Aaron Woodman is a seasoned real estate professional and serial entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, whose career spans over a decade of diverse experiences in property management, brokerage, and consultancy. His journey into real estate began during his high school years, where he spent summers working for a large commercial industrial brokerage. Demonstrating early ambition, Aaron obtained his real estate license and commenced selling single-family homes before graduating.
Pursuing higher education, Aaron attended Michigan State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. While at the university, he remained actively involved in the local real estate market, achieving impressive milestones by selling over $200 million in real estate assets and managing a substantial portfolio of 1,600 multi-family units. These early accomplishments laid a solid foundation for his future endeavors in the industry.
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Over the next twelve years, Aaron expanded his expertise by working with several prominent property management companies, as well as reputable firms like Exit Realty and Keller Williams Realty. His proficiency in revitalizing underperforming assets and leading property management teams became a hallmark of his career. Transitioning into consultancy, Aaron leveraged his extensive experience to advise a variety of real estate businesses, including individual residential brokers nationwide, national property management firms, real estate technology start-ups, and consumer-based listing sites.
In his role as Territory Manager at Archoustics Midwest from December 2008 to December 2010, Aaron successfully reopened the Chicago office after a two-year closure. He was responsible for operations in Illinois, developing sales and marketing plans, maintaining relationships with industry professionals, and collaborating closely with facility managers and building owners. His leadership extended to organizing and attending trade shows throughout the region, enhancing the company’s market presence.
As Director of Sales at Rent Chicago between November 2009 and December 2010, Aaron played a pivotal role in establishing the company as one of Chicago’s top apartment leasing firms. He hired and trained over 40 successful leasing agents, developed and led marketing and sales strategies targeting recent college graduates, and fostered networks with property management, brokerage, and real estate companies.
Aaron’s consultancy work with Sales Inc., a leading national leasing company, from August 2007 to August 2008, involved collaborating with multi-family property owners to turn around underperforming assets. Notably, he partnered with community groups, local colleges, and churches in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood to offer safe, comfortable, and enjoyable living spaces, demonstrating his commitment to community development.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Aaron is deeply committed to philanthropy. He dedicates time to organizations such as Big Love Little Hearts, which funds heart surgeries for patients in third-world countries, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicago and Children’s Hospital in Chicago. These endeavors reflect his dedication to giving back to the community and supporting those in need.
Aaron’s innovative approach and deep understanding of real estate technology have made him a sought-after lecturer and coach. His passion for marketing, real estate, and the art of deal-making continues to drive his entrepreneurial spirit as he develops new online tools for the local rental market at a start-up IT firm. Balancing his professional life with personal values, Aaron lives by the credo: Family, Country, Real Estate.