Brad Hanks

Current

• Trainer at Leader's Choice
• Master Instructor at Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)
• CEO at Brad Hanks Seminars

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Past

• Broker Associate at RE/MAX Alliance
• Senior Instructor at Colorado Association of REALTORS
• Vice President at RE/MAX International, Inc. - Brokerage Operations

• Vice President at RE/MAX International, Inc. - Pacific Northwest Region
• President at Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)
• Vice President at RE/MAX International, Inc. - Commercial Division
• Senior Franchise Development Consultant at RE/MAX International, Inc. - Mountain States Region
• GRI Instructor at California Association of Realtors
• Broker Manager at RE/MAX North Bay Realty Group

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Education

• The University of South Dakota
• The University of South Dakota
• Lemmon High School

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Recommended

42 people have recommended Brad

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Real Estate

Websites

• Brad Hanks Seminars
• Homes In Colorado
• The Real Estate Network

Brad Hanks’s Summary

♦ BRAD HANKS, ABR, CRB, CRS, GRI, e-Pro
♦ INDUSTRIES: Real Estate │ Social Media │ Speaking │ Training |
Professional Education │ Networking
♦ LOCATION: Denver, Colorado
♦ INVITE me to connect at Brad_Hanks@msn.com

I am a committed open networker, willing to share ideas, connections and best practices with others. I enjoy meeting new people, and I’d be happy to help you build your network by sharing mine. If you see something in my profile that may help you – past experience, groups I belong to, or something I’m working on – please contact me. I’m happy to share.

A co-conspirator of forward thinking with millions of LinkedIn networkers, I understand the collective power of connections. I’m constantly striving to innovate, collaborate and build a better mousetrap, and I do so with the benefit of the many people I’ve connected with on LinkedIn. I’m fortunate to have many of the best mouse trap inventors in the world in my network! I invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with my network, becoming part of a force that will change the way we do business.

Just a few of the reasons I am on LinkedIn:

• To network with other active, intelligent and generous B2B networkers..
• Find training, consulting and speaking opportunities.
• Identify best practices in social media use throughout real estate and related industries.
• Develop relationships with potential SPONSORS and PARTNERS.

What I can bring to your organization:

• Strong leadership skills, helping to affect positive change within organizations.
• A drive for constant innovation and improvement, helping firms stay competitive in tight markets.
• Experience developing and delivering the highest quality service to hundreds of franchisees.
• Success in developing positive client relationships that endure and flourish.
• Effective communication skills, delivering impactful presentations that inspire and motivate.
• A willingness and burning desire to help others succeed.

Brad Hanks’s Specialties:

Marketing using the tools of social networking and social media, mergers and acquisitions, strategy development, management training, franchise sales, marketing, branding, compliance, management consulting, technology, quality service delivery, speaking, training, facilitating change, enhancing sales performance, increasing revenue, increasing production.

Brad Hanks’s Experience

• Trainer

  Leader's Choice

  (Real Estate industry)

  2008 — Present (1 year)

  Providing training, consulting and leadership to the real estate industry with the Leader's Choice Sales Training program. Recognized as one of the top sales performance programs in North America, Leader's Choice has provided training to thousands of real estate professionals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Its proven track record has enhanced the sales careers of brokers and agents in a variety of companies, from frahcise organizations to independent firms, resulting in an average increase of 2 transactions per agent per week as a result of implementing this program.

• Master Instructor

  Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)

  (Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Real Estate industry)

  2003 — Present (6 years)

  Instructor and course developer for a variety of courses offered by CRB, a 7,000 member affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS devoted to developing management and leadership in REALTOR organizations throughout the U.S.
  
  Instruction in brokerage management topics including: strategic planning, recruiting, retention, coaching, marketing, profitability, technology, managing teams and generational identities. Also serving on CRB committees (Nominating and Professional Development), as well as past service as President in 2001.

• CEO

  Brad Hanks Seminars

  (Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

  1994 — Present (15 years)

  Consulting and training services for sales, marketing and non-profit organizations with the purpose of moving companies and individuals to higher levels in production and customer service. Focus includes financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, creating operational efficiencies, recruiting/retention, marketing and technology strategies. Also offering speaking and consulting on social media applications and strategies for membership associations and trade organizations.

• Broker Associate

  RE/MAX Alliance

  (Privately Held; Real Estate industry)

  2008 — 2009 (1 year)

  Broker Associate assisting buyers / sellers throughout the Denver metro area. Providing best in class service through innovation, focus and drive; implementing technology, systems and a high touch philosophy in helping my clients achieve their goals. Bringing 18+ years of experience to residential and commercial transactions.
  
  Comfortable working with first time buyers, investors, developers and luxury home buyers/sellers. Listing, selling and leasing real estate in Aurora, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Centennial, Denver, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Littleton and Lone Tree.
  
  Recipient of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), and Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) professional designations. Candidate for Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Hold Quality Service Certified (QSC) and e-Pro certifications. Master Instructor for CRB; Senior Instructor for CAR.

• Senior Instructor

  Colorado Association of REALTORS

  (Real Estate industry)

  1996 — 2009 (13 years)

  Developing and instructing Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) courses in technology, career development, risk management and working with buyers and sellers. Consistently earning high evaluation ratings instructing for large and small REALTOR associations throughout the state. Currently serving on the C.A.R. Education Trustee Committee.

• Vice President

  RE/MAX International, Inc. - Brokerage Operations

  (Real Estate industry)

  February 2004 — July 2008 (4 years 6 months)

  Executive overseeing 41 company-owned brokerage offices along with related title and mortgage operations. Working closely with and directing four company presidents on strategy including: recruiting initiatives, long term planning, cost cutting, M&A, and succession planning.
  
  • Directed acquisitions which added over 400 Associates, increasing annual revenue $1.2 million.
  
  • Expanded west coast operations 20% through acquisitions and implementation of highly effective focused recruiting campaign.
  
  • Saved more than $2.5 million by identifying and implementing cost reduction initiatives which involved consolidation, staff reduction and renegotiation of vendor contracts.
  
  • Developed revenue enhancement strategies projected to improve NOI more than $2.6 million during next 24 months while factoring lower, single digit Sales Associate growth.
  
  • Successfully advised and assisted franchise owners throughout U.S. on mergers, acquisitions and business strategies.

• Vice President

  RE/MAX International, Inc. - Pacific Northwest Region

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Real Estate industry)

  2001 — 2004 (3 years)

  Directed activities for franchisor-owned region encompassing four states, with over 125 franchise offices and 3,000 Sales Associates. Responsibilities included: complete P&L responsibility; directing and supporting franchise sales; delivery of franchise service and support through business development / franchise consulting; managing planning and implementation of numerous awards events, business meetings and training programs.

• President

  Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB)

  (Non-Profit; 5001-10,000 employees; Real Estate industry)

  2001 — 2002 (1 year)

  The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) dedicated to advancing the careers of professional real estate brokerage managers and owners through networking and education. This 7,000 member organization counts among its membership some of the top talent in the real estate industry, shaping leaders to accept the challenges of a constantly evolving business environment.

• Vice President

  RE/MAX International, Inc. - Commercial Division

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Real Estate industry)

  1999 — 2001 (2 years)

  Responsible for growth, development and management for U.S. commercial operations. Directed activities including: directing and supporting regional owners/directors in commercial-only franchise sales; enhancing service offering to franchisees through identification of relevant products and services; and development of vendor relationships.

• Senior Franchise Development Consultant

  RE/MAX International, Inc. - Mountain States Region

  (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Real Estate industry)

  1996 — 1999 (3 years)

  Senior consultant and primary liaison between franchisor and franchisees within Mountain States Region. Worked closely with more than 250 offices of four state region, providing assistance in recruiting, retention and operations management. Planned and delivered member benefits training; ensured trademark and franchise compliance; partnered with brand management to deliver effective and brand consistent regional advertising.

• GRI Instructor

  California Association of Realtors

  (Non-Profit; Real Estate industry)

  1994 — 1997 (3 years)

  Delivering the Graduate, REALTOR Institute training programs to REALTORs throughout the state. Focusing on technology, working with buyers, relationship development, marketing and finance. Wrote the original GRI Technology Applications course for C.A.R. in 1996, a course that was then widely adopted throughout the U.S.

• Broker Manager

  RE/MAX North Bay Realty Group

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)

  1995 — 1996 (1 year)

  Led, motivated and trained 30 high producing Sales Associates, improving individual annual average sales from $3 million to $4.5 million. Office achieved #1 ranking in sales per associate in Northern Solano County MLS.

Brad Hanks’s Education

• The University of South Dakota

  Sociology, Marketing 1983 — 1985

  Activities and Societies:

  Lamda Alpha, (National Anthropology Honors Society), Alpha Kappa Delta, (International Sociology Honor Society), Dean's List, research assistant, teaching assistant, fraternity advisor, IFA

• The University of South Dakota

  BS , Sociology, Anthropology , 1977 — 1983

  Additional graduate work at the University of South Dakota in Sociology and Marketing. Teaching Assistant for two years.

  Activities and Societies:

  Sigma Nu fraternity, Strollers, Dakota Days Musical, USD Soccer Club, Men's Chorus, Brothers of Bordeaux, Alpha Xi Delta and Alphi Phi houseboy, alumni advisor to Sigma Nu (1983-1985), IFC member, Alpha Kappa Delta, Lamda Alpha

• Lemmon High School

  General 1974 — 1977

  John Philip Sousa award, State Track Meet, State Rifle Competition

  Activities and Societies:

  Football, basketball, track, cross country, baseball, band, stage band, jazz band, mixed chorus, madrigal, men's chorus, All State Chorus, rifle club

Additional Information

Brad Hanks’s Websites:

• Brad Hanks Seminars
• Homes In Colorado
• The Real Estate Network

Brad Hanks’s Interests:

Golf, tennis, trapshooting, Harley-Davidson, Road King, motorcycle riding, billiards, darts, fly fishing, scuba diving, travel, music. Movies: Caddyshack, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Holy Grail, The Hunt for Red October, Saving Private Ryan, Apollo 13, Contact, Christmas Vacation, Animal House, 48 Hours, Forrest Gump, Braveheart, Schindler's List, A Few Good Men, Trading Places. Music: ♫, Collective Soul, John Meyer, U2, Corrine Bailey Rae, Audioslave, The Frey, Coldplay, 10CC, Squeeze, Gomez, Roxy Music, The Cure, Queen, The Beatles, Aerosmith, Everclear, Blue Oyster Cult, YES, Peter Gabriel, The Fixx, Talking Heads, Eagles, Journey, Tommy Bolin, ELO, Alan Parsons Project, James Taylor, The Who, Rolling Stones, Steve Winwood, The Tubes, Spyro Gyra, Andrea Bocelli, Journey, CCR, Rush, Alice in Chains, B-52's, Crash Test Dummies, Bare Naked Ladies, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Bruce Cockburn, John Mellencamp, Van Morrison, ♫.

Brad Hanks’s Groups:

National Association of REALTORS, NAR, Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers, CRB, Council of Residential Specialists, CRS, Accredited Buyer Representatives, ABR, Certified Commercial Investment Members, CCIM, Colorado Association of REALTORS, CAR, South Metro Denver Association of REALTORS, SMDRA, e-Pro, Quality Service Certified, QSC, Toastmasters, Sigma Nu, Chamber of Commerce, Harley Owners Group, H.O.G., PADI.

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•    The Networking Community
•    eOffice
•    Executive Suite
•    Integrated Alliances
•    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
•    TEN - Top Executives Net
•    Facebook.com
•    Plaxo.com
•    OpenNetworker.com
•    e-BIZ
•    Ecademy.com
•    MyLinkGroups
•    Skype for Business
•    Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders
•    NetworkingPros
•    Linked Group Moderators
•    Council of Residential Specialists
•    Consultants Network
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    Speakers and Panelists
•    Friends of the United States of America
•    RE/MAX Associate
•    Active Rain Members
•    GroupLinked.com
•    Denver Broncos Fans
•    Sigma Nu
•    InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers)
•    ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
•    Social Media Marketing
•    Worldwide Motorcycle Association aka The Virtual Motorcycle Gang
•    Friends of Colorado
•    Tweeple
•    Twealtors
•    National Assn of Realtors
•    LION500.com (Open Networkers)
•    CRB
•    Real Estate Open Networkers - eRealEstate.com
•    Positive Thinkers
•    The University of South Dakota
•    Linked Riders
•    Colorado Association of Realtors
•    The Real Estate Network
•    Colorado Rockies Fans
•    Friends of South Dakota
•    The Commercial Real Estate Network
•    Connect With Success
•    Linked Masterminds
•    Successful Real Estate Investors

Brad Hanks’s Honors:

President, Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers, CRB (2001), a 7,000 member affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS; Omega Tau Rho (2001), Outstanding Service Award from the National Association of REALTORS; Toastmaster of the Year (Hot Air Club 2007); Lambda Alpha (Anthropology Honors Society), Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honors Society).

Brad Hanks’s Contact Settings

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• new ventures
• job inquiries
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• business deals
• reference requests
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