Inspire, motivate & empower agents
Our mission is to inspire, motivate and empower Real Estate agents to build their business and foster meaningful, long-term relationships within their communities.
Why AdventAgent?
We believe Real Estate agents are a trusted source for quality help as micro-influencers in the community. By providing this platform, we are helping to create a 3-way win for homeowners, vendors and agents.
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Your clients need help
Homeowners are always searching for trusted help in and around their home to get stuff done
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Your vendors need leads
Local vendors and merchants are in continuous need of high quality leads and referrals to grow profitably
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You need to stay top of mind
Agents need to continuously connect with their clients so they remain the agent of choice the next time they buy or sell a home
Our Story
It started with a $2.78 tube of caulk
One of Ben’s companies was hired by a real estate agent to complete a costly home repair discovered during the inspection that threatened to delay the deal. Realizing this $5,000 repair could have been prevented with a $3 tube of caulk, Ben recognized the opportunity to better connect agents, vendors and homeowners to get things done. He shared the story with Joby, Steve and Justin and the idea of AdventAgent was born.
We believe agents can rise up as ambassadors of their communities and create a 3-way-win by partnering with vendors and homeowners. We believe success comes from the power of building long-term relationships and sharing the wealth we create together.
Co-Founders
Joby Slay
Joby has an expansive real estate career spanning over 25 years. He’s been a partner in numerous real estate ventures, owned a mortgage company and was an executive for one of the largest real estate companies in the world. He was recently recognized as one of the top agent recruiters in Keller Williams Realty International. Joby is the author of “GET MORE”” a book on leadership and coaching and holds an MBA in Real Estate Development.
Ben Vanderploeg
Ben was a founding member at magicJack – a voice-over IP telecommunications disruptor providing unlimited calls to the US and Canada for less than $20 per year. He’s built and managed sales, support, and development teams internationally. Ben has founded and owns two companies in the home services industry .
Steve Riniker
Steve has over 20 years of extensive real estate, financial management, and sales experience. He is a partner and director of a real estate company in Palm Beach County, Florida and a former Vice President and Private Banker where he worked for some of the largest banks in the U.S. Steve is a founding partner of two companies, a licensed Florida real estate agent and a member of the National Association of Realtors.
Justin Crout
Justin is a marketing executive, consultant and brand expert with Fortune 500 experience at Newell Brands, Philips, Quest Diagnostics and PwC. Justin was most recently brand lead for Mr. Coffee and recently launched Mr. Coffee Iced, the corporation’s most successful new product in 2020 and Google’s #1 rated new item for the holidays. Justin holds an MBA and engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon University.