Blake R.

Summary

I'm a results-driven marketing leader and brand strategist with a demonstrated record of creating innovative campaigns to expand brand and increase overall sales and revenue. As a proactive leader with a vast knowledge of the real estate industry, I understand the strategic value of establishing high benchmarks and employing media mix modeling to measure campaign effectiveness, resulting in record sales and increased customer satisfaction. However, my most noteworthy strength is building highly-driven sales teams, encouraging employee development, and motivating through unique coaching and training approaches. My key competencies include the following:

 • Leadership & Coaching • Marketing & Branding Strategy • Technological Innovations • Public Relations, Corporate, and Agency • Public Speaking • Comprehensive Advertising Campaigns • Networking & Collaboration • Contract Negotiation • Creative Content As a motivational speaker and influential trailblazer, I have created thousands of informative real estate videos, podcasts, and blogs; and have authored over 40 technology articles. I excel at inspiring teams, developing broad marketing strategies that drive revenue, and implementing practical initiatives that expand brand awareness. In addition, I’m recognized as a skilled negotiator who consistently closes complex deals and the “go-to guy” who can implement innovative solutions and achieve strategic goals. A refugee from Silicon Valley, he had a successful marketing and public relations career for some of the most recognized names in technology, including Apple, Silicon Graphics, Pinnacle Systems, and Ziff Davis. Blake applies many of his early life (and corporate) lessons to his real estate practice and works tirelessly to strengthen his team's skills to meet and exceed the high expectations of today's savvy real estate customers. A true global citizen. Blake, his wife, and two children are all European Union members, giving him a unique perspective on the international real estate front.