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Business Wire
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Keller Williams Taps Canva in Bold Move to Empower Agents with World-Class Design Tools
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces a flagship enterprise relationship with Canva, the world's only all-in-one visual communication platform, providing all KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to Canva's industry-leading design platform to elevate marketing at scale. 'Together with Canva, we're reimagining real estate marketing,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of KW. 'Together with Canva, we're reimagining real estate marketing,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of KW. 'It is another milestone in our commitment to equipping entrepreneurs with best-in-class tools to build their brand and grow their business.' 'By bringing the power of Canva directly to our affiliated agents, at no additional cost, we're unlocking the ability to create standout marketing faster and easier,' said Czarnecki. The relationship with Canva will allow KW-affiliated agents to easily create stunning branded marketing materials using Canva's robust visual suite. In May, Czarnecki first previewed the news to core franchise leaders across KW at Mega Leadership Camp, KW's franchise-wide leadership conference in Dallas, Texas. Key Features of the Flagship Enterprise Relationship: Design Templates: Access to an extensive library of hundreds of bespoke templates designed by KW and Canva for everything from social media posts and marketing flyers to listing and buying presentations and yard signs, all behind one convenient login. AI-Powered Design: Canva's AI features are used to generate and edit text, images, videos, and fully editable designs, further simplifying the creative process. Dynamic Marketing: Designs populate in Canva with KW-affiliated agent and MLS data to create hyper-targeted, client-specific content, streamlining customization and boosting marketing effectiveness. An Innovation Commitment: KW and Canva will continue to collaborate on world-class design templates and features tailored to the evolving needs of real estate professionals, ensuring KW-affiliated agents have the most effective tools to market their business. Customer Engagement Benefits: Create impactful marketing materials that will resonate with real estate clients and drive conversions, all powered by the combined strengths of KW and Canva. Brand Consistency Tools: Agents can keep their assets consistent and on-brand with KW's brand kit, which is easily accessible within Canva and includes brand colors, logos, and fonts. Future Integration with Command: KW is exploring opportunities to integrate Canva into Command, its smart CRM-plus platform, to streamline marketing workflows even further. 'High-quality marketing is more important than ever in real estate. We're combining the brand power of Keller Williams with Canva's creative horsepower to give agents access to smart, scalable marketing,' said Rob Giglio, Chief Customer Officer at Canva. 'Whether AI-powered content, dynamic data integration, or just knowing your next listing flyer is 100% on-brand, we're taking the guesswork out of great design,' said Giglio. 'This is all about bridging the gap between creativity and productivity so agents can better serve their clients and grow their business.' The rollout of the offering is expected to happen in Q3'25. 'By combining the power of Canva's industry-leading design platform with KW's agent-informed branding templates, we're delivering cutting-edge marketing tools—built by agents, for agents,' said Chris Cox, the Chief Technology and Digital Officer of KW. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 164,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit About Canva Launched in 2013, Canva is the world's leading all-in-one platform for visual communication and collaboration. Built to empower everyone to design, Canva serves the creative and design needs of enterprises, small businesses, consumers, and students in more than 190 countries worldwide. Whether you're a novice taking your first steps in design, or a creative professional seeking powerful tools, Canva ensures users have what they need to transform an idea into something beautiful. Underpinned by the world's most comprehensive library of designer-made content, Canva is powered by a suite of products and proprietary AI tools that elevate how individuals and teams create, collaborate, and communicate with ease.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Keller Williams Taps Canva in Bold Move to Empower Agents with World-Class Design Tools
AUSTIN, Texas, June 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces a flagship enterprise relationship with Canva, the world's only all-in-one visual communication platform, providing all KW-affiliated agents with enhanced access to Canva's industry-leading design platform to elevate marketing at scale. "Together with Canva, we're reimagining real estate marketing," said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of KW. "It is another milestone in our commitment to equipping entrepreneurs with best-in-class tools to build their brand and grow their business." "By bringing the power of Canva directly to our affiliated agents, at no additional cost, we're unlocking the ability to create standout marketing faster and easier," said Czarnecki. The relationship with Canva will allow KW-affiliated agents to easily create stunning branded marketing materials using Canva's robust visual suite. In May, Czarnecki first previewed the news to core franchise leaders across KW at Mega Leadership Camp, KW's franchise-wide leadership conference in Dallas, Texas. Key Features of the Flagship Enterprise Relationship: Design Templates: Access to an extensive library of hundreds of bespoke templates designed by KW and Canva for everything from social media posts and marketing flyers to listing and buying presentations and yard signs, all behind one convenient login. AI-Powered Design: Canva's AI features are used to generate and edit text, images, videos, and fully editable designs, further simplifying the creative process. Dynamic Marketing: Designs populate in Canva with KW-affiliated agent and MLS data to create hyper-targeted, client-specific content, streamlining customization and boosting marketing effectiveness. An Innovation Commitment: KW and Canva will continue to collaborate on world-class design templates and features tailored to the evolving needs of real estate professionals, ensuring KW-affiliated agents have the most effective tools to market their business. Customer Engagement Benefits: Create impactful marketing materials that will resonate with real estate clients and drive conversions, all powered by the combined strengths of KW and Canva. Brand Consistency Tools: Agents can keep their assets consistent and on-brand with KW's brand kit, which is easily accessible within Canva and includes brand colors, logos, and fonts. Future Integration with Command: KW is exploring opportunities to integrate Canva into Command, its smart CRM-plus platform, to streamline marketing workflows even further. "High-quality marketing is more important than ever in real estate. We're combining the brand power of Keller Williams with Canva's creative horsepower to give agents access to smart, scalable marketing," said Rob Giglio, Chief Customer Officer at Canva. "Whether AI-powered content, dynamic data integration, or just knowing your next listing flyer is 100% on-brand, we're taking the guesswork out of great design," said Giglio. "This is all about bridging the gap between creativity and productivity so agents can better serve their clients and grow their business." The rollout of the offering is expected to happen in Q3'25. "By combining the power of Canva's industry-leading design platform with KW's agent-informed branding templates, we're delivering cutting-edge marketing tools—built by agents, for agents," said Chris Cox, the Chief Technology and Digital Officer of KW. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 164,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit About Canva Launched in 2013, Canva is the world's leading all-in-one platform for visual communication and collaboration. Built to empower everyone to design, Canva serves the creative and design needs of enterprises, small businesses, consumers, and students in more than 190 countries worldwide. Whether you're a novice taking your first steps in design, or a creative professional seeking powerful tools, Canva ensures users have what they need to transform an idea into something beautiful. Underpinned by the world's most comprehensive library of designer-made content, Canva is powered by a suite of products and proprietary AI tools that elevate how individuals and teams create, collaborate, and communicate with ease. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Darryl G. FrostDirector of Public Relations and Media / 254-466-3627 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Michael J. Maher to Lead New, High-Impact Referral Training With KW MAPS Coaching
Bestselling author, business coach, and relationship marketing expert to offer lead referral courses AUSTIN, Texas, May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KW MAPS Coaching, the coaching division of Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces new training and education courses led by Michael J. Maher, the best-selling author of 7L: The Seven Levels of Communication and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents. "At the core of every great business are great relationships," said Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman of KW. "We're excited to bring Michael's approach to KW because when you master referrals, you master longevity in this business." Maher is an internationally recognized speaker and one of the U.S.'s most referred real estate professionals. Creator of the Referral Mastery System, he empowers entrepreneurs to grow businesses via permission-based marketing referral strategies rooted in generosity and appreciation. "Keller Williams is the best real estate training and coaching company," said Maher. "The best is only getting better, and I am proud to be a part of this resurgence." "Generating referrals has been my passion my entire professional life," said Maher. "I am here to help KW affiliated agents become more referable and to help them get more referrals." Beginning this summer, Maher's Referral Mastery System will be offered to KW-affiliated agents and leaders via new KW MAPS Coaching Fast Track offerings: To learn more, Maher will host an introductory webinar entitled "The One Thing You Need to Do to Get Referrals Right Now" on May 21 at 1 p.m. EST. To register, go to Launching on June 3, Event Mastery is an accelerated lead-generation training program that turns an agent's sphere - friends, clients, and family - into referral sources. This dynamic group training experience is designed to help agents strategically scale a referral business. Maher's Referral Mastery System is for agents and brokers committed to generating repeat business and referrals for a business while having access to referrals from other agents within the community. Rooted in the principles of Maher's acclaimed book 7L, the digital group training equips agents with proven strategies for becoming the most referred professionals in a market. In addition to the KW MAPS Coaching program, Maher will speak to KW-affiliated agents and leaders about referral generation strategies at national and regional events across the U.S. "Michael is a master of referral-based business, and his addition to KW MAPS represents a powerful opportunity for KW-affiliated agents," said Cody Gibson, Vice President of KW MAPS Coaching. "His Referral Mastery and Events Mastery courses are designed not just to teach strategy but to build a sustainable, scalable business through authentic connection—and that's exactly the kind of transformation we stand for at MAPS," said Gibson. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 163,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Darryl G. FrostDirector of Public Relations and Media / 254-466-3627
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Michael J. Maher to Lead New, High-Impact Referral Training With KW MAPS Coaching
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KW MAPS Coaching, the coaching division of Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, announces new training and education courses led by Michael J. Maher, the best-selling author of 7L: The Seven Levels of Communication and co-author of The Miracle Morning for Real Estate Agents. "At the core of every great business are great relationships,' said Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman of KW. 'We're excited to bring Michael's approach to KW because when you master referrals, you master longevity in this business." "At the core of every great business are great relationships,' said Gary Keller, co-founder and executive chairman of KW. 'We're excited to bring Michael's approach to KW because when you master referrals, you master longevity in this business." Maher is an internationally recognized speaker and one of the U.S.'s most referred real estate professionals. Creator of the Referral Mastery System, he empowers entrepreneurs to grow businesses via permission-based marketing referral strategies rooted in generosity and appreciation. 'Keller Williams is the best real estate training and coaching company,' said Maher. 'The best is only getting better, and I am proud to be a part of this resurgence.' 'Generating referrals has been my passion my entire professional life,' said Maher. 'I am here to help KW affiliated agents become more referable and to help them get more referrals.' Beginning this summer, Maher's Referral Mastery System will be offered to KW-affiliated agents and leaders via new KW MAPS Coaching Fast Track offerings: To learn more, Maher will host an introductory webinar entitled 'The One Thing You Need to Do to Get Referrals Right Now' on May 21 at 1 p.m. EST. To register, go to Launching on June 3, Event Mastery is an accelerated lead-generation training program that turns an agent's sphere - friends, clients, and family - into referral sources. This dynamic group training experience is designed to help agents strategically scale a referral business. Maher's Referral Mastery System is for agents and brokers committed to generating repeat business and referrals for a business while having access to referrals from other agents within the community. Rooted in the principles of Maher's acclaimed book 7L, the digital group training equips agents with proven strategies for becoming the most referred professionals in a market. In addition to the KW MAPS Coaching program, Maher will speak to KW-affiliated agents and leaders about referral generation strategies at national and regional events across the U.S. "Michael is a master of referral-based business, and his addition to KW MAPS represents a powerful opportunity for KW-affiliated agents,' said Cody Gibson, Vice President of KW MAPS Coaching. 'His Referral Mastery and Events Mastery courses are designed not just to teach strategy but to build a sustainable, scalable business through authentic connection—and that's exactly the kind of transformation we stand for at MAPS," said Gibson. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 163,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Keller Williams Announces Executive Appointments
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keller Williams Realty, LLC ('KW'), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count and the U.S. leader in units and sales volume, announced Tim Dieffenbacher as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Stacie Herron as Chief Operations Officer (COO), in addition to her Chief Legal Officer (CLO) role. 'Tim brings proven financial leadership and a strong track record of collaboration,' said Czarnecki. 'Stacie has already delivered meaningful impact as our chief legal officer and interim COO, and her official appointment as COO reflects our confidence in Share 'As we continue to grow, we're excited to announce Tim and Stacie into these key leadership roles,' said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President of Keller Williams. 'Tim and Stacie embody the leadership that will drive our next chapter of growth, as we continue to enable KW-affiliated agents and market center leaders to thrive.' 'Tim brings proven financial leadership and a strong track record of collaboration,' said Czarnecki. 'Stacie has already delivered meaningful impact as our chief legal officer and interim COO, and her official appointment as COO reflects our confidence in her continued leadership.' Tim Dieffenbacher, Chief Financial Officer As the Chief Financial Officer of KW, Tim Dieffenbacher brings extensive experience in corporate finance, accounting, capital markets, operations, and governance, most recently serving as CFO of a publicly traded real estate investment trust in Dallas. Dieffenbacher previously worked alongside Czarnecki at Broadstone Net Lease (NYSE: BNL) and Broadstone Real Estate (BRE), where they partnered to scale the business and build best-in-class operational infrastructure. Dieffenbacher served as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer, and Treasurer at BNL and BRE. A Certified Public Accountant, Dieffenbacher is passionate about developing high-performing teams, streamlining complex processes, and fostering transparency through disciplined financial management. 'What drew me to Keller Williams was the people, the culture, and the opportunity to work with Chris again,' said Dieffenbacher. 'There's a genuine sense of shared purpose and entrepreneurial spirit here that's hard to find.' 'I've always been motivated by the chance to work with good people, solve challenging problems, and build something meaningful — and that's exactly what I see at Keller Williams,' said Dieffenbacher. Stacie Herron, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Legal Officer In March, Stacie Herron was officially appointed Chief Operating Officer and Chief Legal Officer, after serving as interim COO. She joined KW as CLO in March 2021 and went on to serve as Chief Legal and People Officer, followed by CLO and Chief Administrative Officer. In her role at KW, Herron leads the Growth, Franchise Systems, Legal, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Workplace Experience teams. Herron joined KW after more than 12 years at a publicly traded global real estate services firm, where she served as executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. Earlier in her career, Herron was an in-house corporate attorney at a NYSE-listed retail company, overseeing corporate, governance, finance, and international legal matters. 'Keller Williams is a remarkable organization, fueled by passionate, purpose-driven people,' said Herron. 'I'm grateful for this opportunity to collaborate with the many talented teams across the business.' 'Together, we will continue to strengthen the systems and strategies that empower our market center leaders and KW-affiliated agents to thrive in this dynamic industry,' said Herron. About Keller Williams Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Realty, LLC is the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count. It has more than 1,000 market center offices and 163,000 affiliated agents. The franchise is No. 1 in units and sales volume in the U.S. Since 1983, the company has cultivated an agent-centric, technology-driven, and education-based culture that rewards affiliated agents. For more information, visit
