Ignite Your Business, Inspire Change: Speaker Lineup Sept. 12

On September 12th, from 11 AM – 3 PM EST, you are cordially invited to a transformative virtual conference, an unparalleled opportunity to advance your real estate career while contributing to a truly life-changing cause. This isn’t merely an event; it’s a strategic investment in your future and a profound act of compassion.

Empower Your Real Estate Business & Transform Lives: Join Our Virtual SickKids Foundation Conference

This unique virtual conference offers more than just expert insights; it’s a powerful platform to significantly grow your business, refine your strategies, and expand your professional network, all while making a tangible difference. By participating, you will directly support Bruce Johnson in his monumental mission to raise $1,000,000 for the SickKids Foundation, a heartfelt tribute to his beloved daughter, Alyssa Rae Johnson.

Why This Virtual Conference Matters: Growing Your Business Through Purpose

In today’s dynamic real estate landscape, continuous learning and adaptation are key to success. This conference brings together a stellar lineup of industry leaders, marketing gurus, and real estate innovators who will share their proven methodologies and cutting-edge strategies. You’ll gain actionable insights that can be immediately implemented to boost your sales, optimize your marketing efforts, and streamline your operations, positioning you for sustained growth and profitability.

Beyond the immense professional development, this event carries a deeper significance. Your participation helps fulfill Bruce Johnson’s inspiring commitment. Bruce’s journey to raise $1,000,000 for SickKids in memory of Alyssa Rae is a testament to unwavering love and resilience. Having already raised an incredible $900,000, he is now bravely facing his own battle with stage 4 lung cancer. This conference is our collective push to help him reach that monumental $1 million goal. Every single dollar from ticket sales is directly contributed to the SickKids Foundation through Bruce’s campaign, ensuring maximum impact.

Imagine the synergy: enhancing your professional capabilities while simultaneously contributing to critical, life-saving care for children. Every esteemed speaker, every valuable bonus, and every dollar spent on a ticket is dedicated to this noble cause. This is a rare opportunity where your pursuit of professional excellence directly translates into humanitarian aid. Together, we possess the power to make an extraordinary difference – not just for your business growth, but for Bruce’s legacy, and most importantly, for countless children and families who rely on the specialized care provided by SickKids.

An Unmissable Speaker Lineup: Unlock Actionable Strategies from Real Estate & Marketing Titans

Prepare to be inspired and equipped with practical knowledge from a curated selection of North America’s foremost real estate and marketing experts. Our speakers are not just theorists; they are practitioners who have built successful empires and are eager to share their secrets. You’ll walk away with concrete, actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to elevate your business, enhance your client relationships, and dominate your market.

Andrew Perrie: The Charismatic Leader in Real Estate Team Building & Personal Branding

Andrew Perrie

Andrew Perrie is widely recognized as a luminary within the real estate sector, embodying charisma, exemplary leadership, and profound inspiration. With over five years of unparalleled experience, he has not only forged a highly successful real estate team in the competitive markets of Niagara-on-the-Lake and Muskoka but has also ascended to become a captivating orator, engaging and motivating diverse audiences across numerous stages. Andrew’s unique ability to genuinely connect with people and deeply understand client needs has been the cornerstone of his flourishing career. His leadership is defined by an unwavering dedication to ensuring client success and fostering significant team expansion, earning him acclaim as a results-driven and inspiring figure.

Beyond his formidable real estate acumen, Andrew possesses an exceptional talent for distilling complex concepts into easily digestible insights, a skill prominently displayed through his impactful podcast, “That Fine Life.” He effectively extends his influence into the digital sphere, where he has cultivated a substantial and highly engaged following. His presentations powerfully emphasize the indispensable role of robust personal branding in today’s hyper-connected digital landscape. Andrew’s professional trajectory is distinguished not only by his impressive personal achievements but also by his fervent commitment to mentoring and guiding aspiring real estate professionals, firmly establishing him as a true luminary and a generous educator within the industry. Attendees can expect to learn practical strategies for cultivating a powerful personal brand and building a high-performing team.

Justin Konikow: Mastering Market Domination Through Focused Diversification

Justin Konikow

Justin Konikow stands as a visionary leader and co-owner of Prime Real Estate Brokerage and PRIME Media Productions. He is celebrated for his innovative strategies and fresh perspectives that consistently challenge and elevate industry norms. With decades of invaluable experience in the real estate market, Justin has firmly established himself as a national thought leader and a highly sought-after speaker. He expertly guides agents, developers, and investors on mastering the intricate art of market domination across various property types. His multifaceted expertise encompasses luxury and waterfront properties, strategic commercial investments, and cutting-edge media production, solidifying his status as a formidable “triple threat” in the real estate sphere.

Justin leads one of the few firms that comprehensively addresses all facets of real estate, a revolutionary approach he terms “focused diversification.” His brokerage meticulously handles residential, commercial, investment, agricultural, land, and recreational properties. Critically, his team excels at cross-pollinating clients across these diverse asset classes, thereby offering an authentically comprehensive and value-added service. Operating with the precision and agility of a Navy SEAL unit, his team assembles tactical groups of specialists, meticulously tailored to each client’s unique needs. This entire operation is underpinned by a shared set of core values, a clear mission statement, and an empowering decentralized command structure, ensuring efficiency and client satisfaction.

Beyond his distinguished role as a top real estate agent, Justin is a prolific entrepreneur, an innovative content creator, and the insightful host of the Prime People Podcast. Through his podcast, he deeply explores the fascinating intersections of real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal development. His work seamlessly blends astute business acumen with compelling creative storytelling, consistently leveraging the latest advancements in technology and social media to effectively engage and expand a global audience. Attendees will gain unparalleled insights into diversified revenue streams, advanced team building, and leveraging media for market penetration.

Kelley Skar: Building Bigger, Better, More Profitable Real Estate Businesses

Kelley Skar

Kelley Skar is a distinguished second-generation realtor, an accomplished Max/Recruit real estate coach, and a highly effective real estate trainer with a stellar international speaking record. From an early age, Kelley felt a strong calling towards education, initially pursuing a career as a high school teacher. While life ultimately steered him towards the dynamic world of real estate, his profound passion for learning and educating has remained a constant force, shaping him into a dedicated student of history, business, and life itself.

Kelley’s true passion lies in engaging in high-level discussions surrounding advanced business strategies. He is committed to empowering agents and brokers to construct larger, more efficient, and exceptionally profitable real estate businesses. His coaching philosophy emphasizes sustainable growth, strategic planning, and operational excellence, ensuring his clients achieve long-term success. Attendees will discover actionable frameworks for scaling their operations and enhancing their bottom line.

Happily married for over 17 years, Kelley and his wife are proud parents to bright, athletic, and articulate 15-year-old twins. They cherish time spent hiking through the scenic Okanagan, relaxing at the beach, enjoying the lake, and exploring various destinations across the continent, with aspirations for global travel. Kelley also enjoys golf, staying fit at the gym, socializing with friends, and passionately cheering for the Green Bay Packers as a dedicated fan.

One of his guiding principles is a powerful quote from Jocko Willink: “Getting better isn’t about a hack or a trick or one change that you need to make. Getting better is a campaign. It’s daily, weekly, an hourly fight. Against weakness, temptation & laziness. It’s a campaign of discipline. A campaign of hard work and dedication. It’s about getting up early, going to bed late and grinding out every second in between!” This philosophy deeply informs his approach to real estate coaching, emphasizing consistent effort and unwavering discipline as the cornerstones of enduring success. Kelley’s session promises to instill a mindset of relentless improvement and provide practical steps for achieving it.

Jess Lenouvel: The Listings Lab Founder & Architect of the Hustle-Free 7-Figure Real Estate Business

Jess Lenouvel

Jess Lenouvel is a highly acclaimed real estate marketing expert, the visionary founder of The Listings Lab, and the best-selling author of More Money, Less Hustle: Becoming the 7-Figure Real Estate Agent. With an illustrious career spanning 15 years in real estate, during which she successfully transacted over $300 million worth of property, Jess candidly recounts reaching a critical breaking point due to the relentless grind and unsustainable hustle of the industry.

Driven by a profound desire to discover a more efficient and fulfilling path, she immersed herself in the world of advanced digital marketing. This strategic pivot allowed her to fundamentally transform her own business into a highly scalable, sustainable, and remarkably profitable model. In 2018, leveraging her newfound expertise and insights, Jess founded The Listings Lab with a clear mission: to empower other real estate agents to replicate her success. Her innovative programs teach agents how to implement effective, cutting-edge marketing strategies that attract ideal clients and build robust, “hustle-free” businesses, fostering both financial prosperity and improved quality of life. Attendees will learn how to leverage digital marketing to create consistent lead flow and achieve significant growth without burnout.

Tony Joe: Hyper-Productivity, Community Impact, and Real Estate Expertise

Tony Joe

Based in the picturesque city of Victoria, British Columbia, Tony Joe has been a leading figure in real estate since 1991. His extensive career is adorned with numerous accolades, including the prestigious VREB Gold, Special Gold, and President’s Awards, alongside Re/Max Diamond, Circle of Legends, and the Western Canada Special Services Award (2009). Tony’s commitment to the industry is further evidenced by his past leadership roles, serving as president of the Victoria Real Estate Board in 2008 and of AREAA (the Asian Real Estate Association of America) Vancouver from 2015-2019.

Beyond his impressive sales record and leadership, Tony is a dedicated educator and mentor. He serves as an Instructor for the B.C. industry regulator (BC Financial Services Authority), a respected subject matter expert for the B.C. Real Estate Association, and a certified coach for the renowned Richard Robbins International. His philosophy centers on the power of well-defined systems and processes, which enable him to manage a hyper-productive yet lean team. This efficiency allows him not only to excel professionally but also to maintain massive active involvement in his community, serving on several community boards and spearheading fundraising initiatives, all while meticulously balancing an abundant family life and an exciting personal life. His widely popular radio show, The Whole Home Show, airs weekly on iheartradio.ca, with its informative podcast accessible on iTunes and other major platforms. Tony’s session will offer invaluable insights into building efficient systems, maximizing productivity, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a demanding profession.

The Leads are Sh*t: Transforming Your Approach to Real Estate Lead Generation

Taylor Hack: Revolutionizing Client Experience and Achieving Elite Performance

Taylor Hack

Taylor Hack is driven by an unyielding dedication to elevate client experiences in real estate, saving families from what he terms “3-star experiences.” This commitment has propelled the team he leads, HACK&CO @ Re/Max River City, to become the most-reviewed real estate team in Edmonton, Alberta, on rankmyagent.com, a testament to their exceptional service and client satisfaction. His presentation will likely tackle the crucial topic of lead quality, as suggested by the preceding section title, “The Leads are Sh*t,” providing strategies for converting leads into satisfied, loyal clients.

As a passionate and innovative entrepreneur, Taylor is highly regarded within the real estate industry for his creative business solutions and strategic foresight. In a remarkably short span of less than three years, Taylor surged into the top 2 percent of Re/Max Agents worldwide. His achievements led to invitations to speak on stages across North America, recognition as a “Top-35-Under-35” in Real Estate Professional Magazine, and an esteemed honor as a finalist for Real Estate Innovator of the Year by Inman. These accolades underscore his profound impact and forward-thinking approach to the industry.

As a dedicated team leader, Taylor has successfully mentored HACK&CO teammates to achieve extraordinary milestones in real estate, which are true hallmarks of high performance. These accomplishments include handling million-dollar listings, attaining Top Teammate rankings, and establishing themselves as strong, reliable providers for their families. His session will delve into fostering a culture of excellence, optimizing client journeys, and transforming perceived “bad leads” into valuable business opportunities through superior service and strategic engagement.

Andrew Fogliato: Navigating the Evolution of Real Estate Marketing & Technology

Andrew Fogliato

Andrew Fogliato boasts a comprehensive and dynamic career within the real estate industry, stretching back to a time when agents still had to physically print out six copies of an offer—plus a clean one for the lawyer—when a deal was finalized. This deep historical perspective provides him with invaluable insights into the industry’s evolution and future trajectory. His varied professional journey includes roles as an agent, a dedicated trainer for one of the industry’s leading brands, a cutting-edge proptech consultant, a strategic marketer, and a compelling speaker, among others.

Today, Andrew is the proud owner of Just Sell Homes, a specialized real estate marketing agency passionately dedicated to helping realtors effectively grow and scale their businesses through innovative digital strategies. He also owns RealEstateMagazine.ca, which stands as the premier news source and trusted resource for Canadian realtors, providing timely insights and essential industry updates. His extensive background allows him to bridge the gap between traditional real estate practices and modern digital marketing demands, offering a unique blend of historical context and forward-thinking solutions. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of current marketing trends, effective lead generation techniques, and how to leverage technology to stay ahead in a competitive market.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your real estate career and contribute to a cause that truly matters. Join us for an event that promises profound professional growth and meaningful philanthropic impact.

Learn more about the event and Bruce Johnson’s mission or secure your tickets now for the September 12th virtual conference.

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