B i o g r a p h y

Toni Blake began her career in 1978 as a leasing agent and worked her way to a nationally recognized Speaker & Author with a drive for excellence, innovation, and high performance. By 1990, she was appearing at Multifamily Housing's largest conferences, including MultiHousing World and the Sales and Marketing Magic's Brainstorming Session.

Toni was selected by the National Apartment Association as one of the industry's "Marketing Gurus" and is recognized for her industry research and innovative concepts in customer service, sales, and marketing. Toni was honored at the very first Sales & Marketing Magic's "People's Choice Awards". She was presented the Awards for Educational Excellence and Imagination and Innovation. She is the president of Toni Blake Productions and partner of ACT Education Systems - a national Multifamily Housing quarterly training program. Toni is also the CEO and inventor of the newest idea in apartment marketing - New Home Essence, Inc.

Toni's syndicated column, "Tips from Toni", established in 1982 is published in more than 30 trade publications across the country and she is the co-author of "How to Excel in Leasing" distributed by the National Home Builder's Multifamily Council.

Toni has entertained and inspired audiences for more than 18 years with her "laugh while you learn" philosophy. Her performance style is unique, with a combination of education and comedy. In 1992, Toni began her career in Standup Comedy and has appeared at many of the country's popular comedy clubs, including Denver's famed Comedy Works and Seattle's Comedy Underground. Toni's industry comedy makes her a favorite Keynote Speaker and MC for dinner meetings and awards programs around the country. If you have never been to one of her programs - mark your calendars and buckle your seatbelt for a time of renewal, revival, restoration, and rejuvenation with Toni Blake.