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Thursday, May 18 7:00 AM–4:00 PM Registration & Exhibits Open 7:15–8:00 AM Breakfast (The Manor) 8:00–9:00 AM Opening Keynote Featuring Andrew Oliverson (Sage Hall 1) Start your day off with networking over a delicious breakfast, followed by an insightful keynote address on the importance of adaptability, featuring AG Real Estate's Owner, Andrew Oliverson. Whether you're looking to take your career to the next level, start a new business, or simply grow and evolve, the ability to adapt and pivot is key to success. Oliverson will explore tools and strategies needed to navigate change and pivot successfully, both personally and professionally, followed by a discussion on the importance of challenging yourself and reaching beyond your current capabilities with Steve Pagano, Chair of the Events Committee. 9:00–10:00 AM Marketing and Lead Generation (Sage Hall 1) Breakout Session Advanced Brand visibility with simplicity. Marketing yourself, your team, and your services is vital. But digital marketing improvements and trends change more than the seasons, so how do you keep up? Come learn from our panel of marketing experts as they share the simplest and most important steps you can take to make sure your name rises above the competition. REO Best Practices (Sage Hall 2) Breakout Session General Q+A Panel with the FORCE Advisory Council. Bring your questions and issues to a panel with decades of combined experience. See if you can stump these experts while experiencing the best professional coaching in the business. 10:00–11:00 AM Finding Balance & Bandwidth (Sage Hall 1) Breakout Session Advanced Feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone: 85% of workers say they feel the pressure of rising workloads. Find out how to effectively communicate boundaries before you overextend yourself into a corner. Discover strategies to push back both professionally and diplomatically. Overcome mental obstacles that keep you from saying no to projects and commitments. Don't impede your own success; find out how to achieve your goals while keeping your reputation and relationships strong. Get to Know the Systems (Sage Hall 2) Breakout Session General Working with BPO platforms requires knowledge and flexibility to understand comp requirements, exception, adjustments, and other important factors. Join us as speakers from several platforms review best practices for their systems that will allow you to be most effective as an agent. 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Learning Lab Beyond Foreclosure: How to Thrive in an REO Market (Sage Hall 1) This exciting panel is a discussion on forward-thinking trends and opportunities in the REO business. Our expert panelists will share insights on the latest trends and innovative strategies for identifying finding and listing REO properties, navigating the challenges and risks involved, and capitalizing on new opportunities in this dynamic sector. With a focus on emerging technologies, evolving buyer preferences, and changing market dynamics, this discussion will provide a unique perspective on the REO market and how to succeed in today's ever-changing landscape. Whether you're a seasoned agent or new to the industry, this discussion will provide valuable insights and actionable tips on staying ahead of the curve and thriving in an REO market ripe with new opportunities. 12:00–1:00 PM Lunch & Networking (The Manor) 1:00–2:00 PM General Session: The World is Changing Right Now (Sage Hall 1) General Session FORCE Chairman Jim Hastings, alongside industry experts, will shed light on the changes happening in the REO world, how they will impact us, and how best to prepare for them. Understand the impact Search Engine Optimization has and how to thrive in a market that no longer sells itself. 2:00–3:00 PM Strategic Growth: Creating the Business Model That Fits Your Lifestyle (Sage Hall 1) Breakout Session Advanced Taking charge of work/life balance is a lifelong endeavor, so learn how to tackle it piece by piece. Understand what it means to be risk-optimistic rather than risk- averse, because just because no one else does it, that doesn't mean it can't be done. Strategically growing your business is difficult, so make sure you cultivate it to meet your needs How to Understand the Market Cycle (Sage Hall 2) Breakout Session General Jim and Rande are back again to make sure you stay informed and ahead of the market. They'll discuss changes driven by the Federal Reserve and credit usage indications. Get a better understanding of the Case-Shiller Index and its application to your market. Then dive into the details of an REO cycle start and the impact of upside-down and Limited-Equity loans. 3:00–4:00 PM Pivoting Within the Market (Sage Hall 1) Breakout Session Advanced With the recent shifts in real estate, many have been faced with attempting to bear the downturns or leaving the industry. We will discuss the myriad of options to pivot and still enjoy the rewards of real estate without leaving the industry behind. Don't leave your hard-earned skills and expertise behind, because they are transferable. What's in Your REO Toolbox and Safety in the Field (Sage Hall 2) Breakout Session General You never know what you'll encounter in the field; that's why it's important to be prepared for everything. Know what tools to bring and what behaviors will best keep you safe. Our experts will make sure you're never surprised, no matter the task. 4:00–5:00 PM Happy Hour (The Manor)