On this week’s episode of the Power House Podcast, HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins talks with Chad Roffers, founder of Concierge Auctions. Chad discusses the early stages of his career in real estate sales and brokerage leadership, his launch of SKY Sotheby’s, and the difficulties of building a technology business during the 2009 Financial Crisis. 

These early entrepreneurial ventures set the stage for the massive success Chad has found with Concierge Auctions, a business he founded in 2008 and continues to lead today. Chad’s entrepreneurial journey includes multiple launches and exits, and he shares the wins and losses that developed him as an entrepreneur and executive.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• The challenges and dynamics of operating a real estate brokerage, specifically during declining volume markets 
• Chad’s entrepreneurial method of working on multiple ventures 
• The impact of a career that emphasizes technology and adopts innovative processes and solutions early
• Behind the scenes look at selling Pulse Realty Software to Lone Wolf, and Concierge Auctions to a joint venture formed by Realogy and Sotheby’s in 2021
• Strategic partnerships can provide credibility, resources, and expanded reach for a business, while still allowing for autonomy and independence

Related to this episode:

• Connect with Chad on LinkedIn
• Concierge Auctions
• HousingWire on YouTube

The Housing News podcast explores the most critical topics in mortgage, real estate and fintech. A new mortgage or real estate executive joins the show each week to add perspective to the top stories crossing HousingWire’s news desk. Hosted by Clayton Collins and produced by the HW Media team.