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RAPDD Summit 2024

The Hyatt Regency - Wichita, KS

april 16-18, 2024

About RAPDD

Tuesday

Kickoff Keynote:

Valerie Garcia

As an international speaker & leadership coach who has worked with organizations across the globe, Valerie uses creative storytelling and actual nuts-and-bolts content to ensure that her audiences truly enjoy the learning process. Focusing on the importance of leading with joy, marketing like a human, and growth amid change, Valerie is known for delivering encouragement and truth with her signature straightforward style and sense of humor.

With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world and nearly a decade as an entrepreneur, Valerie gets it. She is well acquainted with the messy parts of life and leadership and passionate about helping leaders celebrate change and move from fear to forward.

Valerie doesn’t just talk about bravery; she lives it and knows what it means to “do it scared”. She believes that work and life improve immensely when we stop pretending and embrace our messy, authentic humanity.

Valerie is the author of the forthcoming book, We’re Gonna Need Cake: Celebrating Authentic Leadership in a Messy World, to be released in the summer of 2024.

Kickoff Keynote Session Sponsored by The Lancaster Institute

Wednesday

Excellence in Education Dinner Keynote:

Steve Dickie

Steve Dickie is the Founder and Executive Director of The CharacterWorks Group, an organization that coaches leadership, team development and life change from the inside out.

Steve has been at the forefront in developing character programs for college basketball. He also works with corporations, community initiatives, school systems, leadership groups and individual leaders in self-leadership and team development.

Steve served as the Character Development Coach for Wichita State Shockers Basketball for 10 years. He was an important component in seasons that included 7 straight invitations to the NCAA tournament, 4 Conference Championships, a run to the Final Four and an undefeated regular season. Steve also served the Aftershocks, a Shocker alumni team participating in the national TBT Tournament. Steve has been featured on ESPN and written about in Sports Illustrated and several national and regional publications including the Wichita Eagle, Kansas City Star, Saint Louis Post-Dispatch and the Kansas Leadership Journal.

Originally from Southern California, Steve graduated from California State University, Fullerton. Steve has worked with students, adults and families for over 30 years in California and Kansas. Steve is the author of 6 books and numerous periodicals and is a popular speaker at conferences, churches, schools and universities, as well as business, leadership and community groups.

Steve is passionate about creative leadership, discovering the simple in the abstract, exploring new ways to do old things, empowering the extraordinary out of the ordinary and helping people align their abilities and talents with a purpose bigger than themselves.

The Hyatt Regency

400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202

(316) 293-1234

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

2277 Eisenhower Airport Parkway, Wichita, KS 67209

Thursday, April 18, 2024

8:30-9:30 - Joint Session

“U B U: Embracing Your Own Uniqueness” - Andrea Marzullo Lane

9:45-10:45 - Feedback/Takeaways (Individual Sessions - Ed Directors/Instructors)

Moderated by: Craig Grant & Monica Neubauer (Emcees)

11:00-11:30 - Closing Session

Craig Grant & Monica Neubauer (Emcees)

Session Descriptions

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Kickoff Keynote: “Let There Be Cake: Celebrating Authentic Leadership in a Messy World” - Valerie Garcia

How do you make your emotions and struggles your superpower and not your downfall? How do you stop shoving your messy life story in a drawer, and instead, use it to make you an even better leader? For ages, leaders have been told to check our personal lives at the door when it comes to work. Then we are expected to navigate tough conversations, complex emotions, and countless messy moments in order to accelerate our careers. How can we be authentic and effective leaders when we are leaving half of ourselves out of the equation? How can we be expected to lead others when we aren’t being honest about who we really are? We are humans with messy lives. We have how to learn to be human at work too, which means leading through the mess. When we lean into our emotions, understand the roles they play, and recognize their benefits, we will be more joyful and fulfilled leaders and humans. Authenticity isn’t some unattainable goal, it’s a practice that can be learned. There’s a path from fear to forward - and in this session, I’ll show you how to find the joy in the mess.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “Love Languages at Work” - Andrea Marzullo Lane

It is critical for people to feel valued and appreciated? Did you know that when they do you have better retention and work out put. Learn how to use the love languages at work to help create a valued environment.

Individual Session (Instructors): “Stand in Your Power and Bring It” - Taryn Kelly

"Stand In Your Power And Bring It" is about how to be a more impactful and engaging speaker. In order to accomplish anything, and to do so successfully, everyone has the innate ability to activate and open the energy centers of their body. When physically standing in front of a room, it is important to be grounded, while remaining energetically open. When this happens, it is inevitable that the instructor commands attention of the room. The outcome fosters a more powerful and lasting impression on our students.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “Incredible Instructors Are Indispensable” - Melissa Hailey

Your members consistently rank education as a top bene􀋡t they get from your organization. How do you find the right instructors with the right topics that your members need right now? The right classes and the right people can make your organization shine. Learn where to find instructors, and what to look for when hiring them. That makes YOU indispensable!

Individual Session (Instructors): “Empowering Educators to Empower Others” - Rod McIntyre

Dynamically presenting ideas, and productively inviting students to absorb and process them, is both an art and a science. We must routinely analyze and refresh not only our content and delivery methods, but also our very role and purpose as educators. This interactive session will include an exploration of emotional intelligence, influence, the power of questions, and the promotion of critical thinking.

Joint Session“: “Everything AI do, AI do it for you: Your guide to utilizing Chat GPT (Part 1)” - John Gillam & Heather Haase

This introductory session dives into the world of ChatGPT, a powerful AI tool. Attendees will learn the basics of accessing and interacting with ChatGPT, as well as its applications in real estate marketing. The hands-on approach ensures that attendees not only understand the tool but can also start creating compelling marketing content by the end of the class. Ideal for those new to AI and looking to revolutionize their marketing strategies.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “The Art of Experiences” - Valerie Garcia

The toughest challenges in adult education are getting the audience to show up and convincing them to try something new. This session takes a look at the way adults learn and how we can better design content that motivates them. We’ll look at methods like humor, storytelling, and risk, and how including these in your sessions and events can increase attendance and adoption. You will be challenged to take a fresh new look at conventional topics and find creative ways to fill your events with these moments. As a speaker, Valerie has attended and participated in hundreds of real estate conferences all over the globe. She’ll share what makes a great speaker, a killer panel, and an event that is the talk of the town. Get inspired to think outside the box for your next training event, conference, or expo.

Individual Session (Instructors): “REEL Estate Magic: Use the Power of Storytelling and AI to Create Great Promo Videos” - Robert Kennedy III

What if you could create compelling promo videos for your educational sessions in less than 10 minutes? Your job is to provide educational opportunities for agents and you're doing everything you can to lead people to the educational sessions. But, it's hard to get them to come and you feel like you don't have time to craft promo videos that work! Let me show you the magic of storytelling and AI together. This workshop is designed introduce you to a simple storytelling formula for creating COMPELLING promo videos and simple AI you can use to produce PERSUASIVE media whether you're an on-camera pro or not.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Joint Session "Stop, Collaborate, It's Written: Innovate Your Marketing Business Plan with Chat GPT (Part 2)"- John Gillam & Heather Haase

Building on the foundation set in Part 1, or for those with a basic understanding and limited use of ChatGPT, this more advanced session delves deeper into harnessing ChatGPT for real estate education marketing. Attendees will explore tailoring content for different platforms, extracting market insights with ChatGPT, and crafting engaging social media strategies. This session is a must for those wishing to stay ahead in the digital age of real estate marketing.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “REEL Estate Magic: Use the Power of Storytelling and AI to Create Great Promo Videos” - Robert Kennedy III

What if you could create compelling promo videos for your educational sessions in less than 10 minutes? Your job is to provide educational opportunities for agents and you're doing everything you can to lead people to the educational sessions. But, it's hard to get them to come and you feel like you don't have time to craft promo videos that work! Let me show you the magic of storytelling and AI together. This workshop is designed introduce you to a simple storytelling formula for creating COMPELLING promo videos and simple AI you can use to produce PERSUASIVE media whether you're an on-camera pro or not.

Individual Session (Instructors): “Zooming to Success” - Melissa Hailey

Get engaged, entertained, and educated - then pass it on to your students! You already know that using Zoom to teach helps you reach a wider audience. By combining traditional teaching tools with new technology, your students will learn more and engage at a higher level throughout any class you teach.

Individual Session (Instructors): “The Art of Storytelling” - Valerie Garcia

When you tell a story, people listen. This session will help you craft a message that is captivating, emotional, and effective. Learn how to use the power of story to improve your marketing, presentations, and client relationships. In this master class, you’ll learn what makes a great story, how to write your professional story, and how to use stories to create compelling presentations that will move your audience to take action.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “Charting a Course through Challenge: Adapting to Lawsuits & Fortifying RE Competence” - John Gillam

In the ever-evolving realm of real estate, challenges often pave the path to new opportunities. Join us as we delve into the current landscape, marked by significant N.A.R. lawsuits, and explore their broader implications on the industry. This keynote is not just about understanding the changes; it's about embracing them, adapting with resilience, and envisioning a brighter, more competent future for the world of real estate. Together, we'll uncover strategies, share insights, and inspire collective action. While the journey ahead might be marked with uncertainties, equipped with knowledge and unity, we can chart a course towards success. Let's embark on this journey together, learning from the past, adapting in the present, and preparing for the future.

Individual Session (Instructors): “Yes, You CAN-VA” - Andrea Marzullo Lane

Creating marketing that works through Canva. From presentations, video, to posts on social media, emails and more. If you want your marketing to GO somewhere this is the class.

Individual Session (Ed Directors): “From Both Sides of the Desk: What You Should Know about Hiring Speakers” - Lisa Betts

From "how does this work?" to "how can I make this work really well?" Hiring and managing presenters in a way that will most benefit your organization is a critical skill. Every dollar spent and every speaker at the microphone reflects the expertise level of the staff member who navigated the process. With the unique perspective of a former teacher and education director turned speakers' agency owner, Lisa will share what she's learned from 25 years on both sides of the hiring desk. From the terminology and protocol of the professional speaking world to tips and trends you should know to maximize your outcomes, this session is packed with information and ideas to make the process easier and more understandable.

Individual Session (Instructors): “You've Got Lives To Change...” - Robert Kennedy III

You've been presenting for some time and you know the ins and outs of presenting information, pedagogical theory and how to give great content. But how do you go from INFORMATIONAL to LIFE-CHANGING TRANSFORMATIONAL? Well, most of that is in you...it's in how you prepare! This session walks through how you can show up at your best, the brain science of changing the room energy and how you can create the most memorable experience for those you came to serve. If you're ready to BRING IT...this session shows you the how!

Excellence in Education Keynote: “InsideOut Leadership” - Steve Dickie

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Joint Session: “U B U: Embracing Your Own Uniqueness” - Andrea Marzullo Lane

Learn how to embrace what makes u-b-u! Why overcoming what we think is a short fall may actually be our strengths. To help identify us as a great person in the front line, or in support. Learning to face the man/woman in the mirror and being okay! Making awkward=okay!

Email Address

debie@sckrealtors.com

Mailing Address

170 W Dewey St, Wichita, KS 67202

Phone Number

(316) 263-3167