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CTO – Client of T3 Sixty

“T3 Sixty, a management consulting company in the residential real estate industry, has a client who is looking for an experienced Chief Technology Officer. The company for this position is a national real estate brokerage or franchisor.

The Chief Technology Officer is responsible for collaborating to enable innovation, identify technology opportunities and enhance the business transformation. This role will set and implement the technology strategy of the company in alignment with the overall corporate strategy, market development and franchise network needs.”

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[UPDATE: This job posting was T3 Sixty looking for a CTO for a client of theirs, not a CTO of the company T3 Sixty itself. Sorry for the confusion.]

CRMLS launches new venture fund

California Regional MLS launches venture fund, invests in Perchwell

“We’ve been able to meet their expectations by working with technology providers in the same way other MLSs do. However, the massive investments in the real estate technology space over the past two years have meant that expectations are much higher from both our users and the consumers they work with. Not only has the quality of products increased, but outside interests – including competing ones – are gaining greater control over the technology our users engage with most.”

Super bold move by CRMLS and their board of directors. Perchwell is super interesting. Maybe they can succeed where others (🦒) have failed.

Venture Capital is a numbers game, you have to spread a lot of money over several companies and hope one of them (at least) makes it big. You can’t put all your eggs in one basket. So I’m really curious about the other companies CRMLS is looking at currently into. I might even have a few recommendations.

Vendor Alley 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of year again! Here are some great gift ideas for your favorite vendor in your life!

12′ 3 outlet extension cable

12 ft 3 Outlet Extension Cord. I don’t know about you but I always seem to find myself too far away from a wall outlet. Whether to charge my phone in a hotel room or my laptop when doing a presentation at a hotel suite. Rather than a bulky 6 outlet strip with only a 3-foot cable, I like to carry a twelve-foot cable with 3 outlets. It’s a lifesaver. You can get them almost anywhere. Here’s one from HomeDepot.

PlugBug Slim

Speaking of chargers, don’t you hate it when your big bulky charger outlet won’t fit behind the bedside table at home or on the road? Me too. So check this out. Perfect to throw in your carry-on bag. PlugBug Slim from Twelve South.

I love these phone mounts from Stage Ninja. They are great for holding your phone or tablet. I use them in my ’59 VW Bus (since it lacks a radio). But I found it so useful I bought a couple more. Great for long FaceTime convos with Mom or Grandma.

Stage Ninja

I know what you are going to say, $649 for a freaking carry-on suitcase. Yeah, yeah, I know. But god-damn the Briggs and Riley 22″ is a great spinner. So stop pulling your old Skyway carry on, forget the Away, ditch the last bag you bought a Costco and treat yo self!

Briggs and Riley DOMESTIC 22″ CARRY-ON EXPANDABLE SPINNER
Apple MacBook Pro

Leave that dongle in your pants. Apple’s new MacBook Pros bring back some of your favorite ports. So if you are due a refresh of your laptop and your CAPEX budget can handle it, get one! Magsafe, HDMI, and SSD ports, and with the super-fast M1 PRO and M1 MAX chipset you’ll be updating those excel sheets in no time. What’s not to love? The 14″ model would be my travel-friendly jam. How else are you gonna hit those crazy quotas?

The Art of the CMA

And what Vendor Alley Holiday Gift Guide would be complete without a book recommendation. And this year it’s easy, The Art of the CMA, by yours truly. Order today and I’ll even personalize and autograph it. Also free shipping. And did I mention that quantity discounts are available? Click here to start your order.

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