Born and raised in Australia, Bruce Hardie grew up in the Hotel/Motel and Restaurant industries. It was this experience and attention to service which have shaped Bruce’s approach to the residential real estate business. After immigrating to the United States in 1990, he chose to begin a career in real estate in Spokane, Washington in 1994. That year was the beginning of an economic and real estate downturn in the Spokane market. Looking back, Bruce would tell you, “that market was a gift. It taught me how to effectively lead generate and run my real estate business.” Despite a flat market for the next six years, he was able to increase his annual transaction count to a high of 255 transactions and built a high functioning team called “The Hardie Group”. In 2008, Bruce moved to what is described in the book, Millionaire Real Estate Agent, as the “7th Level.” He brought in a partner who now leads and operates the business. This has allowed Bruce to follow his passion for teaching and developing other Brokers’ businesses while building the largest real estate office in Spokane. With over twenty-three years of experience and 2,000 transactions, Bruce brings an extensive knowledge base to the real estate industry. He now holds the roles of Regional Director for the Keller Williams Northwest Region, covering Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska with 37 offices and 8,000 Associates; Operating Principal for Central Oregon; and Keller Williams International Faculty.