Today I have switched companies. After 3 years with Kastings & Associates, I, Todd Clark have switched to Palazzo Realty Group in Portland, Oregon. With this company change, you will also notice one other little change on my side bar.
Palazzo, in Italian, means
Palace, and as many of you know from my writings over the past two
years here
in the rain, I make every one of my families feel like they are buying
the palace
of their dreams.
I
think everyone will see that other than the new name and the little
addition
to my title, that I will
still be the same Todd, just with a new company. I
promise to always help those in need and maybe even bring some new
people to Activerain.
I’m still going
to treat your
referrals like kings and queens that are looking to either buy or sell
their
palace in Beaverton,
Oregon, and the surrounding
areas. I promise
to make you look great for referring me to your clients.
As
always, my referral structure will remain the same as it did the day I
started with Activerain. If
you send me a referral, I will pay you 25% for that
referral, and if they ever buy or sell through me again, I will send
you 10% of
that sale. Oh, wait there is more! If the client your referred to me
ever
refers someone, a friend, a relative, or heck maybe even a co-worker, I
will
send you 5% of that sales as well. (Basically, as long as I’m
making money from
your referral, and you are still licensed, you will get a check for
every sale
from that referral)
Now, this company does have some bloggers within it, but the company as
a whole
needs some work on their blogging skills… The
Company’s blog, Dave
Smith, and the principle
broker Seraina
Aguayo. I will be
hiring on some new agents with this company and really making it grow. I
certainly will be looking within the ranks
of Activerain for some serious new talent.
So,
what made me change to this new company?
Well Seraina was a mentoree of
mine 3 years ago when she was at Activerain and I have to say, what she
has
done in the last 3 years has just amazed me. When she invited me to her
upstart
company to train new agents, it was a chance I couldn’t pass
up. She said,
“Todd, I know what you did for my career and I want you to
teach that, your
ethics, and your skills, to everyone that comes aboard with our
company.” Well,
to say that made me blush would be an understatement! But how could I
pass her
up on the offer when she put it that way?
Many of you will ask why I didn’t start my own company, and to be honest, I’ve owned four businesses in my life and I wasn’t ready to go back to that life. I wanted to be able to leave at any time and not have to worry about an office that was being left behind. I have enough stress in my life, I didn’t want to worry about an office again. Maybe in the future, but for now, it is more about my family than me.
Todd Clark - Broker / Sales Coach
Palazzo Realty Group
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
©2009 Todd Clark - OK, here is the big news that I promised would come today
Todd Clark (broker w/ Ken's Home Team)
Keller Williams Realty
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)746-9573
I am a licensed Realtor who specializes in Washington County, Oregon and also work in both Clackamas and Multnomah Counties including the cities of Aloha, Beaverton, Canby, Clackamas, Gladstone, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Sherwood and Tigard. All information contained in these posts are copyrighted and cannot be used without prior written approval authorization from the author me Todd Clark. If you are looking for an outstanding agent please give me a call I would love to help you with all your real estate needs.
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Very impressive Todd. I like your referal structure. That makes great sense to me. I think I'll create something like that in my office.
Congratulations on your move!
Anna Banana, Phoenix,AZ
Todd, that is great, CONGRATS! I wish you the best.
Congratulations on the move. Hope it will be everything you are wanting it to be.
Congrats on your move I wish you much success it seems like you have found a great team.
Todd - Good luck in your new endeavor. I'm sure you will be a great asset for the new company you joined. Why did you change your picture?
Todd - Like you, I too made a recent change in status. Two weeks ago, I went from Pacific Financial Mortgage to Windsor Capital Mortgage and I'm loving it. I wish I had made the change sooner.
I also notified all my clients (past & present) just to let them know that my service is still the same only better in some ways. The response I have received so far has just been phenominal and has made me realize how truly incredible my clients are.
For them, it didn't matter where I worked (especially if it's a better move for me), it's who I am and the way that I work that impressed them and as long as that hasn't changed, then they will continue to refer me to people that they know, trust and respect. It's hearing stuff like that from our clients that make it all worthwhile for us, I guess. Best of luck Todd. :)
Todd..Best of Luck and Continued Sucess..
BEST WISHES!
HelpfulHannah your friend in Philadelphia
Hi Todd, Congrats on the new gig ! Interesting referral program.
Hi Todd,
Exciting news, good luck in your new home.
Congratulations! I think you will be a fantastic sales coach ~ lucky agents!
Congrats..just like they say...what goes around comes around.. with hard work strong ethics and a great blogger..its a perfect match!
Hi Todd
Congratulations on the switch. Balancing time is important with change, but you sound like it have it all set in a linear fashion. Often change brings great growth with it and I hope magnificent things for you.
Tom
Todd, I know you have given this move a couple of months thought from previous posts. Congrats and good luck training all those new bloggers...
Todd - Congrats on your move! I like the name "Palazzo", by the way.
Hi Todd... Congratulations on your big move. It sounds like a wonderful opportunity and they are certainly fortunate to have you as part of their organization!
Todd good luck. I think you will do very well. I like your referral program.
Palazzo... Palace... I like the sound of it. Hope you like the new path you are taking. I know you will do well.
Todd
Congratulations on your move. I wish you the best in this new place. I am sure you will help lots of people improve their lives with your training.
Tere
Congratulations Todd -- Sounds like a fun opportunity and I'm sure we'll being seeing more blogging by the Palazzo team as well! Wishing you the best and a smooth transition!
Hey Todd, good luck with the new company. I see life is full of circles too as you are back to the home plate design profile again. Very cool.
Well, aren't you full of surprises lately? Sounds like a cool gig. I hope that everything works out well for you. And I know that you are wondering but affraid to ask
Yes, we can still be friends.
Anna - Feel free to send me a referral and I'll show you exactly how it works. (LOL)
Lisa - Thanks, I plan to take my career and this company to new heights.
Hi Todd,
Congratulations on the move. It sounds like an amazing opportunity.
-Lisa
Congrats on the change over Todd - I certainly can relate...! A lot of us making those kinds of changes this last year! Oh and I responded to your mememememememe :-)http://activerain.com/blogsview/1009116/When-Words-Are-Not-Enough
I simply love all things Italian! Best of luck to you, as I'm sure you will shine and prosper. I love what you wrote: it is more about my family. Beautifully said. It's never easy to pack up and move any where, but I'm sure you did so in style. Keep us posted... the goats will want to know how you're doing. Cheers,
Denise - I have a really good feeling about this move. (Thanks Teri, you know what I mean)
Pat - It is a great team, but I plan to make it even better.
Petra - The logo was something I did just over a year ago and you can read about it here and then click on the link to read the results of the test.
Donne - Sometimes change is just needed and I think it will be amazing for me and the company.
Hannah - Thank you and I look forward to the future here.
Bill - Thanks, I thought of that my first year in real estate as that was similar to the one I had when with one of my other businesses.
Lynda - Thanks, I think the next year will be an exciting one with many changes.
Jeannie - Thanks and I think I will have some of my trainees here in the rain soon.
Great news for you! I hope this endeavor turns out to be the best thing in your life. I do think Team blogging could be a powerful tool. Go coach!
Todd, All the best to you on your new venture. There's no doubt that you will continue to do what you do so well.
Todd - Congratulations on your new position. I love that you have your priorities in order, with family coming before work. This is truly rare in this day and age, but very refreshing. I am sure you will bring success to the new brokerage.
Todd,
Gooduck on your career move; sometimes change is as good as a rest.
Todd, Good luck to you in your new company! Nice referral program!
Midori - I plan to create many new great bloggers with this company, because I know what blogging and some good old fashioned leg work can do for your business.
Tom - Thank you, I do what I have to do for my family.
Paul - I don't make decisions like this one lightly, it will have an impact on my family good or bad, so I want to make sure whatever I do it is the right decision.
Jason - I will tell the owners, that you like the name and you can send those referrals this way... I won't mind.
Steve - Thanks and I hope they realize what they have done. (LOL)
John - I would love to share it, so please feel free to send a referral.
Shirley - So far I have to say I'm very excited.
Tere - I hope to take many new people to new levels and I'm happy to say I'll be introducing my first blog trainee here in the next couple days.
Margaret - If they don't, I may have to beat them with a wet noodle until they understand the importance of blogging. (LOL)
Gary - Yes, I did bring back the home plate for two reasons, one another Internet experiment and also baseball season is here again!
Mark - I love surprises... and you were right, I was affraid to aks... (LOL)
Lisa - I think it will be for everyone involved... Me, My Family and the Company.
Liz - Loved the Me-Me and also sometimes change is a good thing and exactly what is needed to help us take our business to new levels.
Amy - Family has always come first for me. In business, it is my clients, but they come second to my family, because when I retire they are going to decide what to do with me.
TC,
Wise choice! Good luck!!! Let me be the 42nd commenter to wish you well...I know about your ethics and I know you don't burn any bridges, so look straight ahead and Godspeed...!!! Thanks, Fran
Laura - I think it will teach most of these agents that it isn't about what you blog about, but rather discipline and just getting your name out there.
Barb - I'm guessing I'm one of those that will work until I die... My wife doesn't like it when I'm home to many days in a row... I get stir crazy. (LOL)
Troy - Family has always come first in what every I do! The day my first daughter was born was the day I basically sold my first business so I didn't have to deal with the long hours of not being able to get home.
Terry - Yes it is, but this change was more for my family than me.
Roberta - Take advantage of it anytime you want.. The phone number is 503-524-9494.
Fran - I certainly didn't burn a bridge! I still talk to all my past principle brokers even if they weren't the right fit for me anymore at that point in my career.
Todd --- I am very happy for you. Don't forget those referrals who are moving to SC --we cover Charleston, and the surrounding towns as well as Manning, Santee, Wyboo, Sumter, Florence and now Myrtle Beach.
I know you will be a huge asset to your new company and it sounds like they know it.
Mama Liz - Is your referral structure as good as mine?
Todd - Congrats on the positive change! Best of luck!
Jason - Haven't you learned, I don't believe in luck! I have to make my own!
She said, "Todd, I know what you did for my career and I want you to teach that, your ethics, and your skills, to everyone that comes aboard with our company."
Now there's a real smart lady! CONGRATS on your move. I'm looking forward to reading your progress reports.
Bruce - You won't see many here on this blog, but you may see more on the company site and blog. I'm really going to help focus this company on getting good agents that want to work hard and earn money!
Good luck on your move. Hope all goes well.