Media Release 03/04/18
Since launching in March 2017, The Agency Group has undertaken a fast-paced growth strategy. The Agency now has 260 agents, 11 offices and circa 4,000 properties under management nationally. In 2018, the company is consolidating its growth and further investing in infrastructure to support continued national expansion and provide agents with the very best working environment.
The company is focused on incorporating best business practices and partnering with the right in-house trainer was a crucial step. Rik Rushton is renowned as a coach and trainer nationally and internationally, not just within the real estate industry but within elite sport and the finance sector.
“We are proud to announce Rik Rushton has joined us formally as our in-house trainer and we are his exclusive real estate client. Rik will be undertaking an intensive training and coaching schedule across SLP and The Agency brands,” says Matt Lahood, The Agency’s CEO.
“This is part of our on-going commitment to providing agents with further education, growth and support.
“In this fast-paced, constantly evolving business environment, we need the best thought leaders on board to empower our team and deliver a safe and sustainable work environment.”
Rik Rushton spent over a quarter of a century working as an agent and running his own business, consistently earning million dollar annual fees. His training, coaching and speaking work has taken him around the world, including presenting twice at the world’s largest real estate conference NAR where 20,000 agents gather annually in the US. Rik was also heavily involved in improving the MAPS coaching method for Keller Williams, one of the world’s largest real estate businesses, that has more than 139,000 associates in 790 markets globally.
The methods and techniques behind Rik Rushton’s approach are considered universally effective in the commercial sphere. He has worked for high-profile organisations, including: NAB, Commonwealth Bank and Aussie within the banking sector; Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria, Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs (AFL), in elite sport; as well as the major real estate brands across Australasia.
“I love working with great organisations at the top of their game and there is no greater organisation in the real estate landscape than The Agency,” says Rik Rushton. “There are very few real estate brands that offer agents this type of intensive in-house training.
“My focus is going to be on adding structure, process and growth for the agents, I want every agent to reach their full potential at The Agency.”
To top off his many accolades, Rik Rushton has also just released an Australian best-seller, The Power of Connection: How to become a master communicator in your workplace. A powerful read for those wanting to be at the top of their game professionally and personally.
And in further news for The Agency, we will be announcing the appointment of our incoming Head of Marketing in April 2018.
Media enquiries please contact:
Jacqui Thompson
jacquithompson@theagency.com.au
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