About Rich
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There isn’t a time when Rich Sands doesn’t remember leading a class full of students. For fifteen years he brought out the best in high school students. He took that leadership to the real estate industry where he rose to the position of Director of Education, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Colorado and revolutionized the company’s training services for more than 2,000 managers, agents and staff.
Now, an experienced international presenter, instructor, and keynote specialist, Rich specializes in helping people master their sales skills in any situation. His flagship presentations: "Is the Sky Falling: Anti Trust tips for Your Business," “Want Success? Focus on BS!,” “Why Your Grandparents Should Direct Your Marketing,” “Mind, Body, Sell” and “Creating Listing Abundance” integrate the key practices needed to engage and impress consumers of all kinds.
Presently, he is President of Rich Sands Seminars and works closely with international real estate franchise systems, independent brokerages and companies in all industries that want to bring out the best in their people. As a NAR/REBAC and Certified CRS instructor, he conducts dozens of courses each year for the National Association of REALTORS® and Council of Residential Specialists. And when the world went ZOOM, Rich dove right in, presently having taught close to 300 online classes.
While Peak Performance is Rich’s passion, it is not the only one. He began running 58 years ago, ran collegiately and continues to “pound the pavement and the trails” having competed in over 500 races including 19 marathons and logging over 123,000 miles.
Rich and his wife, Linda, live near Denver, Colorado. She is a kitchen and closet designer and a Pilates and Pickleball girl. He has two sons: Matt and Ryan and two step-daughters: Angela and Alicia.
Run, Run, Run: https://runspittle.blogspot.com/
send an email: richteaches@gmail.com
What They Are Saying...
"I can honestly tell you that you have a special gift and I am thrilled that you were the one we chose to teach because you touched a lot of lives in just two and a half days. How many people could keep 51 people engaged for 2 days and those people love you so much that 41 of them sign up on the spot to see you again in October??!!? Thanks you for everything!! I really think you’re the best!!! I love education and your class was by far the BEST class I have ever taken!!!" - Dede Markle, Trussville, AL
“I had a million things going on before I started a 2 day class that was orchestrated by some wonderful sponsors and my good friend Carol Murphy, to then be blown away by the wonderful class of peers & students that were apparently as eager as I was to learn from a teacher that I have not been as impressed with for many years. What a stand up guy and a great orator; who can and will make a difference in my career. Learned a lot and enjoyed it! Way to go Rich Sands, God Bless.” - Tony Apotsos, Cleveland, OH
"I left your "Pricing Class" feeling like the 'Energizer Bunny'! You load your classes with so much good information, that I can't wait to get out there and use it all. Your presentation today was clear and made such good sense. I am going to use it with both Buyers and Sellers in the future." - Mena Moran, Denver, CO
"Rich Sands is by far one of the best instructors I have ever heard. In fact, I would say he is in the top 3 speakers I have had in my life including teachers, professors, preachers, etc. I appreciate his humor, wit and the informational and motivational way he shared the information. He also brought supplemental material which was a huge help. I have already started implementing what I learned into my business." - Dawn M. Norton, Loganville, GA
"My experience with Rich Sands is exceptional. He is not only a master of his craft but also possesses the rare ability to make learning an enjoyable journey. If you have the opportunity to take a course with this instructor, don't hesitate – it's an investment in your education and professional growth that you won't regret. Cheers to an instructor who makes learning both enlightening and entertaining!" – Stephanie Van Veckhoven, Cheyenne, WY
"I got an email from one of our office managers and I thought you would enjoy it. She wrote about your Ultimate Listing Course and had this to say: “Wow! What a fantastic course. I can honestly say this was one of the best educational offerings I have ever attended. Thank you for the opportunity. I am excited to put this into action and more importantly to share it with my team. Exciting, educational and educational, what more could I ask for? Definitely a home run.” - Carol Bulman, CEO Jack Conway Realtors, Boston, MA