It was 10 years ago today that Dan Woolley and I left our gigs at eNeighborhoods and started what would become W+R Studios. We had already been business partners for over 15 years at that point.
Looking back, launching a real estate software company in 2008 was insane. The country was reeling. Our new president, Barack Obama, walked in to the worst financial crisis in our country’s history, all caused by bad loans for, you guessed it, real estate.
But we were optimistic about us, the country and our ideas.
We didn’t officially open a bank account until later that year, with a modest starting balance of $2,500.
10 years later, our team has grown to over 40 of the most creative and talented people working in real estate. I love working with them everyday. Our products are used everyday by hundreds of thousands of real estate professionals all over North America, we have won awards and we just published our 10 Millionth Cloud CMA.
And in the next couple months we have some exciting new things to announce that I’m sure will bring W+R Studios even further success.
When I look at the past 26 years Dan and I have been business partners I couldn’t think of anyone else I would want to share this success with. As impatient as I am Dan reminds me everyday that the journey is the reward.
That’s so true, and like the old Turkish proverb says,
“No road is long with good company.”
Congratulations on the business Dan and you have built! I wish you much-continued success.
Congratulations and thank you for the contribution of some great industry products!
Congratulations Greg, Dan and all the W&R employees.
Greg, Dan and all of the W & R staff … MetroList, myself and many of MetroList’s management team have been along for most of the ride through the many metamorphoses … we appreciate all of you and want to continue to be part of your success which is a great part of our success … Bill
Congrats and awesome job in offering some of the best software in the industry!!! To another 10 years!! Cheers
Congratulations, Gentlemen! Hard earned success. The sweetest tasting accomplishments are the ones you work hardest for. Way to go . . .
Congrats to you & Dan for an amazing 10 years. So glad IRES has been part of that journey!
Congratulations! It’s is a true pleasure to know you both. The excellence you have brought to the industry with your products and leadership, is commendable. Cheers!
Congratulations to good friends. I’m loving being your customer as much as I loved being your partner.
Thanks for your technology contributions to the industry, which wouldn’t be the same without you. MB
Congratulations indeed!
W+R Studios rocks! Congrats to you and the whole team.
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Congratulations!!! Cheers to an amazing 10 years (and more to come)!
Congratulations Dan & Greg! Cheers to another 10+ successful years!
Congratulations Greg and Dan… and all the staff at W&R.
Wow…congrats! Where have the 10 years gone? I remember that cube in the architect’s office. It was pretty quiet times for them too. Of course, you still have your first deposit slip. Wishing you both continued success!
You are legends, such a great team. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Congrats boys! Quite an achievement. Seems like yesterday.
You’re not impatient – you’re striving for excellence and hustling! And I’m happy to be sharing the adventure with you. I can’t believe we’re “the old guys” now.
Congratulations, fellas. I admire your entrepreneurial spirit, creative output and comfortable t-shirts.
Congratulations to both of you! 10 years is a milestone.
I remember first meeting you guys at that office. You’ve built something great and I’m proud to be part of the W+R story.
Congrats guys! Great story and wish you continued success!
Congrats guys…true innovators & entrepreneurs!
Working for you and Dan has been one of the best experiences of my life. I’m so happy that I can be along for the ride on this journey. I can’t wait to see what the future holds! Cheers!
Congrats and thank you for taking that leap of faith. The agent community is better off thanks to your efforts. It’s amazing how much can happen in just ten years.
This is so great! Congratulations you guys! I can’t imagine working for anyone else and look forward to the future at W+R Studios!
Congrats! 10 years in the RE software business in no simple feat. Nice to see smarts and hard work pay off.
Congrats to you both – 10 years, wow!! Keep up the great work!
Congratulations to the dynamic duo. You’ve built a great culture, great products, and our industry owes you a debt of gratitude.
I love your story and so admire the great things you both have accomplished. In all sincerity, knowing you two are in real estate makes being here that much better and more fun for me. With so much admiration, congrats on your success and thank you for your contributions to this industry.
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