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Guest: Courtney Stanford Guest Bio: Courtney Stanford, CCIM is a Managing Director at SVN Dunn Commercial where she facilitates the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial properties in the Mid-Cities market of Dallas-Fort Worth. In addition to her role as a producer, Courtney also assists with the management and strategic direction of the firm as a whole. Courtney graduated from Texas Christian University in 2012 and earned her CCIM designation in 2019. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the North Texas CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Chapter as immediate Past President & is the Co-founder & Past President of IWIRE North Texas (Industrial Women in Real Estate). Courtney is also an active member of NTCAR (North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors), the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (TREC), a Member Associate of the SIOR North Texas Chapter & active volunteer with the Fort Worth Junior League. When not driving around to explore a new industrial facility in the area, Courtney enjoys practicing yoga, playing golf, or engaging in a game of Mahjong. She also likes spending time with her husband, Adam Stanford, and their three dogs, Sophie, Henry, & Chance. Key Points: Women in Commercial Real Estate · Co-founded iWire (Industrial Women in Real Estate) to support women in the field. · Advocates for strong mentors, self-confidence, and overcoming imposter syndrome. · Credits her Christian faith and personal growth for helping her through difficult times. Leadership and Team Building · Initially faced resistance from male colleagues when joining her father's company. · Transitioned into leadership and rebuilt the team post-COVID. · Now leads a diverse team she personally recruited and trained. · Emphasizes company culture, core covenants, and creating an inclusive environment. Recruiting Strategy · Recruits both junior and senior talent, focusing on cultural fit. · Uses tools like CareerPlug to streamline the hiring process. · Looks for traits like discipline and financial preparedness. Client Relationship Management · Maintains relationships with clients through quarterly touches. · Uses a CRM to automate and manage communication. · Recognizes the value of the human touch and still makes personal calls when appropriate. Use of AI in the Business · Exploring AI tools like Jasper and Buildout for efficiency in marketing and communication. · Values AI for support but maintains that personal relationships and human interaction remain key. Managing Pipeline and Team Consistency · Encourages agents to specialize in a product type and market area. · Treats junior brokers like entrepreneurs building their own businesses. · Uses weekly team meetings and accountability huddles to track progress and keep brokers focused. Challenges as a Leader · Biggest frustrations: inconsistency among team members and maintaining a predictable pipeline. · Coaches and produces simultaneously, which adds pressure. · Leans on partnership with her father to balance responsibilities. Guest Links: Connect on LinkedIn About Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders Download your free gift, The Salesology® Vault. The vault is packed full of free gifts from sales leaders, sales experts, marketing gurus, and revenue generation experts. Download your free gift, 81 Tools to Grow Your Sales & Your Business Faster, More Easily & More Profitably. Save hours of work tracking down the right prospecting and sales resources and/or digital tools that every business owner and salesperson needs. If you are a business owner or sales manager with an underperforming sales team, let's talk. Click here to schedule a time. Please, subscribe to Salesology®: Conversations with Sales Leaders so that you don't miss a single episode, and while you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to https://podcast.gosalesology.com/ and connect on LinkedIn and follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out our website at https://gosalesology.com/.
Blak Makk is joined by "The Choice" Matt Andrews as they break down the upcoming Metroplex Wrestling event "Mayhem in the Mid Cities".
What if kids need parents to be parents more than friends? Listen as Ps. Russ Austin, founding pastor of Mid-Cities, shares how parents can raise their kids to know the Lord and train them to walk in God's wisdom!
The Nerd-In will now take on the BOA Dallas Mid-Cities Regional! Let's take a look at the schedule and talk about how performance will be everything at this highly stacked contest!
In Genesis 39:2-12, Joseph's integrity is tested when he is faced with temptation. Despite being in a difficult situation as a slave in Egypt, Joseph remained faithful to God, and his faithfulness led to favor with Potiphar. However, favor also brought resistance in the form of temptation from Potiphar's wife. Through this, Joseph's resilience and commitment to integrity were revealed, showing us that faithfulness under pressure brings God's favor. From Joseph's story, we learn that... In Genesis 39:2-12, Joseph's integrity is tested when he is faced with temptation. Despite being in a difficult situation as a slave in Egypt, Joseph remained faithful to God, and his faithfulness led to favor with Potiphar. However, favor also brought resistance in the form of temptation from Potiphar's wife. Through this, Joseph's resilience and commitment to integrity were revealed, showing us that faithfulness under pressure brings God's favor. From Joseph's story, we learn that...
Plus, parts of the Mid-Cities were hit with large hail on Sunday, and multiple people drowned in North Texas lakes over Memorial Day weekend.
What if God accomplishes uncommon things through everyday people like us? Watch as Aaron Moroles, Church Planting Resident at Mid-Cities, shares how God wants to work through us to do great things for His kingdom!
What story does the Bible tell? How does it lead us to Jesus? Can the story of God impact and transform our lives? Listen as Pastor Seth Trimmer from our Every Nation church in Corvallis, Oregon, shares a deep dive into the story of God in Scripture and how we can read the Bible with more clarity + confidence!
How do we experience 40 more years of God's faithfulness at Mid-Cities? Listen as Pastor Steve Murrell, President of Every Nation (our global family of churches), shows us how the key is to pursue and allow Christ to be formed in us!
How does a church become a spiritual family? What does it mean to be part of a spiritual family? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about being in a spiritual family and why Mid-Cities is his spiritual family!
In this episode, Alishba Javaid talks to Jan McDowell, running for the United States House of Representatives. She hopes to defeat incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne, but first, she has to win a Primary Runoff Election coming up on May 24. She is running in District 24, which covers parts of Dallas, suburbs of North Dallas, Mid-Cities, and suburbs of north Fort Worth, against Derrik Gay in the Democratic Primary Runoff. In this episode she talks about how her background as a CPA helps her analyze issues of importance, like the economy, and she discusses other issues most important to her, like climate change! Tune in and learn more. Read more about her campaign on her website here. Check out the Texas Tribune Primary Runoff Voter Guide here. You can find that here.Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website. The WiseUp TX podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and the WiseUp TX website. Also tune in on Radio Azad – download the app or 104.9 FM in Dallas.WiseUp TX is non-partisan and does not support any candidates or political party. But, we love to hear from South Asian candidates, and other candidates who want to talk to our South Asian followers! WiseUp TX interviews candidates who (1) reach out to us (2) are running in regions with Asian population density and/or (3) are of South Asian descent. For the general election, WiseUp TX makes an effort to reach out to key opponents
Punam Kaji talks to Derrik Gay, running for the United States House of Representatives. He hopes to defeat incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne, but first, he has to win a Primary Runoff Election coming up on May 24. He is running in District 24, which covers parts of Dallas, suburbs of North Dallas, Mid-Cities, and suburbs of north Fort Worth. Derrik is a former marine, so he knows what it means to feel called to service. This time, he felt called to public service by running for office after the January 6 attack on the capitol. He is most focused on restoring democracy & voting rights, and economic solutions for Texans. Read more about him campaign on his website here. Check out the Texas Tribune Primary Runoff Voter Guide here. In the interview, Punam and Derrik refer to the Texas Tribune redistricting map to help you find your district. You can find that here. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website. The WiseUp TX podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and the WiseUp TX website. Also tune in on Radio Azad – download the app or 104.9 FM in Dallas. WiseUp TX is non-partisan and does not support any candidates or political party. But, we love to hear from South Asian candidates, and other candidates who want to talk to our South Asian followers! WiseUp TX interviews candidates who (1) reach out to us (2) are running in regions with Asian population density and/or (3) are of South Asian descent. For the general election, WiseUp TX makes an effort to reach out to key opponents
Not being authentic can cost us way more than being authentic and open with others. How do we walk in authenticity and embrace more of God's purposes and goodness for our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares what the Bible says about authenticity and how this works as a cultural value at Mid-Cities!
Areeba Amer talks to Salman Bhojani, a democratic candidate running for Texas State House District 92 (Mid-Cities of DFW). Salman is a former City Councilman of Euless, a South Asian American and a small business owner. In this episode, he shares his passion for local government and more! Learn more about Salman on his campaign website, here. Learn more about WiseUp TX, volunteer, or donate on our website. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play and the WiseUp TX website. Also tune in on Radio Azad - download the app or 104.9 FM in Dallas. WiseUp TX is non-partisan and does not support any candidates or political party. But, we love to hear from South Asian candidates, and other candidates who want to talk to our South Asian followers! WiseUp TX interviews candidates who (1) reach out to us (2) are running in regions with Asian population density and/or (3) are of South Asian decent. For the general election, WiseUp TX makes an effort to reach out to key opponents.
We are all familiar with the Christmas story, but what really happened 2000 years ago in Bethlehem? What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? Listen as Pastor Daniel dives into what the Bible says about Christmas and how to make the most of it this year.
Christmas is about the light of the world coming to shine in the darkness. But how do we navigate difficult situations during the holidays? Listen as Pastor Daniel shows us how God wants to meet you in your circumstances and do something extraordinary.
Blair Lewis is the President of Global Recruiters of Mid-Cities and leads the executive retained search division. This division focuses on: Asset […]
Jeff Whitfield is running for Texas State Rep. as the democratic candidate for District 92. This district is in the "Mid Cities" between Dallas and Fort Worth, including Hurst, Euless and Bedford. He is a veteran and an attorney whose work has taken him around the globe, but he was raised in the Mid Cities area, and settled down here with his own family. Now, he wants to serve this community by improving healthcare, education, and creating jobs post Covid-19 as a State Rep. Visit his website to learn more. WiseUp TX does not endorse any candidate or political party.
24/7 Prayer & Fasting for 21 Days October 7-28. Pastor Brad Carignan makes the statement: There's got to be more! Uncommon Church in Euless, Texas will be taking three weeks in October to seek the Lord for revival in the Mid-Cities. https://uncommonchurch.tv
Lydia Bean is running for Texas State Representative (House District 93) as the Democratic Candidate. This district includes parts of Arlington, “Mid Cities", and North Fort Worth, stretching through much of Tarrant County. Lydia says her South Asian voters want what her other constituents are looking for too - well-funded public education, access to healthcare, and civility. She talks about how coming from a family of faith shaped her aspirations to work in public service. You can learn more about Lydia on her website. WiseUp TX is nonpartisan and does not support any candidate
Joseph Silvas, father of 5, sits down with Blair to discuss leaving the safety of a corporate job and striking out on his own to create a mortgage recruiting firm during the COVID-19 pandemic.Joseph began his career in commercial real estate, then followed a calling to become a Methodist Pastor. While those dreams didn't work out, fate intervenes and during pastoral training he meets Blair Lewis, whom he would later joined to help launch Global Recruiters of Mid-Cities.After helping the successful launch of Global Recruiters of Mid-Cities, Joseph goes through an excruciating divorce, experiences starts and stops in the recruiting industry and eventually builds a loyal enough following to allow him to strike out on his own and become his own boss. Joseph's pursuit of happiness always involves mentoring the lives of others and sharing his faith in Jesus Christ.Oh, and the Biblical name Joseph can't come up with: Abraham burying his wife Sarah as told in Genesis 23.
Heather Konopka-Chaves, CCIM, brings more than more than 18 years of Commercial Real Estate experience to her trade, her primary expertise with Multifamily in the Mid Cities, Dallas/Fort Worth and Arlington area. As an active Texas Real Estate Broker, Ms. Konopka-Chaves holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Designation. Additionally Ms. Konopka-Chaves is a member of the North Texas CCIM Chapter, a member of NTCAR (North Texas Commercial Association of REALTORS®), where she served on the New Initiatives Advisory Board and also is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Ms. Konopka-Chaves’ prior experience includes serving as Senior Advisor at Marcus & Millichap and as Franchise Owner and Senior Investment Advisor of Sperry Van Ness/Konopka And Company. As an SVN Franchise Owner, she served on the Board of Advisors in 2009 through 2011, and was also a member of the Sperry Van Ness Asset Recovery Team. Ms. Konopka-Chaves was awarded the coveted Achievers Award her first year at Sperry Van Ness. Additionally, she was the Director of Commercial Real Estate for a large a Residential office of over 300 agents where she received numerous accolades for her consistent placement in the Top 10 Advisors. Ms. Konopka-Chaves’ real estate success includes her involvement as a principal in a retail development project, as well as commercial land development, which were both completed in 2006. Her passion for the real estate market along with her extensive encyclopedic knowledge in her specialty have facilitated opportunities in publishing her articles in distinguished journals and magazines. Ms. Konopka-Chaves is active in her community, serving on the board of two private schools and involved with her church. She currently serves on the School Advisory Board and Finance Committee for her daughter’s high school. Ms. Konopka-Chaves is devoted to her family; blessed with two beautiful, gifted and talented daughters. She enjoys exercising, the outdoors, vacationing at the beach, sailing and fishing. On This Episode: Learn how Heather went from flight attendant to real estate agent to broker. Hear lessons from the '08 recession. Find out why multifamily is worth investing in over singlefamily. Sam and Heather discuss how first time investors can get involved in real estate. Tweetable Quotes: “People will always need a place to live." "You don't have to be great to start but you can't be great if you don't start." Heather Konopka: http://www.c21bowman.com/agents/profile.rsp?id=0453672 (http://www.c21bowman.com/agents/profile.rsp?id=0453672) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-konopka-ccim-9992a37 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-konopka-ccim-9992a37) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The best thing to invest in real estate is to get a lot of training. Learn more about business opportunity with Rodney Rush! Rodney is a real estate investor specializing in fix and flips, passive investing, and rentals. He is the REIQ's Dallas Fort-Worth Business Developer and provides educational training and networking opportunities for other investors.
It's Fat Tuesday and the highlight of Mardi Gras season. But Mardi Gras is more than beads, and parades, and liquor, and additional liquor. It's about tradition, and this week the three boomers talk with Gerard Braud, New Orleans native and a proud member of the Krewe of the Mid-Cities.
Hi everyone! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Heather Buen. Heather is an expert in how political campaigns plan and deploy the teams and advocates working on behalf of candidates. She's a Precinct Coordinator of House District 92 here in the Mid-Cities area of the DFW Metroplex. She's been active in Democratic politics all of her life, and she brings her insights and her experience to you on this podcast. If you've ever wanted to understand how political campaigning works at the ground level, you can't do better than listening to this intelligent and energetic woman. I hope you enjoy the show.
Hi everyone! I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Heather Buen. Heather is an expert in how political campaigns plan and deploy the teams and advocates working on behalf of candidates. She's a Precinct Coordinator of House District 92 here in the Mid-Cities area of the DFW Metroplex. She's been active in Democratic politics all of her life, and she brings her insights and her experience to you on this podcast. If you've ever wanted to understand how political campaigning works at the ground level, you can't do better than listening to this intelligent and energetic woman. I hope you enjoy the show.
This Khutbah was given at the Colleyville Masjid Islamic Association of Mid Cities on June 24, 2016. The Ayat of Surat Al-Baqarah related to Ramadan and fasting occur within a specific context. Nouman Ali Khan explains how the Quran, in its infinite wisdom, tackles the religious psychology of those who believe. It highlights diseases of more »