BOULDER COUNTY
CONNECTING. ELEVATING. INSPIRING.
ED WEAVER MEET
PROOF
A MAN OF PURPOSE, PASSION AND POTENTIAL
“YOU CAN HAVE EVERYTHING IN LIFE YOU WANT, IF YOU WILL JUST HELP ENOUGH OTHER PEOPLE GET WHAT THEY WANT.”
–ZIG ZIGLAR
Our path in life is forged by the decisions we make, the relationships we cultivate, and how we treat other people. For Ed Weaver, a REALTOR® at Slifer Smith & Frampton in Boulder, success isn’t measured by numbers and sales volumes, but by the lives he touches and the value he creates.
A SWEET START
Growing up in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Ed jokes, “I grew up in a little town with a big name. It was kind of like living in “The Truman Show.” Inspired by Mr. Hershey and his philanthropy, Ed studied the famous figure with a love of chocolate. “Mr. Hershey was a major philanthropist,” he notes. “I know a lot of stories about Mr. Hershey.” This background of community and giving back shaped much of who Ed is today—a man driven by purpose, passion, and the potential to make a difference.
From playing hockey at Penn State to working for General Motors in Warren, Ohio, Ed’s early years were marked by determination and an adventurous spirit. But it was a ski trip to Colorado that changed the trajectory of his life.
MAKING THE MOVE
“I came to Colorado several times to ski with a buddy,” he recalls fondly. “The last trip we came out to ski was in 1981 and I suggested that we go to Boulder for the weekend. We came to Boulder and had a blast. I looked at my friend and said, ’Dude, I’m moving here,’ and he said, ’Yeah right’... then he looked at me and said, ‘You’re serious, aren’t you?’ And I said, ‘I sure am!’”
A man with an adventurous spirit and a go-getter, Ed decided to make the move to Boulder for good.
Although his friend initially didn’t believe him, Ed was true to his word. “In 1982, at the age of 26, I moved here,” he reflects. “And the same friend ended up moving here with me.” This bold move set the stage for his rise in real estate. Ed and his friend started a construction business by buying land and building five solar houses, setting the stage for his real estate business early in life. However, real estate wasn’t his first career.
Ed first established himself in various fields, including running a cabinet manufacturing company. “I started a manufacturing company because the gentleman who supplied our cabinets for our project had a good concept but couldn’t execute it,” Ed explains. “I ran that for 3-4 years and then sold it.”
A SIGNIFICANT SHIFT
Ed’s career significantly changed when he encountered Dale Carnegie Training, a move that would shape his approach to business and life.
“When I was running the cabinet company, a man named Skip from Dale Carnegie called on me. He suggested I would be well-suited for Dale Carnegie,” Ed says. Intrigued, Ed took the plunge and joined Dale Carnegie as a sales representative. Under the mentorship of Sally Bartz, now a REALTOR® in Plano, Texas, Ed thrived.
He quickly advanced, earning a national sales award in his first year and eventually becoming a team leader, responsible for hiring and training other salespeople.
Ed’s journey with Dale Carnegie didn’t stop there. He became the first-ever National Account Manager for the company. Within two years he was running the whole National Accounts program and grew it into a Global Accounts program, and he was named VP of Global Accounts. He joined the elite Strategic Accounts Management Association (SAMA) and was quickly elected to the Board of Directors.
Ed joined the Summit Consulting Group and did Strategic Sales Training for his key accounts, which included Cisco, Procter & Gamble, Motorola, and Marriott. His work took him to 31 countries.
“On two separate trips, I literally went around the globe and my travel took me to places I never imagined,” Ed reflects. Despite his success, Ed remained grounded, focusing on the relationships he built along the way.
NO SLOWING DOWN
After years of globetrotting and corporate success, Ed transitioned into real estate in 2017. “I got my real estate license as a bridge to this thing called ‘retirement,’ which I still don’t know what that means,” he laughs, “but I didn’t expect to fall in love with real estate.” Combining his extensive sales experience, relationship-building skills, and a genuine desire to create value for his clients, Ed quickly made his mark in the industry.
Ed’s approach to real estate is deeply influenced by the lessons he learned during his time at Dale Carnegie combined with the teachings of Ninja Sales Training which taught him to “always come from a position of abundance, not scarcity.” This mindset has guided him in creating lasting relationships with his clients, many of whom have become friends. “I don’t focus on the money. For me, it’s about the commitment I make to my clients. Once I make that commitment, I don’t keep score.”
THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIPS
Ed’s dedication to his clients is evident in every transaction he handles. One particularly memorable experience involved a family relocating from Wisconsin, searching for a horse property in Colorado. Ed found the perfect property outside of Hygiene, Colorado, even though it was beyond the family’s budget. “I called them up and said, ‘You have to see it,’” Ed recalls.
The family fell in love with the property, and Ed helped them find a lender, navigating the challenges of purchasing two parcels of land with ease. The family couldn’t be happier finding the home of their dreams. Today, the family’s children fondly call him “Uncle Ed.”
Ed’s relationships extend beyond his clients to his colleagues as well. “I have a buddy who’s also a REALTOR®. About five or six years ago, he called me up and asked if I could show properties for him while he was out of town,” Ed shares. “I told him I’d be happy to do it, and in return, he helps me out when I’m out of town. We don’t keep score—we just help each other out.”
FAMILY + FUN
When Ed isn’t selling homes, he savors time with his family. “My greatest achievement is being married for 36 years to the same woman,” he smiles. “We’re celebrating 37 years of marriage in October and have three great adult children and two wonderful granddaughters.”
Outside of real estate, Ed is passionate about coaching high school golf. He coaches the boys’ and girls’ golf teams at Niwot High School. He is the longest-tenured Golf Coach in the St. Vrain Valley School District entering his 19th season. “Coaching takes me out of the real estate market for a few months each season, but it’s worth it,” Ed says. “It’s a great time with the kids, and it keeps me grounded.”
FINAL THOUGHTS
As Ed reflects on his rise in real estate, he’s reminded of a personal encounter he had with Zig Ziglar, author of the best-selling book ‘See You at the Top’ during an International Dale Carnegie conference in Dallas where Ed was a keynote speaker.
“I walked into the elevator and pushed the button for my room on the 5th floor but noticed that the button for the Penthouse was also pushed. I turned around and realized that I was in the elevator alone with Zig Ziglar. We
chatted and when we got to the 5th floor and as the doors opened, he looked at me and said, ‘Are you getting out?’ I replied, ‘Nope, I’m staying on so that I can see you at the top.’” Zig got a big kick out of that.
Ed has gone to the top of his career, achieving a life that has exceeded his expectations. A man of integrity, moral principles, and confidence, Ed is an inspiration. Whether he’s closing a real estate deal, coaching a golf team, or simply lending a helping hand, Ed embodies the values that have made him a top producer and a respected member of his community.
