Between legal battles, market slowdowns, tech disruptions, industry shakeups, and shifts in public perception, real estate agents are facing one of the most uncertain times in real estate history.

Many are asking the same questions:

• What’s really changing?
• Will I still be relevant in 5 years?
• How can I protect my business and elevate the profession?
• And where does the association fit into all of this?

In this special bonus episode, recorded live at the Arizona Association of REALTORS Leadership Conference, 4 powerhouse voices from across our state (and beyond) shared raw, timely, and hopeful insight on what it’s going to take to lead the industry forward.

You’ll hear how agents, association leaders, and advocates are stepping up — and how you can too. 

Howard Epstein – Arizona Housing Fund

• How a $25 closing donation is solving real housing problems 

• Why agents and title companies are the key to ending Arizona’s housing crisis

Becca Linnig – AAR Legislative Chair

• Why REALTORS® must reclaim the narrative and speak up for the profession

• The advocacy work happening behind the scenes to protect your ability to do business

Colin Mullane – NAR Presidential Candidate

• What the top 13% are doing to thrive through disruption

• Why agents must be prepared — not just reactive — in today’s changing landscape

Josh “Crisco Kidd” Carmona – NAHREP Phoenix President

• Why community, leadership, and representation matter more than ever

• How newer agents can stand out and lead with purpose

About Your Hosts

Lance Billingsley is a seasoned real estate professional with over a decade of experience in agent development and business coaching. Since January 2021, he has served as the Vice President of Agent Development at Navi Title Agency, where he leverages his extensive industry knowledge to mentor and support real estate agents. Before his tenure at Navi Title, Lance co-owned a top-performing real estate team at Realty ONE Group, achieving recognition as one of the company's top five teams. He also served as a business coach for Tom Ferry. 

Dave Richards is a well-respected business coach working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, mortgage and real estate professionals, and others. With over 25+ years of executive leadership experience, he coaches and consults with the top professionals and organizations in their respective industries. Capitalizing on his certifications in Human Behavior, he specializes in building and optimizing high-performance teams and tackling difficult decisions that hold his clients back. He easily connects with entrepreneurs to help identify and communicate their vision, define their culture, and increase their profits and growth in today’s dynamic marketplace.

 

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