International Social Media Trainer Brad Hanks to be a #REBCDEN

How many real estate trainers do you know who are invited to train in Turkey?  I know one in particular who is always Tweeting from parts unknown or in an airport.  Brad Hanks who lives in Douglas County is seldom home to enjoy it.  Instead as a Social Media Evangelist, he travels spreading the word.  I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Brad will be able to attend REBC, because he is worth hearing.

In case there are some who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Brad Hanks, let’s take care of that soon.  In the meantime, Welcome to the REBC Blog Brad…

Tell us a little bit about yourself, are you a Colorado native or what brought  you to Colorado?
I moved to Colorado in 1985 after graduate school.  I had job offers on the east coast, but decided to move to Colorado and roll the dice for employment because I loved the area.  I figured I’d rather live somewhere I loved and find a job, rather than take a job that took me somewhere I didn’t like.

Who do you work for and why do you enjoy your job?
I’m self employed, and love what I do (speaking, training and consulting), because it takes me to so many different parts of the country and introduces me to so many new people.

What is your favorite tech tool for business?  Why is it your favorite?
Overall, social media would be my favorite tool for business, even though it’s not “technology.”  Social media is about interaction, engagement and developing relationships.  It’s my favorite tool since it deals with the strengthening the foundation of sales – relationships.

What would you like to learn more about at REBC-Denver?
How others are using technology to get business.  I’m looking for specific strategies that have impacted someone’s bottom line positively.

Do you play to present a topic?  If so what would you like to talk about?
I’d love to present.  I can present on a variety of topics, from specific applications like LinkedIn, Twitter or Facebook, to broader topics such as social media risk management, building your brand, or online reputation monitoring and management.

Contact Brad Hanks:

@BradHanks

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Wendi & Trinity Title Support REBarCamp Denver!

When REBarCamp Denver was in the infancy stages of planning, Wendi Milinkov was one of the first people to step forward and offer to sponsor.  Typical of Wendy, she has the ability to cover a lot of ground without ever breaking a sweat.  Each year Wendi is responsible for recruiting volunteers to moderate at the Realtor Rally, in addition she is a member of the Education Committee always offering her assistance and knowledge.  It’s with great pleasure I welcome Wendi and Trinity Title to REBarCamp Denver.

Would you please tell us a little about yourself?

I am a highly motivated, type A 30 something! I’ve been in the title business my whole career since graduating from college in 1993 with a BS in Marketing/Public Relations from Northwest Missouri State University. I am a mother of two boys, and I enjoy writing, playing golf, teaching title and marketing classes and networking. My customers rely on me for being a great source of information to them in helping them build their business and be more efficient in their day to day work efforts. I quickly help them solve problems and I enjoy being the “right hand woman” on the title side!

How long have you been in the real estate industry?  What did you do before?

I have been in the title insurance business since 1993, where I began my career in the claims & special projects department, served as the marketing director/public relations director and then worked as an account manager for the last 9 years for a couple of local title companies.  Before title, I was a student-but I worked for the chamber of commerce and for a local alzheimer’s facility handling public relations work. Before that, I was a cashier girl in my mom and dad’s little store by the college.

Tell us about your company.  How long have you been working there?  What services does you company offer in the real estate industry?

I am currently working at Trinity Title. I’ve been employed there for 6 months and I love it! We are a young, upwardly mobile company that was founded by a family who “grew up” in the title business. Most of our employees originate from the bigger title companies in town, and we’ve taken the best philosophies-and revolutionized our systems to fit the way the real estate and title business is changing. We’re tech savvy, innovative-and big on social networking. We offer all the core services you see from other title companies, but we don’t rush out the door at five. We can handle after hours closing, virtual closings or whatever our clients may need.

Are you involved in social media?

Of course-Linked In, Facebook, Active Rain, Plaxo. I’m not too into Tweeting just yet.

How do you use social media to leverage your business?

I use it to keep in touch with friends, associates and as a great way to network 24/7. I think there is a careful balance you must apply to your social networking. You need to keep a business flavor-but you should also allow the fun side of your personality to show. If you’re all work—and no fun-people will view your efforts as a “commercial.” If you bring value to your social media efforts, as well as fun, it’s amazing the response you’ll receive. Our company has received orders from our contacts in our social media networks who are outside of the real estate and lending business! It’s very exciting to watch this trend!

How can your product/service benefit those in the real estate industry?

We have a VERY attractive 10 year, 50% re-issue rate. We’re sensitive to our economy and to the price sensitivity of the consumer. Our core services and products are the same as the larger title companies, but we use some outsourcing techniques with our marketing and farm packages and with some virtual offices to keep our costs lower. We don’t want to be in the habit of hiring and laying off like many of the larger title companies do.  We offer a great net sheet tabulator on our web site, cd’s and e-files for our title documents (yes, we are a green company), an experienced title and escrow team, after hours closings, marketing services and more.

Are you coming to REBC Denver and would you like to present a topic? Which topic?

I’m coming—but I’m not teaching! I’m very excited to be a part of it and I know so many of the folks that are a part of the event from another committee we served on them. I’m proud of them for putting on such a great event!

How can we contact you? By email or by phone! wendi@trinity-title.com  or 303-886-6288