#213: Howard Drukarsh - Building Canada’s Largest Independent Real Estate Brokerage   Howard worked with several brokerages before settling at Johnston & Daniel A Division of Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Brokerage, it was here that he met the late Arthur Bartram and the two decided to start their own brokerage. Arthur had seen a new business model attracting hundreds of Realtors in the US and thought that with some tweaking it could be successful in the Canadian market. This new venture required funding and after a few setbacks in that regard, they were introduced to Ron Peddicord who possessed the business and financial expertise needed to scale up the operation as well as attract investment. Ron soon joined Arthur and Howard as the 3rd co-founder of Right at Home Realty. In May of 2004 Right at Home Realty opened its doors, 16 years later it has grown to become Canada’s largest independent brokerage with well over 5000 members.    Find out how Howard and his partners build the largest independent real estate brokerage in Canada, by doing many small and big things correctly - like recruiting the best, and calling those that chose to leave to find out how they could retain future agents; ‘reading the room’, and his advice for agents in this current economic environment.   website: https://www.rewithhd.com   Don't forget to visit SmartHomeChoice.ca to check out all the incredible upcoming events happening this year!   Gary and Darlene's VIP mentorship program is currently full. Our next enrollment will be for September with a small group of 4-5 individuals or couples/partners. If you're looking to get one-on-one coaching directly from Gary and Darlene to supercharge your investment game and design a lifestyle of your choice, set up a free one on one discovery call today. Visit https://garyhibbert.ca/vipmentorship for more info.      This episode proudly sponsored by Rent Panda.    Rent Panda helps landlords go from listing to lease without wasted time or headaches along the way. Rent Panda provides the do it yourself landlord an online platform where you can list your property absolutely free. If you want to you can post your ad on multiple platforms, see tenant profiles, message tenants, schedule showings, get credit checks and build leases quickly and easily.   Rent Panda also caters to the more passive landlord who needs to find a tenant. doing all of the leasing work, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and get the best tenants presented to you.   Other Links: Private Investing, visit https://deep-pockets.ca Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca