Two Luminaries Who Helped Shape Coldwell Banker into the Worldwide Real Estate Brand It Is Today

by Kevin J. Guhl

Lifelong friends Forest Olson and Jerry Cole developed Coldwell Banker’s residential and franchise affiliate programs, helping the company grow beyond its California roots.The post Two Luminaries Who Helped Shape Coldwell Banker into the Worldwide Real Estate Brand It Is Today appeared first on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter.

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