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DISRUPTION 2023
Title Sponsor, The Listings Lab


Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex
25 British Columbia Road 
Toronto, ON, CANADA M6K 3C3

MARCH 30, 2023
7:30am - 6:00pm

7:30am

DOORS OPEN

WELCOME TO THE GRAND FOYER OF THE ICONCI LIBERTY GRAND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

LET THE NETWORKING BEGIN!
BUZZ AMBASSADORS WELCOME

7:30am
 
IN THE ARTIFACTS ROOM
 
LIGHT CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY RAHB, REALTORS® ASSOCIATION OF HAMILTON, BURLINGTON
 
Coffee, Tea & Healthy Baked Goods & Fruit Cups

Meet the Sponsors in Vendor Connect in the Artifacts Room & Network with Industry Leaders

60 Minutes

SESSIONS BEGIN IN THE GOVERNORS ROOM AT 8:30am SHARP

RICHARD SILVER & STEFANI KONIDIS
 
BRINGING HIGH LEVEL STANDARDS TO DISRUPTION 2023  - CHANGING THE NARRATIVES OF THE FUTURE

With Co-Hosts Richard Silver & Stefani Konidis

8:30am - 9:00am - 30 Minutes

DAVID GREENSPAN

DISRUPTING THE STATUS QUO BY REJECTING THE FIXED MINDSET TO CREATE MINDSHARE
 
In a critical digital era, this powerful session will inspire & lead you to become so laser-focused on the heart of your Real Estate practice - THE CUSTOMER. 
 
Committing to serious long-term goals that impact ' the superior Client experience ' through marketing tradition, fused with innovation will amplify your position as the trusted professional. These impactful strategies will 10X opportunities in a highly competitive & shifting Real Estate market.

9:00am - 9:30am - 30 Minutes

RYAN SERRAVALLE

DISRUPTION BY CREATION

Every Disruptor is a disruptor by nature, or instinct. To be a disruptor in the real estate world, you have to prepare yourself to "create" personal space set against the status quo.  Whether it be through marketing, branding, or consistent communication, disruption is possible by creation if you take the opportunity to present yourself as an innovator in the industry.  

9:30am - 10:00am - 30 Minutes

MATT LIONETTI

CREATING INFLUENCE & LEVERAGING IT INTO OPPORTUNITY

Find the things that make you YOUR BEST and act on them. Everyone has a voice, you just need to find it. Once you find it, act and attract the people who want to listen. This is how the strongest alliances begin, with the ' in - common ' 

10:00am - 10:30am - 30 Minutes

TATIANA LONDONO

THE SECRET SAUCE TO YOUR REAL ESTATE SUCCESS

5 to Thrive. Learn the five key strategies to become ultra successful in real estate. Time to visualize, take action, follow - through and remember who the heart of the industry is - the client.

10:30am - 11:10am - 30 Minutes & 10 Minutes Q & A

TOM STOREY 

THE JEDI OF REAL ESTATE
 
BECOME THE ' CHOSEN ONE '
 
How to stand out in a crowded market where everyone is ' doing and saying ' the same things.  Learn how to be different but be taken seriously as a Real Estate Practitioner to grow your business year after year. It's time to centre & amplify the most relevant messages & actions most valuable to the Consumer. Everything else is irrelevant!

11:10am - 11:40am - 30 Minutes

JESS LENOUVEL

AUTHOR MORE MONEY LESS HUSTLE, FOUNDER LISTINGS LAB

THE TALK, COMING SOON.

11:40am - 12:10pm - 30 Minutes

LUNCH BREAK
12:10pm - 1:10pm - 2 OPTIONS

GOVERNOR'S ROOM - LUNCH & LEARN
ARTIFACTS ROOM - LUNCH & LEARN, NETWORKING & VENDOR CONNECT

60 Minutes
Enjoy Healthy Box Lunch, Sandwich/Wrap, Fresh Fruit, Granola & Chips & Soft Drink

OPTION #1 IN GOVERNORS ROOM
 
THE FUTURE OF MLS & THE ROLE of OUR REAL ESTATE BOARDS
 
An intense conversation about Efficiency & Representation with present & past Real Estate Board Executives who represent the two most powerful MLS Systems in the World.

Bill Madder, CEO, LSTAR, Moderator
& Special Guests, Nelson Goulart, Kevin Crigger, Richard Silver, Oliver Matas and Allison McLure

40 Minutes - Session begins at 12:30pm

OPTION #2 IN THE ARTIFACTS ROOM

A) THE LOCAL EXPERT - CHANGING THE DIRECTION OF ACTIONS TO STAY RELEVANT & TOP OF MIND IN YOUR LOCAL MARKET.
WITH ANDREW PERRIE
25 Minutes

B) LISTINGS LAB - THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSISTENT & RELEVANT CURRICULUM, EDUCATION POWER & KNOWLEDGE IN A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE MARKET.
WITH JESS LENOUVEL
25 Minutes

CATCH UP WITH YOUR NETWORK, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS & MEET THE SPONSORS IN VENDOR CONNECT

Afternoon Sessions begin at 1:10pm
All Day Coffee & Go

AFTERNOON SESSIONS BEGIN AT 1:10pm
 
JOYCE PARON - CEO EXIT REALTY CORP. INTERNATIONAL CANADA

IT'S WAKE UP TIME
 
Get what you want in any market conditions.

How a few adjustments can make all of the difference.

1:10pm - 1:35pm - 25 Minutes

TIM HUDAK - CEO OREA, ONTARIO REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION

THE STATE OF THE MARKET IN ONTARIO, CANADA

An overview of the current Ontario Real Estate Market, Affordable Housing Advocacy, recent Government Legislation and upcoming changes important to our Industry & Canadian Home Owners.

1:35pm - 2:00pm - 25 Minutes

COFFEE GRAB & GO

ALL DAY HOT CUP OF JAVA & TEA REFRESH

AFTERNOON BREAKOUTS

GOVERNORS ROOM - 2:05pm - 5:00pm

The Afternoon Sessions may begin late or on time! This is a fast moving one day event!
ARTIFACTS ROOM - 2:05pm- 5:00pm 
The Afternoon Sessions may begin late or on time! This is a fast moving one day event!

6 BREAKOUT PANELS - GOVERNORS ROOM
INDUSTRY STANDARDS DISCUSSION PANELS - 30 Minutes Power Sessions


1. 2:05pm - 2:35pm - COO DISRUPTORS PANEL
Representing the BIGGEST BROKERAGE/BRANDS IN CANADA, sharing how they keep 100s & 1000s of REALTORS® focused in a changing market.

Moderator Kathleen Black

Panelists - Karen Yolevski, Steve Tabrizi, Colin Campbell, Nicki Serravalle

2. 2:35pm - 3:00pm - LOCAL & GLOBAL DISRUPTORS

Leveraging Brand Power to build a trusted Real Estate Practice. How using a Company's Global Brand, shared resources, cutting-edge marketing & creatives, public relations and technology platforms to position yourself as Real Estate Leaders on a local level.

A Fireside Chat with Matt Lionetti and Alexia Umansky

3.  3:00pm - 3:30pm - HIGH LEVEL SERVICE DISRUPTORS PANEL
Team Leaders & Solo Agents who continue to go full-out on providing superior client services & experiences

Moderator Kate Broddick
Panelists - Anna Oliver, Ravi Singh, Tanya Myre, Michael McDougall

4.  3:30pm - 4:00pm -  MEDIA, PR &  BRAND DISRUPTORS PANEL
The WHY of Brand, Media & PR and how they impact reputation and position in any market.

Moderator Danny Roth
Panelists - Sabaina Malik, Eric Wainwright

5.  4:00pm - 4:30pm - INDUSTRY SOLUTION DISRUPTORS PANEL
Why a Real Estate License is no longer enough. Learn a few key additions to add to your service repertoire that will enhance & elevate knowledge, skillsets & communications.

Moderator - Kiran Gandhi
Panelists - Eric Skicki, Catharine MacIntosh, Kenneth Toppin, Trevor Luchuk, Suze Cummings

6. 4:30pm - 5:00pm - NEXT GENERATION DISRUPTORS PANEL
A new generation of Real Estate Professionals creating brands, building businesses and competing for clients in a highly competitive industry using the power of Social Media, Networks and Mentors.

Moderator Richard Silver
Panelists - Elena Saradidis, Alexia Umansky, Mason Galvao, Phil Golfi, Fabion Foote

ALL SESSIONS ARE 30 Minutes

7 BREAKOUTS - ARTIFACTS ROOM
TECHNOLOGY, SALES, MARKETING & MINDSET - 25 Minutes Power Talks


1. 2:05pm - 2:30pm - DEBBIE COSIC
EARNING POTENTIAL OF THE AVERAGE REAL ESTATE AGENT - WHAT'S POSSIBLE IN 2023

Become a Million Dollar Producer” take your income from industry average of to 1M++

A few key steps-become a King or Queen in the Pre-Con Sales world!

2. 2:30pm - 2:55pm MIKE SHERRARD
THE YOUTUBE BLUEPRINT: HOW TO MAKE $1,000,000+ GCI with ZERO AD SPEND

Join this tactical session where I break down the free eYouTube strategies you can implement today to attract clients on autopilot, where I show you the exact process for ranking your videos #1 and the ninja strategies for turning views into closed deals, turning you into a client magnet with zero ad spend and without having to prospect or do lead follow up.

3. 2:55pm - 3:20pm - SIMEON PAPAILIAS
5 STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT NOW TO WIN IN 2023 #playtowin

Having and harnessing a sales-driven mindset in a highly competitive industry requires deeply rooted skills, systems and strategies, tools and tactics that successful real estate sales people employ to achieve top sales results. Learn a marathon strategy from a highly-skilled #2 Team Leader in all Canada

4. 3:20pm - 3:45pm - DAN WOOD
The New BUZZWORD in REAL ESTATE - Artificial Intelligence.

Revolutionize your Real Estate workload with the power of Artificial Intelligence. A snapshot of AI, ChatGPT & Midjourney, the newest Technology Trends that are impacting how we communicate efficiently & creatively with Consumers. From providing customer recommendations to creating marketing initiatives to gathering market analysis to share and more. This will for sure boost efficiency through automation and collaboration with AI.

5.  3:20pm - 3:45pm - ALESSANDRA OCAMPO
IT'S THE LAW
Start to protect Clients with the Current Laws Affecting Real Estate. Learn how REALTORS® can communicate with Buyers and Sellers in the BIGGEST Investment of their Life. As an industry, let's gain knowledge to navigate a positive narrative within our Industry.​

6. 3:45pm - 4:10pm - MELISSA SALAZAR
DISRUPTIVE REAL ESTATE MARKETING & TECH TRENDS 2023

In an era of constant attention, discover the critical Digital Consumer Trends for more personalized marketing & professional messaging of your brands & services. To succeed in a data - driven industry, direct engagement through relevant marketing strategies will play an integral role to position you as the leader in your market. Time to simplify but amplify without the noise.

Ending the Day with the most important message
 
7. 4:35pm - 5:00pm - JEFF THIBODEAU
A BROKEN MIND BUT A RENEWED SPIRIT
 
A Personal Story of Mental Health Recovery in Real Estate. Through his powerful and personal account, Jeff shines a light on the silent epidemic of mental health challenges in the real estate industry. His story will inspire you to speak up and seek support, and remind you that you're never alone in your struggles.

ALL SESSIONS ARE 25 - 30 Minutes

COCKTAIL, NETWORKING & VENDOR CONNECT

LET'S MEET UP IN THE ARTIFACTS ROOM

5:00pm - 6:00pm - 60 Minutes

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DISRUPTION 2023

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex

25 British Columbia Road, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3

MARCH 30, 2023

7:30am - 6:00pm

The Buzz Conference has built solid relationships with highly - recognized & enthusiastic brand leaders to offer your clients exceptional Real Estate experiences. Their esteemed products and services to support your client relationships are paramount to your and your client's success.

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REVEL Realty Inc.

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