036: Tips On Building A Business Empire [With Rob Thomson]

What does it take to build a successful empire in this ever changing world?! Our next guest on the Freedom CEO podcast is known as THE largest purveyor of Luxury Real Estate in Jupiter Florida with over $3 Billion in real estate sales during his career. Three generational business, Rob Thomson needed to embrace change in both business philosophy and culture to create a legacy, an empire. 

 

AND today this empire builder and philanthropist, is on the podcast to mentor you and me on what it takes to be a dominator in your market, run an empire and stay ahead in forever changing times. Rob shares insights, tips and advice on maintaining personal disciplines, creating and instilling culture in your team and the importance of giving back to the community. 

 

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[01:42] Introduction to Rob Thomson

[05:43] What Do You Need to Build an Empire

[10:46] The Importance of Having the Right Staff

[13:13] The Change in Business Philosophy & Culture

[14:51] What Personal Disciplines Help Create Culture in the Team

[17:32] Implementing New Routines

[22:00] How Do You Stay Focused on What Needs to Be Done?

[26:10] Delegation is the Key

[31:56] You Have to be Willing to Do What Other People Can’t

[36:51] You Will Be Who You Hang Around

[47:58] What Advice Can You Give New Agents

[56:29] The Importance of Giving Back to the Community

[67:18] How Has Taking Ownership Over Your Decisions Brought You Freedom

 

Rob Thomson is known as being THE largest purveyor of Luxury Real Estate in Jupiter Florida. Rob is part of the second generation of three generations of Thomson’s to work at their family’s business, Waterfront Properties and Club Communities. Founded by his mother Joan, who today is 91 and still has an active eye on the empire they are running.

 

Rob has sold well over $3,000,000,000 of real estate, with plenty of awards and accolades throughout his career. He’s been ranked in the Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 Real Estate Professionals by Volume multiple times, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate Master Networker, member of the “Billionaires’ Club”, Extraordinary Philanthropy Award, and much more. 

 

Connect with Rob:

Websites: 

https://www.waterfront-properties.com/

https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2023/08/21/palm-beach-realtor-named-humanitarian-of-the-year/

 

Facebook Links:

https://www.facebook.com/robthomsonjupiter

https://www.facebook.com/rob.waterfront

https://www.facebook.com/robthomsonjupiterflorida

 

Instagram Links

https://www.instagram.com/robthomsonwaterfront/

https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontproperties

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Shae Invidiata is an Award-Winning Human Rights Activist, Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Wellness Advocate.

 

Shae has been a licensed realtor for over a decade. While at The Invidiata Team Shae sold and listed some of Canada’s most exclusive and coveted properties.

 

Currently Shae is with eXp Realty, the fastest growing brokerage in the world with over 84,000 agents in 22 countries.  

 

Strongly believing in justice and giving back, Shae founded not-for-profit organization Free-Them in 2010, one of Canada’s leading Federal and Provincial Stakeholders in the anti-human trafficking movement.

 

From humbling awards Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, to multiple national media appearances, changing legislations, and TEDx Talks, making money with a purpose to positively impact lives and leading people to create a legacy of significance is what Shae is committed to.

 

When Shae is not in Toronto, you will find her living on the ocean amongst nature in Costa Rica.

Follow @ShaeInvidiata across socials to stay connected.

 

Connect with Shae:

Website: www.ShaeAndCo.com

IG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomceo/

IG Personal: https://www.instagram.com/shaeinvidiata/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefreedomceo?_t=8aGZyrjjFlV&_r=1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shaeandco

 

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