Michael Sheargold will be acting as event emcee and will use this session to shape the outcomes and formulate the schedule of the event for the group.

Tom Panos is a News Corp Executive and for the last decade he has been heading sales and overseeing revenues in the hundreds of millions. He is the founder of realestategym.com.au, a video coaching platform. In addition, he is a weekly commentator on Sky Business as well as a freelance auctioneer conducting approximately 400 onsite auctions a year.

A world top-10 debater and sought after keynote speaker, Dom is also a Director at Educator Impact, an organisation using 360o feedback to improve teacher quality, and sits on the education advisory group for Child and Youth Finance International.

Steve has been at the forefront of the digital and technology revolution for over a decade. He has worked in digital advertising with three of the world’s leading media companies in Australia and the UK. He has shared his expertise at AREC; he is a regular guest on Sky Business and co-hosts the very popular Momentum series with Tom Panos.

During the past 20 years, Chris has built from scratch four different businesses across four different industries, making him one of Australia’s leading entrepreneurs.

At CoreLogic, Kylie is the “chief sense-maker” responsible for cutting through the jargon of complicated data analysis, understanding the stories property data can tell and helping the real estate industry better understand its customers and itself.

David Thomas inspires, motivates and educates global business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors about the massive potential offered by the new China. He will share how to identify, build and facilitate long-term business and investment relationships.

As Managing Director and Founder of businessDEPOT John is setting out to change how businesses (and the people behind them) access the advice they need to make their ideas a reality.

Over the last 10 years, Dean has taken a business making a loss with very low market share into one that is market leader that generates more than $25M in sales fees and a property management business that looks after more than 2000 investment properties. As CEO McGrath Estate Agents, Lower North Shore, Dean has built an incredible high performance culture.

As Head of Revenue and General Manager of Property Management for McGrath Lower North Shore, Pamela has extensive experience in the field and in a senior management role, and is responsible for innovation, revenue growth and exceptional service for a portfolio of more than 2000 properties.

Cynthia Morton is often described by her clients and audiences as a Wordsmith and a Hope Masseuse. For the past two decades her nationally award winning Emotional Fitness techniques have earned the following recognition. A Pride of Australia Medal (2007), An Australian of The Year Award (Local Hero Category 2005) An Award of Distinction for Services o Humanity (Australian Medical Assoc. of Qld 2004) The Prime Ministers Award for outstanding contribution in drug and alcohol endeavours (2007).

Dave Manby has firmly established LJ Hooker Robina | Mudgeeraba as one of the fastest growing and most successfully run real estate agencies on the Gold Coast. Within two years, Dave has built a business with team of 34, averaging 40 sales per month with the majority market share across five suburbs. He is also recognised as an exceptional trainer who coaches agents to grow their businesses.

Anthony and Sylvia Toop established Toop&Toop in 1985 and were determined to create the best real estate company in the country, setting industry standards. Fast-forward to today, Toop&Toop is recognised nationally and internationally as the market leader in real estate with sisters Genevieve and Suzannah Toop leading the business as Chief Executive Officers.

Heather is the widely acclaimed speaker, trainer, and consultant who literally wrote the book on search engine marketing. Two books, in fact—The Findability Formula: The Easy, Non-Technical Approach to Search Engine Marketing and the brand new Thumbonomics: The Essential Business Roadmap for Social Media & Mobile Marketing.

Mark is an owner and director of Bayleys in the North business with twelve offices North of Auckland; Warkworth, Omaha Beach, Matakana, Wellsford, Mangawhai, Orewa Beach, Whangaparaoa, Bream Bay, Whangarei, Dargaville, Kerikeri and Paihia.

Hamish displays a rare commitment and follow-through, and is renowned for leaving nothing to chance. He has also been fortunate to have been awarded over the years for his excellence in his field.