Chris Heller, president of KW Worldwide announced the launch.

“As we began looking for opportunities to expand outside the U.S. and Canada, our primary goal was always to find the right leadership first. We know that Paul Mason [the new president of KW Vietnam], along with the other leaders we are partnering with, share our belief system and our commitment to grow the Keller Williams culture,” said Heller.

He also announced that the company was in varying stages with potential franchisees in additional countries including South Africa, New Zealand, Indonesia, Egypt and several other Middle Eastern countries.

Among the achievements that Willis highlighted during his speech, one key milestone stood out.

“This year, you might have just started the trajectory that will silence our competitors for good.”

Willis was referring to an exponential increase in the number of average units closed per KW associate – which, at 19 percent, in the U.S. and 0.5 percent in Canada, outpaced the National Association of Realtors® and the Canadian Real Estate Association, respectively.

Willis also pointed out that Keller Williams associates and owners made more money across the board – average GCI per agent increased 16 percent, 83 percent of Keller Williams offices were profitable at year end, and the company profit shared more than $38 million with its associates, an increase of 11 percent over 2010.

Likening the gathering to a “giant stakeholder meeting,”  Willis left no question as to what the focus of 2012 would be for the company.

“The goal … the one challenge for this year is to get to No. 1 in North America,” Willis urged at the closing of his address.

“Becoming  No. 1 creates unstoppable momentum for your own careers as well as our market centers.  It puts each of us in a mindset for growth and opportunity and it gives you a tremendous edge in winning more business and building greater wealth.”

Willis closed the speech with a call to arms: “We want you to be inspired to grow your careers and to grow this company with the fierce urgency of now.”

Mary Tennant, president and COO of KW turned the audience’s attention to the State of the Culture, honing in on the incredible ways in which associates give back.

“There are many things that set us apart, but none is more impressive than the tremendous culture you have built,” she said. In 2011, Keller Williams associates donated $3.3 million to KW Cares. “Thank you, Keller Williams family, for everything you are doing to make our Culture so special. We’re proud to be in business with you and proud to call you family.”

Russell Rhodes, Dallas Preston Road Market Center

Hire people with a servant’s heart. Our service to our clients absolutely comes first. When you remember that the business will come.

Steven Cohen, Boston-Metro

Get intentional about the 10 percent of your business.  Put anchors down on it and then implement systems that move you from “E” to “P”

Juliana Lee, Palo Alto

You become what you believe. I was burned out five years ago, and then changed my mindset. Things have taken off since then.

Joe Rothchild, Houston Southwest

Never find yourself doing a $5 an hour job. Continue to replace and replace yourself until your business is running itself. That’s when you reach 7^th level.

Kendra Todd, Greater Seattle

When it comes to niche business areas, hire people who are more qualified than you, so that you can focus on the bigger picture.

Following cocktails and casino-style games, the crowd rolled into the transformed General Session Hall dressed to impress for Family Reunion’s annual RED Bash. The fun continued as performers took the stage to sing, dance and entertain and attendees danced the night away! A big surprise: a duet between Gary Keller, on the guitar, and Mo Anderson on the piano!

What happens when you get hundreds of BOLD Graduates and MAPS Coaches in one room? One hour of energy, enthusiasm and a celebration of achievements! Not to mention break dancing and gymnastics!

After giving away an iPad to one lucky attendee, BOLD coaches announced the BOLD Achievers for 2011 and 2012. Congratulations to Jerimiah Taylor, associate with Tucson-Marana / Oro Valley, Ashley Wilson, associate with Durham and Jennie Wolek with Tulsa Metro.

Dianna Kokoszka, President of MAPS Coaching, wrapped up the event with a discussion on Change.

“Change your thinking and you’ll change your world!,” she announced from the stage.

“Frankly, when you understand that by changing your mind all conditions change as well, then you truly get ‘a Life by Design.’ That’s why we say, ‘Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.’” Kokoskza emphasized that if you want your life to be happy and prosperous then agree today to commit to the BOLD mental fitness program. For 7 consecutive days agree to carefully select and monitor your thoughts for positive change. Journal your results and start feeling the transformation!

The Best of BOLD 2011

Highest Average Transaction per participant (During the 7 weeks of BOLD in 2011)

2011’s BIG BOLD RESULTS!

5607 attendees!

60,056 Contracts Closed

10.17 Avg. No. of Contracts

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