330 clients, in their own words

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• Whenever I need marketing assistance, there is only one company our team turns to: North Star Synergies, Inc

  Ray Baker Gold Crown Management

• Robert August's boundless energy, years of real estate experience, and industry insight help him to create exciting sales and marketing programs that truly drive greater profits. I have known Robert for over 10 years, and his willingness to roll up his sleeves and get to work has been unwavering. I recommend Robert August and the entire North Star Synergies team very highly

  David Lewis Rivet Software

• North Star Synergies delivered us with the best shop we have ever had. [The shopper] was so great. I have never had a shopper call me to discuss the sales agent or site before. I can't wait until it is time to do our next shop. I will definitely be calling North Star Synergies. Thank you for everything

  Michelle Leahy Woodcrest Homes

• Working with Robert has been truly remarkable. His contacts, professionalism, many sales and marketing skills, enthusiasm, honesty and straight-forwardness are very much appreciated and valued. EVERY person / company that I contacted and mentioned Robert, I got a very positive and warm response. When your business needs doors opened and relationships established with key people, I wholeheartedly recommend North Star Synergies

  John Kristjanson Standard Renewable Energy

• Robert is a true sales and marketing icon! He is truly a communicator and innovator when it comes to helping successful clients become even more successful. I highly recommend S. Robert August and the North Star Synergies team

  Cory Sher Regent Entertainment

• Thank you so very much for the outstanding motivational and educational talk on Wednesday. You never cease to amaze me with your energy and personality! Every talk you give is always worth the time. And your kind words to the group concerning my company and my product went far beyond normal generosity. I will most certainly reciprocate every chance I get. North Star Synergies, Inc. knows marketing

  Jason Bailey Avenue Database

• Energy, ideas, solutions, and experience best describe North Star Synergies, Inc

  Martin F. Russell 7353 Investments, LLC

• Thank you for your kindness and larger-than-life enthusiasm; it's contagious by the way, which is great! North Star Synergies, Inc. really does make a difference and is in my top of mind awareness!

  Andrea L. Johnson Taylor-Morley Homes

• When your business needs doors opened and relationships established with key people, I wholeheartedly recommend North Star Synergies

  John Kristjanson

• North Star Synergies knows marketing

  Jason Bailey

• North Star Synergies, Inc. really does make a difference

  Andrea L. Johnson

• Thank you for all you are doing to help build our builder business

  Darrin Foster American Liberty Mortgage

• I extracted a tremendous amount of value from our meeting and can’t thank you enough for the thoughtful and immediate leads you have generated for my business ...I am now attempting to keep up with the momentum you have created!

  Ryan Dennis Owens Corning

• In my long business career, seldom have I ever encountered someone like Robert. We met at a brain-storming marketing session and Robert's innate talent quickly set him apart as the expert to whom my rapt attention was directed. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Robert's work. It's very clear to me he cares deeply about his projects, his business, his clients, and those to whom he generously gives his time. He's a true professional who delivers huge value to the people with whom he works. His success as a consistently top performing, results-oriented business specialist gives him tremendous experience and insight to help the folks with whom he works. If you ever get the chance to work with Robert, take it. You'll be glad you did! Robert August is a real Class Act. 5 stars!!

  Marcia Reese Motivational Speaker and Author

• Robert listens closely, thinks hard and makes top notch suggestions that usually pan out. He knows his stuff and gets things done on time and on budget

  Elliot Eisenberg Economist

• S. Robert August is a thoughtful, knowledgeable and experienced marketing leader. His talents and personable leadership demeanor are evident in just meeting him

  Michael Luzier NKBA Rocky Mountain Chapter

• I have known S. Robert August for more than a decade through our mutual involvement in the National Association of Home Builders and its National Sales and Marketing Council. S. Robert is truly and expert in the management, marketing and sales consulting for the land development and building industry. S. Robert is a nationally-recognized expert with a long list of awards and recognitions spanning over 35 years. S. Robert is a not only an nationally recognized expert, but a true friend and mentor

  Chuck Miller Builder and Remodeler

• Robert is the most knowledgeable and energetic real estate marketing professional in the Rocky Mountain region. He adds value to any product he represents, and the viability of his clients and his projects is heightened by the focus, recognition and attention that accompany all of his work. His addition to a marketing project greatly heightens the chances for success

  Mark Samuelson Samuelson & Associates

• Knowing Robert for the last 30 years has proven to be a rewarding business experience, his networking and sales expertise has always been beneficial

  Bruce Berman Brix Real Estate, LLC

• Robert is always the consummate professional who loves working, networking with and helping others to achieve their dreams. If you haven't attended a seminar by Robert then you're missing out! I would highly recommend any class that Robert is teaching. Thank you for being an inspiration, always willing to share your words of wisdom and continually helping me challenge the next level. ONwards and UPwards!

  Rick Colombo Travel Consultant, Philanthropist, Musician

• It is rare to find people like Robert in the building business. He is the best of the best and a constant reminder of how we all should present ourselves in business. Robert, Thank You for being an inspiration for all those who come into contact with you

  Shirleen Von Hoffmann Summit Funding, Inc

• When I was just a young kid getting started in the work force Robert took me in a taught me the ropes of real-estate. He is a fantastic mentor, coach, and real-estate guru of the sales industry. He has helped many home owners accomplish their dreams of home ownership while providing the utmost in customer service. He has also helped many people get started in their careers. Thanks Robert for all you have taught me over the years!

  Daniel Nageli US Bank Home Mortage

• Your 'depth of field' in understanding the challenges facing the housing industry is without peer

  Jeffrey H. Whiton KB Homes

• An amazing guy

  Myers Barnes Myers Barnes Associates

• I have known S. Robert August and his companies for more than 30 years. During this period, I have had the unique opportunity to work with them as consultants and associate with them as members of economic development, and general promotion. The company continues to stay abreast of trends in marketing, sales and real estate development nationally... They are excellent problem solvers who have the ability to adapt successful programs geared to client relationships, and their successes attest to their abilities

  Mark Paris The LandWell Company

• Robert has been a mentor and inspiration to me for many years. He is the consummate marketing professional and is filled with boundless energy and enthusiasm for the new home building industry. His tireless efforts on behalf of the National Sales and Marketing Council and the Institute of Residential Marketing have earned him the highest honors that these institutions bestow on their members

  Mary DeWalt Mary DeWalt Design Group

• Mr. August is an outstanding sales and marketing educator, an active engaging speaker with a real concern for sales, marketing and corporate professionals. Mr. August is a ‘whole person’ educator concerned about everyone’s well being and how it affects their performance on a daily basis. Mr. August is the real thing, a down to earth master in all areas of sales and marketing who will open the minds of everyone in your company to their potential as well as the actual implementation of practices for your team’s success

  Kelly G. May Gourmet Real Estate

• Thanks again for today’s presentation. I walked away with some useful tools that will help immediately with my conversations with potential buyers

  John Guilliams KGA Studio Architects

• It was incredibly gracious of you to help out/provide a breather for me during the CAASH certification course! You have been a true friend over all these years, and I sincerely meant the words I shared with the class about your counsel and inspiration. Thank you for all you've done to assist and guide me along this path

  Larry D. Armstrong 50+ Communities of Colorado, LLC

• I enjoy hearing [Robert] speak, and always come away with helpful tools which I have carried back to my companies

  Todd Gamboa Building Trust, LLC

• Robert was my first sales and marketing mentor! What a great teacher to show you the ropes! Robert's Saturday sales training sessions were amazing! The stuff of Legend! He would role-play you until you thought you were REALLY doing it. I have managed or personally closed over two billion dollars in real estate since I started with S. Robert August many years ago and I am still teaching, training and motivating the audiences just as Robert showed me. The Gift he gave me I continue to try and pass on. If you haven't already...Give S. Robert a try!

  Chuck Cusumano The Joshua Group Consulting, LLC

• There are few in the homebuilding industry as connected as Robert August. Aside from his expansive knowledge of the industry and understanding about how to drive performance, his connections allow him to marshal resources and provide advice few can match

  Blair Kuhnen Builder Homesite, Inc

• Robert is a highly energized and extremely knowledgeable person in his industry with insights second to none. To anyone who hires him or his firm, they will be most satisfied and get more than they pay for

  Greg Ciliberti Market Educators

• Robert August is one of the nation’s leading new home motivational machines! When you combine Robert's trademark energetic passion with his years of housing experience, you get a volatile combination that will explode your sales pace forward. Robert and his team will make a positive difference every time

  Brian Flook Power Marketing & Advertising, Inc

• Working with Robert is an experience I recommend to anyone that has the opportunity. Robert has taught me not only industry information, but he was also someone that I watched and listened to at every turn, and I am a better person because of him. Robert's attitude is uplifting, which is why he is always at the top of my list for any opportunity to work together or simply refer

  Regina Serna Motivational Systems Inc

• Thank you for your inspiring IRM leadership. It is a pleasure and privilege to attend and serve with you

  Bonnie Alfriend Alfriend Sales & Marketing Solutions

• Your seminars are always excellent

  Frank J. Rod Transworld Systems Inc

• I learn so much from you at each [HBA] seminar. Thank you again, for taking the time to give these seminars and for sharing your passion with us!

  Layli Springer Environmental Designs, Inc

• Thank you for taking the time to meet with [us]. The pearls of wisdom you provided to both of us are invaluable and will have a great effect on both of our careers

  Rebeca Barvin - ListenUp & Michael Wallenstein University of Denver Graduate Student

• Thank you for all you do! It has been a pleasure working with you, and I appreciate the ‘heart’ you have for our charity! Thanks for your help at all of our meetings and for your continuous encouragement. It is a pleasure to be associated with you in this endeavor. You display true character, honesty, and professionalism

  Susie Hummell Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver

• Thank you for a great seminar and all your help growing my business

  Stephanie Beninati StrucSure Home Warranty

• Thank you! I utilized one of your selling tools, 'Ask for the Sale,' this past week and was able to get more business from one of our clients. We look forward to attending another seminar in the future; your insight is invaluable

  Shanna Strotheide Lita Dirks & Co

• Thank you so much for everything you have done and continue to do on the Home Tech course and for NAHB in general!

  Jennifer Johnson National Association of Home Builders

• I know Robert through my affiliations with the NAHB. He has also consulted with a few of my clients. Robert is a dynamic person with a solid grasp of the real estate industry. He always has fresh and solid ideas to help with sales and marketing efforts. I highly recommend Robert

  Rochelle Barcellona Barcellona Inc

• I just wanted to again let you know that I really enjoy the monthly sales training forums that you have so generously provided for the HBA members! I encourage everyone I speak to attend as there is a lot to be learned no matter what your business or who you are. Keep up the great work! Thanks!

  Carol L. Rod Core Elements

• It is a privilege and a luxury to listen and learn from you. I look forward to continuing to learn from you. Thank you for coming to Boise, Idaho

  Karen M. Boos Holland Realty

• Thank you for all that you do to help educate professionals and community members so that we can all enhance the communities in which we live, work and play

  Jan Dowker Messenger PR

• [Robert August is] such a dynamic force within the HBA and building community

  Brian Workman Blind Corners & Curves

• I’d like to take the opportunity to say how much I have respected, admired and valued you as a peer and expert and friend. Your achievements need no elaborations from me. I genuinely enjoyed our informal lunches of Reubens and dill pickles, along with insights, observations and other profundities about the truths and vagaries both of life and new home sales and marketing. The word "unique" is much abused and over used. I can, and do, take it back to its roots, when I describe you

  Roger Hickok

• It was a pleasure attending The Selling Professional seminar on Wednesday the 11th at the HBA of Metro Denver. As a side note; I find your lexicon and usage of the English language a refreshing change from the vernacular, particularly when you said to a young lady: ‘This will titillate the fancy of your mental genius.’ Bravo, sir. Thanks again for the great seminar

  Jesse Benitez Wine Master Cellars

• Robert is a very talented marketer and business person

  Randy Carpenter Pulte

• I wanted to thank you for taking the time and inspiring us today. Sometimes in this crazy world it is nice to hear refreshing and positive outlooks on business and in life. The advice and stories today made my day a whole lot better and really gave me some insight on customers. You truly are great at what you do

  Tanya Olvera Mountain High Appliance

• Thank you for offering your insight and guidance to me and the other members of the HBA who are wise enough to capitalize on these opportunities you are presenting

  Lisa Lockwood Lita Dirks & Co

• You are a life saver! Your generous help without any expectation is not found often. A million thank you’s!

  Pam Keller Keller Homes

• Thank you for being a great marketing management consulting firm to deal with. You follow specs without complaint and are always on time with ads!

  Carrie Bayer Steckel Publications, Inc

• I appreciate your most excellent guidance and tutelage

  Jeff Villano Logic Integration

• You are an incredible man! I have never known a man of your caliber. You have such a genius entrepreneurial mind, loads of energy, and a kind heart. You came into Mark and my life just when we needed you. I marvel at the network you have developed, the businesses you have created, and your philanthropic passion to make a positive difference in the lives of many. The 'you' that you have created is well rounded and driven to achieve far more because of who you are. Thank you for giving your all to the Universal Design Living Laboratory project. I am honored to be working with you and learning from you. You have been the BEST mentor, coach, teacher, motivator, encourager, and constant source of hope that this project will succeed. You are a fountain of knowledge with an inexhaustible source of ideas!

  Rosemarie Rossetti The Universal Design Living Laboratory

• Thank you for your ENORMOUS, COUNTLESS, GENUINE, TERRIFIC, INVALUABLE contributions. Thank you for being YOU!

  Maria Nande The NAHB University of Housing

• Thanks so much for sharing your time and wisdom with us at the RECM Club event last Friday. Your endless supply of enthusiasm and knowledge never cease to amaze me

  Alan Grimes Student, University of Denver

• It was a real pleasure getting to soak up the information you provided at the IRM II course in Boise, Idaho

  Nik Rebhuhn John L. Scott Real Estate

• I enjoyed your seminar on prospecting and as a result, I have received a referral. Thank you

  Jessica Lansing Possibilities for Design

• Thank you for providing such a stimulating hour of Prospecting Information for those attending your class. Thanks for your inspiration!!!

  Karla Dimond Centennial Mortgage Professionals

• I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the sales seminars. Everything that I learn from you has been very helpful. You do an excellent job! You are an inspiration

  Mary Hiatt Dow Coldwell Banker

• Thank you for your stimulating talk about prospecting. I always glean pertinent information from your classes and try to put it into use immediately. I also attended your class on follow-up and was equally enlightened. I look forward to your next class in April and will assume that it will be equally illuminating. Thank you again for your insight

  Brian Auer LuminEssence Design Center

• Again, your meeting was the highlight of my day on Wednesday. Thank you so much for your time and effort to put these meetings on for the benefit of myself and my sales staff

  Peter Dimond Centennial Mortgage Professionals

• Again, I need to commend you on the excellent seminar. You had some really exciting tips which I feel I can easily translate to real life for our company. Your words will resonate with me and I hope to reiterate them with as much effectiveness as you did

  Caroline Swift Ferguson

• Your class opened my eyes to so many ideas that we can use in marketing our design services and also to better assist builders

  Kristin Goff, ASID Academy of Design

• IRM III was truly a pleasure! Bravo!

  Cailin Willey Ketmar Development Corporation

• I would like to thank you for the wonderful seminar. I learned a lot and will use many of your ideas. Thank you again for your thoughts and ideas on how to grow our business. As Ferguson continues to grow our showroom business, seminars such as yours become very useful learning tools. Thanks, again!

  Bonnie McMillan Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Galleries

• Another FANTASTIC presentation at the 2008 International Builders’ Show

  Paul Campbell Kephart

• I have considered myself to be a sales professional for 30 years and have been fortunate to have received some of the finest sales training available. In one short hour, you have reminded me of some basic skills that need to be back on my 'to do list' and at the same time created new ideas that I’m sure will produce positive results. While these ideas are fantastic, they would not have the same meaning or impact without your enthusiasm and presentation skills! I want to offer a sincere thank you for giving me the desire to take myself to a higher level of achievement

  Steve Nunn IntegraSpec of Colorado, LLC

• I wanted to reiterate how much I enjoyed your presentation and instruction at the IRM III course! It was a terrific amount of information, but every bit was valuable! I was excited and enthused to come back to my office and staff and start implementing as many of the ‘tips’ and practices that I could. Thank you for sharing ‘above and beyond’ the book text…to truly learn from the experts is as good as it gets!

  Klea Jones Jones Design Group Inc

• I wanted to take a quick moment to thank you for taking time out of your schedule to teach the IRM III class. I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from someone with your knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry

  David Hitchingham THK Associates, Inc

• You are as dynamic and ‘electric’ as I remember. Thank you for your time, the referrals, the mentoring, and your energy

  Angie Elliott Teleos Real Estate Transaction Services

• Thank you for your in depth presentation. We have received a lot of very positive feedback

  Doug Whiting BMC West

• I enjoyed [your recent presentation] very much and made some good contacts. You’re a Real Estate Rock Star

  Michael Zizzo Real Estate Broker

• Thanks again for a GREAT presentation. One of the attendees who is a high volume Realtor said that she feels she is doing well to get ONE good idea from a seminar. She said she got LOTS of good ideas/helpful hints from your presentation

  Allen Peterson American Home Mortgage

• Thanks for all the work your staff did for my company. The brochure is beautiful and the new corporate imagery (stationery, business cards, etc.) really hit the mark in representing my company. Your professional advice was extremely helpful as well

  Andy Ades Ades Design Builders

• Thank you for all of your help. You really do go above and beyond and I can’t thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do for us and the NSMC! Thank you for all your help making the NSMC thrive and prosper in a tough year. You are such a great mentor and I thank you for all your efforts

  Sarah Gell National Association of Home Builders

• I am always blown away by the energy Robert exudes and the motivation he inspires in me

  Dan Diffenderfer Standard Renewable Energy

• Thank you for your outstanding work

  Khevin Pratt Platinum Development

• I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for the time you spent with everyone at the HBA of Metro Denver. When I was browsing the HBA calendar of events and saw that session on closing techniques, I marked it on my calendar because it was being conducted by Robert August. As a salesperson in a tough building economy, it helped me 'sharpen the saw,' and I considered it time well-spent

  Dan Stringer Rio Grande Co

• Thank you for everything. Your support means so much to me and I am really learning a lot from you! You are definitely expanding my world (and knowledge)!

  Jo Ann Morgan-Charles Morgan Charles Advertising

• Thank you for an invigorating sales training this week. I truly appreciate going back to basics once a month with you. I always gain something extremely valuable

  Barbara Stern Affordable Closets

• Such a gracious man and a true gift to our industry. Always onward and upward!

  Kimberly Mackey New Homes Solutions

• Robert is always fired up and a huge inspiration to me!

  Duane Duggan The Boulder Property Network

• Kudos for the superb job you did on the call-in NSMC Sponsorship Workshops. As expected, lots of nice comments from the callers who want the meeting notes

  Jeffrey Jenkins National Association of Home Builders

• I enjoyed your presentation at the HBA of Metro Denver last Wednesday. Your seminar and instruction on Prospecting and Cold-Call Selling was very insightful for me, particularly as I grow my business. Look forward to next month's seminar

  Joshua Grayck Genworth Financial

• Thank you for all of the hard work you continue to do with the Sponsorship Task Force. I want you to know that we sincerely appreciate all that you do!

  Steve Bunce National Association of Home Builders

• Robert's seminars are informative of course; but inspiring as well

  Dave Churchill Mathews Churchill Construction

• Robert has a tremendous wealth of knowledge to share that gets results in the real world

  Jeff Rickard Universal Lending

• It was a pleasure meeting with you. I really enjoyed your presentation. You have a lot of energy and enthusiasm and your ideas will be extremely helpful for me

  Deborah Jackson RE/MAX Equity Group, Inc

• It goes without saying that you have had a profound impact on me and many others throughout our industry

  Andy Brown ReachLocal.com

• I have honored you, Robert, for 30 years; and your character, integrity, and friendship have always been constant and stellar. It is with privilege that I call you a friend

  Terry Vitale New West Publishing

• Thanks again for the excellent and very timely work effort from you and your team!

  Roger Cohen Cohen Brothers Homes, LLC

• No one - and I mean no one - has more new home experience in the area of marketing than Robert. His track record is second to none in the State of Colorado

  David P. Tschetter Colorado Custom Homes

• I wanted to take a moment to thank you for conducting the sales seminar today. I really appreciate the perspective you bring as a seasoned sales professional. I look forward to future seminars

  James T. Henderson Enterprise Fleet Management

• I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed our visit last week in Denver. You have an awesome personality that pulls at people in a positive way! In addition, your podium speech was excellent and got folks revved up!

  Carroll Bogard Pella Corporation

• Thank you S. Robert! You are great! We look forward to recommending you again with complete and utter confidence and pride! Thank you for your brilliance, your enthusiasm, and your support

  Georgianne Derick Merchandising East and MS Interior Design, Inc

• As always Robert, I appreciate your continued support and positive messages. It never goes unnoticed or unappreciated. You are a good friend, an excellent mentor, and an outstanding marketing/management/sales consultant

  Peter Garvin Garvin Enterprises & Cherry Creek Mortgage

• Thanks for all your help and support getting BuilderRadio.com off the ground. Your interviews and your referrals both mean a lot

  Jerry Rouleau J. Rouleau & Associates

• I can't imagine having a more wonderful promoter than you and just wanted to let you know how very much I appreciate it

  Mary DeWalt Mary DeWalt Design Group

• S. Robert August is 'Mr. Enthusiasm' and he is nationally known within NAHB and the building industry for being a hands-on, no nonsense trainer, educator and motivator

  Jack Gallagher American Home Mortgage

• Thank you so much for the excellent job you did as the emcee of the Best of 50+ Housing Awards! You kept the show moving along with just the right mix of industry knowledge and witty anecdotes. I really appreciate everything you brought to the program - it wouldn't have been a success without you! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

  Anne Ladewig National Sales and Marketing Council

• I wanted to let you know that my team took home the Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge Championship. We beat the finalist team from the University of Colorado. Thank you again for your expert advice. We could not have won without it

  Adam Grossman MS-RECM student - University of Denver

• On behalf of the NAHB's National Sales & Marketing Council & the NAHB Business Management and Information Technology Committee, we would like to say thank you for all your efforts as a speaker for the January 9th Audio Conference, Ramping Up Your Sales & Marketing in a Changing Market. You did a great job presenting solid sales & marketing tips and techniques to help NAHB members thrive in this changing market. This audio conference plays an essential role in helping NAHB's members thrive in this changing market and we were glad that you were able to bring your expertise to the table for this great event. Thank you!

  Michael Copp & Wil Heslop National Association of Home Builders

• Robert, just wanted to drop a BIG THANK YOU for coming to the SMC meeting this morning; it turned out exactly as I was planning and hoping for! You provided extremely valuable input that everyone in the room needed to hear. Everything was key to help us be successful. You're a class act!

  Jay H. Peterson Hanley Wood Market Intelligence

• Robert August, Chair of the Membership Committee, has done a phenomenal job in assembling a group that is dedicated to accomplishing the task of growing the HBA going forward

  Roger Reinhart HBA of Metro Denver

• Thank you so much for such an amazing experience at the IBS Show. I think I learned more in two days at IRM II than I have in two years! I appreciate your knowledge and the way you taught the class

  Demi Clark D.R. Horton Custom Homes

• Thank you for the seminar on moving inventory in a difficult market. I'm sure the audience got a lot of great tools from it. I especially appreciated your comments on staying involved with the local HBA and the reasons for it. I know there were some non-members in the room and your reasons add credibility. Thank you!

  Shirley Rouse HBA of Colorado Springs

• I can't tell you how much I enjoyed the class and, especially, you as an instructor. Your experience and 'stories' were just really incredible teaching tools and I am amazed at the exposure and information that we covered in two days. The class really opened my eyes to the endless possibilities that could potentially change the direction of any business. Thank you again for the wonderful experience. I will look forward to more of your classes

  Melissa Wimberly Braswell Custom Homes

• I enjoyed your presentation tremendously. The stories that you use in your presentation makes it a lot easier to relate the information to real life scenarios. The information that you presented has already helped with my sales. I would love to attend more of your seminars and classes in the future

  Stuart Hilgenberg Crescent Partners

• Thanks for the great inspiration to sharpen my tools on July 2006 in San Ramon, CA at the 'How to Market Your Homes in a Slow Market' seminar!

  Gregory K. Zoeller

• I wanted to thank you so much for your enthusiasm and knowledge that you brought to the IRM III course. The multitude of new ideas and contacts will be invaluable to my career. Thanks for answering my specific questions and your personal time yesterday and today. I am excited about getting my MIRM

  Alan Smith Robbie Hale Homes

• It was pleasure attending your course. I gained some valuable insight and knowledge!

  Dave Pascua Everest Construction

• Thanks for your kind words and for doing such a terrific job! I have heard great comments about our rally yesterday. Your knowledge and enthusiasm were central to its success

  Patrick S. Sullivan HBA of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri

• I want to thank you for the outstanding presentation in Loveland at the BMC West meeting. I learned more in that meeting than any real estate meeting I have attended. However, it was like trying to drink out of a fire hydrant! You are my new hero!

  Rick Scharf Colorado Development

• Thank you for a great program in Northern Colorado. I think we made a very positive impact on our audience of builders and on our own team. Your efforts were indeed valuable!

  Ken Rhoades BMC West

• I attended your presentation last week in Fort Collins and really enjoyed it. Your approaches to prospective buyers in the newly constructed home arena were great. I utilized them yesterday at the Open House I held and it was great!

  Barbara Curwood Silver Strand Homes, LLC

• I am extremely grateful to have Robert's acquaintance. He is enormously knowledgeable and accomplished

  Scott DeGarmo Broadband Properties Magazine

• I just wanted to thank you for teaching one of the best classes I have taken at DU. I don't know if it will be offered again or if you will be teaching it, but I recommended it to some friends. Aside from that, thanks again for helping me out with meeting contacts and getting an internship this summer. My internship is going great

  Andrew Giamberardino University of Denver

• Thank you very much for instructing our IRM IV courses. We truly appreciate the time, excellent effort, and exemplary education you afforded our members in class. I personally wish to thank you for being so accommodating and understanding with our organization's needs. I really look forward to working with you again in the future! Once again, thank you, S. Robert August, for the knowledge you so creatively impart and for your gracious attitude

  Tamara Day Northern Virginia Building Industry Association

• Robert is forever a consummate communicator

  Ben Graebel Graebel Companies, Inc

• S. Robert August is the most effective marketing professional and motivational speaker because of his energy, experience, and ability to relate to individuals. He continues to be recognized for his motivational work by peers in the industry at international, national, and state levels through the countless awards he receives

  K. T. Catlin RE/MAX Distinctive Properties

• Just got your letter today and wanted to make sure that I sent my thanks for an incredible ride on the IRM I train the other week in Canton! I marvel at your ridiculously detailed understanding of this crazy industry! Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious (could it be the wheat grass?), and I found myself captivated by each word

  Michele L. Yurcich Zaremba

• You are an exceptional speaker and truly have the ability to not only motivate people but also to make them think!

  Cris Uhlenhopp American Home Mortgage

• I can't tell you how much I enjoyed [105 Ideas for the Year 2005] and I wish I could have had the time to attend more seminars. I was so glad that I picked yours. Thank you for great information and wonderful enthusiasm

  Diane Oster CBSHOME Real Estate

• S. Robert August was able to effectively convey the value of our MAME Awards to our members. His exuberance engaged all that attended this useful seminar

  BJ Tripp Pueblo Association of Home Builders, Inc

• I always enjoy sharing the podium with [S. Robert August], but most of all, I enjoy [his] enthusiasm. [He] is the best and I appreciate [him] from the bottom of my heart

  Kay Green Kay Green Design, Inc

• Your support & encouragement means so much to me. You are the best!

  Betsy Russell First Story

• Thank you for giving us so much of your valuable time and for opening many doors for us. What you did in a few hours would have been impossible for Jewish Family Service to accomplish in a few months or years, if at all! Your energy, creativity and commitment to the community are remarkable. We will certainly update you on our progress with the Group Home and would love to have you involved with JFS

  Yana Vishnitsky Jewish Family Services

• For the very few of you who have not had the opportunity and privilege to sit in on one of Robert’s presentation, you need to find out where he is speaking next. Every presentation is unique and he is a very engaging and charismatic speaker. You will be in for a real treat!

  Louie Delaware Living in Place Institute, LLC

• Thank you so much for the great week at the convention. It is a pleasure knowing and working with you and your team. You make me want to be better and work harder. May we continue to have this much fun as we build this forward

  Smokey Imes Axiom Home Resources

• All (b.s.) aside, there is no doubt that you have done more for the IRM and NSMC over the past many years then all of the rest of us combined and your boundless energy, hard work, intelligence, wisdom, experience and wit are greatly appreciated by everyone but, especially by me

  Dan Levitan Levitan & Associates

• Just a note to thank you for all you are doing for Children's Diabetes Foundation...Thank you...you are so appreciated by everyone

  Sally Newcomb The Guild of the Children's Diabetes Foundation - Denver

• I found the First Time Home Buyer Federal Tax Credit Webinar a great source of information, and have been able to officially wrap my head around this tax credit. I have now been able to put a blurb in our advertising to call us for information. I am much more confident on answering my customers' questions

  Keisha Hoar R F Crossen Contractors, LLC

• Just tuned in for the BuilderRadio Webinar and enjoyed it. As I am new to LinkedIn, I'd like to add you to my professional network

  Steve Turner Keystone Custom Builders

• Quite honestly I think the world of Robert. I think he's one of the most positive, intelligent, professional, knowledgeable, honest and REAL people I know. I feel honored to know him. He's a breath of fresh air

  Maria Nande National Associaton of Home Builders

• It was great meeting you yesterday. I enjoyed your class and definitely feel like I picked up some information that will prove useful in my business. Thanks for your time. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Tulsa

  Ryan Farabough Perfection Homes, LLC

• Robert, thank you. A great deal of my successful activities over the last 25 years has been due to many, many mentoring sessions with you, the KING of Relationship-building, marketing, and consultive sales. Praise from you is praise from a favorite teacher

  Jack Zelkin Xcel Energy

• I was fortunate to have taken a couple of IRM courses a few years ago where you were one of the teachers. Since then, whenever I think of a MIRM, you immediately come to mind

  David M. Phaff ABR, GRI, e-Pro, CSP - David Phaff & Associates, Inc. at RealtyUSA

• You are the force that moves me to action. Ho'ohana: My favorite Hawaiian word which means, 'Work on purpose and with intention'. Ho'ohanohano: 'To bring dignity and respect to your actions', which you do in spades

  Bonnie Alfriend MIRM, Fellow

• Mr. August - It was a real pleasure making your acquaintance yesterday. Your course, Sales and Marketing for Remodelers, was very informative and engaging. Thank you again

  Lynn Bigelow Bei Build

• I have worked with Robert in many different capacities. As an employee at RealtyWorks and as a business associate when we were both involved at the Denver Homebuilder's Association. Robert is an energetic and enthusiastic professional who always goes the extra mile to support and help others be successful in their business. He is a master networker. I have always enjoyed my association with Robert and would recommend him highly!

  Carolyn Hess Broker and Homeopath

• S. Robert...Thank you for your kind words. You were my first IRM course instructor, your enthusiasm and knowledge were instrumental in me going forward

  Barry Rutenberg Rutenberg Homes

• Thank you for taking time out of your day at Spring Boards to advise me on how to most effectively navigate NAHB. You are obviously extremely well-informed and totally connected. I will endeavor to follow your course and look forward to strengthening our relationship

  David Miles President, Miles Strategic DNA

• I just wanted to 'thank you' once again for your continued support and tell you how much I appreciate the foreword that you wrote for Selling at the Bottom of the Market. I am forever in your debt

  John A. Palumbo Author

• I've been amazed at your practical insights for builders

  Paul Foresman Design Basics

• S. Robert is a tireless advocate for the home building industry and I consider myself fortunate to know him. Not only is he more involved on a local and national level than most anyone I know, he somehow manages to find time to run one of the country's finest sales and marketing firms. I highly recommend him and his team to anyone looking to raise the bar in their marketing strategy!

  Steve Ormonde Focus 360

• Over the years S. Robert has inspired countless people in the homebuilding and real estate industries to perform at a higher level in their careers. His commitment to raise the standard of professionalism within homebuilding is unmatched. However, one of the greatest roles that S. Robert has played in our industry is to show us by example, the benefits and rewards of giving back our time, knowledge, and energy to the NAHB, SMC, and IRM

  Doug Partington Owner/Consultant, Insight to Onsite LLC

• What value you brought to our association and to me personally. ...Hard to say enough thank-yous to cover your help and concern

  Janet Enge HBASC

• Thank you for your inspiring presentation. ...A good reminder of the sales process and the value of networking

  Liz Winget EverBank

• I appreciate your wisdom, ideas, and candid comments on the [Home Builders] Association and Denver's top builders. Very helpful!

  Chris McDowell Eagle Mortgage

• I have always admired your passion to educate and motivate new HBA members in how to make the most of their membership. Your dedication to the building industry is truly remarkable

  Cindy Bell First American Title Insurance

• Congratulations on being named on of NAHB's outstanding educators! No one deserves it more!

  Tabs LLC

• Your wisdom and guidance is so valuable and I truly appreciate your mentorship

  Lauren Karsh Miles BrandDNA

• Thank you very much for all of the referrals you provided

  Henry Schloss Maxwell Print Management

• Thank you for the contacts ...Most appreciated

  Brenda Stifter PrimeLending

• Your time and help are very much appreciated. By far the best thing to come out of achieving my MIRM designation is the relationship I have gotten to have with you

  Brandon Myers Westmark Homes

• I truly enjoyed getting to know you a bit more and have found your willingness to introduce me to incredible service providers/ contractors / tradesmen & business owners is beyond my wildest anticipation

  Shirley Jenkins Keller Williams

• It is with great pride that I've called you my mentor and friend over the years. You once told me there are "givers and takers." Well, my friend, you are an extraordinary GIVER

  Andy Brown Strateg.us

• I love your zest for life and work

  Sharon Sweeney The Villager

• It was such a great pleasure to meet you in person. The generosity of your time and talents were extraordinary, and genuinely appreciated

  Dirk Van Slyke Statistical Vision

• You are so respected not only in Denver, but across the nation. You are a true inspiration to all who meet you. Onward and upwards!

  Cindy Bell Saddleback Design

• When I started in the real estate industry, my mentor S. Robert August told me "Nothing in this economy starts without a real estate sale." ...That is just as true [today]!

  Don Root Employing Broker/New Home Sales Consultant

• I am so very thankful for the time you spent with me as I prepared my MIRM class presentation. Your wealth of knowledge and teaching approach are so very valuable!

  Cheryl Haflich Marketing Director, Shea Homes

• You inspire me, give me a new energy, and fire me up to do the best I can to make a lasting impact. On top of that, you've become a great friend

  Kyle Johnston KJ Creative

• Robert's experience in home sales management and execution is nothing less than the perfect blend of knowledge, speed and profitability for the developer. Keep up the good work!

  Bruce Langson Quest Capital LLC and Jack Woodcock and Associates

• When I grow up, I want to be just like S. Robert August. He is amazing!

  Al Ballard Canyon City Queen Anne

• Thank you for all you have done for me over the years. You are a true gentleman!

  Brian Flook Power Marketing and Coldwell Banker Innovations

• Robert is one of the nicest people I know

  Henry Thomas Henry Thomas Leadership and Sales Seminars

• What you're doing is unfathomable! We're on an incredibly amazing journey because of you!

  Sherri Connell Invisible Disabilities Association

• You are the official Motivator of the Home Building Industry! Thanks for all you do!

  Quint Lears NewHomeSales.com

• Truly a gentleman and a scholar!

  Jack Kreider RE/MAX

• Your speech was the perfect way to get everyone fired up for the New Year!

  Faye Womack Fireplace Warehouse ETC

• You're such a great mentor and teacher. Your motivational skills are second to none. Thank you for all your wonderful support!

  Patricia Salvidio Fireplace Warehouse ETC

• You're one of the best networking people I've ever met!

  Tom Kaufman Dunton Commercial Real Estate

• You have been such a great mentor and I appreciate everything you have helped me achieve!

  Beth Kenney Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

• I’m your fan #1! I love the passion you put in all you do and in all our global efforts!

  Giuliana Nava-Cord National Association of Home Builders

• Thank you for delivering an award-winning class. Spectacular presentation delivery and loaded with very valuable information!

  Tim Lansford Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach

• I'm coming off a high from attending your class today ...You're an amazing instructor. You provided a great environment that allowed us to learn and grow ...The NAHB attached a dollar amount to this class, but I have to tell you the information was truly priceless

  Tag Gilkeson Tag & Associates, LLC

• Well-presented, fun, and informative. Robert is a stellar instructor and if you can take a course from him... DO IT! You won't be disappointed

  Greg Coulombe Lowe's Companies

• Thank you for the time you spent at the HBA Expo talking with George Rivers and myself. It was a pleasure and you are appreciated

  Rona Lewis Certainty Home Loans

• We appreciate your thoughtfulness, advisement, and connections

  Jesse Burne Bridge Project

• A rock star for sure!

  Kerry Mulcrone Kerry & Co

• Thank you for your most thoughtful encouragement

  Steve Kleber Kleber and Associates

• Thank you for all your help and encouragement. We all love you!

  Art Danielian Danielian and Associates

• I really appreciate your insight

  Kathie Reiner Graffiti Marketing and Social Media

• Thank you again for all of your insight and guidance

  Lance Wissinger Lightmark Aerial

• By far one of the best presentations and knowledge sharing. A number of members told me how well they enjoyed your discussion and engagement with all of us and making it pertain to the entire group. That doesn’t occur often enough!

  Donato Lipari Lipari Construction

• Your enthusiasm for the HBA and the information shared has increased our level of excitement to jump into the organization

  Ginger Westhoff Fiore & Sons, Inc

• I always enjoy your company. You are such a good soul and you make me feel good about the world

  John Ikard 1st Bank

• I have tried to incorporate your teachings into how I approach my daily business. The integration has been seamless. I definitely will be reaching out in the future

  Greg Coulmbe Lowe's Companies

• Great class. The "offline" stuff was gold: your experiences and observations. I appreciate having you as a resource and double appreciate your commitment to our industry

  Terry Gearhart Rose & Womble Realty

• Thank you for teaching at the International Business Show. I heard only great things

  Tatiana Molina National Association of Home Builders

• You rock, S. Robert August!!!

  Lynne Davis Nter Now

• Your knowledge and insight is invaluable

  Lori Lockett Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

• Thanks so much for taking time to impart your remarkable wealth of knowledge and experience!

  David Nestor Urban Lights Denver

• Your recommendations and advice are so valuable and we are lucky to have you on our team

  Erica Bertshy Bridge Project

• You are a great champion of our company and the NAHB!

  Ramie Little Wellness Within Your Walls

• Thank you for all you do for NAHB and for our great industry!

  Steve Bunce NAHB

• Thank you for your time and knowledge. Your understanding of the Denver market will go a long way in developing our company and help us become an asset to the HBA

  Hank Hoving Clear Ovations

• It was an absolute please listening to all your advice and wisdom. You are an incredible resource to this industry

  Amy Hamm Colorado Builder Magazine

• Thank you for all you do for this Association

  Rusty Deiss National Association of Home Builders

• I truly enjoy our conversations. The knowledge and experience you share are very informative and entertaining

  Ken Navarro BBVA Compass Mortgage Lending

• Of course the magic man comes through

  Terry Vitale New West Publishing

• Thanks for your insight, support, and assistance. It's much appreciated!

  David Lupberger Remodel Force

• We're eternally grateful for your guidance and immense insights

  Mark Leder Universal Design Living Laboratory

• Thank you for your sharp eye and infinite wisdom!

  Erik Listou Living In Place Institute

• I so appreciate you, brother!

  Joe Womack Fireplace Warehouse

• It's always inspiring spending time with the master of sales!

  Michael Boyd Danielian Associates

• It is certainly the highlight of the year for the council to have a great guest speaker. Your talk was incredibly valuable

  Bethany Schoemer Colorado Springs HBA

• It's clear from just the first few calls that you are so highly esteemed, which makes me especially grateful for your help

  Tommy Lord Buyers Slice Realty

• Thank you for all you have done and continue to do to support Bridge

  Mary Beth Lawson The Bridge Project

• Receiving the Legend Award is a unique and high honor. No one is more deserving than you

  Tom Sattler Sattler Homes

• Thank you for the many introductions to builders in Denver. All of us at DA are very appreciative of the accomplishments!

  Art Danielian Danielian and Associates

• What an exceptional trainer, mentor, inspiration, and joy you are. Thank you so much for teaching the Train the Trainer Course. I truly appreciate you!

  Denise McNeill HBA of Metro Denver

• Thank you for presenting to the Remodelers' Council. Your presentation was very well received and I've heard wonderful feedback

  Pattie Benger HBA Colorado Springs

• Your depth of knowledge is a true value. I look forward to our next conversation

  Owen Taylor New American Funding

• We wish we had more time to soak up your wisdom!

  Alex and Brandi Thomas Sattler Homes

• Thank you for your guidance, support, and friendship

  Craig Karn Consilium Design

• Your insights are incredibly valuable as we prepare to launch in Denver

  Jason Mortvedt Kinzler Construction Services

• Your wealth of knowledge and teaching approach are so very valuable to me and our industry!

  Cheryl Haflich Shea Homes

• I always learn something when I'm with you and I'm grateful for your friendship and pure heart

  Renee Boulet Waterstone Mortgage

• Your ongoing support of the Bridge Project and my leadership is so valuable

  Amanda Moore Mcbride Bridge Project

• Thank you for the informative and motivational sales and marketing presentation. Your passion and enthusiasm is wonderful and contagious

  Jeff Wolff Fidelity National Title

• Thank you for your career support and collaboration. We're doing great things with your help! Thank you for your brilliant mind, networking, and loyalty

  Steve James DTJ Design

• You continue to impress me with your knowledge, experience, and memory. Thank you for all your kindness over the years!

  Nhi Aronheim NHIMediation

• I always learn something from talking with you! Let's do it again very soon

  George Rivers Certainty Home Loans

• We appreciate your time and support!

  Tampa Bay Sales and Marketing Council

• Most of the things I know about business I was fortunate to learn from S. Robert August. [Working with you] was foundational to my career ... Not only did I learn the ins and outs of business, I learned from your character and generosity ... You are definitely a legend in my book

  Amy McGrath Arapaho Asset Management

• I always appreciate your positive attitude and creative perspective. You add value to life! To your projects. To your colleagues. To your community. And to me!

  Steve James DTJ Design

• What a gift you are. Truly. Thank you SO much for you insight, wisdom, and guidance

  Kate Pourhassanian HRI Design

• I found our time with you to be extremely helpful! As someone new to the sales arena I appreciate all of your insights and look forward to implementing them

  Lauren Wilson Frontsteps

• Please say hello to and welcome a really wonderful / knowledgeable / honest / funny / powerful …all around great fellow, Mr. Robert August

  Steve Denis Frontsteps

• University of Denver School of Real Estate and Construction Management Residential Practicum - Autumn '07

  WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING

• : Thank you so much for teaching the practicum. I learned a lot of important concepts that will help me along through my life. You have been a great resource to me, and I truly appreciate your help

  Scott Tashie

• : Thank you for a wonderful quarter. I was able to learn a lot in both the classroom and through the project. Once again, thank you for being a great teacher!

  Jason Ashner

• Thank you so very much for helping my NAHB get to the next level!

  Jordyn Osenbaugh:

• : Thanks for a great quarter. I really found the class to have much more to it than my other classes because of the real world experiences you provided us with. I think that more DU classes should use professionals from the work world

  Dan Bauman

• : Thanks to you, I have finished this quarter well. Always I start a quarter with some worry or challenge. However, this quarter was very wonderful, especially because I could meet you. In your class I am so happy. It is a pleasure just to listen your vigorous voice. Your voice encouraged me and made me positive

  Changgyu Kim

• : Many thanks for the guidance and teaching this past quarter. It was a pleasure

  Carlos Valencia

• : I want to thank you for teaching this past quarter. You have so much knowledge about the industry and about networking. It was truly a privilege to learn from you over the past 10 weeks. I hope to see you for the Winter term

  Reid Hansen

• : I enjoyed working with you this quarter. I feel you bring fresh, new ideas to the educational experience in the RECM program. I look forward to working with you in the future

  Christopher W. Schrim

• : I'd like to thank you again for what you have contributed to the course. Your management and real-world advice have had a great impact on my personal development this quarter. I hope to stay in touch in the future if you will not be coming back to DU next quarter

  John Bucholtz

• : I appreciate everything you have done for us this quarter and enjoyed your insight into the practicum immensely

  Bryan Stolz

• : As students and as friends, we of the 2007-2008 Residential Practicum would like to extend our most sincere thanks. Your guidance throughout the quarter has been wonderful and your unending enthusiasm is nothing short of amazing

  Alan Grimes and the Burns Builders Practicum

• Thanks so much for your kind words, Robert! You're a breath of fresh air and positivity on this member connect board!

  Dixie O’Conner CGR Maple Hill Construction

• Big Hugs to you my friend and from the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much for all of the Wonderful introductions and continued support for our team! 😉

  Kimberly Reinke SPIRE Design & Construction

• It is an honor to continue our heartfelt and mutually rewarding partnership together, Robert!

  Steven Kleber Kleber & Associates

• You have no idea how much I value and appreciate all your comments and suggestions. You are my mentor and I thank you immensely!

  Giuliana Nava-Cord National Association of Home Builders

• Your friendship is one of the honors and privileges in my life

  Jeff M. Wilson Loom View

• Robert August you are A gentleman and a scholar, thanks for all of your positive support both with me and to our industry

  Roland Nairnsey

• Thank you, Robert……I certainly appreciate you and your efforts and will most definitely get referrals for you. You are the man!!

  Jerry Thompson StrucSure Home Warranty

• You have been an inspiration and breath of fresh air for us!

  Laura McCambridge SPIRE Design & Construction

• Thanks so much for taking the time for the introductory call today. It was great meeting you and hearing your story. I'm already thankful for the introductions and words of wisdom

  Ben Sowers

• Thank you for sharing your Marketing, Advertising and Business expertise today. I am anxious to review the recording to absorb more

  Joe Boyd Mutual Mortgage

• Thank you so much for your unconditional and continued support. Your words are very much appreciated

  Lolita Dirks Lita Dirks & Co

• Your support and passion for our industry is always appreciated Robert!!

  Deborah Malone National Association of Home Builders

• …Your support is invaluable and highly appreciated by all of us

  Paul Lopez National Association of Home Builders

• Robert August truly is (a) (daily) dose of “we’ve got this!”

  Erica Lockwood Joseph Chris Partners

• We should add a square for every time we receive word of encouragement from Robert August. Then we can all BINGO! Robert, you are the best! Thank you

  Kimberly Mackey New Home Solutions

• You never stop amazing me with your reach in our industry. Thank you for being a member of PWB… Thanks for all you do!

  Steph Reed Partners By Design Homes

• - Kansas City Home Builders Association Thank you for the wonderful hour you spent with us on Thursday…Thank you again for your insights and generosity!

  Will Ruder

• Thanks for being such a good mentor

  Jillian Pritchard Cooke Wellness Within Your Walls

• Thanks for making a difference for our developing business!

  BreAnn Faville CRAFT HOMES NORTHWEST

• What a treat to become acquainted with such a lovely and humble individual with such generosity of spirit!

  Keri Christiansen Dovetail Solutions

• Robert, You are a tireless supporter of others and I always look to do the same!

  Mary DeWalt DeWalt Design Group

• Thank you so much for helping out. You ROCK! 😊

  Jill S. Weaver Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County

• One of my favorite CAHB members is S. Robert August…Robert is known as “Mr. NAHB” based on his efforts and Federation experience. He can be a wonderful resource for success

  Rich Robinson HBA Rebates

• Congratulations on being named on of NAHB's outstanding educators! No one deserves it more!

  Alex, Brandi, & Todd Thomas Tabs, LLC

• You are a wealth of knowledge. ...Thank you for your continued connections and meetings ...I look forward to working together more. Have a great day! All the best!

  Sarah Godby Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams

• I still remember how much you taught me during your real estate classes on Saturday long, long ago!

  Nancy Haws Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago

• We greatly appreciate your time, expertise, and dedication

  Erica Bertschy Bridge Project

• Thank you for all you do for our industry!

  Kimberly Mackey New Homes Solutions

• Thanks so much for the sage advice

  Creighton Bildstein Platt Pointe Capital

• I can't thank you enough for all your coaching before, during, and after our mid-term board meeting

  Jillian Pritchard-Cooke Wellness Within Your Walls

• The whole staff enjoyed getting to hear from you again

  Pete Schoenfeld Fireplace Warehouse ETC

• Thank you for your never-ending kindness and your passion

  Brooke Erkel HBA of Metro Denver

• I respect Robert’s opinion (especially on Pitch Decks), and also for the last 5 decades, he has successfully done a lot more of these types of development projects than possibly both you and I put together. He is a highly valued member of our team, so let’s continue to benefit from his advisement and our association…

  Frederick Esters Estech Global, Inc

• Thank you for the wonderful hour you spent with us on Thursday…Thank you again for your insights and generosity!

  Will Ruder Kansas City Home Builders Association

• Thank you again, your support means more to me than words do justice

  Sarah McDaniel BAC Appliance Center

• I wanted to take a moment and send you my sincerest thanks for all of your help and support for EVERYTHING, not just for the awards application. Having said that, your advice, counsel and push to do better on the awards application was invaluable, I couldn’t have done it without you. So … a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you too

  Catharine Ogilvie Swidget 😊

• Say hello and welcome to a really wonderful / knowledgeable / honest / funny / powerful …all around great fellow--Mr. Robert August

  Steve Denis

• Mr. August is the real thing, a down to earth master in all areas of sales and marketing who will open the minds of everyone in your company to their potential

  Kelly May

• The stuff of legend!

  Chuck Cusumano

• Highly energized and extremely knowledgeable.... with insights second to none

  Greg Ciliberti

• One of the nation's leading new home motivational machines!

  Brian Flook

• Robert's attitude is uplifting ...He is always at the top of my list

  Regina Serna

• You display true character, honesty, and professionalism

  Susie Hummell

• Your insight is invaluable

  Shanna Strotheide

• Fresh and solid ideas to help with sales and marketing

  Rochelle Barcellona

• I really enjoyed the monthly sales training forums... I encourage everyone I speak to to attend as there is a lot to be learned no matter what your business or who you are

  Carol L. Rod

• It is a privilege and a luxury to listen and learn from you

  Karen M. Boos

• A dynamic force within the HBA and the building community

  Brian Workman

• I have respected and valued and admired you as a peer and expert and friend

  Roger Hickock

• You are truly great at what you do

  Tanya Olvera

• A genius entrepreneurial mind, loads of energy, and a kind heart

  Rosemarie Rossetti

• Enormous, countless, genuine, terrific, invaluable contributions

  Maria Nande

• Your endless supply of enthusiasm and knowledge never cease to amaze me

  Alan Grimes

• Everything that I learn from you has been very helpful. You do an excellent job! You are an inspiration

  Mary Hiatt Dow

• Robert is a true sales and marketing icon!

  Cory Sher

• Dynamic and Electric

  Angie Elliott

• A Real Estate Rock Star

  Michael Zizzo

• [Your staff] really hit the mark in representing my company. Your professional advice was extremely helpful as well

  Andy Ades

• I am always blown away by the energy Robert exudes

  Dan Diffenderfer

• A huge inspiration!

  Duane Duggan

• A tremendous wealth of knowledge... that gets results in the real world

  Jeff Rickard

• Your character, integrity, and friendship have always been constant and stellar

  Terry Vitale

• No one—and I mean no one—has more new home experience in the area of marketing than Robert

  David P. Tschetter

• We look forward to recommending you again with complete and utter confidence and pride!

  Georgianne Derrick

• A good friend, an excellent mentor, and an outstanding marketing / management / sales consultant

  Peter Garvin

• A hands-on, no-nonsense trainer, educator, and motivator

  Jack Gallagher

• [Learning from your recent sales presentation] was like trying to drink out of a fire hydrant! You are my new hero!

  Rick Scharf

• Enormously knowledgeable and accomplished

  Scott DeGarmo

• Once again, thank you, S. Robert August, for the knowledge you so creatively impart and for your gracious attitude

  Tamara Day

• S. Robert August is the most effective marketing professional and motivator because of his energy, experience, and ability to relate

  K.T. Catlin

• I marvel at your ridiculously detailed understanding of this crazy industry!

  Michele L. Yurcich

• Your creativity, energy, and commitment to the community are remarkable

  Yana Vishnitsky

• Your boundless energy, hard work, intelligence, wisdom, experience and wit are greatly appreciated by everyone but, especially by me

  Dan Levitan

• I think the world of Robert. I think he's one of the most positive, intelligent, professional, knowledgeable, honest and real people I know

  Maria Nande

• A great deal of my successful activities over the last 25 years has been due to many, many mentoring sessions with you, the KING of Relationship-building, marketing, and consultive sales

  Jack Zelkin

• Extremely well-informed and totally connected

  David Miles

• Not only is he more involved on a local and national level than most anyone I know, he somehow manages to find time to run one of the country's finest sales and marketing firms

  Steve Ormonde

• [Your] commitment to raise the standard of professionalism within homebuilding is unmatched

  Doug Partington

• Every presentation is unique and he is a very engaging and charismatic speaker. You will be in for a real treat!

  Louie Delaware

• Thank you for making the difference

  Alan Grimes

• stuff was gold: your experiences and observations. I appreciate having you as a resource and double appreciate your commitment to our industry

  Terry Gearhart

• You never stop amazing me with your reach in our industry

  Steph Reed

• As impressive as your CV is, you’re even more impressive in person!

  Jeff Wilson Loomview