Jennifer Johnson – National Association of Home Builders
“Thank you so much for everything you have done and continue to do on the Home Tech course and for NAHB in general!”
Rochelle Barcellona – Barcellona Inc.
“I know Robert through my affiliations with the NAHB. He has also consulted with a few of my clients. Robert is a dynamic person with a solid grasp of the real estate industry. He always has fresh and solid ideas to help with sales and marketing efforts. I highly recommend Robert.”
Carol L. Rod – Core Elements
“I just wanted to again let you know that I really enjoy the monthly sales training forums that you have so generously provided for the HBA members! I encourage everyone I speak to attend as there is a lot to be learned no matter what your business or who you are. Keep up the great work! Thanks!”
Karen M. Boos – Holland Realty
“It is a privilege and a luxury to listen and learn from you. I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Thank you for coming to Boise.”
John Kristjanson – Standard Renewable Energy
“Working with Robert has been truly remarkable. His contacts, professionalism, many sales and marketing skills, enthusiasm, honesty and straight-forwardness are very much appreciated and valued. EVERY person / company that I contacted and mentioned Robert, I got a very positive and warm response. When your business needs doors opened and relationships established with key people, I whole-heartedly recommend S. Robert August and Company.”
Jan Dowker - Messenger PR
“Thank you for all that you do to help educate professionals and community members so that we can all enhance the communities in which we live, work and play.”
Brian Workman - Blind Corners & Curves
“[Robert August is] such a dynamic force within the HBA and building community.”
Brian Flook – Power Marketing & Advertising, Inc.
"Robert August is one of the nations leading new home motivational machines! When you combine Robert's trademark energetic passion with his years of housing experience, you get a volatile combination that will explode your sales pace forward. Robert and his team will make a positive difference every time."
Roger Hickok
“I’d like to take the opportunity to say how much I have respected, admired and valued you as a peer and expert and friend. Your achievements need no elaborations from me. I genuinely enjoyed our informal lunches of Reubens and dill pickles, along with insights, observations and other profundities about the truths and vagaries both of life and new home sales and marketing. The word unique is much abused and over used. I can, and do, take it back to its roots, when I describe you.”
Jesse Benitez – Wine Master Cellars
“It was a pleasure attending The Selling Professional seminar on Wednesday the 11th at the HBA of Metro Denver. As a side note; I find your lexicon and usage of the English language a refreshing change from the vernacular, particularly when you said to a young lady: ‘This will titillate the fancy of your mental genius.’ Bravo, sir. Thanks again for the great seminar.”
Randy Carpenter - Pulte
“Robert is a very talented marketer and business person.”
Tanya Olvera - Mountain High Appliance
“I wanted to thank you for taking the time and inspiring us today. Sometimes in this crazy world it is nice to hear refreshing and positive outlooks on business and in life. The advice and stories today made my day a whole lot better and really gave me some insight on customers. You truly are great at what you do.”
Lisa Lockwood – Lita Dirks & Co.
“Thank you for offering your insight and guidance to me and the other members of the HBA who are wise enough to capitalize on these opportunities you are presenting.”
Pam Keller – Keller Homes
“You are a life saver! Your generous help without any expectation is not found often. A million thank you’s!”
Carrie Bayer - Steckel Publications, Inc.
“Thank you for being a great marketing management consulting firm to deal with. You follow specs without complaint and are always on time with ads!”
Jeff Villano - Logic Integration
“I appreciate your most excellent guidance and tutelage.”
Rosemarie Rossetti - The Universal Design Living Laboratory
“You are an incredible man! I have never known a man of your caliber. You have such a genius entrepreneurial mind, loads of energy, and kind a heart. You came into Mark and my life just when we needed you. I marvel at the network you have developed, the businesses you have created, and your philanthropic passion to make a positive difference in the lives of many. The 'you' that you have created is well rounded and driven to achieve far more because of who you are. Thank you for giving your all to the Universal Design Living Laboratory project. I am honored to be working with you and learning from you. You have been the BEST mentor, coach, teacher, motivator, encourager, and constant source of hope that this project will succeed. You are a fountain of knowledge with an inexhaustible source of ideas!”
Maria Nande - The NAHB University of Housing
“Thank you for your ENORMOUS, COUNTLESS, GENUINE, TERRIFIC, INVALUABLE contributions. Thank you for being YOU!”
Alan Grimes – student, University of Denver
“Thanks so much for sharing your time and wisdom with us at the RECM Club event last Friday. Your endless supply of enthusiasm and knowledge never cease to amaze me.”
Nik Rebhuhn - John L. Scott Real Estate
“It was a real pleasure getting to soak up the information you provided at the IRM II course in Boise.”
Jessica Lansing - Possibilities for Design
“I enjoyed your seminar on prospecting and as a result, I have received a referral. Thank you.”
Karla Dimond - Centennial Mortgage Professionals
“Thank you for providing such a stimulating hour of Prospecting Information for those attending your class. Thanks for your inspiration!!!”
Mary Hiatt Dow - Coldwell Banker
“I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the sales seminars. Everything that I learn from you has been very helpful. You do an excellent job! You are an inspiration.”
Brian Auer - lumin~Essence Design Center
“Thank you for your stimulating talk about prospecting. I always glean pertinent information from your classes and try to put it into use immediately. I also attended your class on follow-up and was equally enlightened. I look forward to your next class in April and will assume that it will be equally illuminating. Thank you again for your insight.”
Peter Dimond - Centennial Mortgage Professionals
“Again, your meeting was the highlight of my day on Wednesday. Thank you so much for your time and effort to put these meetings on for the benefit of myself and my sales staff.”
Caroline Swift - Ferguson
“Again, I need to commend you on the excellent seminar. You had some really exciting tips which I feel I can easily translate to real life for our company. Your words will resonate with me and I hope to reiterate them with as much effectiveness as you did.”
Kristin Goff, ASID – Academy of Design
“Your class opened my eyes to so many ideas that we can use in marketing our design services and also to better assist builders.”
Cailin Willey - Ketmar Development Corporation
“IRM III was truly a pleasure! Bravo!”
Bonnie McMillan - Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Galleries
“I would like to thank you for the wonderful seminar. I learned a lot and will use many of your ideas. Thank you again for your thoughts and ideas on how to grow our business. As Ferguson continues to grow our showroom business, seminars such as yours become very useful learning tools. Thanks, again!”
Cory Sher - Regent Entertainment
“Robert is a true sales and marketing icon! He is truly a communicator and innovator when it comes to helping successful clients become even more successful. I highly recommend S. Robert August!”
Paul Campbell - Kephart
“Another FANTASTIC presentation at the 2008 International Builders’ Show.”
Steve Nunn - IntegraSpec of Colorado, LLC
“I have considered myself to be a sales professional for 30 years and have been fortunate to have received some of the finest sales training available. In one short hour, you have reminded me of some basic skills that need to be back on my 'to do list' and at the same time created new ideas that I’m sure will produce positive results. While these ideas are fantastic, they would not have the same meaning or impact without your enthusiasm and presentation skills! I want to offer a sincere thank you for giving me the desire to take myself to a higher level of achievement.”
Klea Jones - Jones Design Group Inc.
“I wanted to reiterate how much I enjoyed your presentation and instruction at the IRM III course! It was a terrific amount of information, but every bit was valuable! I was excited and enthused to come back to my office and staff and start implementing as many of the ‘tips’ and practices that I could. Thank you for sharing ‘above and beyond’ the book text…to truly learn from the experts is as good as it gets!”
David Hitchingham - THK Associates, Inc.
“I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to teach the IRM III class. I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from someone with your knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry.”
Angie Elliott - Teleos Real Estate Transaction Services
“You are as dynamic and ‘electric’ as I remember. Thank you for your time, the referrals, the mentoring, and your energy.”
Doug Whiting - BMC West
“Thank you for your in depth presentation. We have received a lot of very positive feedback.”
Michael Zizzo
“I enjoyed [your recent presentation] very much and made some good contacts. You’re a Real Estate Rock Star.”
Allen Peterson - American Home Mortgage
“Thanks again for a GREAT presentation. One of the attendees who is a high volume Realtor said that she feels she is doing well to get ONE good idea from a seminar. She said she got LOTS of good ideas/helpful hints from your presentation.”
Andy Ades - Ades Design Builders
“Thanks for all the work your staff did for my company. The brochure is beautiful and the new corporate imagery (stationery, business cards, etc.) really hit the mark in representing my company. Your professional advice was extremely helpful as well.”
Sarah Gell - National Association of Home Builders
“Thank you for all of your help. You really do go above and beyond and I can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do for us and the NSMC! Thank you for all your help making the NSMC thrive and prosper in a tough year. You are such a great mentor and I thank you for all your efforts.”
Dan Diffenderfer - Standard Renewable Energy
“I am always blown away by the energy Robert exudes and the motivation he inspires in me.”
Larry D. Armstrong - 50+ Communities of Colorado, LLC
“I join all your friends, colleagues and fans in sending these congratulations your way as you join the Fellows of the Institute of Residential Marketing...Thank you for all you've done to encourage me and others.”
Khevin Pratt - Platinum Development
“Thank you for your outstanding work.”
Dan Stringer - Rio Grande Co.
“I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the time you spent with everyone at the HBA of Metro Denver on January 9, 2008. When I was browsing the HBA calendar of events and saw that session on closing techniques, I marked it on my calendar because it was being conducted by Robert August. As a salesperson in a tough building economy, it helped me 'sharpen the saw,' and I considered it time well-spent.”
Jo Ann Morgan-Charles - Morgan Charles Advertising
“Thank you for everything. Your support means so much to me and I am really learning a lot from you! You are definitely expanding my world (and knowledge)!”
Barbara Stern - Affordable Closets
“Thank you for an invigorating sales training this week. I truly appreciate going back to basics once a month with you. I always gain something extremely valuable.”
Duane Duggan - The Boulder Property Network
“Robert is always fired up and a huge inspiration to me!”
Jeffrey Jenkins - National Association of Home Builders
“Kudos for the superb job you did on October 17, 2007 on the call-in NSMC Sponsorship Workshops. As expected, lots of nice comments from the callers who want the meeting notes.”
Joshua Grayck - Genworth Financial
“I enjoyed your presentation at the HBA of Metro Denver last Wednesday. Your seminar and instruction on Prospecting and Cold-Call Selling was very insightful for me, particularly as I grow my business. Look forward to next month's seminar.”
Steve Bunce - National Association of Home Builders
“Thank you for all of the hard work you continue to do with the Sponsorship Task Force. I want you to know that we sincerely appreciate all that you do!”
Dave Churchill - Churchill Construction
“Robert's seminars are informative of course; but inspiring as well.”
Jeff Rickard - Universal Lending
“Robert has a tremendous wealth of knowledge to share that gets results in the real world.”
Deborah Jackson - RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc.
“It was a pleasure meeting with you. I really enjoyed your presentation. You have a lot of energy and enthusiasm and your ideas will be extremely helpful for me.”
Andy Brown - Move.com
“It goes without saying that you have had a profound impact on me and many others throughout our industry.”
David Lewis - In2 Networks
"Robert August's boundless energy, years of real estate experience, and industry insight help him to create exciting sales and marketing programs that truly drive greater profits. I have known Robert for over five years and his willingness to roll up his sleeves and get to work has been unwavering. I recommend Robert August and the entire S. Robert August team very highly.”
Roger Cohen - Cohen Brothers Homes, LLC
“Thanks again for the excellent and very timely work effort from you and your team!”
David P. Tschetter - Colorado Custom Homes
“No one - and I mean no one - has more new home experience in the area of marketing than Robert. His track record is second to none in the State of Colorado.”
James T. Henderson - Enterprise Fleet Management
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for conducting the sales seminar today. I really appreciate the perspective you bring as a seasoned sales professional. I look forward to future seminars.”
Carroll Bogard - Pella Corporation
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed our visit last week in Denver. You have an awesome personality that pulls at people in a positive way! In addition, your podium speech was excellent and got folks revved up!”
Georganne Derick - Merchandising East and MS Interior Design, Inc.
“Thank you S. Robert! You are great! We look forward to recommending you again with complete and utter confidence and pride! Thank you for your brilliance, your enthusiasm, and your support.”
Peter Garvin - Garvin Enterprises “As always Robert, I appreciate your continued support and positive messages. It never goes unnoticed or unappreciated. You are a good friend, an excellent mentor, and an outstanding marketing/management/sales consultant.”
Jerry Rouleau - J. Rouleau & Associates
“Thanks for all your help and support getting BuilderRadio.com off the ground. Your interviews and your referrals both mean a lot.”
Mary DeWalt - Mary DeWalt Design Group
“I can't imagine having a more wonderful promoter than you and just wanted to let you know how very much I appreciate it.”
Jack Gallagher - American Home Mortgage
“S. Robert August is 'Mr. Enthusiasm' and he is nationally known within NAHB and the building industry for being a hands-on, no nonsense trainer, educator and motivator.”
Anne Ladewig - National Sales and Marketing Council
“Thank you so much for the excellent job you did as the emcee of the Best of 50+ Housing Awards! You kept the show moving along with just the right mix of industry knowledge and witty anecdotes. I really appreciate everything you brought to the program - it wouldn't have been a success without you! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!”
Adam Grossman - MS-RECM student - University of Denver
“I wanted to let you know that my team took home the Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge Championship. We beat the finalist team from the University of Colorado. Thank you again for your expert advice. We could not have won without it.”
Michael Copp & Wil Heslop - National Association of Home Builders
“On behalf of the NAHB's National Sales & Marketing Council & the NAHB Business Management and Information Technology Committee, we would like to say thank you for all your efforts as a speaker for the January 9th Audio Conference, Ramping Up Your Sales & Marketing in a Changing Market. You did a great job presenting solid sales & marketing tips and techniques to help NAHB members thrive in this changing market. This audio conference plays an essential role in helping NAHB's members thrive in this changing market and we were glad that you were able to bring your expertise to the table for this great event. Thank you!”
Jay H. Peterson - Hanley Wood Market Intelligence
“Robert, just wanted to drop a BIG THANK YOU for coming to the SMC meeting this morning; it turned out exactly as I was planning and hoping for! You provided extremely valuable input that everyone in the room needed to hear. Everything was key to help us be successful. You're a class act!”
Roger Reinhart - HBA of Metro Denver
“Robert August, Chair of the Membership Committee, has done a phenomenal job in assembling a group that is dedicated to accomplishing the task of growing the HBA going forward.”
Demi Clark - D.R. Horton Custom Homes
“Thank you so much for such an amazing experience at the IBS Show. I think I learned more in two days at IRM II than I have in two years! I appreciate your knowledge and the way you taught the class.”
Shirley Rouse - HBA of Colorado Springs
“Thank you for the seminar on moving inventory in a difficult market. I'm sure the audience got a lot of great tools from it. I especially appreciated your comments on staying involved with the local HBA and the reasons for it. I know there were some non-members in the room and your reasons add credibility. Thank you!”
Melissa Wimberly - Braswell Custom Homes
“I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the class and, especially, you as an instructor. Your experience and 'stories' were just really incredible teaching tools and I am amazed at the exposure and information that we covered in two days. The class really opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that could potentially change the direction of any business. Thank you again for the wonderful experience. I will look forward to more of your classes.”
Stuart Hilgenberg - Crescent Partners
“I enjoyed your presentation tremendously. The stories that you use in your presentation makes it a lot easier to relate the information to real life scenarios. The information that you presented has already helped with my sales. I would love to attend more of your seminars and classes in the future.”
Gregory K. Zoeller
“Thanks for the great inspiration to sharpen my tools on July 2006 in San Ramon, CA at the 'How to Market Your Homes in a Slow Market' seminar!”
Alan Smith - Robbie Hale Homes
“I wanted to thank you so much for your enthusiasm and knowledge that you brought to the IRM III course on November 14 and 15, 2006. The multitude of new ideas and contacts will be invaluable to my career. Thanks for answering my specific questions and your personal time yesterday and today. I am excited about getting my MIRM.”
Dave Pascua - Everest Construction
“It was pleasure attending your course. I gained some valuable insight and knowledge!”
Patrick S. Sullivan - HBA of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
“Thanks for your kind words and for doing such a terrific job! I have heard great comments about our rally yesterday. Your knowledge and enthusiasm were central to its success.”
Rick Scharf - Colorado Development
“I want to thank you for the outstanding presentation in Loveland at the BMC West meeting. I learned more in that meeting than any real estate meeting I have attended. However, it was like trying to drink out of a fire hydrant! You are my new hero!”
Ken Rhoades - BMC West
“Thank you for a great program in Northern Colorado. I think we made a very positive impact on our audience of builders and on our own team. Your efforts were indeed valuable!”
Barbara Curwood - Silver Strand Homes, LLC.
“I attended your presentation last week in Fort Collins and really enjoyed it. Your approaches to prospective buyers in the newly constructed home arena were great. I utilized them yesterday at the Open House I held and it was great!”
Jeffrey H. Whiton - The Schuck Corporation
“Your 'depth of field' in understanding the challenges facing the housing industry is without peer."
Scott DeGarmo - Broadband Properties Magazine
“I am extremely grateful to have Robert's acquaintance. He is enormously knowledgeable and accomplished.”
Terry Vitale - New West Publishing
“I have honored you, Robert, for 30 years; and your character, integrity, and friendship has always been constant and stellar. It is with privilege that I call you a friend.”
Andrew Giamberardino - Student, University of Denver
“I just wanted to thank you for teaching one of the best classes I have taken at DU. I don't know if it will be offered again or if you will be teaching it, but I recommended it to some friends. Aside from that, thanks again for helping me out with meeting contacts and getting an internship this summer. My internship is going great.”
Ray Baker - Gold Crown Management
“Whenever I need marketing assistance, there is only one company our team turns to: S. Robert August & Company, Inc.”
Tamara Day - Northern Virginia Building Industry Association
“Thank you very much for instructing our IRM IV courses on June 8 and 9 of 2006. We truly appreciate the time, excellent effort, and exemplary education you afforded our members in class. I personally wish to thank you for being so accommodating and understanding with our organization's needs. I really look forward to working with you again in the future! Once again, thank you, S. Robert August, for the knowledge you so creatively impart and for your gracious attitude.”
Jason Bailey - Avenue Database
“Thank you so very much for the outstanding motivational and educational talk on Wednesday. You never cease to amaze me with your energy and personality! Every talk you give is always worth the time. And your kind words to the group concerning my company and my product went far beyond normal generosity. I will most certainly reciprocate every chance I get. S. Robert August & Company, Inc. knows marketing.”
Ben Graebel - Graebel Companies, Inc.
“Robert is forever a consummate communicator.”
Martin F. Russell - 7353 Investments, LLC
“Energy, ideas, solutions, and experience best describe S. Robert August & Company, Inc.”
Mark Paris - The Land Company
“I have known S. Robert August & Company, Inc. for approximately 25 years. During this period, I have had the unique opportunity to work with them as consultants and associate with them as members of economic development, real estate industry, and civic associations. S. Robert August & Company, Inc. has a very broad base of experience in marketing and selling real estate, economic development, and general promotion. The company continues to stay abreast of trends in marketing, sales, and real estate development nationally…They are excellent problem solvers who have the ability to adapt successful programs geared to client relationships, and their successes attest to their abilities.”
K. T. Catlin - RE/MAX Distinctive Properties
“S. Robert August is the most effective marketing professional and motivational speaker because of his energy, experience, and ability to relate to individuals. He continues to be recognized for his motivational work by peers in the industry at international, national, and state levels through the countless awards he receives.”
Michele L. Yurcich - Zaremba
“Just got your letter today and wanted to make sure that I sent my thanks for an incredible ride on the IRM I train the other week in Canton! I marvel at your ridiculously detailed understanding of this crazy industry! Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious (could it be the wheat grass?), and I found myself captivated by each word.”
Cris Uhlenhopp - American Home Mortgage
“You are an exceptional speaker and truly have the ability to not only motivate people but also to make them think!”
Diane Oster - CBSHOME Real Estate
“I can't tell you how much I enjoyed [105 Ideas for the Year 2005] and I wish I could have had the time to attend more seminars. I was so glad that I picked yours. Thank you for great information and wonderful enthusiasm.”
BJ Tripp - Pueblo Association of Home Builders, Inc.
“S. Robert August was able to effectively convey the value of our MAME Awards to our members. His exuberance engaged all that attended this useful seminar.”
Kay Green - Kay Green Design, Inc.
“I always enjoy sharing the podium with [S. Robert August], but most of all, I enjoy [his] enthusiasm. [He] is the best and I appreciate [him] from the bottom of my heart.”
Andrea L. Johnson - Taylor-Morley Homes
“Thank you for your kindness and larger-than-life enthusiasm; it's contagious by the way, which is great! S. Robert August & Co really does make a difference and is in my top of mind awareness!”
Betsy Russell - First Story
“Your support & encouragement means so much to me. You are the best!”
Yana Vishnitsky - Jewish Family Services
“Thank you for giving us so much of your valuable time and for opening many doors for us. What you did in a few hours would have been impossible for Jewish Family Service to accomplish in a few months or years, if at all! Your energy, creativity and commitment to the community are remarkable. We will certainly update you on our progress with the Group Home and would love to have you involved with JFS.”
What the Students are Saying
University of Denver School of Real Estate and Construction Management
Residential Practicum - Autumn 2007
Thanks you so much for teaching the practicum. I learned a lot of important concepts that will help me along through my life. You have been a great resource to me, and I truly appreciate your help. - Scott Tashie
Thank you for a wonderful quarter. I was able to learn a lot in both the classroom and through the project. Once again, thank you for being a great teacher! - Jason Ashner
Thanks for a great quarter. I really found the class to have much more to it than my other classes because of the real world experiences you provided us with. I think that more DU classes should use professionals from the work world. - Dan Baumann
Thanks to you, I have finished this quarter well. Always I start a quarter with some worry or challenge. However, this quarter was very wonderful, especially because I could meet you. In your class I am so happy. It is a pleasure just to listen your vigorous voice. Your voice encouraged me and made me positive. - Changgyu Kim
Many thanks for the guidance and teaching this past quarter. It was a pleasure. - Carlos Valencia
I want to thank you for teaching this past quarter. You have so much knowledge about the industry and about networking. It was truly a privilege to learn from you over the past 10 weeks. I hope to see you for the Winter term. - Reid Hansen
I enjoyed working with you this quarter. I feel you bring fresh, new ideas to the educational experience in the RECM program. I look forward to working with you in the future. - Christopher W. Schirm
I'd like to thank you again for what you have contributed to the course. Your management and real-world advice have had a great impact on my personal development this quarter. I hope to stay in touch in the future if you will not be coming back to DU next quarter. - Josh Buchholtz
I appreciate everything you have done for us this quarter and enjoyed your insight into the practicum immensely. - Bryan Stolz
As students and as friends, we of the 2007-2008 Residential Practicum would like to extend our most sincere thanks. Your guidance throughout the quarter has been wonderful and your unending enthusiasm is nothing short of amazing. The various speakers and contacts introduced by you have also been of outstanding caliber, and though we will probably never remember all of their phone numbers, their acquaintance has provided many of us with superb networking opportunities. Robert, thank you for making the difference. - Alan Grimes and the Burns Builders Practicum