Regional Connect: Southeast Title Sponsor

Event Sponsors

Leadership Academy Title Sponsor

December 6-7 2023

Mayfair House Hotel & Garden

3000 Florida Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL 33133

Regional Connect: Southeast Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate

Event Pricing
$200
Discounted NAHREP Member Price
$100

Leadership Academy Sponsored by Citibank

NAHREP Platinum Members*
$349

* Leadership Academy is exclusively for Platinum Members

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

Regional partners and other companies which are currently unaffiliated with NAHREP may sponsor event-related opportunities as listed below. Click here to download a PDF copy of regional sponsorship opportunities.

FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Tricia Meza

Corporate Relations Manager
tmeza@nahrep.org
(619) 719-4806

Agenda

REGIONAL CONNECT: SOUTHEAST | WEDNESDAY, DEC 6, 2023
12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Chapter Leaders Meeting
Invitation only.
1:00 PM–1:45 PM ET
Courtyard Terrace
Local Leaders Lunch
Invitation only. Network with local leaders and discuss relevant business matters while enjoying a refreshing lunch.
2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET
Lamina
Regional CBOG Meeting
Invitation only.
3:00 PM–5:00 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Regional Connect: Southeast Sponsored by Guaranteed Rate
Must purchase ticket to attend. Take your career to the next level at the Elevate Summit. Elevate your mindset, your sales mastery and your wealth building potential with insight from industry experts and a network of driven professionals.
  • Opening Remarks | Sara Rodriguez, Hispanic Wealth Chairperson, CEO, Titan Title LLC
  • Sponsor Remarks | Camilo Escalante, Executive Director Diverse Segments, Guaranteed Rate
 
Art Basel Meets The New Mainstream Economy: Latino Art, Business, and Culture
Art Basel Miami Beach is a world-renowned art fair featuring modern and contemporary art. Join NAHREP as we delve in to how Latino artists, collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts from around the world make this the most exciting showcase for artistic expression and business growth.
  • Moderator | Sara Rodriguez, Hispanic Wealth Chairperson, CEO, Titan Title LLC
  • Joaquin Avila, Artist
 
Latino Lender Innovations and Pivots: Unveiling Mortgage Industry Trends and Transformations
Immerse yourself in a thought-provoking panel session centered on the dynamic trends shaping within the mortgage industry. Our experts will dissect the expanding broker market and share firsthand experiences of heavy investments, unveiling streamlined processes and innovative strategies. Dive deep into the realm of trends and applications uniquely tailored to the Hispanic/Latino market, with a spotlight on the preference for a "one-stop shop." From in-depth product discussions to creative direct-to-consumer marketing approaches, this session is your gateway to understanding and leveraging the latest trends in the Southeast mortgage market.
  • Moderator | Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
  • Michael Acevedo, Senior Vice President, Area Sales Manager, Truist
  • Camilo Escalante, Executive Director Diverse Segments, Guaranteed Rate
  • Eddy Perez, CEO, EPM
 
Masters of Scale: Strategic Business Planning with Real Estate Titans
Join us for an enlightening panel discussion featuring accomplished real estate broker panelists at the helm of larger and well-known businesses boasting over 100 agents. Gain exclusive insights into their proven strategies for business planning, growth, and success. From navigating market fluctuations to fostering agent development, our panelists will share their wealth of experience, providing a roadmap for effective business planning in the dynamic realm of real estate. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the industry's titans and elevate your business game.
  • Moderator | Jona Gamboa, CEO/Realtor, Gamboa Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
  • Abel Gilbert, Founder & CEO, ONEPATH Realty
  • Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
  • Minor Ruiz, Owner, Realty ONE Group Royal Oaks
 
How to Create a ""Tax First Mindset"" to Build Wealth Through Tax Codes and Incentives, Especially in Real Estate
New York Times best-selling author Nely Galán and Engineered Tax Services Founder Julio Gonzalez preview secrets from their upcoming book which encourages you to think like a billionaire and follow the IRS and its tax codes to financial success.
  • Moderator | Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
  • Nely Galán, Media and Real Estate Entrepreneur, NYT Best Selling Author
  • Julio Gonzalez, Founder, CEO and Chairman, Engineered Tax Services, Inc.
5:00 PM–7:00 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Networking Reception
Mingle and make key connections with the rest of the #NAHREPfamilia during the evening reception.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | THURSDAY, DEC 7, 2023
8:00 AM–9:00 AM ET
Courtyard Terrace
Breakfast 
9:00 AM–9:15 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Opening Remarks for Leadership Academy Sponsored by Citibank 
  • Sponsor Remarks | Dionne Cuello, VP, Diverse Market Segments, Citibank
  • Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
9:15 AM–9:55 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Moving Beyond a Transactional Relationship: The Ideal of Inspired NAHREP Members
Learn about the history of NAHREP, how to grow your chapter, best practices for communicating NAHREP's value to the marketplace, and how to be an active, valuable member.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
  • Sara Rodriguez, Hispanic Wealth Chairperson, CEO, Titan Title LLC
9:55 AM–10:00 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Introductions & Explaining GAME ON: A Guide to Chapter Success
Attendees will be seated in groups with other board directors from local chapters across the country. You'll spend the day together masterminding and sharing insights as each Chapter Success pillar is covered. You'll also begin planning an educational event. Throughout the day, you'll have the opportunity to land event sponsors, confirm payment for vendors, request speakers to help increase attendance at your event, and ultimately present your findings of your event to Gary and other NAHREP leaders.
  • Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
10:00 AM–10:05 AM ET
Break 
10:05 AM–10:25 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Annual Planning Rebranded: Avoid Stalling Your Chapter
Your calendar is your chapter's resume. By planning out your year in advance, you can accomplish more goals, grow your membership, and increase the value of your chapter. Learn more about what makes a great event, and how to ensure that your events are successful for both your chapter and the board members who host and plan it. In this session, we'll tackle the different aspects of year-round educational event planning via the NAHREP 10 principles.
  • Maria Gesualdi, Attorney at Law, Maria Gesualdi Law
  • Charles Villafana, Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans
10:25 AM–10:45 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Organizing Events Rebranded: Adopting a 300+ Mindset
No matter the size of your chapter, NAHREP as a subject will always attract attendees to your local chapter events. How do we blow your attendee goals out of the water? With so many approaches to various types of events, chapters across the country routinely host events that achieve 300 or more attendees. And we aren't just talking about galas—We're talking about educational events and business rallies that easily sell out. Let's brainstorm ways to get your chapter to host a 300-person (or more! ) event in 2024!
  • Carolina Moreno, Texas Bank Mortgage
  • Peggy Pratt, REALTOR®, Century 21 North East
10:45 AM–11:05 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Shoring Up the Future: A Guide to Fundraising
Sponsors of our organization want to know that their money is being managed wisely and that they are investing in an organization that is going to be around for a long time. Chapter leaders should apply these same principles to the management of chapter resources. You save money in your personal life to ensure that your family will be provided for in any scenario, your goal should be the same for your chapter. We will share roadmaps for chapters of every size showing how to accomplish your 2024 fundraising goals.
  • Janxel Felix, HUD Listing Broker & Broker Owner, JF Properties
  • Hipolito Garcia, Area Manager, Caliber Home Loans
11:05 AM–11:25 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Database Download: A Practical Guide to NAHREP Resources
NAHREP offers a ton of resources to chapter leadership—so many, in fact, that getting a grasp on them may feel a bit overwhelming. In this session, we'll help you understand what's available for various board and leadership positions.
  • Nathalie Fairfax, Chapter Network Team Manager, NAHREP
11:25 AM–11:45 AM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Building a Winning Team: We're Only as Strong as Our Weakest Directors
Every starting line-up needs a good bench to back them up. As a chapter, it is important to identify and nurture future leaders to carry the chapter legacy into the next generation. So, what do you look for in a board director? Together, we'll explore how to build a winning team, surround chapters with successful business owners, seek out habitual volunteers, and engage those with an eagerness to help current board leadership.
  • Tatiana Busch, REALTOR®, RE/MAX Gateway
  • Hipolito Garcia, Area Manager, Caliber Home Loans
11:45 AM–12:00 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
GAME ON Quiz 
12:00 PM–1:00 PM ET
Courtyard Terrace
Lunch 
1:00 PM–3:00 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
GAME ON 
  • Panelist | Maria Barrios, Executive Director of Operations and CFO, NAHREP
  • Panelist | Dionne Cuello, VP, Diverse Market Segments, Citibank
  • Panelist | Nathalie Fairfax, Chapter Network Team Manager, NAHREP
3:00 PM–3:05 PM ET
Magnolia Ballroom
Recap & Closing Comments 

Speakers

Michael Acevedo
Senior Vice President, Area Sales Manager, Truist
Gary Acosta
Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Joaquin Avila
Artist
Maria Barrios
Executive Director of Operations and CFO, NAHREP
Tatiana Busch
REALTOR®, RE/MAX Gateway
Dionne Cuello
VP, Diverse Market Segments, Citibank
Camilo Escalante
Executive Director Diverse Segments, Guaranteed Rate
Nathalie Fairfax
Chapter Network Team Manager, NAHREP
Janxel Felix
HUD Listing Broker & Broker Owner, JF Properties
Nely Galán
Media and Real Estate Entrepreneur, NYT Best Selling Author
Jona Gamboa
CEO/Realtor, Gamboa Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Hipolito Garcia
Area Manager, Caliber Home Loans
Maria Gesualdi
Attorney at Law, Maria Gesualdi Law
Abel Gilbert
Founder & CEO, ONEPATH Realty
Julio Gonzalez
Founder, CEO and Chairman, Engineered Tax Services, Inc.
Daisy Lopez-Cid
2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
Carolina Moreno
Texas Bank Mortgage
Luis Padilla
2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
Eddy Perez
CEO, EPM
Peggy Pratt
REALTOR®, Century 21 North East
Sara Rodriguez
Hispanic Wealth Chairperson, CEO, Titan Title LLC
Minor Ruiz
Owner, Realty ONE Group Royal Oaks
Armando Tam
SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
Charles Villafana
Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans

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