Connect Magazine May/June 2017 | Page 12

THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE GEORGE BLANKENSHIP GIVES US SOME ADVICE AHEAD OF HIS KEYNOTE SPEECH AT FLORIDA REALTOR® CONVENTION BY LAURA SHAY G eorge Blankenship has been one of the driving forces behind some of the most recognizable brands: GAP, Apple, and most recently, Tesla. His impressive resume means he’s an expert in business innovation and knows how to redefine a company so they remain relevant in the future. for you, he’ll be speaking at the Closing Session of the 2017 Florida Realtors® Convention in August. We got the chance to talk to George about his experience in the business world and the advice he will bring to his audience. You’ve had a lot of success leading major companies like Tesla, Apple, and The Gap. What’s the best piece of advice YOU ever received from someone about how to be He’s someone you can learn something from – and lucky successful in business? 12 RPCRA.ORG | MAY/JUN 2017