{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Meet Ben Kinney, the new owner of Remine","description":"In this episode of Listing Bits, Greg Robertson sits down with Ben Kinney, CEO and co-founder of Place, to talk about Place\u2019s acquisition of Remine, how Ben built his PropTech empire from the ground up, and what\u2019s next for the platform. Ben shares his personal journey from growing up in rural Washington to building a half-billion-dollar business, and lays out his vision for supporting agents, MLSs, and consumers through technology, services, and long-term stability. Key Takeaways Place Acquires Remine \u2013 Ben shares why his team bought Remine out of bankruptcy, what they plan to do with the platform, and how MLSs can expect immediate support. A Business Built for Agents \u2013 Place focuses on helping top teams across brokerages run more profitable and efficient businesses without trying to replace brokers or compete with their models. Three Keys to Product Adoption \u2013 Ben breaks down his framework for driving usage: show users how, show them why, and show them others who\u2019ve succeeded. From CRM to Services \u2013 Place provides agents with everything from CRMs and marketing tools to bookkeeping, HR, title services, and even AI-powered handwritten notes. CCP and Cooperation \u2013 Ben shares his views on Clear Cooperation and listing exclusivity, emphasizing transparency, consumer benefit, and the importance of cooperation. Long-Term Vision \u2013 Ben discusses Place\u2019s public company aspirations, upcoming acquisitions, and consumer-focused services like moving support\u2014all while keeping control of the business. Links Place.com https:\/\/place.com Active Rain https:\/\/activerain.com Mom\u2019s \u201cNo Bake\u201d Cookie recipe 1 stick of butter 2 c sugar 1\/4 c cocoa powder 1\/2 c milk 3 c oatmeal 1\/2 c crunchy peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla Stir butter, sugar, cocoa, milk in saucepan until boil. Boil at low for 2 mins. Remove from heat and add in oatmeal, peanut butter, vanilla.   WAV Group Interview: Meet Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez of Place \u2013 new owners of Remine - https:\/\/www.wavgroup.com\/2025\/04\/22\/meet-ben-kinney-and-chris-suarez-of-place-new-owners-of-remine\/ Our Sponsors Trackxi \u2013 Real Estate\u2019s #1 Deal Tracking Software Giant Steps Job Board \u2013 Where ORE gets hired Production and editing services by: Sunbound Studios ","author_name":"Listing Bits","author_url":"http:\/\/listingbits.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"