Speakers

Brian has been in real estate media, marketing and technology since 1997. Before Co-Founding 1000WATT, Brian served as President of Inman, real estate’s leading trade media company.

Chance Brown is the Broker/Owner of CB&A, Realtors, with 700 agents throughout Texas. He was the Houston Association of Realtors’ Realtor of the Year in 2017. In 2024, he was appointed by Gov. Abbott to the Texas Real Estate Commission. His goal is to help lift the industry by helping agents build great businesses.

Marc has spent much of his career helping brands say something authentic and new. Marc’s 40 years of brand-building experience has helped many real estate companies discover their true brilliance and differentiation.

Elizabeth Emmons joined Radian in 2000, as a corporate communications coordinator. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Emmons has taken on various roles in corporate communications, marketing, product development, customer experience, and customer success, taking on her current role of Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer in 2024. In this role, Ms. Emmons oversees the vision, strategy, and operations of Radian’s marketing and corporate communications functions, which include brand, advertising, social media, events, digital experiences, voice of the customer, public relations, employee communications, and corporate philanthropy program.

Denee Evans is an industry thought leader and ardent champion of advancing multiple listing services to better serve brokers and agents by considering consumer needs. REAL Trends Game Changer, RISMedia Newsmaker: The Champions of a Better Way 2020, Swanepoel Power 200, Inman Top 101 in Real Estate, and HousingWire Women of Influence have recognized her work and effort to bring amazing people together to help build a better, efficient, and more transparent marketplace.

Wendy Forsythe is a real estate industry dynamo with over 25 years of experience and a passion for shaking things up. As the CMO at eXp, Wendy is the driving force behind a global brand that empowers more than 87,000 agents to dream bigger, work smarter, and shine brighter. Known for her fresh ideas and fearless approach, Wendy has built a career turning challenges into opportunities. From crafting bold marketing strategies to championing agent-first innovation, she’s all about helping others succeed in this ever-changing industry.

Heather is an expert in proptech – having built and scaled teams and companies in everything from property management and brokerage, to mortgage. Heather is a third generation real estate broker (Harmon Real Estate) and recently she co-founded a venture backed proptech company (RedDoor) and sold it to Opendoor. Over the last year she has consulted and advised over 100 startups and serves as a partner to two VC’s. She also invests in small business turnarounds and is building her own real estate and angel investment portfolio.

Matt Johnson, PhD is a speaker, author, and neuroscientist, specializing in the application of psychology to marketing and branding. He is the author of the top-selling consumer psychology book, Blindsight: The (mostly) hidden ways marketing reshapes our brains (BenBella, 2020), and most recently, Branding That Means Business (Economist Books, Fall 2022). Matt currently resides in Boston, MA, where he is a Professor of Psychology and Marketing at Hult International Business School, and an instructor at Harvard University’s Division of Professional and Executive Development.

Combining his sales and marketing expertise with his love for real estate, Jonathan began selling real estate in 2003 and founded Nest Realty in 2008. Since then, Nest Realty has been honored as the nation’s “Most Innovative Brokerage” by Inman News and was named to the INC 5000 list of fastest-growing American companies for four consecutive years. Nest Realty currently operates in 6 states with over 500 full-time agents.

Abby joined RE/MAX in 1998 as a Media Buyer/Planner. In 2002, she was promoted to Manager, Regional Advertising, and in 2003 became Senior Manager, Brand Advertising. In 2007, she was promoted to Director, Regional Marketing, and two years later was named Vice President, Brand Marketing and Sponsorships. In 2011, Abby became Vice President, Brand Marketing and Advertising. After a brief departure, Abby returned to RE/MAX in December 2014 as Vice President of Media Strategies. Her responsibilities expanded in June 2015 and she began leading the marketing and communications groups as well. Her involvement in comprehensive marketing, digital and social strategy has continued to evolve the marketing department to a world-class marketing organization. She was promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications in August 2018. In February 2024, she was named to her current role.

Jimmy Mackin is one of real estate’s most compelling marketers and brilliant strategists. In 2023, he collaborated with Tom Ferry to launch Listing Leads, a platform designed to help real estate professionals craft effective listing attraction strategies. Previously, Jimmy co-founded Curaytor, a cutting-edge digital marketing company specializing in real estate marketing and lead generation. He grew Curaytor to over $10 million in annual recurring revenue and has been featured in Forbes, Inc, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and American Express Open Forum.

Dre Madden is the Chief Marketing Officer at Real, where she is responsible for driving brand awareness, increasing corporate visibility and implementing a strategic roadmap to scale the company’s agent base. Dre is a multifaceted marketing leader with over 20 years of digital and brand experience building and leading marketing departments at StubHub, OpenTable, and Rodan + Fields. Most recently, she served as Chief Marketing Officer for luxury-focused, technology-driven startups in Silicon Valley. She holds a BA with high honors from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an MBA with a marketing concentration from Santa Clara University.

Drew is a product strategist and community builder with 15+ years of cross-functional experience in the sharing economy, real estate, and travel industries. He conceptualized and led two bootstrapped travel apps, reaching 15k+ total global users. He has spoken at Inman Connect, REBAR Camps, and a range of other events including InnovateHousing, a half-day conference co-hosted by The Washington Center for Real Estate Research and Fannie Mae exploring the intersection of housing, innovation, and tech. Has been cited as an expert in MIT Technology Review, and other publications.

Kate has built her career driving effective communication and productive collaboration, while both shaping and executing on brand strategies and marketing efforts. She has managed brands in proptech (Vacasa), fintech (Simple) and mortgage (Umpqua Bank), and works with 1000WATT clients every day to develop breakthrough strategies.

Kevin Oakley is the most trusted name in new home marketing to builders and developers across North America. With over 20 years of experience, he understands the complexities of running successful marketing and sales operations for home builders of all sizes. He and his team have a proven track record, managing over $50 million in annual digital advertising spend on Google and Meta alone. Kevin’s deep industry experience allows him to connect with the challenges you face in today’s market. Whether it’s launching new communities, generating and converting leads, improving customer experience, or optimizing marketing budgets, he has a plan for success.

Sheila Reddy is the Founder & CEO of Mosaik, the client experience platform for agents and teams. Sheila spends her days working on elevating the digital experience for agents and the clients they serve, often drawing from her experiences as a consumer, investor, and former healthcare executive, as well as her hands-on involvement with exceptional real estate professionals across the country.

Keith Robinson is the chief strategy officer for NextHome, Inc. and has an extensive background in real estate, including experience in national business strategy, operations, sales training, recruitment, motivation, and effective marketing. Before joining NextHome, Keith operated Prosper Marketing Inc. as the chief strategic officer. Previously, he was the COO of Better Homes & Gardens Mason-McDuffie Real Estate, the nation’s 19th-largest real estate company, where he oversaw operations for 35 offices and more than 1,300 REALTORS®. His business acumen is also built on earlier experience as a consultant at SmartZip, as a vice president at North Point Real Estate Investment Services, and a team leader for Keller Williams Real Estate. He co-hosts the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast alongside James.

Rajeev Sajja is the Senior Vice President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors, bringing over two decades of expertise in marketing and technology to his role. Recognized as a RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker in the Futurist category for 2023 and 2024, Rajeev is known for his forward-thinking leadership and commitment to innovation. He is passionate about helping agents adopt cutting-edge tools to grow their businesses. As the host of the weekly podcast Real Estate AI Flash, Rajeev makes AI both approachable and actionable for real estate professionals.

Seth is the Chief Innovation Officer at eXp Realty. Recognized for blending industry expertise with technology, Seth challenges existing practices to explore how today’s technology can offer better ways to empower agents and improve operations. With two startup exits to his name, Seth has spent much of his career as a founder. He founded a neighborhood recommendation startup, which was acquired, and later launched Curb Call, a VC-backed proptech that became a finalist for the Inman Innovator Award and Realogy FWD competition before its acquisition. Along the way, Seth served as CTO at multiple companies and built custom solutions for some of real estate’s biggest players. At eXp, Seth is at the forefront of exploring emerging technologies to drive agent empowerment and shape the future of the industry.

Brandon A.F. Sonnier is a multidisciplinary designer and creative director focusing on brand identity, design strategy, and creative leadership. He creates detailed, imaginative, and holistic solutions to design challenges and brand building. Brandon has been with 1000WATT for 5 years working on identity systems for real estate brands of all sizes.

Chris Speicher, co-operator of the Speicher Group with his wife Peggy Lyn, is a strategic leader in real estate. The Speicher Group serves the Greater Washington D.C. metro region, Maryland and Delaware beaches, Houston, TX, and Maui, Hawaii. He has served on various advisory boards, including Bright MLS, Chair of Real’s Leadership Advisory Board, and a founding member of the Zillow Agent Advisory Board. As a Principal at SG Ventures, Chris invests in real estate and consumer-centric technology companies. Under his leadership, the Speicher Group has been recognized as the No. 1 Zillow Flex team in their Metropolitan Statistical Area for lead conversion to close, showcasing his commitment to excellence and innovation in real estate.

Denver native Stacie Staub is the co-founder and CEO of West + Main Homes, which serves residential agents and their clients in Colorado, Oklahoma, North Carolina, Minnesota and Oregon, and was recently recognized as one of the 500 Fastest-Growing Companies in America by Inc. Magazine. With an MBA and a Master’s in Marketing, Stacie is equally passionate about compliance + brand, and enjoys pushing the Real Estate industry forward through committee + board work. Stacie is also a regular contributor to industry publications and, along with her business partner Madeline Linder is involved with several other start-ups, including locally-owned and operated West Way Lending, Spring House Pilates + Blue Nest Coffee.

Jessica creates compelling brand strategies and messaging that connects. She has a nose for narrative that she developed in her years as a journalist, and a knack for finding the twist that helps brands stand out. Jessica was formerly Managing Editor and VP of Content at Inman, and has also worked in tech PR and content strategy across industries. She works with 1000WATT clients to express their truth clearly and powerfully.

Emily Terrell is a seasoned real estate professional and investor known for building brand-driven systems that empower agents to scale their businesses with purpose and clarity. She’s built a reputation as a top team leader and trusted Tom Ferry coach, equipping agents with tools to harness the power of branding, social media, and strategic lead generation. Her insights on creating a cohesive brand experience and leveraging technology have made her a sought-after voice in real estate circles. Emily understands firsthand the role of branding in driving long-term success. At 1000WATT’s conference, she will share actionable strategies that redefine how agents can build resilient, client-centric brands that stand out in today’s crowded market.

Kat Torre is the visionary behind The Brand Architect LLC, a global hub for third-culture entrepreneurs seeking to stand out in the business world. She is the Brand Chair at SERHANT. Ventures and co-host of the podcast for introverted entrepreneurs, Not Nice. Clever., which focuses on the areas of branding, marketing, money and manifesting.

Danielle Wilkie is a tech company veteran with a proven 25-year history of scaling B2B & B2C businesses across a variety of industries including property management, home improvement, insurance, online learning, e-commerce and residential real estate. Skilled in all aspects of marketing, product management & operations, she thrives at their intersection to create customer value. She is the Founder & CEO of The Helm, advising and coaching both companies & individuals. In 2024, she taught a course for executives on customer lifecycle management at The University of Chicago.