Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast
Business:Entrepreneurship
Alex Howland, "One World, Achieving Together" Founder of Virbela, the technology behind eXp Realty, talks about his life as an organizational psychologist and how he created this platform from an educational focus to now the basis for the fastest growing real estate company in America. on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #135
Alex Howland is probably one of the smartest people I know, but
more importantly he is one of the most compassionate human beings I know who leads with humility. Having created the foremost platform for remote virtual interaction, it's been adopted in various other sectors including financial and entertainment. Social responsibility and inclusivity are at the forefront of everything he creates and develops. His motto is "one world, achieving together" and he lives it every day.
More About Alex Howland:
Alex founded VirBELA, a social virtual reality platform focused on education and team development with clients in various industries from government to retail. The VirBELA team developed eXp Realty’s cloud-based campus, called eXp World. eXp World Holdings, eXp Realty’s parent company, acquired VirBELA’s core group of products and services in November 2018.
As President of eXp World Technologies, an eXp World Holdings company, Alex leads the development of VirBELA’s products and services to expand the offering to agents, teams and others who could benefit from their own, always-available environments for collaboration.
In the development of VirBELA, Alex was awarded financial support from the Graduate Management Admissions Council, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Health, the Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation and the American Psychological Association to support some of innovations and research.
Alex has a bachelors in organization psychology from Providence College and a doctorate in philosophy from Alliant International University, San Diego Scripps Ranch.
More About Michael Valdes:
Michael Valdes is the newly named executive vice president of International Expansion at eXp Realty. Previously Michael was the senior vice president of global servicing for Realogy Corporation, one of the world's largest real estate companies and parent to Coldwell Banker, C21 and Sotheby’s.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Valdes was Director of Private Banking at Deutsche Bank for just under a decade where he oversaw a book of business of just under $1 billion. He has the distinction of being the first Director in the United States of Latino descent. Mr. Valdes is the Chair of the AREAA Global Advisory Board and co-host of the 2020 AREAA Global Luxury Summit. He is also a current member of the NAHREP Corporate Board of Governors and a member of Forbes' Real Estate Council. Additionally, he is the Executive Chair of the ONE VOZ, Hispanic ERG for the firm and a member of Forbes Real Estate Council. He is a former Board Member of Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach as well as the Shanti Organization in San Francisco. Michael was also a Board Member of Pink & Blue for 2, an organization started by Olivia Newton-John to promote breast and prostate cancer awareness.
Mike Sherrard, ”Celebrate the mini wins”, Global eXp Realty Leader & Founder of High Converting Content, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #226
Dr Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi, ”Learning is earning”, Tedx speaker & Senior Executive Director at Experion Developers on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #225
Eddie Shapiro, ”Expansion always... in all ways”, President & CEO at Nest Seekers International, shares his lessons on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #224
Raul Villacis, ”Learn the code to build your kingdom”, Author, Motivational Speaker & Founder at The Next Level Experience on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #223
Michael Valdes, “5 Steps To a Deal”, Host of The Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind & President, eXp Global at eXp Realty shares his expertise on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast #222
Albie Stasek, ”Burn The Boats”, Real Estate Advisor & Coach, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #221
Jay & Ashley Nelson, ”Results are a compound effect of great action”, Real Estate Advisors & Team Leaders at eXp Realty on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #220
Michael Valdes, ”Your word will be your reputation”, Host of GLREM & President at eXp Global. In this episode I answer the questions that I’ve ask my guests in the past #219
Elias Astuto, ”Speak to Add Value”, Head of Fast Real Estate, powered by eXp, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #218
Shaun Patrickus, ”Think Big!”, President at Success Lending, shares his experience on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #217
Gail DeMarco, ”Death, Divorce, Downsizing”, Broker Associate at Turner DeMarco powered by eXp Realty, shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #216
Luis Padilla, ”Always Lead with your heart”, Owner of Re/Max Oceanside, Realtor and Business Coach, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #215
Barry Habib, ”Procrastination is a Thief”, Founder and CEO at MBS Highway, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #214
Chris Stuart, ”You have to be authentic to what you are great at”, President of PLACE, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #213
Eddy Perez,”Listen to Learn”, Founder & CEO at Equity Prime Mortgage, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #212
Patrick Kinsel, ”Eating Glass”, Founder & CEO at Notarize, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #211
Ismael Gonzalez, ”My country needed this”, Executive Director & Managing Broker at eXp México, shares his story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #210
Elena Cardone, ”Discipline is not Motivation”,Keynote Speaker at the 10X Growth Conference, Bestselling author shares her story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #209
Josue & Rebecca Soto, ”Breaking Limits”, Founders of the Soto Legacy Group at eXp Realty & Authors share their story on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #208
Harry Nasser, ”Take Your thoughts seriously & they will shape you”, Senior Global Real Estate Advisor at Sotheby’s, on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind with Michael Valdes Podcast #207
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