Ron Birmingham was intrigued by the Keller Williams website and culture. He helped launch the first Keller Williams franchise in Halifax, Nova Scotia. They assembled a dream team of top agents, including regional manager Valerie Folk. The Halifax market center has been very successful since launching in 2010, growing to over 60 agents and becoming a leading real estate firm in the area through their team-focused approach and culture.
Este documento presenta una colección de carátulas de discos de música de los años 70 en España, muchas de las cuales contienen títulos, imágenes y letras sugestivas. El documento sugiere que algunos de estos artistas estaban involucrados en actividades como la pederastia, la zoofilia y las sectas satánicas. Además, hace comentarios jocosos sobre temas como la sexualidad y las drogas que estaban presentes en la escena musical underground de la época.
This media product uses conventions from real horror movies by employing a handheld camera, sinister music, dark lighting, and four sound codes similar to films like Paranormal Activity and The Ring. It develops some conventions by having a female actress play the supernatural ghost rather than relying on a male gaze, using camera techniques like tilted shots and low angles to show actor expressions, and setting the story in a home as seen in other horror movies such as The Grudge. While most conventions are followed for audience recognition, the use of a female ghost and camera techniques develop forms somewhat from typical horror films.
This document lists random words beginning with letters from G to J. It includes words like garden, girl, goat, glue, heart, horse, house, hammer, igloo, insects, Indian, jacket, jet, jar, and jelly.
The document provides information about various aspects of Australia, including the flag featuring six white stars on a white and blue background, the Australian dollar being the currency, English being the primary language spoken, and popular animals including kangaroos and crocodiles. It also mentions various transportation options, places to visit such as the Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock, activities like climbing and hiking, hot summers and cold winters, foods such as hamburgers and potatoes, Australia being an island country in the South Pacific, and cultural celebrations and traditions.
On March 21, 2013, Lovitt & Touché was recognized, for a second year in a row, as being one of the Valley’s Healthiest Employers. This award goes to show that we as an organization take the health and well being of our employees seriously and offer a variety of Wellness programs to met the vast need and interest…but it also goes to show that our employees are serious about their health too, for themselves and for their families.
El documento resume la historia y características del rock and roll. Se originó en los años 50 a partir de estilos como el gospel, blues y country, y se popularizó entre los jóvenes como una forma de protesta. El rock and roll evolucionó en los años 60 hacia estilos más maduros dirigidos a la juventud, con letras sencillas y melodías pegadizas. Se caracteriza por su ritmo marcado y uso prominente de guitarra, bajo y batería. Entre sus principales exponentes se encuentran Elvis Presley, The Beatles y Chuck Berry.
El documento describe un evento para promover una agencia de talentos. En el evento, primero se expondrían diferentes tipos de fotografía y técnicas. Luego, habría una pasarela con modelos masculinos y femeninos. Después, se presentaría una obra teatral. Finalmente, habría presentaciones de diferentes bailes como urbano, flamenco y ballet. El objetivo del evento es reclutar nuevos miembros para la agencia.
El documento resume las noticias más relevantes del sector energético en la semana del 8 al 14 de octubre de 2012. Incluye noticias sobre compañías energéticas como Endesa, Iberdrola y E.ON, el sector energético en general, compañías petroleras como Repsol y Shell, energías renovables como la inauguración de un gran parque solar en Puerto Rico, y eficiencia energética.
Este documento presenta una colección de carátulas de discos de música de los años 70 en España, muchas de las cuales contienen títulos, imágenes y letras sugestivas. El documento sugiere que algunos de estos artistas estaban involucrados en actividades como la pederastia, la zoofilia y las sectas satánicas. Además, hace comentarios jocosos sobre temas como la sexualidad y las drogas que estaban presentes en la escena musical underground de la época.
This media product uses conventions from real horror movies by employing a handheld camera, sinister music, dark lighting, and four sound codes similar to films like Paranormal Activity and The Ring. It develops some conventions by having a female actress play the supernatural ghost rather than relying on a male gaze, using camera techniques like tilted shots and low angles to show actor expressions, and setting the story in a home as seen in other horror movies such as The Grudge. While most conventions are followed for audience recognition, the use of a female ghost and camera techniques develop forms somewhat from typical horror films.
This document lists random words beginning with letters from G to J. It includes words like garden, girl, goat, glue, heart, horse, house, hammer, igloo, insects, Indian, jacket, jet, jar, and jelly.
The document provides information about various aspects of Australia, including the flag featuring six white stars on a white and blue background, the Australian dollar being the currency, English being the primary language spoken, and popular animals including kangaroos and crocodiles. It also mentions various transportation options, places to visit such as the Sydney Opera House and Ayers Rock, activities like climbing and hiking, hot summers and cold winters, foods such as hamburgers and potatoes, Australia being an island country in the South Pacific, and cultural celebrations and traditions.
On March 21, 2013, Lovitt & Touché was recognized, for a second year in a row, as being one of the Valley’s Healthiest Employers. This award goes to show that we as an organization take the health and well being of our employees seriously and offer a variety of Wellness programs to met the vast need and interest…but it also goes to show that our employees are serious about their health too, for themselves and for their families.
El documento resume la historia y características del rock and roll. Se originó en los años 50 a partir de estilos como el gospel, blues y country, y se popularizó entre los jóvenes como una forma de protesta. El rock and roll evolucionó en los años 60 hacia estilos más maduros dirigidos a la juventud, con letras sencillas y melodías pegadizas. Se caracteriza por su ritmo marcado y uso prominente de guitarra, bajo y batería. Entre sus principales exponentes se encuentran Elvis Presley, The Beatles y Chuck Berry.
El documento describe un evento para promover una agencia de talentos. En el evento, primero se expondrían diferentes tipos de fotografía y técnicas. Luego, habría una pasarela con modelos masculinos y femeninos. Después, se presentaría una obra teatral. Finalmente, habría presentaciones de diferentes bailes como urbano, flamenco y ballet. El objetivo del evento es reclutar nuevos miembros para la agencia.
El documento resume las noticias más relevantes del sector energético en la semana del 8 al 14 de octubre de 2012. Incluye noticias sobre compañías energéticas como Endesa, Iberdrola y E.ON, el sector energético en general, compañías petroleras como Repsol y Shell, energías renovables como la inauguración de un gran parque solar en Puerto Rico, y eficiencia energética.
La playa es un lugar ideal para pasear y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Caminar por la orilla del mar permite admirar las olas, sentir la brisa marina y observar la vida silvestre como gaviotas y cangrejos. Un paseo relajante junto al mar es una excelente manera de desconectar del estrés y conectar con uno mismo y la naturaleza.
El documento presenta información sobre el agua potable disponible para el consumo humano. Explica que solo el 3% del agua del planeta es agua dulce, y que de ese 3%, la mayor parte está congelada en los polos. Solo queda disponible el 0,5% del agua total del planeta para el consumo humano.
This document lists various pieces of kids' bedroom furniture including cots, chairs, tables, beds, night tables, toy boxes, desks and more. It provides contact information for the furniture company, including their head office address in Leicester, Leicestershire and phone number. The company's website is also listed where copyright information is provided.
En el mercado farmacéutico se están produciendo cambios que debemos afrontar para poder evolucionar y no extinguirnos, por ello es muy importante saber hacia donde podrían llevarnos estos cambios. En la presentación hemos creado un posible futuro en el que los resultados en salud será nuestra principal producción, y que para llegar a ello debemos pivotar sobre el valor del producto, el producto ampliado y la diversificación de la organización.
Agradecer a Joan Elias su visión del cambio que me ha permitido exponer la adaptación que precisamos para no desaparecer (extinguirnos).
El documento presenta información sobre distancias astronómicas como la unidad astronómica, el año luz y el parsec. También describe magnitudes estelares, espectroscopía, clasificación espectral, diagrama de Hertzsprung-Russell y clases de luminosidad. Explica cómo estas medidas permiten determinar propiedades como la temperatura, tamaño y distancia de las estrellas.
- Expertos en seguridad infantil, ensayos de seguridad de los juguetes, ensayos de seguridad de artículos de puericultura, puericultura ligera, puericultura pesada, ensayos de seguridad de parques infantiles, marca de seguridad controlada, directiva de juguetes, normalización, Norma EU EN-71, Certificado CE de tipo, Seguridad eléctrica, asesoramiento, Noma EN62115, calidad comprobada, evaluación de riesgos de productos infantiles, calibración de equipos a medida, formación a medida en legislación y normativa de seguridad de los productos infantiles, proyectos de investigación en seguridad infantil, software de seguridad controlada, mejora de las características de absorción de las superficies de las áreas de juego, AIJU: Area Física
El documento propone reformas a la educación superior en Colombia. Algunas de las propuestas clave incluyen: 1) Que la educación superior sea gratuita en universidades públicas y financiada adecuadamente por el gobierno; 2) Que los consejos superiores garanticen la autonomía de las universidades públicas; 3) Que la mayoría de los profesores sean de planta con protecciones laborales completas.
El documento contiene una serie de reflexiones sobre el amor, la amistad, la felicidad y la vida. Algunas de las ideas principales son: enamórate de quien te hace ser una mejor persona; no pierdas tu libertad de elegir cómo vivir tu tiempo; sé feliz con lo que tienes y solo busca lo que te haga feliz.
La autora fue a una fiesta y decidió no beber alcohol, siguiendo el consejo de su madre. Mientras regresaba a casa sobria, fue atropellada por un conductor borracho que había asistido a la misma fiesta. Mientras yace herida de gravedad en la carretera, la autora dicta sus últimas palabras a los presentes, lamentando que el conductor decidiera beber y conducir y ahora ella tenga que morir, y expresando sus últimas palabras de amor para su familia antes de fallecer.
Este documento habla sobre algunos conceptos básicos de fotografía como el contraste, la profundidad de campo y algunos errores comunes. El autor es José Antonio Mendoza Díaz de la Institución Educativa San José del Pantano y pretende dar una mirada rápida a estos temas fotográficos fundamentales.
Este documento contiene 21 consejos de vida sobre temas como las relaciones, la comunicación y los arrepentimientos. También incluye instrucciones de reenviar el mensaje a otros para recibir buena suerte y mejoras en la vida, dependiendo de la cantidad de personas a quienes se les comparta.
El Perú posee una gran variedad de verduras, frutas y semillas debido a su diverso clima, el cual divide al país en diferentes regiones agrícolas. Entre los productos más comunes se encuentran diversos tipos de ajíes, maíces y plantas aromáticas. Los platos peruanos tradicionales varían según la región - la costa, la sierra y la selva - e incluyen papa rellena, ceviche y lomo saltado, los cuales se preparan con ingredientes como papa, pescado, carne y diferentes varied
Este documento resume conceptos clave sobre accidentes, incluyendo su clasificación, causas y medidas preventivas. Define un accidente como un suceso involuntario y dañino causado por un agente externo. Clasifica los accidentes en tránsito (18%), hogar (30%) y laborales (52%), siendo estos últimos los más frecuentes. Recomienda explorar al accidentado y tomar medidas preventivas para reducir riesgos.
Keller Williams Valley Realty in Canada has won first place for their float in the local Canada Day parade for the fifth consecutive year. The float was led by Marie Block and required significant effort from the office and local businesses. Don McNeill and David Boughton constructed the award-winning float early on July 1st. Jean Joinson embroidered parade t-shirts and the office distributed over 7,500 bottles of donated water along the parade route.
The document provides information from the monthly update of Keller Williams Canada including:
- Keller Williams Ottawa Realty celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 630 people in attendance.
- Ottawa ranked highly among Keller Williams market centers for profit, profit share, closed volume, and closed units.
- Upcoming training events from Keller Williams were announced across Canada in areas like seller mastery, buyer mastery, and business planning.
- The Whitby/Oshawa market center welcomed two new mega agents.
The document provides a monthly update on news and events at Keller Williams Canada. It shares a story of Keller Williams culture where agents supported a colleague after he lost his brother. It also provides statistics on top performing market centers, individuals, teams and groups. Finally, it announces upcoming Keller Williams training events in various Canadian cities focused on topics like technology, listings, selling, buying and business planning.
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Michael Tritthart will teach a course on streamlining your online presence through social media. Attendees will learn how to present a consistent brand image across all social channels and implement tools to save time, make money, and stand out. The course teaches how to leverage websites and social media to communicate your brand, attract leads, ask for referrals, build relationships, and generate business. Michael has over a decade of experience in educational technology and real estate training.
The document is the March 2011 monthly newsletter from Keller Williams Canada. It provides updates on upcoming RED Day events to benefit the community, recognizes top-performing agents and teams from January 2011, and announces Canadian and international training events being offered in the coming months focused on skills like lead generation, sales mastery, and technology. It aims to keep KW agents informed of news and opportunities within the organization.
The document is the March 2011 monthly update from Keller Williams Canada. It provides information on upcoming RED Day 2011 events to benefit the community, recognizes top performing teams and individuals from January 2011, and announces that registration is now open for Family Reunion 2012 to save money by registering early. It highlights several market centers that ranked in the top 25 in January for various performance metrics like profit, units closed, and gross agent gain.
The document provides information about an event where the cost is $20 per person and that price includes lunch. The cost of attending is $20 for each individual and that fee covers the meal served at lunchtime. For $20 per attendee, the price covers both participation in the event and the lunch provided.
James Benson left his six-figure corporate job and baby on the way to pursue real estate sales full-time after completing the BOLD MAPS program. During the program, his coach challenged him about not meeting his weekly contact goals and he realized he needed to quit his job to focus on real estate. In his first month as a full-time agent, his income surpassed his previous corporate salary. He credits the BOLD program and Keller Williams Realty for giving him the resources and support to successfully launch his real estate business.
La playa es un lugar ideal para pasear y disfrutar de la naturaleza. Caminar por la orilla del mar permite admirar las olas, sentir la brisa marina y observar la vida silvestre como gaviotas y cangrejos. Un paseo relajante junto al mar es una excelente manera de desconectar del estrés y conectar con uno mismo y la naturaleza.
El documento presenta información sobre el agua potable disponible para el consumo humano. Explica que solo el 3% del agua del planeta es agua dulce, y que de ese 3%, la mayor parte está congelada en los polos. Solo queda disponible el 0,5% del agua total del planeta para el consumo humano.
This document lists various pieces of kids' bedroom furniture including cots, chairs, tables, beds, night tables, toy boxes, desks and more. It provides contact information for the furniture company, including their head office address in Leicester, Leicestershire and phone number. The company's website is also listed where copyright information is provided.
En el mercado farmacéutico se están produciendo cambios que debemos afrontar para poder evolucionar y no extinguirnos, por ello es muy importante saber hacia donde podrían llevarnos estos cambios. En la presentación hemos creado un posible futuro en el que los resultados en salud será nuestra principal producción, y que para llegar a ello debemos pivotar sobre el valor del producto, el producto ampliado y la diversificación de la organización.
Agradecer a Joan Elias su visión del cambio que me ha permitido exponer la adaptación que precisamos para no desaparecer (extinguirnos).
El documento presenta información sobre distancias astronómicas como la unidad astronómica, el año luz y el parsec. También describe magnitudes estelares, espectroscopía, clasificación espectral, diagrama de Hertzsprung-Russell y clases de luminosidad. Explica cómo estas medidas permiten determinar propiedades como la temperatura, tamaño y distancia de las estrellas.
- Expertos en seguridad infantil, ensayos de seguridad de los juguetes, ensayos de seguridad de artículos de puericultura, puericultura ligera, puericultura pesada, ensayos de seguridad de parques infantiles, marca de seguridad controlada, directiva de juguetes, normalización, Norma EU EN-71, Certificado CE de tipo, Seguridad eléctrica, asesoramiento, Noma EN62115, calidad comprobada, evaluación de riesgos de productos infantiles, calibración de equipos a medida, formación a medida en legislación y normativa de seguridad de los productos infantiles, proyectos de investigación en seguridad infantil, software de seguridad controlada, mejora de las características de absorción de las superficies de las áreas de juego, AIJU: Area Física
El documento propone reformas a la educación superior en Colombia. Algunas de las propuestas clave incluyen: 1) Que la educación superior sea gratuita en universidades públicas y financiada adecuadamente por el gobierno; 2) Que los consejos superiores garanticen la autonomía de las universidades públicas; 3) Que la mayoría de los profesores sean de planta con protecciones laborales completas.
El documento contiene una serie de reflexiones sobre el amor, la amistad, la felicidad y la vida. Algunas de las ideas principales son: enamórate de quien te hace ser una mejor persona; no pierdas tu libertad de elegir cómo vivir tu tiempo; sé feliz con lo que tienes y solo busca lo que te haga feliz.
La autora fue a una fiesta y decidió no beber alcohol, siguiendo el consejo de su madre. Mientras regresaba a casa sobria, fue atropellada por un conductor borracho que había asistido a la misma fiesta. Mientras yace herida de gravedad en la carretera, la autora dicta sus últimas palabras a los presentes, lamentando que el conductor decidiera beber y conducir y ahora ella tenga que morir, y expresando sus últimas palabras de amor para su familia antes de fallecer.
Este documento habla sobre algunos conceptos básicos de fotografía como el contraste, la profundidad de campo y algunos errores comunes. El autor es José Antonio Mendoza Díaz de la Institución Educativa San José del Pantano y pretende dar una mirada rápida a estos temas fotográficos fundamentales.
Este documento contiene 21 consejos de vida sobre temas como las relaciones, la comunicación y los arrepentimientos. También incluye instrucciones de reenviar el mensaje a otros para recibir buena suerte y mejoras en la vida, dependiendo de la cantidad de personas a quienes se les comparta.
El Perú posee una gran variedad de verduras, frutas y semillas debido a su diverso clima, el cual divide al país en diferentes regiones agrícolas. Entre los productos más comunes se encuentran diversos tipos de ajíes, maíces y plantas aromáticas. Los platos peruanos tradicionales varían según la región - la costa, la sierra y la selva - e incluyen papa rellena, ceviche y lomo saltado, los cuales se preparan con ingredientes como papa, pescado, carne y diferentes varied
Este documento resume conceptos clave sobre accidentes, incluyendo su clasificación, causas y medidas preventivas. Define un accidente como un suceso involuntario y dañino causado por un agente externo. Clasifica los accidentes en tránsito (18%), hogar (30%) y laborales (52%), siendo estos últimos los más frecuentes. Recomienda explorar al accidentado y tomar medidas preventivas para reducir riesgos.
Keller Williams Valley Realty in Canada has won first place for their float in the local Canada Day parade for the fifth consecutive year. The float was led by Marie Block and required significant effort from the office and local businesses. Don McNeill and David Boughton constructed the award-winning float early on July 1st. Jean Joinson embroidered parade t-shirts and the office distributed over 7,500 bottles of donated water along the parade route.
The document provides information from the monthly update of Keller Williams Canada including:
- Keller Williams Ottawa Realty celebrated its 10th anniversary with over 630 people in attendance.
- Ottawa ranked highly among Keller Williams market centers for profit, profit share, closed volume, and closed units.
- Upcoming training events from Keller Williams were announced across Canada in areas like seller mastery, buyer mastery, and business planning.
- The Whitby/Oshawa market center welcomed two new mega agents.
The document provides a monthly update on news and events at Keller Williams Canada. It shares a story of Keller Williams culture where agents supported a colleague after he lost his brother. It also provides statistics on top performing market centers, individuals, teams and groups. Finally, it announces upcoming Keller Williams training events in various Canadian cities focused on topics like technology, listings, selling, buying and business planning.
Toronto spotlight on technology-streamline your online presence-june 9th with...kwregion30
Michael Tritthart will teach a course on streamlining your online presence through social media. Attendees will learn how to present a consistent brand image across all social channels and implement tools to save time, make money, and stand out. The course teaches how to leverage websites and social media to communicate your brand, attract leads, ask for referrals, build relationships, and generate business. Michael has over a decade of experience in educational technology and real estate training.
The document is the March 2011 monthly newsletter from Keller Williams Canada. It provides updates on upcoming RED Day events to benefit the community, recognizes top-performing agents and teams from January 2011, and announces Canadian and international training events being offered in the coming months focused on skills like lead generation, sales mastery, and technology. It aims to keep KW agents informed of news and opportunities within the organization.
The document is the March 2011 monthly update from Keller Williams Canada. It provides information on upcoming RED Day 2011 events to benefit the community, recognizes top performing teams and individuals from January 2011, and announces that registration is now open for Family Reunion 2012 to save money by registering early. It highlights several market centers that ranked in the top 25 in January for various performance metrics like profit, units closed, and gross agent gain.
The document provides information about an event where the cost is $20 per person and that price includes lunch. The cost of attending is $20 for each individual and that fee covers the meal served at lunchtime. For $20 per attendee, the price covers both participation in the event and the lunch provided.
James Benson left his six-figure corporate job and baby on the way to pursue real estate sales full-time after completing the BOLD MAPS program. During the program, his coach challenged him about not meeting his weekly contact goals and he realized he needed to quit his job to focus on real estate. In his first month as a full-time agent, his income surpassed his previous corporate salary. He credits the BOLD program and Keller Williams Realty for giving him the resources and support to successfully launch his real estate business.
James Benson left his six-figure corporate job and baby on the way to pursue real estate sales full-time after completing the BOLD MAPS program. During the program, his coach challenged him for not meeting his weekly contact goals and he realized he needed to quit his job to focus on real estate. He handed in his resignation the next day. In his first month as a full-time agent, he surpassed his previous corporate salary. He credits the BOLD program and Keller Williams Realty for giving him the resources and support to successfully launch his real estate business.
Rod Forsyth, a top real estate agent in Calgary, decided to join Keller Williams Realty after 22 years with RE/MAX. He was drawn to Keller Williams' culture of serving clients better through their training and systems. At Keller Williams, everyone is focused on the same mission to help more clients. Forsyth finds the environment at Keller Williams refreshing and gratifying, surrounded by like-minded people focused on client service. He believes the Keller Williams system will reignite his career by providing effective, efficient training to serve his clients better.
This monthly newsletter from Keller Williams Canada provides a summary of the company's growth in 2010 and goals for continued expansion. Some key points:
- The number of agents in Canada rose 24% in 2010 to 1522, and the goal is to reach 4500 associates by January 2016.
- Various accomplishments from 2010 that contributed to success are acknowledged, including growth of the advisory council, launch of the company website, and associates' community contributions.
- Upcoming events are announced, including the Family Reunion conference in February and training sessions on leadership and lead generation in the new year.
- Statistics on top producing market centers and Canada's rankings in the KWRI system are provided.
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The latest issue of the Keller Williams Realty Canada newsletter is now available. In it you will find updates on upcoming events, great stories of KW culture and success, as well as some of the latest statistics for our company, offices and agents.
1. dream Team transforms
Halifax market New energy, new frontiers
in Nova Scotia By Lisa Wahlgren
Ron Birmingham remembers the exact date more than and then got in touch with Kevin Fudge, his colleague
two years ago – June 23, 2008 – when he sat down at Exit Realty and said, “We have to have a look at this,”
one evening at his computer with a list of real estate Fudge recalls. 1,435 kilometers or 890 miles from the
Websites that he wanted to review, solely for the purpose nearest Keller Williams market center in Ottawa, there was
of gathering ideas to enhance his own site. He was an little awareness of Keller Williams in the Halifax, Nova
agent with Exit Realty at the time and had no intention Scotia, market at the time.
of leaving, but when he got to the KW.com site, he was Two years later, to the day, on June 23, 2010, the
intrigued, and started to dig deeper. He was drawn to the Keller Williams Realty Halifax Market Center franchise
emphasis on education, culture and the team concept, and agreement was approved, and on July 16, it opened its
he says he liked the idea of being with a company that put doors. Having laid the groundwork for a highly successful
agents first. The advantages of profit share also resonated launch, the Halifax market center profit shared its very first
with him. month and has continued to do so every month since.
The next day, he sent an email request for more
information to John Furber, Canada’s regional director, firm foundation
The process of assembling a real estate dream team capable
of turning heads and serving as magnets for the market’s
Halifax power players from left: Jerry Murphy,
Ron Birmingham, Annette Murphy and Kevin Fudge top talent began with Furber’s encouragement and a trip
Photo by James Marshall for Birmingham and Fudge to Austin, Texas, in September
8 outfront First Quar ter 2011 • vol. 8 no. 1 Keller Williams Realty
2. To get an idea of the caliber of people who have joined forces with the new Halifax
RIdE OF HIS LIFE
market center, Ron Birmingham is a good place to start. Last spring, even though he
wasn’t a cyclist, he decided to step outside of his comfort zone and signed on with
the Give to Live Relay for Life - Cycle for Life, in a 4,419 kilometer bicycle relay
from Vancouver to Austin, Texas, to raise money for cancer research.
Cancer had touched the lives of every one of the 34 cyclists and 2 volunteers
participating in the relay – six of whom were cancer survivors. For Birmingham,
participation in the race was an opportunity to show solidarity and support for
some of his relatives who were battling cancer. Along with all of the participants,
he was able to have the names of those he was honoring or supporting appear
on the back of his jersey.
As the only member of the real estate industry who participated in the ride, Birmingham says he received lots of
support from members of his market center, as well as other market centers throughout Canada.
Taking off from Vancouver on October 11, the cyclists wound through the western United States and ended up in
Austin on October 22 – a date that coordinated with Lance Armstrong’s LiveStrong challenge.
Collectively, the 36 participants raised more than $300,000 that was split among the Canadian Cancer Society,
Ovarian Cancer Canada, The LiveStrong Foundation, and Craig's Cause for Pancreatic Cancer.
of 2008 to attend Franchise Systems Orientation (FSO). and culture to be something very special. We realized
It was there that they learned the models and processes the possibility to raise the bar for real estate in Halifax
of launching a KW franchise and met Mo Anderson, vice and said, ‘let’s do it.,’” Jerry says.
chairman of Keller Williams Realty, who helped them Topping the talent list for team leader candidates
to realize that everything they had read about the Keller was Valerie Folk, regional manager from Royal LePage.
Williams culture was for real. “We never imagined she’d be available,” Jerry says, but she
An unexpected benefit of that trip: meeting up found the Keller Williams opportunity sounded “totally
with Margie Hooper, associate with the Ottawa market refreshing.” In particular, Folk says she was attracted to
center, who was also in attendance. “Both Margie and the idea of the Associate Leadership Council, and the
Jeff Hooper, operating principal of the Ottawa and fact that the “culture and belief system were addressed
Toronto North market centers, have proven to be a continuously.”
tremendous resource for us,” Birmingham says. Once the core group was in place, the launch of the
Halifax market center started to take shape with Jerry
star search Murphy as the operating principal, Ron Birmingham as
Following FSO, the next step was to seek out the best in associate broker, Valerie Folk as the team leader and Linda
the business, and topping the list was Jerry and Annette Megeney as the MCA. Launching with 25 agents, the
Murphy, who Birmingham describes as “true icons in Halifax market center had grown to more than 60 agents
the market.” Agents with the local RE/MAX office, both by the end of 2010 and is heading toward a goal of being
were consistent Platinum Award recipients, Lifetime No. 1 in the Halifax market with 100 agents by the one-
Achievement Award winners, and inductees into the year anniversary of its launch date.
RE/MAX Hall of Fame. “We’re already a force to be reckoned with,” Jerry says.
As Jerry recalls, “Ron and Kevin came to our office one Fudge notes that the key factor in the market center’s
day asking for 10 minutes of our time, and we ended up success is the agents, supported by a great staff and
talking for an hour. Not feeling ready to make a move at leadership team, which he says, “couldn’t be any better.”
that point, we said, ‘it sounds interesting’ and put it on He recalls that as the market center was preparing to
the back burner. launch, Furber urged the leadership team to “get ready
“One year and several conversations later, we were ready for the most exciting year in real estate that Halifax has
for something new and something more. We accompanied ever seen.”
Kevin and Ron on a trip to Austin and found the warmth That’s proving to be the case. kw
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