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Join Today Sign In Brad Hanks Chief Evangelical Officer | Speaker | Trainer | Real Estate Broker | 24,000+ 1st Degree Connections | brad@bradhanks.com Location Bellingham, Washington (Bellingham, Washington Area) Industry Real Estate Join LinkedIn and access Brad Hanks?s full profile. As a LinkedIn member, you?ll join 150 million other professionals who are sharing connections, ideas, and opportunities. And it?s free! You?ll also be able to: See who you and Brad Hanks know in common Get introduced to Brad Hanks Contact Brad Hanks directly View Full Profile Brad Hanks?s Overview Current Broker at RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc Instructor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) at Charfen Institute Chief Evangelical Officer at Connecting People With Success, LLC Master Instructor at Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) CEO at Brad Hanks Seminars see less see all Past Senior Instructor at Colorado Association of REALTORS Vice President at RE/MAX blog Inc. ? Brokerage Operations Vice President at RE/MAX blog Inc. ? Pacific Northwest Region President at Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) Vice President at RE/MAX blog Inc. ? Commercial Division Senior Franchise Development Consultant at RE/MAX blog Inc. ? Mountain States Region GRI Instructor at California Association of Realtors Broker Manager at RE/MAX North Bay Realty Group see less see all Education The University of South Dakota The University of South Dakota Lemmon High School Recommendations 59 people have recommended Brad Connections 500+ connections Brad Hanks? Summary ? BRAD HANKS, ABR, CDPE, CRB, CRS, GRI, e-Pro ? INDUSTRIES: Real Estate ? Social Media ? Speaking ? Training | Professional Education ? Networking ? LOCATION: Denver, Colorado ? INVITE me to connect at: Brad@ConnectingPeopleWithSuccess.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 mousetrap 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. Specialties Marketing using the tools of social networking and social media, mergers and acquisitions, brand management, 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? Experience Broker RE/MAX Whatcom County, Inc Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Real Estate industry 2011 ? Present (1 year) Bellingham, Washington Area REALTOR and broker specializing in residential sales in Bellingham and Whatcom County, Washington. Emphasis on short sale consulting for distressed homeowners. Developing and managing a team of some of the top real estate professionals in the area. Instructor, Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) Charfen Institute Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry May 2011 ? Present (1 year 3 months) Austin, Texas Area Instructor of one of the top short sale educational programs in the real estate and financial services industries ? the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) course. This two-day course trains real estate agents, brokers and mortgage professionals in dealing with short sale and pre-foreclosure transactions, focusing on the unique needs of distressed homeowners. Taught throughout the U.S., the CDPE course assists those on the front lines with ?solving the foreclosure crisis one homeowner at a time.? Chief Evangelical Officer Connecting People With Success, LLC Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry 2009 ? Present (3 years) Consulting and training services for sales, marketing and non-profit organizations with the purpose of providing companies and individuals with the means to build stronger relationships with their customers, clients and partners. Focusing on developing comprehensive social media marketing strategies. Also offering speaking and consulting on social media applications and strategies for membership associations and trade organizations. Master Instructor Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB) 2003 ? Present (9 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 organization?s national President in 2001. CEO Brad Hanks Seminars Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Real Estate industry 1994 ? Present (18 years) Consulting and training services for the real estate industry in sales, marketing, recruiting and all aspects of brokerage management. Focus includes financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, creating operational efficiencies, recruiting/retention, marketing, technology and increasing sales performance. Approvals and certifications to instruct in multiple states throughout the U.S., and considerable experience speaking in Canada and Europe. Senior Instructor Colorado Association of REALTORS July 1996 ? October 2011 (15 years 4 months) 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. Vice President RE/MAX blog Inc. ? Brokerage Operations Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Real Estate industry February 2004 ? August 2008 (4 years 7 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 blog Inc. ? Pacific Northwest Region Privately Held; 5001-10,000 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) 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 blog Inc. ? Commercial Division Privately Held; 5001-10,000 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 blog Inc. ? Mountain States Region 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 Nonprofit; 51-200 employees; 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; 5001-10,000 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? Skills & Expertise Public Speaking Mergers Management Consulting Franchising Real Estate Short Sales Brokerage Management Sales Management Recruiting Technology Implementation Brad Hanks? Certifications Certified Distressed Property Expert Distressed Property Institute, LLCDecember 2010 e-Pro National Association of REALTORS2007 Accredited Expert in Consultative Selling Rx SalesNovember 2008 Brad Hanks? Education The University of South Dakota Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Anthropology 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 (Alto sax), mixed chorus, madrigal, men?s chorus, All State Chorus, rifle club Brad Hanks? Additional Information Interests: Golf, tennis, trapshooting, Harley-Davidsons, 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 Mayer, U2, Corrine Bailey Rae, Audioslave, The Fray, 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, ?. Groups and Associations: National Association of REALTORS, NAR, Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers, CRB, Council of Residential Specialists, CRS, Accredited Buyer Representatives, ABR, 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. ABR ? Accredited Buyer Representative Active Rain Members Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members) CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY EXPERT? ? CDPE? +2,250 Member CRB (Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers) Center for Corporate Sustainability Colorado Real Estate Brokers and Realtors Networking Group Connect With Success Consultants Network Council of Residential Specialists Denver Broncos Fans Ecademy.com Executive Suite Facebook User Group Friends of Colorado Friends of South Dakota Industrial Integrated Alliances LION500.com (Open Networkers) LION? Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] Linked Group Moderators Linked Masterminds Linked Riders Luxury Resort Brokers National Association of REALTORS?-Official Group Office OpenNetworker.com Positive Thinkers Professional Speakers and Seminar Leaders RE Leader Search RE/MAX Associate REAL Trends Real Estate Connect ? Inman News Real Estate Open Networkers ? eRealEstateSocial.com Relationship Networking Sigma Nu Skype for Business Social Media Marketing Speakers and Panelists Successful Real Estate Investors TEN ? Top Executives Net The Commercial Real Estate Network The Real Estate Network The University of South Dakota To Our Short Sale Success! TopLinked.com (Open Networkers) Twealtors Tweeple Vancouver Real Estate Group e-BIZ eOffice Honors and Awards: 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). Contact Brad for: career opportunities consulting offers new ventures job inquiries expertise requests business deals reference requests getting back in touch View Brad Hanks? full profile to? See who you and Brad Hanks know in common Get introduced to Brad Hanks Contact Brad Hanks directly View Full Profile Not the Brad Hanks you were looking for? View more ? Name Search: Search for people you know from over 150 million professionals already on LinkedIn. 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