Q&A With Gary Ashton

Gary will sit down for a question and answer session moderated by Scott Hack. Attending the conference? Submit your question for consideration to have Gary answer your question. Gary and his team are not only one of the top teams in Nashville, but consistently rank at the top of the entire RE/MAX system in the WORLD.

The 4 Critical Keys To Stay Off The Commission Roller Coaster in 2025

Are you ready to finally step off the commission roller coaster and build a business that works for you? Join Neil Mathweg, host of the Agent Rise Podcast and coach to over 200 agents, as he shares the proven roadmap to creating a real estate business you love. You’ll discover how to develop a plan tailored to your strengths, achieve consistent growth without spinning your wheels, and leverage simple systems that keep your business running smoothly. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to start, avoid the pitfalls that hold agents back, and enjoy the freedom and peace of mind that come with a steady, successful business.

Age is an Asset: Using YouTube as a Mature Agent to Attract Loyal Clients

Karin Carr started making simple videos at the age of 47 and built a team of nine agents using YouTube. Learn why there’s a booming market for videos made by agents over 40 (and beyond) and how to capitalize on this demand. We’ll cover how to create simple, effective videos without needing advanced technical skills. Finally, gain actionable strategies to consistently attract and convert viewers into loyal clients, all without adding to your work load or working longer hours.

Writing Effective Prompts for LLMs Like ChatGPT

Brandon is going to help us tackle the dreaded two letter beast. Yes, AI. It seems that nearly EVERY conversation and piece of our business is being impacted by AI. What we are learning about AI is that it is a HOW you are going to use it, not an IF you are going to use it. That all begins with writing effective prompts. Brandon’s talk will help us learn how to interact with the popular large language models like ChatGPT and show some amazing examples of how AI is impacting his own personal business.

The Proven Framework to Unstoppable Growth in 2025

What’s the secret to building a real estate business that grows without the grind? In this session, you’ll uncover a proven framework that helps professionals like you amplify your unique strengths to stand out and attract the right clients. Learn how to position yourself for success, create a brand that works for you, and scale your business—all without second-guessing your approach. Walk away with fresh strategies you can put into action immediately for real results.

Next Level Communication

If there’s one skill that can transform every area of your life and business, it’s communication. In this class, Brett will teach you how to deliver exceptional, next-level communication that creates a five-star client experience. Even when you’re juggling chainsaws behind the scenes. Using real-life examples and case studies, Brett will share proven strategies to help you streamline your transactions, reduce stress, and deliver a client experience that people won’t stop talking about. You’ll learn how to communicate in a way that builds trust, earns repeat and referral business, and consistently secures five-star reviews.

Lead Conversion

When something isn’t broken, why would you try to fix it. We have invited Patrick Keller back to speak about lead conversion again. Patrick does such a great job of delivering a framework for lead conversion that people can implement into their business. Patrick’s team in Indianapolis does BIG volume with a lower head count underscoring that he isn’t just talking about lead conversion, he and his team are doing it in a big way.

Turning Land Transactions Into a Profitable Niche

How do you navigate the complexities of land transactions and turning them into a thriving part of your business? In this session, Jason, a seasoned land expert with hundreds of successful deals under his belt, will guide you through the essential strategies every REALTOR® needs to confidently handle land deals. Learn how to simplify the process for your clients, overcome common challenges, and position yourself as the go-to agent in the land market. Whether you’re new to land transactions or ready to expand your expertise, you’ll leave equipped with actionable insights to grow your business and stand out in this lucrative niche.

The Ninja Nine: Success Habits Every Real Estate Agents Needs

Success in real estate isn’t about luck; it’s about habits. This class introduces the Ninja Nine, a proven set of daily and weekly success habits that top-performing agents use to build sustainable, referral-driven businesses. Learn how to prioritize your time, deepen client relationships, and stay consistent with activities that produce real results.

Whether you’re a new agent or a seasoned pro, mastering the Ninja Nine will help you work smarter, achieve consistent success, and create a thriving real estate business with less stress.

Mindset Matters: How to Set Yourself Up For Success!

Your mindset will determine the success or failure of your real estate business. It matters how you approach your day, your clients, and your business overall.

Leveraging Events To Build Loyalty & Generate Referrals

How do top agents host events that nurture your SOI, and generate referrals, without the overwhelm (even on a tight budget)? Discover how to turn events into an effortless way to grow your sphere of influence, enhance client loyalty, and generate referrals. Whether it’s seasonal gatherings or creative community partnerships, you’ll gain the strategies and tools to make every event impactful.

Happy, Productive, Unrecruitable: Building a Culture of Retention

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Canva – Beyond the Basics

Wendy will be helping us tackle Canva. Though it is spelled with 5 letters, sometimes I think it should have 4. Often the tool makes us feel like a rock star designer, but more than occasionally it can make you feel like you need to go back to 3rd grade art class. Wendy will be moving us beyond the basics with Canva. Helping us unlock those Canva superpowers. Capes and masks not included.

CMCM – A Framework For Lead Conversion

Buddy will be the first to tell you that if there were a t-shirt for every flashy object or process that he has tried, he would never have to wear the same shirt twice! Buddy is going to share his CMCM process that he has been developing in much of 2025. A process that embraces and leverages technology to help identify “hand raisers” but uses old school methods for the communication channel to deliver his message. It is work, that works.

Email Deliverability Best Practices: Keep Emails Away from Spam and in Inboxes

Email deliverability has become more challenging than ever – it’s a far cry from what it was just two years ago. Last year, Gmail and Yahoo have complicated the landscape with their regulations, Outlook is poised to announce its own soon, and iCloud has been routing emails through its security gateways for a while now, automatically marking them as “opened”.

However, the fact that emails are difficult and complicated is actually amazing because this creates opportunities for those who understand how to follow email rules. Millions of agents are still sending old-school-looking newsletters, have never heard of spam triggers, and ignore email marketing laws, leaving a significant competitive advantage for those who stay ahead of the curve.

In this session, Alex Shakhov will dive into the key factors that impact email deliverability. You’ll learn what not to include in your emails, why your database is your most critical asset from a deliverability standpoint, and how then-legitimate emails in your CRM are turning into spam traps that drag your sender’s reputation down.

This isn’t a theoretical lecture – you can go & get that from Google and ChatGPT. Instead, expect a session packed with real-world case studies, actionable tips, and proven practices to keep your emails out of spam and straight into inboxes

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