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Episode 004 - GRIT: The Real Estate Growth Mindset, special guest Rick Davidson, founder of CairnRE and former President and CEO of CENTURY 21®

SHOW NOTES Rick Davidson is the former CEO of Century 21. In his 11 years of leadership, he help the company rejuvenate their system, putting in place a co

Brian Charlesworth

Brian Charlesworth

Chairman & CEO

Brian is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, business builder, and thought leader in the real estate industry. With a track record of success in software, telecommunications, and franchise businesses, Brian has a talent for identifying and realizing business opportunities. Driven by his passion for technology, Brian is dedicated to using his skills and experience to bring about positive change and improve people's lives through the advancement of technology.

SHOW NOTES

Rick Davidson is the former CEO of Century 21. In his 11 years of leadership, he help the company rejuvenate their system, putting in place a comprehensive plan to create excitement about the brand throughout the industry, drive brand pride, foster loyalty within the system and drive growth. He is now returning to his roots and becoming a C21 Franchisee. 

In this episode, Rick and Brian discuss where the real estate is going and with 30 years of experience, they have seen it all and have been able to survive each uphill battle.

In this episode we talk about...
  • 9:57 - Where do you see real estate being 5 years from now? Where is it going?
  • 14:28 - The agent is the glue of buyers and sellers.
  • 21:45 - Innovation or disruption, how to leverage your technology.
  • 30:30 - Owning a real estate business, mortgage, & title. 
  • 35:41 - What are the opportunities with Realogy?

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