Gino Blefari

Gino Blefari is CEO of HomeServices of America.

Posts by Gino Blefari

Interview: Andy Florance on Restoring Transparency and Putting Agents ‘Back in Front of America’

Above, a screenshot from one of Homes.com’s new ads featuring Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame and SNL’s Heidi Gardner.  During one of America’s most enduring traditions, Super Bowl Sunday, Homes.com plans to make history, regardless of who takes home the championship trophy.  Through four commercials reaching some 113 million viewers, the rapidly ascending real…

Success

Thoughts on Leadership: Scorekeeping for Success

The week continued as I attended my usual early Tuesday meetings: the Berkshire Hathaway Energy Weekly Executive Team Meeting followed by the HomeServices of America 2025 Plan Review. The afternoon was dedicated to our HomeServices of America monthly leadership virtual meeting, which was particularly enlightening. Maria Kazakos, Senior Vice President of Sales at Berkshire Hathaway…

Thoughts on Leadership

Thoughts on Leadership: Celebrations and Insights From a Week of Travel

This week was a whirlwind of celebration, learning, and leadership as I journeyed from the electrifying atmosphere at Levi Stadium, where my San Francisco 49ers clinched a win against the New York Jets, to the inspirational gatherings with our real estate teams and industry leaders across California. The week kicked off under the bright lights…

NFL

Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From the NFL

Football, much like real estate and leadership, is a game of strategy, foresight, and adaptability. As leaders, we must anticipate challenges, navigate complex situations and make decisions that benefit the entire team. Interestingly, I learned that this NFL season has introduced several crucial rule changes aimed at protecting players while keeping the game fair, competitive…

Paralympic

Thoughts on Leadership: Insights From the Evolution of the Paralympic Games

Three weeks ago, in my blog titled “Going for Gold,” I delved into the Olympics, capturing the essence of competition and camaraderie. Building on that theme, this week I want to explore the upcoming Paralympic Games. As we look forward to these games, they provide another dimension to our understanding of sportsmanship and resilience. As…

Classroom

Thoughts on Leadership: Lessons From the Classroom to the Boardroom

The back to school period of transition offers more than just a return to academia; it serves as a rich source of leadership lessons applicable to the corporate world. In this blog, I’ll share insights from five different perspectives—parents, children, teachers, family planners and corporate leaders—highlighting how each offers unique lessons in leadership.  The Adaptive…

Leaders

Thoughts on Leadership: Cultivating Tomorrow’s Leaders

Succession planning isn’t merely about choosing a successor; it’s about cultivating potential leaders long before there’s an empty seat at the top. Future leaders need to be identified, nurtured, and multiplied to secure the organization’s continuity and success. In “The Leader’s Greatest Return,” John C. Maxwell outlines a ten-step method for fostering a new generation…