Global Expansion and Mentorship: Bill Soteroff, President Keller Williams Worldwide, on Building Resilient Businesses
Bill Soteroff joins Steve Hamoen to discuss Keller Williams' global culture and international expansion. They delve into Bill's career journey and the pivotal role of real estate agents. The conversation explores financial mindset, resilience in real estate, and the power of mentorship, distinguishing it from coaching. They highlight the importance of selecting the right mentors and learning from personal relationships. The episode touches on work-life balance, accelerating growth through mentorship and team building, and embracing perseverance and failure as learning opportunities. Bill shares insights on future goals, business strategies, and navigating challenges, concluding with closing remarks and gratitude.
Key Points
- Understanding that cultural differences are often overstated, Bill Soteroff emphasizes the universal human desires for a better life, family care, and personal well-being.
- Reflecting on the importance of mentorship, Bill highlights that the best mentors guide and coach you to be better rather than giving direct instructions.
- Bill underscores the importance of adaptability and perseverance in business, comparing it to a hockey game where one must be ready to react as situations change.
Bill Soteroff - President of Keller Williams Worldwide Links: https://kwri.kw.com/leadership/bill-soteroff/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-soteroff-5b51b95/ https://kwcan.ca/staff/bill-soteroff/
Bill Soteroff is a visionary leader in the global real estate industry and currently serves as the President of Keller Williams Worldwide. With a career spanning over four decades, Bill has been instrumental in expanding Keller Williams into over 50 countries, making it the largest real estate franchise by agent count globally. His passion for building strong communities and fostering collaboration over competition has shaped Keller Williams' success across international markets.
Before leading Keller Williams' global growth, Bill held executive roles at RE/MAX and played a key part in their international expansion. Known for his innovative leadership, Bill champions mentorship, cultural development, and the empowerment of real estate agents. His insights into navigating market shifts and creating opportunities for agents worldwide continue to inspire and guide real estate professionals across the globe.
Through his work, Bill has consistently focused on building a culture that emphasizes growth, support, and opportunity, ensuring that real estate agents and their clients succeed together.
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