MEET RYAN POOLE
What is the name of your business?
RealTrade
in a nutshell, what is IT that you do for a living?
I am CEO and Founder of real estate platform similar to Zillow but with an exciting social media aspect – and it is community-owned and curated! I’m also a real estate professional with 24 years experience in helping buyers and sellers generate millions of dollars in wealth.
What is your why? How did you get to where you are today?
I really believe in the the future of community-owned and curated business models and have been on a mission for last 3 years building that. I like helping people and believe they should own real estate and other forms of equity that leads to financial freedom and security.
What are some challenges you've had to overcome while running (or starting) your business?
One large challenge I’ve overcome starting a business is past Co-Founders. Co-Founders need to have great relationships and communication to make a company work and when they start to breakdown it makes things very difficult (this is why a large percentage of start-ups fail). This is why 1909 is so valuable – we have resources at our disposal so we do not necessarily have to take on an early Co-Founder. You can get products built, do some important testing, and then bring on more of a team and or equity partner as the product starts to scale.
What is one piece of advice you'd give to someone starting out on this Business Owner path?
Get your mindset right and show-up every day even on the days you do not want to.
What is your favorite life lesson?
Life is a journey not a destination and we are always learning and expanding.
Why is 1909 important to you?
Its the community and all my friends here. I truly care about them and want to make 1909 the best it can be and all of us win.
You're grabbing lunch in Downtown WPB - Where are you going and what are you getting?
Inches and Ounces - get the vermicelli salad.
If you could change one thing about West Palm Beach - what would it be? why?
More focus on innovation. It really is our future and we should be fostering a culture that nurtures it.
How can we see your work or get in touch with you?
Instagram – RealTrade