Commit to Service & Innovate by Asking WHY with Tim Dain of MARIS MLS

Tim Dain has a reputation for being the 'mad scientist' of the MLS world. He is not afraid to challenge established systems and ask WHY things are done a certain way. Tim facilitates innovation by assigning a creative writing piece, commissioning a study or building a spreadsheet—and then implementing the best ideas with a commitment to being of service.   Tim is the President and CEO of MARIS MLS, a multiple listing service out of St. Louis that serves 13 REALTOR associations, 58 counties and more than 13K members. A seasoned MLS executive with a unique resume, Tim spent two years running the Austin Board of REALTORS and four years as Executive Director of SIR/MLS prior to joining MARIS. Tim has a background in information technology, and he has served the real estate industry in multiple roles since 2006.   Today, Tim explains why he is not afraid to disrupt established systems and shares the improvise-adapt-overcome leadership mantra he learned in the Marines. He offers insight around the redesign of the MARIS MLS website in collaboration with 1000watt, describing the skills development video library featured on the site. Tim addresses his work to rebuild the infrastructure at MARIS, offering insight on his essentialist approach to technology tools and his commitment to service over shiny objects. Listen in for Tim's take on the current plight of the broker and learn about his dedication to facilitating an honest dialogue around industry challenges—and publishing the unscripted answers.   What's Discussed:    Tim's reputation as the mad scientist of the MLS world MARIS's marketplace approach to the board structure Why Tim is not afraid to disrupt established systems Tim's improvise-adapt-overcome leadership mantra The redesign of MARIS's web presence with 1000watt Related content to continue learning process Video library tied to skills development Tim's work to rebuild the infrastructure at MARIS MLS Negotiating price vs. subsidizing tech for small brokerages The essentialist approach to MLS technology tools Tim's commitment to make basics available at a low cost Why service should be the Holy Grail of the MLS AMP's origins in a thought exercise re: small MLSs Tim's view of the consumer as the 'lion over the hill' How the MARIS Asksseries facilitates an honest dialogue   Resources:   RESO Conference 1000watt Cloud Agent Suite Bright MLS Clareity DASH Salesforce Tim's Infrastructure Spreadsheet The Buckminster Fuller Institute Bill Chee's 'Lions Over the Hill' MARIS Asks   Connect with Tim Dain:   MARIS MLS Tim on LinkedIn