Productivity in the office to optimize profitability. Results are high - Fast growth and consistent profitability throughout the recent market shift.
(Real Estate industry)
2004 — Present (5 years)
Professional Leadership and Consultation training. 1:1 Career and Life Balance focus. Good old common sense, back to basics, fundamental, organic, Open Space style developmental growth in this transformative environment.
(Partnership; Real Estate industry)
February 1993 — Present (16 years 6 months)
Full time residential real estate consultant helping Buyer and Seller clients make their moves since 1993. I sold real estate "Solo" successfully for @ 5 years - Then met my Wife Deb who also is a REALTOR. We combined our businesses, married, and together invested in Keller Williams Realty as the company grew throughout Middle TN. Our combined business has grown into a group of dedicated, real estate sales professionals known as The Owen Group. The Owen Group is poised to tackle any real estate project from the marketing of single family homes to larger development projects.
(Real Estate industry)
1993 — Present (16 years)
Serving home buyers and Sellers in Middle Tennessee with a consultative style. Developing The Owen Group - A highly specialized team of professionals focused on impeccable service. Fiduciary commitment to ALL clients.
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
January 1990 — Present (19 years 7 months)
Organizational Development/Transformation Consultant with Open Space Technology. Work with organizations of all shapes and sizes when business environments shift/transform - Most effective when the issues are urgent (Need Resolution YESTERDAY) and complex, Diversity of People, potential for conflict is present . . . and the issue has prevalence throughout the organization. This method has been highly effective in virtually every culture & Scenario (Over 125 Nations) and in ALL businesses - For Profit - Non profit - Governmental ORGS - NGOs.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
September 1981 — February 2001 (19 years 6 months)
Light Combat Engineer Officer - ROTC @ UK Lexigton and UT Martin - Completed Basic at Ft Riley - EOBC at Ft Belvoir - EOAC at Ft Leonardwood - Last command was M4T6 Floating Bridge company in Martin, TN - We were the last unit in the US ARMY trained and equipped to handle those assets - Participated in Bridging Operations in Panama - Resigned that command in 1993 to pursue Real Estate full time.
1981 — 1984
Real Estate Sales, Consulting, Coaching, Organizational Development, Organizational Transformation, Open Space Technology, Productivity, recruiting, bottom up reorganization
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