NSW Professional Development Schedule 2014

New South Wales 2014 PROFE S S I O NA L D E V E LO P M E N T S C H E D ULE

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Professional Development

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Metro 8

Coffs Harbour

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Batemans Bay

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Hunter Valley

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New South Wales Training Centres

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INTRODUCTION

First National’s Professional Development is member driven, consisting of State based sessions and Online Academy.

Our objective is to provide regular; quality professional development opportunities for every person within our members’ real estate organisation, with the expected outcome of giving their business – their people – the essential skills and knowledge required to not only remain competitive but grow in a marketplace environment.

In fact, many industry educators regard First National Professional Development programme as being unique, in terms of volume, frequency of training, variety, and cost to agency principals. The programme provides comprehensive and strategic ongoing professional development coaching for its real estate principals, salespeople, property managers, administrative, marketing and support staff. Most of the training is conducted within various zones ensuring the majority of the offices have access to many of the courses.

All participants have the chance to exchange ideas, share knowledge and suggestions with other First National members as attending these professional development session offers great networking experiences as well.

Identifying and selecting suitable, quality trainers is an ongoing process and to ensure we have the best trainers available, we very much rely on the attendance and feedback by First National members.

Take full advantage of your Professional Development – enjoy, grow and profit from the learning opportunities.

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State Based Training State based training is member and council driven. Each State Council or Training Committee works in association with National Office administration team to create the Professional Development schedule, based on member requirements and feedback.

Categories SALES The sales training offered by your State Council provides professionals a roadmap to success with hundreds of valuable tips, tools, ideas and processes presented by top real estate educators who have already proven that the strategies they share actually work.

Today’s competitive marketplace demands more than average responses. It demands knowledge and skills to meet above average challenges.

Success never comes to those who wait! Nothing mirrors your level of success greater than your level of commitment to personal growth through ongoing learning and professional development.

Developing the skills to reach peak performance will only evolve through continual education and training.

To get physically fit, we must train and to stay fit, we must keep training. To master our profession and maintain our skills, we must continue the same process – just as any elite sportsperson will tell you.

If you are serious about mastering your profession and moving to the next level in your career, the Sales sessions will help you get there.

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INTRODUCTION

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT With legislation changing frequently, property management can sometimes feel like a legal minefield. So, it’s good to go back to basics.

The focus on workshops will show First National Property Managers and administration staff how to navigate the correct procedures to ensure the office meets legislative compliancy and Professional Indemnity standards.

Property Managers plus office staff who deal with tenants, landlords and tradespeople – whether new or experienced – should attend these courses.

If the tenant is in arrears or the lessor is being demanding, training can provide you with the tools to respond swiftly and appropriately.

Property Management training also covers techniques on growing your rent roll- focussing on business development.

PRINCIPAL WORKSHOPS Professional business coaching for Principals and Management.

Ever wondered why some staff leave their principals while others stick to them like glue.... And why some offices thrive in any market conditions while others struggle to survive?

One of the many benefits of being part of the First National Group, and in particular, a principal or manager is that you have access to coaching programmes that provide all the answers.

The Principal workshops show business owners and managers the secrets to leading a team to price – inducing results and how to gain the business acumen to build a goal–kicking business.

Providing the cornerstone to successful agencies, Principals’ Workshops cover topics ranging from developing business plans and marketing strategies, to recruiting the right number of staff to maximise market share.

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ONLINE ACADEMY Access training anywhere, anytime for your staff, via Gateway!

First National’s Online Academy offers skills and product training for all staff members.

The benefits include: • Cost and time savings for staff travel • Accessibility for members, especially in regional areas • Available online- all the time, anywhere A new addition to the First National’s Online Academy for 2014 is “Live” Streaming of sessions.

This year, First National will stream numerous sessions – Sales, Property Management and Principal training everywhere in Australia. Anyone will be able to log into the session from their computers and “attend” the session and have their questions answered. This is a network first.... keep a look out for registration details.

First National’s Competitive Edge programme Included in the online Academy is First National’s Competitive Edge programme.

It’s all about how to recruit, retain and stimulate your team through managerial leadership in all divisions of Sales, Property Management and Business Management.

Presented by Lee Woodward, it is a custom 12 file audio programme that provides brilliant, yet simple, business systems and strategies to coach all team members to greater levels.

There is a core focus on leadership methods, with solid actions and company projects that keep all team members excited and committed to the business vision.

Added to this, is the Real Estate Hot Topics programme – ‘How 2’, which is also referenced through Lee’s coaching and is an additional 12 audio session resource, complete with documented checklists.

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David Knox Available to members via Gateway, David Knox online training offers high quality video covering: lead generation, social media, prospecting, listing, selling, negotiating, objections, business management and more. Additional videos available including Recruiting, Training and Coaching.

New content is uploaded every month with topics that reflect market training demand.

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Metro

METRO

Fiona Blayney Fiona Blayney is the Managing Director of the highly successful consultancy, coaching and training business Blayney Potential Plus, specialising in estate agency services in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US. Over the past eight years she has developed a reputation for being one of the best business strategy and growth specialists around.

Fiona’s energetic and motivational presence has ensured her popularity at industry events. She regularly performs keynote presentations for many of the leading industry groups both in Australia and abroad including, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S and the National Association of Estate Agents, England and Scotland.

Property Management session with Fiona: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 4th February

9.30am - 3.00pm

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Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 11th February

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9.30am – 3.00pm

METRO

Chris Hanley Having dominated the real estate market in Byron Bay for over a decade, Chris Hanley has established himself as one of the industry’s best professionals.

As well as his real estate achievements, Chris has devoted many years to the growth of the arts industry in Byron Bay. His ability to consistently excel in all these fields proves why Chris Hanley really is Byron Bay’s best.

Chris is a business coach and regular speaker at real estate conferences across Australia and in Asia. For reasons he has never fully understood people seem interested in his thoughts on business and particularly his ideas relating to business culture, teamwork and management practices.

Management session with Chris: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 20th March

9.30am – 3.00pm

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METRO

Peter O’Brien With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Peter O’Brien established the O’Brien Property Group to offer a unique, personalised Real Estate Consultancy Service.

Peter has been an Owner, Director, CEO and General Manager of some of the most successful Real Estate and Property related companies in Melbourne. Peter created OPG so he could share his wealth of experience in property management, sales, people management and property investing.

Peter is a qualified Real Estate Trainer and fully licensed Real Estate Agent. He has enjoyed involvement with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria as a Trainer and is currently a committee member of the Property Management Chapter.

Property Management session with Peter: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 2nd April

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9.30am – 3.00pm

METRO

John Lees John Lees is a sales and marketing specialist with a no nonsense, original, practical and entertaining style as a Conference Speaker and Sales Trainer.

John has been a keynote speaker at more than 2,000 major conferences, he appears often on The Foxtel “Switzer” Business Channel, he has also appeared on the ABC Four Corners programme ‘The Business of Change’, and has written more than 1,000 articles on business development.

John Lees performed a number of selling and sales management roles for 7 years with Reckitt & Colman (now Reckitt Benckiser), in both the UK and Australia, and was then invited to take control of national sales operations for Schwarzkopf. After these operations became the most successful for the company worldwide, in terms of market share and profitability, he was invited to perform an international consulting role for the organization introducing his advanced ideas on service to the American, Canadian, British, South African and Western European markets.

John Lees spent 15 years with Schwarzkopf prior to forming his own consulting firm, specialising in sales and marketing. John Lees has also performed the role of ‘consultant chairman’ to an accounting firm, for 5 years. These days John Lees is well known as a professional conference speaker, sales and management Trainer, Business Coach and Consultant, he is also the author of 11 books on business development… and a humourist of note.

Sales session with John: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 8th April

9.30am – 3.00pm

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METRO

Dr Fred Grosse Dr Grosse is a business psychotherapist, corporate consultant, systems designer, personal coach, mentor and trainer.

He shares his considerable insight and practical experience with luminaries of the real estate, legal, accounting, automotive and other key industries, as well as private individuals who pursue excellence as a matter of course.

He has the critical edge which gives his clients the ability to work smarter, to maximize income while minimizing the time it takes to do this, and to take steps towards identifying and fulfilling their unique life purpose.

Business coaching session with Dr Fred: Audience: Principal’s, management, sales and property managers Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 5th August

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9.30am – 3.30pm

METRO

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 12th August

9.30am – 3.00pm

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METRO

Dane Atherton Dane Atherton is passionate about dramatically impacting on the productivity of real estate sales professionals.

Dane coaches hundreds of real estate sales people across Australia including many of the businesses elite performers and leading real estate groups. He offers coaching programs to a wide spectrum of real estate professionals and can personally design a strategy to suit both you and your team.

Dane has been personally involved in over 6000 property transactions since joining the industry in 1998. This invaluable experience gives him a rare ‘in-the-trenches’ perspective which means Dane is able to offer unique insights which can only be gained through such an intense understanding of the sales process.

Sales session with Dane: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 5th November

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9.30am – 3.00pm

METRO

Debbie Palmer Debbie celebrated her 20th year in property management in October, 2009. She is dedicated, passionate, focused and offers a youthful approach to Property Management.

She has worked in the industry since 1989, both in London/UK and on the Gold Coast/Australia.

Debbie is the founder and Managing Director of the PPM Group, a national company that encourages and supports business development opportunities within property management departments through the development of systems, consultancy and training.

Debbie is also the owner and senior editor of the Property Management Journal, Australia’s leading property management magazine.

Property management session with Debbie: Where: Star City, Pyrmont When: 18th November

9.30am – 3.00pm

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Coffs Harbour

LIVE WEBCAST

Fiona Blayney Fiona Blayney is the Managing Director of the highly successful consultancy, coaching and training business Blayney Potential Plus, specialising in estate agency services in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US. Over the past eight years she has developed a reputation for being one of the best business strategy and growth specialists around.

Fiona’s energetic and motivational presence has ensured her popularity at industry events. She regularly performs keynote presentations for many of the leading industry groups both in Australia and abroad including, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S and the National Association of Estate Agents, England and Scotland.

Property Management session with Fiona: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 4th February 9.30am - 3.00pm AEDT

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LIVE WEBCAST

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 11th February

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

C O F FS H A R B O U R

Denise Stanley Denise has been involved in the industry for many years, both as an investor, home owner, property manager, sales consultant, trainer and guest speaker.

Denise completed her qualifications as a distance student to enable her to deliver training to others in what she calls ‘real estate in plain English’. After successfully completing her studies Denise was appointed as an Assessor and Trainer for UNE Partnerships.

Denise has subsequently assisted over 150 students to achieve their qualification in both Certificate III and IV in Property (RealEstate) plus Licence and Certificate courses.

As an avid supporter of learning and acquiring the skills to perform real estate duties that comply with the legislation, Denise continues in her quest to educate through her own company.

Recently Denise formed an association with Lee Woodward (Real Estate Academy) in the writing of material for training in other states.

Sales session with Denise: Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort When: 9th March

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9.30am – 3.30pm

C O F FS H A R B O U R

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort When: 10th March

9.30am – 3.30pm

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LIVE WEBCAST

Chris Hanley Having dominated the real estate market in Byron Bay for over a decade, Chris Hanley has established himself as one of the industry’s best professionals.

As well as his real estate achievements, Chris has devoted many years to the growth of the arts industry in Byron Bay. His ability to consistently excel in all these fields proves why Chris Hanley really is Byron Bay’s best.

Chris is a business coach and regular speaker at real estate conferences across Australia and in Asia. For reasons he has never fully understood people seem interested in his thoughts on business and particularly his ideas relating to business culture, teamwork and management practices.

Management session with Chris: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 20th March

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

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LIVE WEBCAST

Peter O’Brien With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Peter O’Brien established the O’Brien Property Group to offer a unique, personalised Real Estate Consultancy Service.

Peter has been an Owner, Director, CEO and General Manager of some of the most successful Real Estate and Property related companies in Melbourne. Peter created OPG so he could share his wealth of experience in property management, sales, people management and property investing.

Peter is a qualified Real Estate Trainer and fully licensed Real Estate Agent. He has enjoyed involvement with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria as a Trainer and is currently a committee member of the Property Management Chapter.

Property Management session with Peter: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 2nd April

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

John Lees John Lees is a sales and marketing specialist with a no nonsense, original, practical and entertaining style as a Conference Speaker and Sales Trainer.

John has been a keynote speaker at more than 2,000 major conferences, he appears often on The Foxtel “Switzer” Business Channel, he has also appeared on the ABC Four Corners programme ‘The Business of Change’, and has written more than 1,000 articles on business development.

John Lees performed a number of selling and sales management roles for 7 years with Reckitt & Colman (now Reckitt Benckiser), in both the UK and Australia, and was then invited to take control of national sales operations for Schwarzkopf. After these operations became the most successful for the company worldwide, in terms of market share and profitability, he was invited to perform an international consulting role for the organization introducing his advanced ideas on service to the American, Canadian, British, South African and Western European markets.

John Lees spent 15 years with Schwarzkopf prior to forming his own consulting firm, specialising in sales and marketing. John Lees has also performed the role of ‘consultant chairman’ to an accounting firm, for 5 years. These days John Lees is well known as a professional conference speaker, sales and management Trainer, Business Coach and Consultant, he is also the author of 11 books on business development… and a humourist of note.

Sales session with John: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 8th April

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

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LIVE WEBCAST

Dr Fred Grosse Dr Grosse is a business psychotherapist, corporate consultant, systems designer, personal coach, mentor and trainer.

He shares his considerable insight and practical experience with luminaries of the real estate, legal, accounting, automotive and other key industries, as well as private individuals who pursue excellence as a matter of course.

He has the critical edge which gives his clients the ability to work smarter, to maximize income while minimizing the time it takes to do this, and to take steps towards identifying and fulfilling their unique life purpose.

Business coaching session with Dr Fred: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 5th August

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9.30am – 3.30pm AEST

LIVE WEBCAST

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 12th August

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

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C O F FS H A R B O U R

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort When: 24th August

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9.30am – 3.30pm

C O F FS H A R B O U R

Brad Jackson Brad’s first career was in running a small town pub.

His residential real estate career started in 1991 with Ray White Morningside (Brisbane).

In ’93-’94 he was the #8 salesperson in Queensland. In 1995 he was recruited in to Ray White’s corporate office in a training and franchise development role.

In 1997 Brad opened the RE/MAX Property Centre in the inner west of Brisbane. RE/MAX Property Centre grew to a peak sales team of 28 and a total team of 41, became Toowong’s leading office and was a consistent performer at the RE/MAX Australia annual awards.

Brad now works with business leaders coaching and consulting with them on building their salesperson business. He believes having an energised leader, as opposed to a lacklustre boss is paramount.

His observations and strategies around recruiting and retention are powerful and enlightening. Brad’s work with business leaders has shown that sometimes it gets a bit ‘lonely’ cocooned in the driver’s seat being ambushed incessantly by all the stuff and the view is often limited. He says having someone hover above your business can give a vastly different big picture which, when brought to the main screen, is key in driving growth and profit.

Sales session with Brad: Where: Novotel Pacific Bay Resort When: 25th August

9.30am – 3.30pm

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LIVE WEBCAST

Dane Atherton Dane Atherton is passionate about dramatically impacting on the productivity of real estate sales professionals.

Dane coaches hundreds of real estate sales people across Australia including many of the businesses elite performers and leading real estate groups. He offers coaching programs to a wide spectrum of real estate professionals and can personally design a strategy to suit both you and your team.

Dane has been personally involved in over 6000 property transactions since joining the industry in 1998. This invaluable experience gives him a rare ‘in-the-trenches’ perspective which means Dane is able to offer unique insights which can only be gained through such an intense understanding of the sales process.

Sales session with Dane: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 5th November

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

Debbie Palmer Debbie celebrated her 20th year in property management in October, 2009. She is dedicated, passionate, focused and offers a youthful approach to Property Management.

She has worked in the industry since 1989, both in London/UK and on the Gold Coast/Australia.

Debbie is the founder and Managing Director of the PPM Group, a national company that encourages and supports business development opportunities within property management departments through the development of systems, consultancy and training.

Debbie is also the owner and senior editor of the Property Management Journal, Australia’s leading property management magazine.

Property management session with Debbie: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 18th November

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

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Batemans Bay

LIVE WEBCAST

Fiona Blayney Fiona Blayney is the Managing Director of the highly successful consultancy, coaching and training business Blayney Potential Plus, specialising in estate agency services in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US. Over the past eight years she has developed a reputation for being one of the best business strategy and growth specialists around.

Fiona’s energetic and motivational presence has ensured her popularity at industry events. She regularly performs keynote presentations for many of the leading industry groups both in Australia and abroad including, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S and the National Association of Estate Agents, England and Scotland.

Property Management session with Fiona: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 4th February 9.30am - 3.00pm AEDT

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LIVE WEBCAST

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 11th February

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

B AT E M A N S B AY

Denise Stanley Denise has been involved in the industry for many years, both as an investor, home owner, property manager, sales consultant, trainer and guest speaker.

Denise completed her qualifications as a distance student to enable her to deliver training to others in what she calls ‘real estate in plain English’. After successfully completing her studies Denise was appointed as an Assessor and Trainer for UNE Partnerships.

Denise has subsequently assisted over 150 students to achieve their qualification in both Certificate III and IV in Property (RealEstate) plus Licence and Certificate courses.

As an avid supporter of learning and acquiring the skills to perform real estate duties that comply with the legislation, Denise continues in her quest to educate through her own company.

Recently Denise formed an association with Lee Woodward (Real Estate Academy) in the writing of material for training in other states.

Sales session with Denise: Where: Coach house Marina Resort, Batemans Bay When: 16th March

9.30am – 3.30pm

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B AT E M A N S B AY

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Where: Coach house Marina Resort, Batemans Bay When: 17th March

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9.30am – 3.30pm

LIVE WEBCAST

Chris Hanley Having dominated the real estate market in Byron Bay for over a decade, Chris Hanley has established himself as one of the industry’s best professionals.

As well as his real estate achievements, Chris has devoted many years to the growth of the arts industry in Byron Bay. His ability to consistently excel in all these fields proves why Chris Hanley really is Byron Bay’s best.

Chris is a business coach and regular speaker at real estate conferences across Australia and in Asia. For reasons he has never fully understood people seem interested in his thoughts on business and particularly his ideas relating to business culture, teamwork and management practices.

Management session with Chris: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 20th March

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

37

LIVE WEBCAST

Peter O’Brien With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Peter O’Brien established the O’Brien Property Group to offer a unique, personalised Real Estate Consultancy Service.

Peter has been an Owner, Director, CEO and General Manager of some of the most successful Real Estate and Property related companies in Melbourne. Peter created OPG so he could share his wealth of experience in property management, sales, people management and property investing.

Peter is a qualified Real Estate Trainer and fully licensed Real Estate Agent. He has enjoyed involvement with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria as a Trainer and is currently a committee member of the Property Management Chapter.

Property Management session with Peter: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 2nd April

38

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

John Lees John Lees is a sales and marketing specialist with a no nonsense, original, practical and entertaining style as a Conference Speaker and Sales Trainer.

John has been a keynote speaker at more than 2,000 major conferences, he appears often on The Foxtel “Switzer” Business Channel, he has also appeared on the ABC Four Corners programme ‘The Business of Change’, and has written more than 1,000 articles on business development.

John Lees performed a number of selling and sales management roles for 7 years with Reckitt & Colman (now Reckitt Benckiser), in both the UK and Australia, and was then invited to take control of national sales operations for Schwarzkopf. After these operations became the most successful for the company worldwide, in terms of market share and profitability, he was invited to perform an international consulting role for the organization introducing his advanced ideas on service to the American, Canadian, British, South African and Western European markets.

John Lees spent 15 years with Schwarzkopf prior to forming his own consulting firm, specialising in sales and marketing. John Lees has also performed the role of ‘consultant chairman’ to an accounting firm, for 5 years. These days John Lees is well known as a professional conference speaker, sales and management Trainer, Business Coach and Consultant, he is also the author of 11 books on business development… and a humourist of note.

Sales session with John: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 8th April

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

39

LIVE WEBCAST

Dr Fred Grosse Dr Grosse is a business psychotherapist, corporate consultant, systems designer, personal coach, mentor and trainer.

He shares his considerable insight and practical experience with luminaries of the real estate, legal, accounting, automotive and other key industries, as well as private individuals who pursue excellence as a matter of course.

He has the critical edge which gives his clients the ability to work smarter, to maximize income while minimizing the time it takes to do this, and to take steps towards identifying and fulfilling their unique life purpose.

Business coaching session with Dr Fred: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 5th August

40

9.30am – 3.30pm AEST

LIVE WEBCAST

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 12th August

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

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B AT E M A N S B AY

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Where: Coach house Marina Resort, Batemans Bay When: 14th September

9.30am – 3.30pm

42

B AT E M A N S B AY

Brad Jackson Brad’s first career was in running a small town pub.

His residential real estate career started in 1991 with Ray White Morningside (Brisbane).

In ’93-’94 he was the #8 salesperson in Queensland. In 1995 he was recruited in to Ray White’s corporate office in a training and franchise development role.

In 1997 Brad opened the RE/MAX Property Centre in the inner west of Brisbane. RE/MAX Property Centre grew to a peak sales team of 28 and a total team of 41, became Toowong’s leading office and was a consistent performer at the RE/MAX Australia annual awards.

Brad now works with business leaders coaching and consulting with them on building their salesperson business. He believes having an energised leader, as opposed to a lacklustre boss is paramount.

His observations and strategies around recruiting and retention are powerful and enlightening. Brad’s work with business leaders has shown that sometimes it gets a bit ‘lonely’ cocooned in the driver’s seat being ambushed incessantly by all the stuff and the view is often limited. He says having someone hover above your business can give a vastly different big picture which, when brought to the main screen, is key in driving growth and profit.

Sales session with Brad: Where: Coach house Marina Resort, Batemans Bay When: 15th September

43

9.30am – 3.30pm

LIVE WEBCAST

Dane Atherton Dane Atherton is passionate about dramatically impacting on the productivity of real estate sales professionals.

Dane coaches hundreds of real estate sales people across Australia including many of the businesses elite performers and leading real estate groups. He offers coaching programs to a wide spectrum of real estate professionals and can personally design a strategy to suit both you and your team.

Dane has been personally involved in over 6000 property transactions since joining the industry in 1998. This invaluable experience gives him a rare ‘in-the-trenches’ perspective which means Dane is able to offer unique insights which can only be gained through such an intense understanding of the sales process.

Sales session with Dane: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 5th November

44

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

Debbie Palmer Debbie celebrated her 20th year in property management in October, 2009. She is dedicated, passionate, focused and offers a youthful approach to Property Management.

She has worked in the industry since 1989, both in London/UK and on the Gold Coast/Australia.

Debbie is the founder and Managing Director of the PPM Group, a national company that encourages and supports business development opportunities within property management departments through the development of systems, consultancy and training.

Debbie is also the owner and senior editor of the Property Management Journal, Australia’s leading property management magazine.

Property management session with Debbie: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 18th November

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

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Hunter Valley

LIVE WEBCAST

Fiona Blayney Fiona Blayney is the Managing Director of the highly successful consultancy, coaching and training business Blayney Potential Plus, specialising in estate agency services in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the US. Over the past eight years she has developed a reputation for being one of the best business strategy and growth specialists around.

Fiona’s energetic and motivational presence has ensured her popularity at industry events. She regularly performs keynote presentations for many of the leading industry groups both in Australia and abroad including, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S and the National Association of Estate Agents, England and Scotland.

Property Management session with Fiona: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 4th February 9.30am - 3.00pm AEDT

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LIVE WEBCAST

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 11th February

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

Chris Hanley Having dominated the real estate market in Byron Bay for over a decade, Chris Hanley has established himself as one of the industry’s best professionals.

As well as his real estate achievements, Chris has devoted many years to the growth of the arts industry in Byron Bay. His ability to consistently excel in all these fields proves why Chris Hanley really is Byron Bay’s best.

Chris is a business coach and regular speaker at real estate conferences across Australia and in Asia. For reasons he has never fully understood people seem interested in his thoughts on business and particularly his ideas relating to business culture, teamwork and management practices.

Management session with Chris: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 20th March

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

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HUNTER VALLEY

Deniz Yusuf Deniz has listed over 900 managements in a short 5 year career in real estate with Integrity Real Estate Nowra, in regional NSW. In 2012, he listed an amazing 317 properties, with an average of 90% listed at FULL FEE, astonishing figures to be proud of.

From humble beginnings, owning a family fruit market, Deniz grew his business to the largest fruit market in the Shoalhaven area.

Deniz is now a full time coach and mentor to property management Business Development Managers across Australia and New Zealand.

Deniz is the leading Property Managers of Australia’s Business Development Manager of the Year for 2 years in a row.

Property Management session with Deniz: Where: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley When: 23rd March

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9.30am – 3.30pm

HUNTER VALLEY

Daniel Spencer Daniel Spencer is a passionate keynote presenter, trainer, facilitator and coach, who has earned the reputation as an influential leader in the Real Estate industry over 15 years.

Not only has Daniel coached and trained a number of Australia’s most successful real estate agents, Daniel has also run his own real estate business and achieved great success in tough market conditions. Daniel realises first-hand what it takes to be successful and has tremendous ability connecting with others in a coaching and training capacity to bring out the best in an individual or business.

Sales session with Daniel: Where: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley When: 24th March

9.30am – 3.30pm

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LIVE WEBCAST

Peter O’Brien With over 20 years experience in the real estate industry, Peter O’Brien established the O’Brien Property Group to offer a unique, personalised Real Estate Consultancy Service.

Peter has been an Owner, Director, CEO and General Manager of some of the most successful Real Estate and Property related companies in Melbourne. Peter created OPG so he could share his wealth of experience in property management, sales, people management and property investing.

Peter is a qualified Real Estate Trainer and fully licensed Real Estate Agent. He has enjoyed involvement with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria as a Trainer and is currently a committee member of the Property Management Chapter.

Property Management session with Peter: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 2nd April

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

John Lees John Lees is a sales and marketing specialist with a no nonsense, original, practical and entertaining style as a Conference Speaker and Sales Trainer.

John has been a keynote speaker at more than 2,000 major conferences, he appears often on The Foxtel “Switzer” Business Channel, he has also appeared on the ABC Four Corners programme ‘The Business of Change’, and has written more than 1,000 articles on business development.

John Lees performed a number of selling and sales management roles for 7 years with Reckitt & Colman (now Reckitt Benckiser), in both the UK and Australia, and was then invited to take control of national sales operations for Schwarzkopf. After these operations became the most successful for the company worldwide, in terms of market share and profitability, he was invited to perform an international consulting role for the organization introducing his advanced ideas on service to the American, Canadian, British, South African and Western European markets.

John Lees spent 15 years with Schwarzkopf prior to forming his own consulting firm, specialising in sales and marketing. John Lees has also performed the role of ‘consultant chairman’ to an accounting firm, for 5 years. These days John Lees is well known as a professional conference speaker, sales and management Trainer, Business Coach and Consultant, he is also the author of 11 books on business development… and a humourist of note.

Sales session with John: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 8th April

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

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LIVE WEBCAST

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 12th August

9.30am – 3.00pm AEST

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HUNTER VALLEY

Simon Cox Simon Cox is a highly respected Rent Roll Business Coach, Trainer and Consultant with Real Estate Dynamics.

Simon comes from an incredibly successful Property Management and Management career path with years of ‘hands- on’ practical and technical industry knowledge and experience.

As a result of his skills, strategies, implementation and dedication, Simon accomplished achievements throughout his career that many in the field dream of; included being awarded the prestigious ‘REIQ Property Manager of the Year’ and ‘REIA Finalist for Property Manager of the Year for Australia’, as well as numerous other industry awards and accolades.

Property Management session with Simon: Where: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley When: 7th September

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9.30am – 3.30pm

HUNTER VALLEY

Brad Jackson Brad’s first career was in running a small town pub.

His residential real estate career started in 1991 with Ray White Morningside (Brisbane).

In ’93-’94 he was the #8 salesperson in Queensland. In 1995 he was recruited in to Ray White’s corporate office in a training and franchise development role.

In 1997 Brad opened the RE/MAX Property Centre in the inner west of Brisbane. RE/MAX Property Centre grew to a peak sales team of 28 and a total team of 41, became Toowong’s leading office and was a consistent performer at the RE/MAX Australia annual awards.

Brad now works with business leaders coaching and consulting with them on building their salesperson business. He believes having an energised leader, as opposed to a lacklustre boss is paramount.

His observations and strategies around recruiting and retention are powerful and enlightening. Brad’s work with business leaders has shown that sometimes it gets a bit ‘lonely’ cocooned in the driver’s seat being ambushed incessantly by all the stuff and the view is often limited. He says having someone hover above your business can give a vastly different big picture which, when brought to the main screen, is key in driving growth and profit.

Sales session with Brad: Where: Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley When: 8th September

9.30am – 3.30pm

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LIVE WEBCAST

Dane Atherton Dane Atherton is passionate about dramatically impacting on the productivity of real estate sales professionals.

Dane coaches hundreds of real estate sales people across Australia including many of the businesses elite performers and leading real estate groups. He offers coaching programs to a wide spectrum of real estate professionals and can personally design a strategy to suit both you and your team.

Dane has been personally involved in over 6000 property transactions since joining the industry in 1998. This invaluable experience gives him a rare ‘in-the-trenches’ perspective which means Dane is able to offer unique insights which can only be gained through such an intense understanding of the sales process.

Sales session with Dane: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 5th November

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9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

LIVE WEBCAST

Debbie Palmer Debbie celebrated her 20th year in property management in October, 2009. She is dedicated, passionate, focused and offers a youthful approach to Property Management.

She has worked in the industry since 1989, both in London/UK and on the Gold Coast/Australia.

Debbie is the founder and Managing Director of the PPM Group, a national company that encourages and supports business development opportunities within property management departments through the development of systems, consultancy and training.

Debbie is also the owner and senior editor of the Property Management Journal, Australia’s leading property management magazine.

Property management session with Debbie: Live webcast

Online Academy When: 18th November

9.30am – 3.00pm AEDT

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