Chris Sinclair | The Real Estate Ace

Wesley Donehue Podcast

🎧🏡On today’s episode, Chris Sinclair joins Wesley to discuss all things issue advocacy in the Realtor world. You won’t want to miss his insights on digital marketing and beyond!

⏯️There's Something to This Youtube: Chris talks about using a new tool called Youtube in it’s early days to launch an issue advocacy campaign.

🫏It’s Done, We’re All Done: Chris reflects on the epiphany he had on election night in 2008 when he realized the power wielded by the Obama campaign’s digital efforts to emerge victorious in the Presidential election.

🗣️You Lie!: Wesley explains how marrying the tools and the message creates successful digital efforts, citing the triumph he found with Rep. Joe Wilson’s infamous moment during the State of the Union in 2009.

📔The 37 Page Plan: Chris shares how he got his start in legislative communications, using that to forge an entrepreneurial path building upon his previous relationships with the Association of Realtors.

🤳🏼Working the Market: Wesley and Chris discuss how realtors use internet marketing abundantly and ponder why this isn't as transferable to political advocacy work.

👔Straight Grifters: Wesley and Chris unpack the scrutiny on political consultants and how bad behavior creates a negative perception amongst the public.

💸Time is Money: Chris and Wesley consider the importance of time spent versus money earned and the pressures of political careers.

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Chris Sinclair has been actively involved in North Carolina politics and public affairs for over 20 years. Recognized as a top influencer and strategist by multiple organizations, including Campaigns & Elections magazine which named him one of the Top 500 Influencers in American Politics (2013). Sinclair has founded multiple firms including Public Solutions, an award-winning public affairs firm, which later merged with Cornerstone Strategy & Communications to become Cornerstone Solutions. Chris was instrumental in the passage of Marsy’s Law for All legislation in North Carolina that passed with 62% of the vote, the highest of all six of the constitutional amendments up for consideration by voters in 2018. He has also been fundamental in implementing campaigns for three Wake County education bonds, all passing by over 65% of the vote, totaling nearly $1.5 billion. His work has proven powerful enough to sway the majority of citizens to vote for a candidate outside their political party. Chris has also helped run one of the most successful business and real estate coalitions in the country, concentrating on issue advocacy, strategic communications, and grassroots mobilization. Chris has served on numerous boards and commissions including a recent appointment to the North Carolina Victims’ Assistance Network Board of Directors. He also serves as the chair of the Central Wake High Charter School Board of Directors and has served on the Wake County Planning Board. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners and was a former planner for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the City of Greenville, South Carolina. Chris obtained his master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a bachelor’s degree from Mars Hill University. He is a father of three and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.