Rich Whitley
Real Estate Broker at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage- Claim this Profile
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Ronald Hadley
Wanted to reach out and endorse Rich as a 'Marketing Guru' who truly understands the market, the content changes and most important 'how to adapt to those changes'. Rich's enthusiasm and energy are contagious and I feel he has the VISION of what is going on in the marketplace, the internet, Social media and can mix his expertise, experience and current methodologies to help make ANY company more successful through his marketing skills and strategies. Rich and have worked together for several years and I have seen him firsthand working with the SMB market-Small to Medium businesses. If you need a recommendation I will offer mine from my 40+ yrs. of Successful Sales/Marketing experience-Rich is the BEST !!! RonH The Sales Warrior_USA
Michael Barnes
I connected with Rich very recently on a project with significant time pressure. In a very short time he has come up to speed with my needs and developed innovative marketing ideas for my needs. He has quickly shown his value to helping me build my business to help nonprofits thrive.
Mike L.
Rich is not your average marketer. Not only does he have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing technologies, but he also holds decades of experience in traditional marketing channels and executive business management. That's a game-changer for any business lucky enough to engage Navigation Marketing for their marketing campaigns. I recommend him without reservation.
Ronald Hadley
Wanted to reach out and endorse Rich as a 'Marketing Guru' who truly understands the market, the content changes and most important 'how to adapt to those changes'. Rich's enthusiasm and energy are contagious and I feel he has the VISION of what is going on in the marketplace, the internet, Social media and can mix his expertise, experience and current methodologies to help make ANY company more successful through his marketing skills and strategies. Rich and have worked together for several years and I have seen him firsthand working with the SMB market-Small to Medium businesses. If you need a recommendation I will offer mine from my 40+ yrs. of Successful Sales/Marketing experience-Rich is the BEST !!! RonH The Sales Warrior_USA
Michael Barnes
I connected with Rich very recently on a project with significant time pressure. In a very short time he has come up to speed with my needs and developed innovative marketing ideas for my needs. He has quickly shown his value to helping me build my business to help nonprofits thrive.
Mike L.
Rich is not your average marketer. Not only does he have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing technologies, but he also holds decades of experience in traditional marketing channels and executive business management. That's a game-changer for any business lucky enough to engage Navigation Marketing for their marketing campaigns. I recommend him without reservation.
Ronald Hadley
Wanted to reach out and endorse Rich as a 'Marketing Guru' who truly understands the market, the content changes and most important 'how to adapt to those changes'. Rich's enthusiasm and energy are contagious and I feel he has the VISION of what is going on in the marketplace, the internet, Social media and can mix his expertise, experience and current methodologies to help make ANY company more successful through his marketing skills and strategies. Rich and have worked together for several years and I have seen him firsthand working with the SMB market-Small to Medium businesses. If you need a recommendation I will offer mine from my 40+ yrs. of Successful Sales/Marketing experience-Rich is the BEST !!! RonH The Sales Warrior_USA
Michael Barnes
I connected with Rich very recently on a project with significant time pressure. In a very short time he has come up to speed with my needs and developed innovative marketing ideas for my needs. He has quickly shown his value to helping me build my business to help nonprofits thrive.
Mike L.
Rich is not your average marketer. Not only does he have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing technologies, but he also holds decades of experience in traditional marketing channels and executive business management. That's a game-changer for any business lucky enough to engage Navigation Marketing for their marketing campaigns. I recommend him without reservation.
Ronald Hadley
Wanted to reach out and endorse Rich as a 'Marketing Guru' who truly understands the market, the content changes and most important 'how to adapt to those changes'. Rich's enthusiasm and energy are contagious and I feel he has the VISION of what is going on in the marketplace, the internet, Social media and can mix his expertise, experience and current methodologies to help make ANY company more successful through his marketing skills and strategies. Rich and have worked together for several years and I have seen him firsthand working with the SMB market-Small to Medium businesses. If you need a recommendation I will offer mine from my 40+ yrs. of Successful Sales/Marketing experience-Rich is the BEST !!! RonH The Sales Warrior_USA
Michael Barnes
I connected with Rich very recently on a project with significant time pressure. In a very short time he has come up to speed with my needs and developed innovative marketing ideas for my needs. He has quickly shown his value to helping me build my business to help nonprofits thrive.
Mike L.
Rich is not your average marketer. Not only does he have in-depth knowledge of digital marketing technologies, but he also holds decades of experience in traditional marketing channels and executive business management. That's a game-changer for any business lucky enough to engage Navigation Marketing for their marketing campaigns. I recommend him without reservation.
Experience
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Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage
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United States
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Real Estate
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500 - 600 Employee
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Real Estate Broker
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Jun 2023 - Present
Helping people to navigate the ever-changing real estate market. Approach every transaction with a goal of creating a WIN/WIN for buyers and sellers. Along the way, always make it FUN because a smile improves your health lets the world know you anticipate the joy of what is in store for you in every new adventure! Helping people to navigate the ever-changing real estate market. Approach every transaction with a goal of creating a WIN/WIN for buyers and sellers. Along the way, always make it FUN because a smile improves your health lets the world know you anticipate the joy of what is in store for you in every new adventure!
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CEO - Chief Excitement Officer
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Feb 2022 - Jun 2023
As I take time and explore new opportunities, I have traded my laptop in for a sewing machine! As a lifelong learner, this is something that is a perfect challenge! There are so many things to do with Sun Shades, Beach Bags, Boat Bimini Tops and Covers, Weekender Totes and anything that can be made of canvas or specialty fabrics for the outdoors! Launching with incredible Beach Bags and adding new products as time goes on. As I take time and explore new opportunities, I have traded my laptop in for a sewing machine! As a lifelong learner, this is something that is a perfect challenge! There are so many things to do with Sun Shades, Beach Bags, Boat Bimini Tops and Covers, Weekender Totes and anything that can be made of canvas or specialty fabrics for the outdoors! Launching with incredible Beach Bags and adding new products as time goes on.
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Navigation Marketing Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Digital Marketing Consultant
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2023
Digital Marketing Consulting in Web based and Mobile platforms. Highly focused on accountable campaigns to maximize customer conversion. Powerful arsenal of tools implemented to introduce, manage and grow sales opportunities. Extremely well versed in the integration of direct media with digital platforms capable of driving new and long term customer relationships.
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President/CEO
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Sep 2005 - Feb 2021
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Consultant
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2016
Executive Director for the US and Canada of Valpak DMS, Direct Mail Marketing franchise association. Business Development with Qdero Pateo, integrating cutting edge mobile proximity marketing technologies and digital sales programs. Today known as 'beacons', QP pioneered the US with the introduction of this technology platform in banking, retail, transportation and entertainment. Consulting in media integration of digital, video, and mobile for corporate communications, sales development and broadcast advertising and marketing. Strategic use of technology for enhanced branding, communications and sales development. . Website and Mobile App development Sales Consultant for BlueTone Media. Direct Marketing entrepreneur with specialty mail/social media/mobile integrated programs. Show less
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Business Development for International Mobile Programs and App Development
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May 2011 - Apr 2013
Future Wireless is an MVNO for mobile services in voice, data and M2M technologies. Specialized connection strategies for government, educational and commercial applications. APP development for Mobile Workforce Management. Creative development projects in retail, transportation and banking. Future Wireless is an MVNO for mobile services in voice, data and M2M technologies. Specialized connection strategies for government, educational and commercial applications. APP development for Mobile Workforce Management. Creative development projects in retail, transportation and banking.
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Marketing and Business Development
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Mar 2010 - Mar 2011
Marketing and Business Development of Mobile Proximity Marketing Platform. Mobile programs developed for Retail, Banking and Transportation Industries. Pioneered the cutting edge of mobile proximity marketing. Today known as BEACONS, Rich introduced the technology and platform to major accounts across the US, demonstrating the benefits of integrating mobile into traditional and digital media campaigns. Marketing and Business Development of Mobile Proximity Marketing Platform. Mobile programs developed for Retail, Banking and Transportation Industries. Pioneered the cutting edge of mobile proximity marketing. Today known as BEACONS, Rich introduced the technology and platform to major accounts across the US, demonstrating the benefits of integrating mobile into traditional and digital media campaigns.
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Executive Director
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2005 - 2009
Director of the US and Canadian franchisee organization of Valpak Direct Marketing. Managed franchise involvement in Marketing, Sales Training, Production and US Postal Affairs. Headed negotiations on new US franchise agreement and developed new franchise intermarket sales agreement. Represented franchise organization at International Franchise Association and opened regional sales opportunities through other franchise organizations. Working with a varied international franchise organization was often like herding cats .... at night .... through the jungle. Crazy, but made a lot of great things happen for a lot of people and businesses. Show less
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AdStar, Inc.
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Jul 1992 - Aug 2005
Franchisee of Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. for Charlotte, North Carolina. Restarted a failed, dormant territory and grew the business to mail 280,000 homes every month with $2+million in local revenue. Responsibilities included all day-to-day operations, personal sales and sales management. Managed all office functions and every aspect of sales development, training, collections, cash-flow management and payroll, hiring and firing through a constantly changing business platform of unprecedented growth. Show less
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Education
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Rollins College
BA, English & Communications
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