GBAR Roadshow 2024

The GBAR Roadshow Conference & Expo, our largest networking event and education event of the year! Join us and more than 400 of your Realtor colleagues for the 11th annual GBAR Conference & Expo! Visit our expo hall with more than 40 industry affiliate firms with products and services to help you grow your network and conduct more business. Registration also includes continental breakfast, lunch, and a cocktail hour.

Keynote Speaker: Rob Mariano "Boston Rob"

Rob is a proud family man, adventure seeker, entrepreneur, and Survivor. He is the first and only six-time participant on the popular CBS show, Survivor, and emerged as the 'Sole Survivor' winner on the show's 22nd season, Survivor: Redemption Island. Additionally, he has appeared twice on The Amazing Race, alongside his wife Amber, who was the winner of the 2004 season of Survivor: All-Stars.

In addition to his success on these reality shows, Rob has also made appearances on other shows and has been involved in developing and producing various projects over the years. He is also well-known for his skills as a renowned poker player. Rob has shared his wisdom and experiences in his book, The Boston Rob Rulebook. Known for his no-nonsense approach to life, he has lived by a set of rules that have propelled him to the heights of his career. Whether you find yourself on an island or in any challenging situation, Rob is the ultimate Survivor who can teach you how to take the initiative, conquer your fears, and fuel your motivation.

Join us at the Roadshow, Rob will take the stage alongside GBAR President Jared Wilk to share his thoughts and insights on how to build our business through Leadership, Adaptability, Integrity and much more. Rob will share his wealth of experience from his career starring in and producing Realty TV, starting a home renovation business, and many other entrepreneurial pursuits, while showing you how harness the skills to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in any setting!

Katie Lance, Founder and CEO of Katie Lance Consulting
Session: "AI and ChatGPT in Real Estate"

Katie is the Founder and CEO of Katie Lance Consulting, the #GetSocialSmart Academy and author of the best-selling book, #GetSocialSmart.

Katie is a nationally known keynote speaker at conferences and events. For the past 10 years, Katie has been working with real estate agents and brokers to help them get smarter about how to use social media to grow their business. Her specialty is in helping real estate agents and brokers achieve big results using social media without spending a ton of time!

Katie has been named one of the most 100 influential people in real estate by Inman News and has been featured in media outlets like The Wal Street Journal, Huffington Post, Social Media Examiner and many more for her expertise. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and 2 boys. Hear More From Katie!

Michael Walker

As the former CEO and National Director of the Real Estate Negotiation Institute with 21+ years of real estate experience, Mike has been a consultant for some of the largest real estate groups in the US. Since 2009, he has been a key advisor to multiple national brands and worked with 10,000+ agents, across 31 states. He recently served as a negotiation consultant for the City of Philadelphia, and he regularly contributes to the curriculum of several universities and educational institutes.

Session: Negotiation Blindspot: The Unseen Expense for Real Estate Agents

Overlooking critical negotiation skillsets can become a staggering hidden expense. Evolving markets demand shifts in thinking and an adept negotiation approach. Buyers, sellers, and a low inventory market all present unique challenges requiring tailored approaches to negotiations. Failing to adapt results in missed opportunities, strained client relationships and, ultimately, diminished economic returns. Why the blind spot? We'll examine key reasons and provide effective, customized negotiation action plans. Hear More From Michael!

Panel Session: Is Your Brand Your Super Power?

The vast majority of agents appear generic and stereotypical in their branding, if they have any branding at all!

Many fall into predetermined lanes on marketing is supposed to be and all look the same to the public, and probably NOT as interesting as we would like to think! In this session, you'll hear how these practitioners have incorporated those things they are passionate about, such as their unique skills, hobbies, missions, beliefs, values, interests or lifestyles into their identities as REALTORS® as well as people. And by doing so, they have become brands in their own right!