Speakers

Real estate experts from Wisconsin and beyond join forces to deliver some major torque. Gain the latest tips and tricks for a chopper-charging edge.

About the speakers

These experts give you the ultimate insider knowledge for a throttle-gripping advantage.

  • SEAN ALLEN

    Performance coach

    Executive and performance coach Sean Allen specializes in leadership, management, operations, sales and recruiting and has over 10,000 hours of group coaching. Before entering real estate in 2004, Allen served in the U.S. Navy.

  • PAMELA BARNUM

    Former undercover police officer and federal prosecuting attorney, nonverbal communication expert, trust strategist

    Barnum educates audiences on deception detection and nonverbal interpretation based on her 20 years of experience in criminal justice. She has spoken at TED Talks with her "What Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust" talk.

  • WILLIAM BUTCHER

    Investment and commercial expert

    Butcher is a commercial real estate professional serving Madison and the surrounding area. He specializes in mixed use, retail/office leasing, adaptive reuse, urban planning and design, infill development and more. Butcher has brokered over $225 million in real estate since 2012.

  • JOSH CADILLAC

    Real estate coach, national speaker, author

    Cadillac equips real estate professionals with the knowledge and skills to achieve long-term success. His unique approach fosters rapport, credibility and trust for lasting results.

  • ROCKY COHEN

    Wisconsin REALTOR®, small business owner

    Cohen lives in Manitowoc and helps people buy and sell real estate throughout Manitowoc County. Cohen has previous experience with youth ministry and non-profit work and is also a local small business owner.

  • BRIAN CONNE

    Investment and commercial expert

    Conne has been in the real estate business for over 15 years and specializes in investment and commercial real estate in Dane County and the surrounding area. Past experience includes data analytics, marketing consulting and chemical engineering.

  • MARK EPPLI

    UW Graaskamp Center director, housing economist, real estate expert

    Mark Eppli, Ph.D., is a distinguished professor and published expert in commercial real estate finance, development and valuation. Eppli is considered among the top experts in real estate and economics in Wisconsin.

  • DAN ELZER

    President of The Training Academy

    With 30+ years of real estate experience, Elzer is known for dynamic content, and he delivers leadership, management and sales performance programs to organizations, including national and international real estate brands.

  • LOREN FELLOWS

    Lending expert

    Fellows began her lending career in 2003 and joined Johnson Financial Group in 2011. As Mortgage Production Manager VP, she oversees a team of loan officers throughout the state.

  • JULIE FLOR

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Flor has been a REALTOR® since 2014 and currently serves as the president of the REALTORS® Association of Northwestern Wisconsin. She is also the co-owner of the Six Lakes Realty Team powered by KWRD located in Chetek.

  • MARK GIVEN

    Best-selling author, international speaker

    Best-selling author of the "Trust Based Philosophy" series has influenced audiences globally through 1,500 events. Known for leadership training, business success and trust-based networking, Given's expertise spans 10 books, media appearances and a widely read blog.

  • JEN GIZELBACH

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Gizelbach is the leader of seven-member team, The Gizelbach Group at Realty Executives. In 2022 and 2023, she served as the communication leader representing Wisconsin for the Residential Real Estate Council (RRC).

  • DAN GJERSETH

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Gjerseth is the CEO and lead listing agent at Dan Realty Group, serving the Eau Claire area. He founded the company in 2018. Gjerseth graduated from the University of Wisconsin — Eau Claire with a business administrative degree in entrepreneurship.

  • BEN GRIEP

    Social media expert

    Griep is a digital marketer specializing in short-form video content for social media lead generation. He has helped amass over 11,000 leads and over 125,000 followers for real estate agents and other businesses.

  • MATT HAAS

    Lending expert

    Haas leads a team of relationship managers at Johnson Financial Group. Haas has over 15 years of financial services experience and joined Johnson Financial Group in 2012.

  • MADELINE HARBAUGH

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Known as the "Airbnb REALTOR®," Harbaugh specializes in working with investors to source and develop their own short-term rental businesses in the Lake Geneva area. She also offers business consulting and property management.

  • CHANDRA HALL

    REALTOR®, national real estate trainer

    Hall, a third-generation REALTOR® and broker-owner in Colorado Springs, offers extensive expertise in residential real estate, land development, and homebuilding. She empowers peak performance through insightful guidance.

  • ALEXIS HIRSIG

    Wisconsin REALTOR®, social media expert

    Nominated among the top five REALTORS® in Milwaukee on social media, Hirsig achieved $6 million in first-year revenue, with half of those transactions originating from Instagram alone. Hirsig serves as the current vice chair and will serve as the 2024 chair of GMAR's YPN network.

  • JOHVON HOLMES

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Holmes embraced the dynamic world of real estate in 2015 and has elevated himself to become a licensed broker, orchestrating millions in sales with finesse. As a credit educator and author, he empowers others to achieve financial mastery.

  • TIFFANY HOLTZ-PICAGO

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Team leader at Tiffany Holtz Real Estate Group in Appleton, Holtz-Picago leads one of Wisconsin's top-ranked teams and started her real estate career in 2000. She pioneers tech-driven strategies and stays ahead of the market with new technologies and cutting-edge marketing systems.

  • ANDREW IZHIMAN

    Wisconsin REALTOR®, social media expert

    Izhiman specializes in unique client experiences using social media content with scenario-based solutions. He is involved in all sides of the industry, from coaching agents to assisting with large-scale development projects in downtown Milwaukee.

  • ABIGAIL JAQUA

    Wisconsin REALTOR®, social media expert

    Second-generation REALTOR® and Milwaukee native Jaqua serves the Milwaukee market in her real estate practice and studied sales and business marketing at Western Michigan University. Jaqua has honed her skills in marketing properties, particularly with the use of social media.  

  • MICAHEL KUNESH

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Kunesh is the broker/owner of Weichert REALTORS® Place Perfect and the Commercial Place. He serves Marinette and the surrounding areas and is dually licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan.

  • CORI LAMONT

    WRA Legal Hotline attorney, senior director of legal & public affairs

    Lamont serves as a WRA Legal Hotline participant, education instructor and primary contact for WRA members regarding regulatory and licensing issues. Her expertise impacts real estate laws, regulations and licensing.

  • KATIE LANCE

    Real estate consultant, social media expert

    Lance empowers agents and brokers to achieve significant results through social media without excessive time investment. Lance is the author of the best-selling book, "#GetSocialSmart," and is the founder of the #GetSocialSmart Academy.

  • TOM LARSON

    WRA Executive Vice President, chief lobbyist

    Larson manages the association’s lobbying, political operations and legal services. He has played a significant role in shaping real estate laws and policies, and he is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. Larson actively participates in committees and task forces for the state and NAR.

  • JOHN LETOURNEAU

    Illinois REALTOR®, commercial broker and international speaker

    An experienced commercial broker specializing in investment real estate, LeTourneau leads a successful team in the Chicago suburbs. He serves as the investment opportunities leader at his international firm, and also holds leadership roles in multiple REALTOR® associations.

  • JONATHAN LEUTHE

    SpinVIsion owner, tech expert

    After finding success as a REALTOR® by using professional photography and innovative technology in real estate, Leuthe founded SpinVIsion to offer these services to REALTORS®. Using multimedia, Leuthe has assisted in the sale of over 10,000 homes since 2011.

  • JENNIFER LINDSLEY

    WRA Legal Hotline attorney, director of training

    Real estate attorney Lindsley serves as a WRA Legal Hotline participant and education instructor. With extensive responsibilities in education development and teaching, she has been recognized as the WRA’s “Instructor of the Year” on several occasions.

  • CHRIS LINSELL

    Real estate coach, technology analyst

    A prominent real estate expert and content strategist, Linsell serves as Elm Street Technology’s Director for Content Marketing. With vast transaction experience, Linsell is a sought-after speaker at major industry events like NAR’s annual conference and Tripleplay.

  • RENA LUKOWSKI

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Lifelong Wisconsin resident Lukowski serves Menominee and surrounding areas as a full-time REALTOR® with Place Perfect Realty. She has earned the ABR, AHWD, C2EX, GRI and PSA credentials and is dually licensed in Wisconsin and Michigan.

  • TAMMY MACKAI

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Mackai earned her real estate license in 2008 and serves the Appleton area as a REALTOR® for Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group. She holds the ABR, GRI and SHC credentials and is a licensed notary. Mackai is a member of the Tiffany Holtz Real Estate Group, one of the state's top-ranked real estate teams.

  • KASSANDRA MAUER

    Wisconsin REALTOR®, social media expert

    Maurer found success in real estate by utilizing a unique approach to social media to enhance and spark new connections. She has been recognized as one of Milwaukee's "Best on Social Media" and was featured in REALTOR® Magazine’s "30 Under 30" in 2021.

  • TYLER MOSLEY

    Lending expert

    Mosley is the AVP Wealth Advisor of Johnson Financial Group and assists clients with a variety of services. Mosley has over 10 years of financial services experience and is a certified trust and financial advisor.

  • MAURA NEILL

    Atlanta REALTOR®, leadership trainer

    Neill is an active REALTOR® in Atlanta, representing buyers and sellers daily. She has sat on NAR’s leadership team and has won real estate awards at the national and state levels and is also part of the RPAC Hall of Fame.

  • KEVIN PORTER

    REALTOR®, broker/owner

    Porter is the broker/owner of Porter Realty in Ashland and has two decades of experience working as REALTOR®. He has designed systems to enhance efficiency and help keep focus where it should be: on clients.

  • JONATHAN SAYAS

    Wisconsin real estate attorney, instructor

    Sayas is an underwriting counsel at Stewart Title Guaranty Company and is a recognized instructor for the WRA and the Wisconsin Land Title Association.

  • LIZ STURROCK

    Chief of MLS & innovation for the Miami REALTORS® Association

    Sturrock is a technology leader enhancing the services for 60,000 Miami REALTORS®. With more than 20 years of experience, Sturrock has a proven track record and national recognition in the IT industry.

  • TONYA THOMSEN

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Thomsen serves the Muskego market as a full-time REALTOR® with Modern Realty Partners. She has over 25 years of experience in real estate and has been actively involved in the Wisconsin CRS chapter and the Waukesha Chamber of Commerce.

  • LAURA TIEDEMAN

    Lending expert

    Tiedeman is the VP of Mortgage Underwriting at Johnson Financial Group in which she leads a team of seven underwriters and a credit ops specialist. Tiedeman has a business degree and earned her Certified Residential Underwriter (CRU) designation in 2019.

  • MIKE WALKER

    Former CEO of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute

    Walker brings over 20 years of consulting expertise to major real estate groups. He serves as a negotiation consultant, educational contributor and an adviser to national brands.

  • ALEX WEBER

    American Ninja Warrior, international keynote speaker and award-winning performer

    Weber, the host and competitor on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, empowers audiences worldwide to reach peak performance and gain a competitive edge through engagement and transformation.

  • DAN WEBER

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Weber has been a full-time REALTOR® with Shorewest REALTORS® since 2000. He is a lifelong resident of Washington and Dodge counties, and he serves the West Bend and Hartford areas in his real estate practice.

  • DANA YODER

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Yoder is a top-producing real estate agent with Edina Realty in Eau Claire. She prioritizes the value of relationships in her work and cultivates lasting connections to be a client resource now and in the future.

  • KIM CURTIS

    Wisconsin REALTOR®

    Curtis has been in the Real Estate industry for over 22 years. First in full-time sales & as a Broker and Sales Director for a company branch office. She served as Chairwoman of The Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors in 2022 & currently sit on the Board of Directors.

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