You are the reason why I spend over 200 nights on the road delivering presentations to help you live a more fulfilling life using the latest technology.  If you are a REALTOR®, real estate broker, association staff, or entrepreneur my goals are to help you:

  1. Make sense of the latest technology by simplifying the process
  2. Save you time making technology-based decisions
  3. Boost your productivity so you can accomplish more in less time
  4. Overcome traditional thinking on less effective methods
  5. Save you money on using tools you already own or available for free

Your support in attending my sessions at conventions, questions you ask online, comments you make on my blog, and tweets communicating your thoughts are what drive me to deliver an experience that will motivate you to take action.

There are many resources, videos, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, scripts, and templates I share for FREE so you can be exposed to new ideas and concepts and maximize the value you receive from attending each presentation.

Many of the ideas, skill sets, strategies, and processes you will learn are a result from past experience as an Entrepreneur of the Year of the University of Missouri Business School, Maryland Heights Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year, RisMedia REALTORS® on the Rise, and National Association of REALTORS® REBAC Hall of Fame.

In 2004 I was licensed as a REALTOR®, joined Toastmasters in 2005, became a professional member of the National Speakers Association in 2008, and the passion for the platform outweighed the desire to transfer homeowner keys which is why I speak to audiences all over the US, Canada, and other countries across the globe.

Please ask me questions online as comments on this site and I will reply to each one of them.  You can count on me to give you the best opinion I possibly can, direct you to the right resources to further your success, and have fun in the process.

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What will you get if you hire me for your group’s next event?

☑ You will receive consistent follow up to ensure all the details have been arranged.
☑ You will get customizable marketing materials including video, flyers, and an email-marketing campaign.
☑ You will get a professional speaker who is bound by the NSA (National Speakers Association) Code of Ethics.
☑ You will not need to rely on the projector. I  don’t need technology to present.
☑ You will receive an electronic recap which contains pictures, video, and notes from the event.

What will the audience walk away with?

✍ They will receive a simple-to-follow action plan to implement new ideas.
✍ They will get a list of recommended websites for new technologies, communication tools, and online resources.
✍ They will feel empowered to overcome their fear of using technology and take action.
✍ Lastly, every attendee will receive an email with the PowerPoint, templates, and action scripts for FREE.

The groups I serve:

  • Real estate professional sales agents
  • Real estate brokers
  • Real estate educators
  • REALTOR Association staff and leadership

My past involvement in the REALTOR® and education community:

  • Real Estate Educator’s Association Technology Committee
  • Real Estate Educator’s Association Conference Committee
  • Missouri Association of REALTORS® Honor Society
  • Missouri Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy
  • Missouri Association of REALTORS® Technology Vice-Chair
  • St. Louis Association of REALTORS® Education Committee

Here is just a couple letters behind Doug’s name:

  • e-PRO - Certified Internet Marketing Profession, Instructor
  • CIPS – Certified International Property Specialist
  • ABR® - Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Instructor
  • CRS® - Certified Residential Specialist
  • GRI - Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute
  • MRE - Master of Real Estate
  • AWHD - At Home with Diversity Certified
  • TRC - Transnational Referral Certified
  • CHNS - Certified New Home Specialist
  • RCC - Residential Construction Certified
  • CTM - Competent Toastmaster
  • SRS - Sellers Representative Specialist
  • RFS - Residential Finance Specialist
  • GREEN - Green Building Designation