On this episode, Josh Ruvin interviewed his father Rick Ruvin. Rick is the lead partner of the Falk Ruvin Gallagher Team of Keller Williams Realty. Rick truly understands all facets of residential real estate. Clients place great value in his 25-year architectural, construction and development background. No other agent brings this wealth of expertise to the process. Sellers know he is able to cast their home in the best possible light. Buyers seek his counsel as he is adept at seeing untapped potential and exceptional opportunities. Rick has been a Realtor since 1996. Rick is passionate about helping others. As a result, Richard has been a camp counselor at many different camps for children with special needs—including a camp for children with cancer and another for children with severe burns. Tune in to this episode and hear more stories from Rick Ruvin. Highlights 02:16 - So I've learned that nobody's had it easy. I mean, it's really tough for everybody. Some people had careers before that didn't go the way they planned. Most other people have had major setbacks along the way. But failure is part of success. 07:08 - The only reason to build a team is because you derive your self esteem and your happiness from the success of others. I think a lot of people start teams because they want to make more money, or they want to have their signs all over town or whatever. But it ends up being like a high turnover business that way, and people aren't happy and you're not making money. And I think if you really are in it, to help others succeed, I really truly believe that everybody on our team does better, is happier, makes more than they would anywhere else and to me that's the greatest reward. 16:52 - I think I have more expertise than the typical agent, having been a contractor for all these years, owning an architectural firm, getting involved in the development of all different types of properties. Being a flipper, being an investor in properties, and then finally becoming a realtor. 29:58 - Number one, be yourself. The number one thing you know, it's the question I always asked you, what would I change about you? Nothing. What do I love about you? Everything. So you be yourself. People like to do business with genuine people. And don't try to be someone else. Contacts: https://www.thefrgteam.com/ (Falk Ruvin Gallagher)