Kirsty Dunphey, Australia's youngest ever National Young Business Woman of the Year started her first real estate agency at just 21 years of age growing it to an award winning group of 6 agencies.
- Tasmania's Youngest Licensed Real Estate Manager/Owner - National Telstra 2002 Young Business Woman of the Year (youngest ever recipient) - 2004 Young Australian of the Year - Tasmania - Ranked 24th - 2004 BRW Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Australia
Kirsty Dunphey has first and foremost always been entrepreneurial. From her start at an early age working in her parents small businesses or opening her first business at 15 - she's had the bug her whole life. With two businesses and two part time jobs under her belt at the age of 15 to her own real estate agency at 21 Kirsty has been described as "Little bit Aussie Battler, Little bit Sassy Entrepreneur".
In 2002 Kirsty was named as the National Winner of Telstra's Young Business Woman of the Year Award. Winning this prestigious award and in fact being its youngest ever recipient shows the depth of her knowledge, experience and most importantly passion. Through speaking, training, coaching and wide variety of products and materials Kirsty takes that passion, that experience and that drive and injects it into your organization, your career, your life. Anything is Possible and Kirsty has developed presentations, workshops and reading materials to show you how to use simple techniques to change your mindset and change your life.
When both Kirsty's parents went bankrupt - not even this could set her back from achieving her entrepreneurial goals. In fact, this actually gave Kirsty further motivation and accelerated her progression towards financial independence. At age 21 when the banks wouldn't give her funding to open a real estate agency - she would not be deterred growing that agency from a team of just three - all owners of the company operating in a 2 bedroom apartment with no phones or internet site to a team of market leaders of over 50 across the North of Tasmania operating in 6 locations. When Kirsty was purchasing her sixth investment property in her early twenties and her bank wouldn't cooperate - did she stop there? No way, she was creative and found the solution that suited the problem blasting her way to being a self made millionaire at 23, self made multi millionaire by 25.
Kirsty has eagerly launched into the next chapter of her career selling in mid 2006 her interest in the first office she started at 21. She says "My passion is training and education, I'm so grateful for the experiences I've had in running this business - but the next chapter is exciting and waiting". Kirsty now concentrates on training, speaking and educating whilst still maintaining an active presence in Tasmanian real estate.
Kirsty's first book Advance to Go, Collect $1Million was released in 2005 outlining the first chapter in Kirsty's career and life and she has fast become a well known name in national business circles Kirsty has been featured on the Today show, Today Tonight, Cosmopolitan, Ocean Drive and Marie Claire Magazines, the Herald Sun and Age newspapers to name but a few. Kirsty has since released a CD program - Interaction Enhancement and her second book - Retired at 27, If I can do it anyone can releases September, 2007.
Combining her passion for entrepreneurialism, customer service, property investment, building wealth, developing your sales skills, youth potential, business practices, real estate and enhancing public perception and skills of real estate agents Kirsty now delivers around 30 keynote speeches a year and is available as a keynote speaker and trainer on the above topics.
I've been in the real estate business for a long time, and over the years I've listened to a large number of trainers and presenters. In the majority of cases they just regurgitate the same old stuff in a slightly different way. So, when I'm looking to invest in adding value for my sales team, I try to choose carefully so that they do indeed value what they get. Without exception, my sales team loved your enthusiasm, your energy, and your refreshing new approach to the sales business. Every one of them has taken something of value away with them to use in their business, and the offices are buzzing. Thanks again Kirsty for a fantastic presentation. Colin Hair Harcourts Hibiscus Coast Session, New Zealand
On behalf of the REIV Young Agents Group, I would like to thank you for your contribution to what was a fantastic night at Georgio's Restaurant in Malvern. The feedback that I have received is that it was the best event yet. You managed to create relevance to all attendees, whether they be Property Managers, Sales People or Directors. You exhibited excitement, fun and the interaction you made is what made it a fantastic presentation. The comment that ‘you are just a normal person' was a credit to you personally as you connected with the audience. Personally I would like to thank you for your co-operation in the organizing of our event. Adrian Butera Chairman of the REIV Young Agents Group
We were delighted to have Kirsty Dunphey visit as our guest speaker for the 130 strong sales team from Grenadier Real Estate, Christchurch, New Zealand. A number of our people had heard Kirsty in action previously and were keen to hear more and their enthusiasm soon helped a great swell of anticipation for the morning. It's not easy to hold the attention of all those people first thing in the morning after a long weekend - but Kirsty had them frantically taking notes, listening intently and generally excited about adding value to their businesses by using the simplest of extra service techniques. The message underlying success in real estate doesn't ever change hugely, and so it takes a dynamic personality to make the simple things seem like a ‘blinding flash of the obvious'. Kirsty has a strong but straight forward message - be better than everyone else, make your clients and those who you work amongst feel really special, and don't ever let an opportunity go by! Having hung on her every word for close to three hours, our sales force returned to their places of work and clearly some were more than just inspired! By days end, Kirsty was witness herself, to a number of salespeople implementing several of her suggestions to help their business to grow. Kirsty was rapt and so were we! Can't wait to have you back Kirsty - there is no end to what we can learn from someone with such passion and commitment to our industry - and for life in general! A big thank you from everyone at Grenadier! Katey Lane, Training and Recruitment Manager Grenadier Presentation
I have had the great fortune to hear Kirsty Dunphey present at several conferences since 2002 and have always found her presentations easy to listen to and more importantly, her leading edge information easy to implement. Kirsty works with her audiences, not at them. Her natural personality allows the audience to clearly associate with Kirsty's message... which is simply that as good as any person's results are today, they can be even better tomorrow by easily implementing her success strategies. Kirsty leaves her audiences educated, stimulated and most importantly, ready to take their business and personal lives to the next level. I have had the great fortune to connect with some of the world's leading speakers including Anthony Robbins, Jim Rohn, and Dr. Denis Waitley. Kirsty Dunphey is someone I value and hold in the same company. Rik Rushton INsight Personal Development, International Speaker since 1995
Energetic, passionate, focused and driven are all words that come to mind when I think of Kirsty Dunphey. Having had the great fortune of seeing Kirsty in action at several events, Kirsty, without a doubt, brings these qualities to everything she does. Kirsty balances humility with a clear belief that anything is possible. Her presentations not only provide an insight into her personal success but also provide the audience with solid tools that can be implemented immediately. Many key note speakers have a niche, but I believe that Kirsty's life experience and business acumen gives her the unique ability to connect with a wide variety of audiences. Kirsty offers a fantastic package; great content, clear messages, and most importantly, she practices the principles she teaches. Fiona Blayney Speaker and Trainer
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