Nick Schlekeway

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Being immersed in a self-propelled, start-up oriented family his entire life, Idaho native Nick Schlekeway is a true visionary entrepreneur. Rigorous physical training combined with high academic accomplishment from a young age instilled the kind of self-mastery and work ethic only true leaders possess. After leading Boise State Football as a team captain to the 2007 Fiesta Bowl Championship victory over the University of Oklahoma, Nick entered the real estate industry during his tenure as a Boise firefighter. Four years later, he now is founder and CEO of Amherst Madison, the third-largest independent—and fastest-growing brokerage—in Idaho. His passion for excellence and drive for victory pushes him to conquer new frontiers while providing fulfilling careers and a dynamic culture for his agents. Nick's early work includes breaking ground on construction sites with his general contractor father, distributing flyers for his mother’s salon business, and assisting both parents with residential property management and leasing. Nick was an all-state athlete, state Football champion, and 4.0 valedictorian at Eagle High School, where he was inducted as a Hall of Fame member. Also an Academic All-American, All-Conference football player at Boise State, he graduated in seven semesters with a 3.9 GPA and bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Most recently, Nick has continued to pursue academic distinction by graduating with honors and earning a master’s degree in Real Estate Development and Leadership from 20th-ranked Georgetown University—all while doubling the size of his growing company during those two years. Prior to founding Amherst Madison, Nick was hired first of 1,750 candidates as a firefighter for the City of Boise. Nick served the citizens of Boise from 2008-2012 as a certified Hazardous Materials Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Firefighter III, with certification to “swing up” to Driver Engineer. His experiences as a firefighter, in addition to his time volunteering as a student-athlete at Boise State, were instrumental in building a desire to give back to his community and serve others. Having overcome significant personal struggles and loss, Nick holds a high respect and fascination for leaders who maintain bravery in the face of opposition and see the opportunity in times of challenge. Building upon the foundation of a life without limits, Nick continues to lead as an inspirational example, driven to create a positive impact on other’s potential through public speaking, mentoring, and personal development. His own self-discovery and perseverance have been largely influenced by numerous mentors and role models, including Jim Rohn, Steve Jobs, Tony Robbins, Marcus Lemonis, and his parents. From winning state championships in high school, to defeating Oklahoma in the famous 2007 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, to safely extinguishing a dangerous structure fire with his crew, to professional wins in the boardroom; Nick has found that nothing compares to the satisfaction of accomplishing big things with great people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickschlekeway https://nickschlekeway.com/about/

'The sky is not falling': Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement

Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that led to the post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward

Apr 19

7 hard-earned lessons from a firefighter-turned-broker

Entrepreneurship requires fundamental changes, no matter what your previous occupation may have been. Broker Nick Schlekeway outlines the 7 lessons you'll need to learn to be successful

Dec 19

Great questions are the key to winning negotiations

Some negotiations go beyond the deal itself. Learning to effectively navigate them can positively impact your productivity and growth, writes broker Nick Schlekeway

Nov 4

Opinion

10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)

If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway

Oct 19

Here are the must-win everyday negotiations you're facing now

Many negotiations take place outside of the deal. Your ability to navigate them successfully will determine whether clients work with you in the first place, broker Nick Schlekeway writes

Oct 7

11 things top negotiators know (and now you do, too)

Learn the essentials of great negotiating. Broker Nick Schlekeway reveals the tried-and-true principles of world-class negotiators in Part 1 of this 3-part series

Sep 30

Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles

In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way

Sep 16

Lead gen is not enough. Here's how to nail down lead conversion

In the last of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at lead conversion. What is it, and why do so few agents ever get good at it?

Sep 11

How to generate leads by being authentic and intentional

The correct habits and systems plus a focus on the follow up will ensure that you're generating and capturing the leads you need

Sep 5

Why having a strategic plan is the secret to peak performance

The best real estate agents and the people who operate at the highest levels of the industry are not tactical, they are strategic

Aug 29

How to break down the success pillar of personal development

The best agents are constantly steeped in development and education, developing their skills personally so that they can achieve and succeed at the highest levels of real estate

Aug 21

Exceptional agents get serious about these 4 pillars of service

In the 1st part of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at the way service forms the basis for real estate agent success

Aug 15

Limitless referrals can be yours in any market

Your pipeline in 180 days is a reflection of the work you are doing today. Based on the work you are doing now, what do you expect your pipeline to look like in six months?

Jun 16

Opinion

How dressing for success is making these millennials' real estate careers

Perception is reality: How do you want to be perceived?

Apr 4

How to reduce investment risk in raw land development

Getting equity investors on board is easier when you know the risks and how to overcome them

May 11

3 ethical tests to guide you through real estate's toughest dilemmas

What is legal and what is ethical are often not the same

Apr 25

Are real estate agents scared of their own success?