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Concierge Auctions is a leading global luxury real estate auction marketplace that recently was acquired by Sotheby’s, the world leader in fine art, real estate, and luxury goods, and Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Now rebranded to Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions, the firm continues to operate independently while partnering with agents of all brands to host online auctions for clients. In the article below, Concierge Auctions discusses the benefits of buying a luxury home by auction.

Chris Vitale, Vice President and Partner of Phone Ninjas, recognizes how this stance can be damaging to the success of the industry. In fact. If we took the time to evaluate our processes fairly and honestly, could we really assert that 90% of salespeople that quit did so because they did not truly have what it takes to make it? Or, rather, could it be because leadership failed to provide an adequate opportunity to help them make things work through proper training? Remember that simply shoving the new hire with some guy at the company or shadowing the manager does not qualify as training.

Agora Gallery has worked with many artists that would like to be involved in helping youngsters explore the world through art. Most artists worried if they could really do it or not. After Agora Gallery reviews all the outcomes, they say- go for it! The artist and the child can benefit from jumping in feet first. The artist can make a difference in a child’s life by introducing them to art with love and passion, and the children can help to inspire and rejuvenate the artist’s interest in their craft.

David Felt of Houston, Texas coached his children’s little league and softball teams for over 10 years. Now, his grandchildren are active participants in youth sports, and David takes pride in their accomplishments both on and off the field. David feels that his children’s involvement in athletics lead them to their success in their professional and personal lives. In the following article, David Felt discusses the various benefits of young athletics, from childhood through adulthood, in the classroom and beyond.

As Federal Reserve (Fed) officials continue to emphasize the Fed’s commitment towards restoring price stability, the dollar marches ever higher. Markets are currently pricing in another 75-basis point rate hike at the November 2 Fed meeting as calls for the Fed to halt its aggressive campaign are mounting. Worries persist that tightening financial conditions, underpinned by a stronger dollar, will lead to deeper cracks within the global financial system.

The fund was founded by bay-area based energy technology and innovation venture capital firm Energy Innovation Capital (EIC). The $50MM fund has several prominent, publicly disclosed, Oklahoma-based investors including The George Kaiser Family Foundation, and leading energy companies Devon Energy (DVN), ONEOK (OKE) and Williams (WMB).

Tricia Stitzel worked her way up the corporate ladder, becoming the first female CEO in Tupperware’s company history. Prior to joining the company, Stitzel attended Rollins College and worked at the school’s MBA career development program. In the following article, Tricia Stitzel discusses why women in leadership roles is more important than ever, wage gap differentials and how women have the power to reverse these trends.

Zachry Godfrey of Texas is a housing developer specializing in wellness communities. With the recent increase in healthy living, these wellness communities have been exploding in the US and beyond – China and Australia are also known as wellness community havens. In the following article, Zachry Godfrey discusses this new era, what these communities bring to residents, some included amenities, and what people can expect to pay for this type of luxury.

Tony Seljak of Toronto, Canada owns and operates a property management company that handles the marketing, maintenance, and financial management of over 4,000 large hi-rise condominiums. Below, Mr. Seljak discusses the recently released growth forecast report for property management companies, the introduction of AI technology, outsourcing, the popularity of co-living arrangements and how these implementations are growing the management industry.

Quinn Kuby enjoys contributing to stories on supply chain management, finance, and community involvement. In the following article, Quinn Kuby explains how important contributions from local businesses, organizations, and individuals are to community food banks.