Episode 85 - Steve Baird - CEO and President of Baird Warner

People, Not Titles sits down with the Chief Executive Officer of Baird and Warner, the largest privately owned real estate company in Chicago. **Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)** **Veterans Day Reflection (00:01:16)** **Rebranding Discussion (00:02:14)** **Importance of Refreshing Brands (00:02:43)** **Color Significance in Branding (00:04:08)** **Balancing Tradition and Innovation (00:05:36)** **Rethinking Real Estate Transactions (00:08:27)** **Complications in Home Buying (00:10:24)** **Customer Experience Focus (00:13:38)** **Connecting with Salespeople (00:14:52)** **Discussion on Family Influence (00:17:10)** **Emotional Connection of Agents (00:18:04)** **Energy in the Office (00:18:32)** **Diverse Backgrounds of Agents (00:19:48)** **Women in Real Estate (00:20:29)** **Leadership During Crises (00:21:07)** **Projecting Confidence (00:21:49)** **Historical Resilience (00:24:00)** **Navigating Business Challenges (00:25:34)** **Thoughts on MLS Changes (00:26:16)** **Concerns About Procuring Cause (00:27:12)** **Dual Agency Issues (00:28:10)** **Ethics vs. Profitability (00:30:09)** **Long-Term Perspective (00:33:25)** **Baird & Warner's Legacy (00:33:47)** **Understanding the Right Thing (00:34:08)** **The Future of the Real Estate Industry (00:34:50)** **Agents and Consumer Trust (00:38:07)** **Engagement in Work (00:40:23)** **Chicago's Community Involvement (00:45:07)** **Chicago's Unique Appeal (00:48:07)** **Discussion on Team Management (00:49:58)** **Ownership and Team Success (00:50:36)** **Bulls vs. Cavaliers Game Preview (00:51:00)** **Comparative Team Performance (00:51:24)** **Organizational Commitment (00:51:39)** **Comparison of Successful Teams (00:52:45)** **Challenges of the White Sox (00:53:36)** **Cubs' Investment in Improvement (00:53:50)** **Need for a Transformative Player (00:54:32)** **Season Ticket Renewal Decision (00:54:46)** **Closing Remarks and Gratitude (00:55:24)** People, Not Titles podcast is hosted by Steve Kaempf and is dedicated to lifting up professionals in the real estate and business community. Our inspiration is to highlight success principles of our colleagues. Our Success Series covers principles of success to help your thrive! IG - https://www.instagram.com/peoplenotti... FB - https://www.facebook.com/peoplenottitles Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjkaempf Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1uu5kTv...