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I'm Hearing ActiveRain Voices Again!

By Brad Andersohn

Education & Training with Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp Non-Licensed

July 03, 2014 02:32 AM

Do you remember when...

Today I was taking a journey down memory lane and wanted to share something with some of you AR old-timers. You may even be included in this video below.

I was very fortunate and blessed to be at an event in San Francisco where I finally got to meet up with all these fine people in person. Of course I had talked to many of them via ActiveRain posts and comments etc., I had even chatted with some of them over the phone. But getting to meet them in person was truly one of the greatest highlights of my journey here on ActiveRain.

I'm honored to now call and consider all these people my friends, and what they shared in this video made me realize then (and now) that the true power of the Internet, ActiveRain and Social Media is not in just the transactions, it's honestly in the people.

Hearing ActiveRain Voices!

It's all about people....

It's all about relationships...

It's all about the education...

It's all about trust....

It's all about the love....

It's all about the FUN!

It's really all about being who you are, being transparent and connecting with others to build meaningful and life-long relationships that matter and make a difference in our lives. The business and rewards are just a bi-product of having successfully built your foundations on people!

Enjoy the journey...

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Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Gene - that was a RainCamp in San Francisco, our family band "Armored Flight" got to open the show playing one of Bob Stewarts favorite tunes. In fact, here's the video of us playing and introducing Bob Stewart as the event's emcee.

My youngest son (the guitarist) is only 10 years old in this video. :)

If you want to see how he progressed, here he is in a video he recorded when he was 14 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dinDv-xNGDI

Jul 03, 2014 06:15 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Debbie - sure wish I could've done the same in Atlanta, but it was really great finally getting to meet you in person. :-) Hope to see you again one day soon.

Jul 03, 2014 06:21 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Rene' - definitely a ride down memory lane, felt the same when I came across this... and so glad I did. Have a great fourth my friend and lets stay in touch.

Jul 03, 2014 06:23 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I've met a few of those folks in person myself.

Jul 03, 2014 06:35 AM

Bill Roberts

Brooks and Dunphy Real Estate - Oceanside, CA

"Baby Boomer" Retirement Planner

Hi Brad, It was nice seeing many of my old friends. Have a good weekend.

Bill Roberts

Jul 05, 2014 12:10 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Jul 05, 2014 10:59 AM

Amanda Christiansen

Christiansen Group Realty (260)704-0843 - Fort Wayne, IN

Christiansen Group Realty

What a fun video to watch! Thanks for sharing this with us. Active Rain has been a big part of our business as well.

Jul 05, 2014 10:19 PM

Kathy Smiley

Rodeo Realty ~ Fine Estates Westlake Village - Newbury Park, CA

"Real Estate results that make YOU smile!"

It is a fun journey. I honest don't understand what agents did for education, companionship and enlightenment before ActiveRain!

Jul 05, 2014 11:59 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Brad,

I came over from Kathy's post this morning and so glad I caught your post! What a great video to share! You are right Active Rain is a wonderful journey for agents. It's like taking mini courses each day..so much sharing and enlightening topics that help us all keep on moving and exploring the best business practices in our field!!

Jul 06, 2014 12:53 AM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Brad, gee, where are they now? These are some wonderful old faces that, except for Jeff Dowler, I haven't seen in years.

Jul 06, 2014 01:18 AM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Brad, I came way after this group and didn't get to know any of these folks, BUT, the point of what they've said IS timeless and one of the sustaining credos of AR.

By the way, your family band's song is one of my hubby's favorite from one of his all-time favorite movies, Rocky. Some great high-notes by the female singer!! Good for her...now I'm off to go see what your son did later in life.

Found this thanks to Kathy!!

Jul 06, 2014 06:06 AM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for sharing this Brad, would be nice if we have another AR conference to capture more video like this soon.

Jul 06, 2014 10:16 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Brad, So good to see you. You have captured some good memories. Thanks so much for sharing.

Jul 06, 2014 12:32 PM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

It sure is awesome hearing from all of you, been getting all these comments via my email notifications, just haven't had the chance or time to respond back to each of you. Will do shortly... special thanks and a kudos shout-out to Kathy Streib for writing and posting a link back to this blog post! Thanks Kathy <3

Jul 07, 2014 07:54 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hey Brad~ Now I'm not only motivated to host an ActiveRain meetup, but I'm also going to make a video!

Jul 08, 2014 10:30 AM

Dagny Eason

Dagny's Real Estate - Wilton, CT

Fairfield County CT, CDPE Homes For Sale and Condo

Brad - fun to see some of those faces again. If I had known the Rain Camps were going away, I qould have flown out to San Francisco for some of those........... Miss you

Jul 09, 2014 12:53 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Not to confuse anyone here, but the video interview in this post was actually taken at the Inman Connect conference in San Francisco many years back. However the family band playing in comment #6 was a RainCamp held at a later date... also in San Francisco.

Now you all understand why "My Heart Is Still Left In San Francisco!?" :-)

Jul 09, 2014 08:10 AM

Christopher Ohlsen

Credit Werx, LLC. - Malone, NY

I love Active Rain and that video perfectly summarizes all of the reason why. Thanks for sharing this Brad!

Jul 17, 2014 06:48 AM

Brad Andersohn

Retired Executive Director of Education at eXp - Boulder Creek, CA

ActiveBrad - 707.646.1876

Thanks Christopher - I love sharing this stuff.

Jul 18, 2014 04:48 AM

Ann Hayden 636-399-7544