Dean Chrisp | Class of 2014
Dean Chrisp | Class of 2014
Director and Co‑Founder, Reign Media
Co‑Founder, Monarch Real Estate
House: Salvado
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At school, Dean Chrisp gravitated towards subjects that challenged his thinking and creativity. Economics, mathematics and design were among his favourites. Economics came naturally to him, although he readily admits that cooking was not his strength.
Several teachers left a lasting impression on Dean. In primary school, Mr Del Grossi and Mark Raftos played an important role in shaping his early learning experiences. In senior school, his Year 7 teacher, Mr Lenon Rego, pushed him to maintain high standards and challenged him to aim higher. Mrs Elaine Lieu, his English teacher, helped Dean develop his writing skills, particularly sentence structure and how to clearly put ideas on paper.
From Corpus Christi College to the professional world
After graduating from Corpus Christi College, Dean went on to study at Curtin University, completing degrees in Marketing and Supply Logistics Management. During this time, he worked casually at Harvey Norman and ZARA, gaining valuable experience in customer service and retail.
Dean’s career then led him into the corporate world at Microsoft, where he worked in sales. This role provided him with a strong foundation in marketing, communication and business strategy. He later moved into commercial real estate, working with Raine and Horne Commercial, where he expanded his industry knowledge and professional network.
The beginnings of Reign Media
In 2019, Dean began transitioning towards entrepreneurship, gradually building what would become Reign Media. Inspired by Alana Earl from Crib Creative and Jordan Forgati from Bean Media, he realised that working for himself was the path he wanted to pursue.
Determined to stand out, Dean decided to niche into property marketing, drawing on his experience and connections from real estate. In 2020, he took Reign Media full time and spent much of the COVID period actively seeking clients who needed marketing support during challenging times.
Today, Reign Media works with major clients including Harcourts and Mercedes.
What does Reign Media focus on today?
In its early days, Reign Media focused heavily on content creation, advertising, websites and photography. As the business matured, the focus shifted towards more strategic services such as automations, 3D rendering, copywriting, Google Ads and SEO.
Dean describes this as the shift from working in the business to working on the business.
Expanding into real estate
In December 2024, Dean opened Monarch Real Estate alongside his friend Terry Vo. Entering a competitive industry, they sought to identify a niche and build a brand that approached real estate differently.
While Monarch Real Estate continues to grow steadily, Dean works primarily behind the scenes, overseeing marketing and strategy while his business partner manages the day‑to‑day operations.
Balancing two businesses
Balancing Reign Media and Monarch Real Estate initially proved challenging. Dean credits careful planning, clear structure and strong business partnerships with helping him manage both successfully.
He now separates his time deliberately, working on Reign Media in the mornings and focusing on Monarch Real Estate in the afternoons.
Memories that shaped him
Looking back on his time at Corpus Christi College, Dean fondly remembers recess with friends, ACC training and competing as a sprinter. He consistently placed in the top three runners and particularly enjoyed relay events. The friendships formed during these years remain important to him today.
Advice for today’s students
Dean has always aspired to work for himself. Surrounded by people who built success through business ownership, he learned early not to place limits on what is possible.
His advice to students is simple. Avoid limiting beliefs, stay alert to opportunities and be ready to act when they present themselves.
Looking ahead
Dean’s vision for the future is to grow Monarch Real Estate to match the scale and demand of Reign Media. He hopes to build a brand so trusted that people actively seek out its services while also challenging negative perceptions of real estate professionals.
Financial freedom remains central to his goals. Inspired by his father, who retired at 36, Dean is aiming to retire before that age.
Connect with Dean
Reign Media
Instagram: @reign.media_au
Website: www.reignmedia.com.au
Monarch Real Estate
Instagram: @monarchrealestate_au
Website: www.monarchrealestate.com.au