From Selling Books to Selling Homes With Pat Roach – Episode 345 Of The Action Catalyst Podcast - a podcast by Dan Moore and Dustin Hillis

Join President of Southwestern Real Estate, Pat Roach, as he takes us on his journey from selling books to selling homes. He goes into detail about his vast experience at Southwestern Family of Companies as well as the value that it has in the career marketplace. Pat also describes what it takes to start and grow a successful real estate business in one of the worst housing market crashes in US history. Don’t miss this wide ranging conversation.







“What do I want the product of my work to be?” - Pat Roach







“The best organizations are made up of people who are all rooting for each other.” - Pat Roach







“We retain 90% of our agents year over year.” - Pat Roach







More About Pat Roach







Pat Roach started Southwestern Real Estate in 2007 at the request of the CEO of Southwestern/Great American Inc., Henry Bedford.







Pat has a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College in History/Social Science.  He paid his way through college by selling educational products door-to-door in the Southwestern Company’s summer internship, which led to a 10-year career as a District Sales Manager helping to lead that program.  He lives in Glen Ellyn with his wife Jenny and their three children.  He is an avid music enthusiast and is happy to pass along his newest find.







The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dustin Hillis, CEO of Southwestern Family of Companies, and Co-Founder of Southwestern Consulting. As a record setting salesman, entrepreneur, and CEO of a multi-business company, Dustin has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation’s top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

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