Manager Testimonials
Testimonials from real estate managers, leaders, and industry professionals who have seen Rich Cosner’s leadership, training, culture, and agent-focused brokerage model from the inside.
Strong brokerage leadership is not only measured by what agents experience. It is also reflected in what managers, regional leaders, coaches, and industry professionals say after working closely with the person leading the company.
Throughout his real estate career, Rich Cosner has been recognized for building strong office cultures, supporting managers, developing agents, creating practical training systems, and keeping the focus where it belongs: on helping real estate professionals grow.
These manager testimonials offer a closer look at Rich’s leadership style, his commitment to agent success, and the kind of brokerage environment he has built through Coldwell Banker Southern Realty and throughout his decades in real estate leadership.
Real Estate Leaders Trust Rich Cosner’s Brokerage Leadership
These testimonials reflect Rich Cosner’s ability to build strong offices, develop managers, support agents, and create a culture focused on growth.
The manager testimonials below offer a behind-the-scenes view of Rich Cosner’s leadership from people who have worked with him closely in brokerage management, regional leadership, coaching, training, recruiting, and agent development.
Their stories reflect consistent themes throughout Rich’s real estate career: forward-thinking leadership, practical training systems, strong office culture, manager support, agent-focused decision-making, and a deep commitment to helping real estate professionals succeed.
For agents considering Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, this kind of manager-level perspective matters. It shows that Rich’s approach to agent growth is not just based on encouragement or personality. It is supported by leadership structure, business systems, training, collaboration, accountability, and a brokerage culture designed around helping agents build stronger careers.
Today, through Coldwell Banker Southern Realty, Rich continues to bring that leadership approach to agents and offices across Nashville, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet, Shelbyville, Jackson, Lawrenceburg, and surrounding Tennessee communities.
“I had the privilege of working as a Branch Manager for Rich Cosner for 7 years. I consider Rich to be one of the best leaders in the real estate industry. He is forward-thinking, innovative, and focused on the success of those he leads. When you join his ranks, you can be sure Rich Cosner will be 100% committed to your success. He will inspire you to achieve even more than you imagined and will equip you with the tools and resources you need.”
Tom Pelton
“I worked for Rich as a Manager for his Moreno Valley office in 2001 and later as a Regional Sales Manager. Rich is a true professional in every sense of the word, with a long track record of coaching Managers and Agents to success. He worked tirelessly to keep his company on the cutting edge and was always looking for tools and systems that could better aide his Agents to perform better. He was never too busy to help when a challenge, question or idea came up. Rich’s management meetings were collaborative and upbeat. He’s caring, thoughtful and listens to management concerns and addresses them. Rich always made me feel like a valued member of his staff.”
Shelly Lindekugel - Moreno Valley, California
Moreno Valley, California
“As a national speaker, coach, and trainer I can attest that working with Rich Cosner to help him grow his company and attract high-quality professionals has been one of my most rewarding professional memories and privileges. His leadership focus, no matter how large the company grew, was directed squarely at agent benefit and individual growth knowing that through this, the company would grow as well. No matter the case, Rich never lost focus on the things he always said are most important. A brand with a stellar reputation... tools, systems, education, and training to help the professionals grow their business. Along with, a real personal connection with the individual agents. Rich’s tireless roll your sleeves up and work ethic, beliefs, attracting quality professional agents, and surrounding himself with empowered managers and leaders, grew the company from just a few offices to several in just a few years. Should you get the chance to meet and work with Rich Cosner...do yourself a favor, do not pass on it.”
Dale Lawrence
Master Live Now Coach, Consultant, Master Speaker, Trainer
“Having worked directly with Rich Cosner as a Branch Manager, Regional Manager, and ultimately his Vice President of Sales for 15 years, I can honestly say that he is one of the best leaders in our industry. He is forward looking, caring, engaged, open to new ideas, and incredibly inspiring. During my tenure at his firm, Rich taught me everything he knows about this industry that has lead to my current level of success, now overseeing 33 branches in Southern California for Coldwell Banker Realty. Whether an agent, employee, or branch manager, Rich will deliver on his promises.”
Brad Pearson Coldwell Banker Realty Regional VP / Orange and San Diego Counties
“I joined Rich's Southern California Prudential firm in 2002 and had the pleasure of working with him for over 15 years. Throughout my career of being a top sales agent, assistant manager, recruiter and sales manager, Rich was there every step of the way to guide me and push me to reach my highest potential. I owe all of my success to Rich. You will not find a more genuine leader who truly cares about his agents career.”