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July 18, 2008

Inman Real Estate Connect Preview

Posted by Greg Robertson under Franchise, Industry Parties, Lobby Bars, Networking, News, Trade Shows & Events, Vibe
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Next week is Inman Real Estate Connect in SF, also known as “The Brad Inman Fund Raiser”…. I kid..I kid.

I’m looking forward to the conference and being in San Francisco.

Looks like Brad and his team have put together another great agenda. I’m stoked to see Merlin Mann I enjoy his blog and look forward to hearing what he has to say. The Blogger’s Connect agenda looks promising too.

Also what struck me as interesting is Sherry Chris’s new BH&G franchise is “officially” launching. I’ve been following their blog and you can sense the great spirit of starting something new. Something I am totally in tune with as well. This industry needs new and aggressive companies to lead the charge. Good Luck to Sherry and her team!

There are a bunch of parties going on all over the city. If you’ve got something to announce feel free to post a comment or send me an email at vendor.alley@gmail.com and I’ll put up a post.

Follow us at www.twitter.com/vendoralley to get the latest of all after parties and events going on in the city.

See you there!

May 22, 2008

Irony

Posted by Greg Robertson under Networking
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This just popped up in my Google alerts.

J O B P O S T I N G
General Manager for eNeighborhooods

Dominion Enterprises
http://www.dominionenterprises.com
Boca Raton, FL 33487

General Manager - eNeighborhoods
A Division of Dominion Enterprises

eNeighborhoods (a division of Dominion Enterprises) is seeking a General Manager. The General Manager for this successful and growing operation will lead expansion of current web-based products in addition to developing and executing business plans for future products. The position will be based in Boca Raton, Florida and report to a Division President.

eNeighborhoods is the nation’s premier compiler of home and neighborhood knowledge, providing marketing and data services to the real estate industry’s top performers. Successful candidates for General Manager will join a dynamic team responsible for exceeding our customers’ expectation and providing powerful tools to agents, brokers, MLS organizations, and franchises. General areas of responsibility will include:

Providing vision for business and securing necessary resources to achieve goals
Hiring and developing a team to develop, sell and support web-based products
Daily leadership, management and coaching of staff
Managing financial performance, to exceed budgeted revenue and income

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years experience in a leadership role
Minimum expectation of 5 years successful experience hiring, managing, and developing managers
Proven ability to hire, manage, and develop sales, marketing, operations, and technical staff
Demonstrated success in real estate technology and online business environment
Proven track record of success in growing a customer base for web-based products
Success in developing and executing budgets and business plans
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highest standards of ethical business practice
Enthusiastic and driven to succeed
Deadline-driven and detail oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement

Dominion Enterprises (www.dominionenterprises.com) is a leading marketing services company serving the wide-ranging needs of many industries including real estate, apartments, specialty vehicles, employment, automotive and travel. We offer a dynamic environment, excellent growth opportunities, competitive earnings and a comprehensive benefits package including a generous 401(k). Dominion Enterprises supports a diverse workforce and is a drug-testing employer.

If you have the skills and seek a challenging growth opportunity, please apply through this site or send a cover letter and resume to (no calls please):

matt.paddock at dominionenterprises dot com
757-314-2512 (fax)
150 Granby
Norfolk, VA 23510

May 1, 2008

NAR Midyear is less than 2 weeks away!

Posted by Greg Robertson under Industry Parties, Lobby Bars, MLS, Networking, News, Trade Shows & Events
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Calling all vendors! Calling all vendors!!

New product? After-party location? Inside tip? Shameless plug?

If you got something to announce send it us and we’ll will post it.

Vendor.Alley@gmail.com

Let’s make this the “BEST NAR EVER!!”

April 7, 2008

Connection 2008, Philly-NO VENDORS ALLOWED!

Posted by Greg Robertson under MLS, Networking, Trade Shows & Events, Where's The Love?
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Vendors, NO SOUP FOR YOU!

I was asked today to list 3 value propositions about CMLS from a vendor’s perspective. Here’s what I came up with..

1. CMLS is a great way for me to stay informed about the issues effecting the MLS industry.

2. CMLS is a perfect networking environment for me to meet the decision makers of the MLS industry.

3. CMLS has created an environment where vendors engage and become part of the conversation about the MLS industry.

The third point is really the distiction between CMLS and Connection. CMLS engages vendors, Connection forbids vendors.

Sad.

It also reminded me about this cartoon….

If only the Consultant Custers of Connection would see that mabye, just maybe, those pesky sales people might be able to add something to the equation.

If not, no worries. CMLS 2008 is being held in Minneapolis this October. Hosted by John Mosey and Northstar MLS. Check out www.CMLS2008.com for more details, and, of course, vendors are welcome.

I believe that CMLS realizes something that Connection doesn’t…

We’re in this together.

January 10, 2008

Inman Real Estate Connect in the Big Apple. LIVE Coverage!

Posted by Greg Robertson under Lobby Bars, Networking, Trade Shows & Events
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Brad has put together another great show and huge networking op for everyone in the industry. One of my favorite sessions was the “Real Estate Connect NYC 2008 - Bull vs. Bear”

Check out the video here.

It’s worth watching although they paint a pretty bleak picture of the market. My favorite panelist on the session was a guy I call “Professor Doom” , real name Professor Nouriel Roubini from New York University.

“Professor Doom”

After listening to this guy you might want to go home and hug your kids.

November 8, 2007

LIVE Coverage of NAR EXPO 2007 starts Monday the 12th

Posted by Greg Robertson under Industry Parties, Lobby Bars, Networking, Trade Shows & Events, Vibe
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Vegas Baby! Only 5 days left. Is your liver ready????

We land in Vegas on Monday so that’s when all the fun begins.

Vendor Alley will be giving all the sights, sounds, and smells that is NAR EXPO 2007.

What big announcements will be made? I know one, but I can’t tell you now! You’ll have to wait until Monday (heehee). Any big deals? Anyone getting fired or hired? Are ______ and ________ still a couple?

Vendor Alley will be your resource to find out what’s what at the show. If you have any news to share please feel free to post or email us at vendor.alley@gmail.com.

And remember the first rule of trade shows… Never go big on the first night!

November 1, 2007

RIS Media’s Power Broker Reception and Dinner

Posted by Greg Robertson under Broker, Industry Parties, Networking, Trade Shows & Events, Vibe
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Those of you who know RIS Media’s John Featherston and Darryl MacPherson know these guys can throw a hell of a party.

They do this by combining 3 winning ingredients;

First, you attract the biggest names in real estate. At any party these guys throw you can see the likes of Stu Siegel, Allan Dalton, and Dave Liniger rubbing elbows with big brokers and vendors from all over the country.

Next be a great host. These guys are top notch and a pure class act, plus John can tell one hell of a story! Next time you meet him have him tell you the one about him and Ozzy Osborne.

Third, add booze! These guys know the fuel that keeps this industry going.

This year their 12th Annual Power Broker Reception and Dinner and will be held on November 13th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.

See you there!

October 31, 2007

Job Posting - National Sales Director focused on Broker technologies

Posted by Greg Robertson under Broker, Franchise, Help Wanted, Networking
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I got this from our friends at Clareity yesterday. I’m sure Gregg won’t mind me posting….

Dear Industry Colleague,

One of Clareity Consulting’s clients is seeking a National Sales Director focused on Broker technologies – please forward this email or nominate anyone you know that has done a great job selling Broker-focused technology and might be interested - or ask them to contact me or Kelly directly.

Clareity appreciates your assistance, and for a fun reward, the first person to nominate the person eventually selected for the position will win a $500 gift card from Macy’s, Best Buy - or any online store of your choosing.

A bit more about the position: This senior sales executive will be responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with the largest Broker and Franchise organizations to identify, evaluate, qualify, and close new business with existing and new clients. They develop ‘major account business plans’ (MABP) to achieve success and serve as ‘team leader’ to execute these plans. They will coordinate responses to RFPs and construct effective presentations. The position requires:

1) at least 10 years experience with proven sales results in closing million dollar plus transactions through consultative selling within the Broker Information Industry,
2) strong references from Brokers, Brokerage Executive and industry consultants,
3) highly developed negotiation and consultative selling skills
4) certification /professional designation from a major sales training program a plus
5) strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to present to groups of all sizes and organizational levels,
6) Bachelor degree or higher,
7) Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Remote office or home-based office is acceptable. This is a large company with many new products to sell. The job offers a base salary of $75-$100K based upon experience and substantial commission opportunities because of the size of the sales.

Please let me know if you have someone in mind – and please put them in touch with me. You could also win the prize!

Thank you!

Gregg Larson, CEO (or Kelly McCormack, executive assistant at x200) Clareity Consulting Scottsdale, AZ 480-368-8100 x201 www.callclareity.com gregg.larson@callclareity.com

October 31, 2007

It’s only 13 days left till NAR Expo in Las Vegas and I’ve got questions…

Posted by Greg Robertson under Agent, Industry Parties, Networking, Trade Shows & Events, Where's The Love?
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So right around the corner we have the 2007 NAR EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada. Of course Las Vegas wasn’t NAR’s first choice, they ran into venue problems in Chicago and Las Vegas was the only town that could cover them. There have been some minor changes, mostly the Expo runs in the middle of the week instead of over a weekend. Which is fine by me, especially in Vegas, hell we pay too much for rooms as is. So the big question in my mind is—-Will the REALTORS come?

Will they come to Vegas? NAR says “YES! They will come” “It’s Vegas, of course they will come!” In fact they tell me that pre-attendance is way up over last year. When I remind them that last year was a post-Katrina New Orleans I get nothing but silence over the phone (cue crickets).

So I’ve got some questions, you can comment back or email me your responses….

Any budget cut backs this year?
Where are the demo suites this year?
Parties?

Also, anything you want to plug about your company, feel free!

Those who post might even get the secret password to the “Backstage Pass” link up on the top right hand of this page. Secret cool stuff can be found for those with an ALL ACCESS password.

October 11, 2007

CMLS 2007 LIVE COVERAGE!

Posted by Greg Robertson under Fine Dining, Industry Parties, Lobby Bars, MLS, Networking, Trade Shows & Events
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Got here Tuesday night. Downtown Seattle, nice hotel…old school. The first thing I want to report is that I was “cut-off” at the lobby bar. First time this has ever happen to me. The waitress comes over puts down my drink and tells me that per their policy this will have to be my last drink. I asked her why, she told me that it was my Xth (actual number withheld to protect the author) Tanqueray and tonic.