While this is not an interview per se, it is a tribute to a good man and a great person in our industry. Howard Brinton announced that due to his failing health, he is closing down the “Star Power” business that he has operated effective October 1, 2009. Although I never had the chance to meet Howard, he remains one of the most influential and intriguing teachers and sharers of marketing insight in the real estate industry over the last 30 years.
Simply put, there are few things that I regret not doing. I am checking off my “bucket list” at a pretty rapid rate these days. But for a blogger, an online newspaper enthusiast, and conversationalist and a friend of the REALTOR, Howard Brinton will remain at the top of my “Interviews I wish we had done” file.
Here’s to you, Howard!
I also missed a chance to study under James Webb Phd. I hired Jim for several battels over multi million dollar properties. Jim taught and headed the Department of Capital Markets and Real Estate Finance at Cleveland State. In Cleveland Ohio.
The CEO of our valuation group wanted to see what we were paying for since we are already Real Estate Consultants.
Before a 3 judge trial, Jim had a few requests, A chalk board, 3 pieces of chalk and 3 Diet Cokes.
We sat back and watched him burn. Jim explained the Elwood Method, J Factor,
Discounted Cash Flow as if he was teaching a 6th grade class. We lost James at 61 years old last winter . He is missed big time by his real estate friends.
Rick Linhart CGA
Cleveland, Ohio
Great post! Howard def. sounds like a great person to meet!