Speakers

Jamie Tulak

Jamie Tulak is a powerhouse in the real estate industry with over 15 years of experience helping families find not just houses—but home and purpose. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Jamie is a top-producing Realtor with a nationwide reach through her cloud-based global brokerage, where she collaborates with partner agents across the country. Jamie is the Co-Founder of Girls With Grit, the fastest growing and largest coaching company in the US for women in real estate.

Widely recognized as The Designing Realtor and featured on HGTV, Jamie seamlessly blends her real estate expertise with her Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from California State University, Fresno. Her unique eye for style and function allows her to create not only stunning spaces for her clients but also thriving strategies for her team and coaching community.

Jamie is more than a Realtor—she's a mentor, motivator, and movement builder. She is the co-founder of Girls With Grit, a massive online community and coaching company serving over 25,000 women nationwide. Through dynamic education, real-talk encouragement, and actionable resources, she helps women in real estate rise—professionally and personally.

Her innovative approach to digital marketing, branding, and social selling has made her a standout voice in both the real estate and coaching industries.

In 2024, Jamie was honored with the Women of Influence Award by Success Magazine, recognizing her leadership, impact, and commitment to helping women succeed in business and in life.

Jamie's mission is bold and deeply personal: to empower women to show up fully, chase the life they were made for, and just do the damn thing. She is a proud wife to John and mom to Carson (11) and Harper (7). When she's not coaching or closing deals, you'll likely find her at the beach with her family, chasing sunsets and soaking up every moment.

Lauren Rocco

Lauren Rocco has been selling homes for over 20 years, kicking off her career in the Florida Panhandle before she was even old enough to buy a bottle of wine for a closing gift. Since then, she's built a multi-six-figure business and now helps clients navigate real estate in the Lake Norman area of Charlotte, NC.

A pastor's wife turned entrepreneur, Lauren refuses to fit into any box. She's been called the ultimate community hype girl, always finding a way to bring people together, whether it's for a celebration or a strategy session! They are both equally important!

Married to Johnny Rocco for 21 years and raising two incredible boys, Jude and Eli, Lauren's life is full of adventure, laughter, and zero spreadsheets (because she'd rather die than do one). A true Enneagram 7, she's either selling homes, navigating this wild world of GWG, on vacation, or convincing Jamie and Tara that it's time for a mojito by the pool!

Fun over formality, and purpose over playing small, that's Lauren's vibe. She's fiercely passionate about helping women step into their purpose and believes wholeheartedly we were created for impact. Playing small was never part of the plan.

Tara McCarthy

Wordsmith. Nerd. Freak In The Sheets. (Google Sheets, of course!) Tara is a veteran strategist & award-winning industry voice with a resume that includes New Home Salesperson of the Year, Realtor Magazine's 30 Under 30 Finalist, Who's Who in Denver Real Estate, and a two-time honoree as a Woman of Influence by Success Magazine.

But her path wasn't paved in rainbows—or referrals. Tara left home while still in high school, determined to build her future on her own terms. She juggled multiple jobs while pursuing her education, eventually landing her first real estate role as a receptionist at Keller Williams. One phone call turned into a passion, and she's never looked back.

She spent the next decade mastering new home sales before stepping into a VP of Sales & Marketing role for a private builder in Denver. In 2009, she relocated to Scottsdale—knowing no one—and alongside her husband, Cody, built a massive flipping business, rehabbing over 200 homes. The duo returned to Colorado in 2014 and continue to run a thriving business through their company, House Addicts.

While she still crushes it in sales, Tara's true calling now lies in empowering others to do the same. It's her mission to bring the power of building wealth through real estate not only to the clients she serves—but to the coaching students she mentors. Whether you're buying your first home or scaling your business, she believes real estate can (and should) be a vehicle for long-term freedom.

She is also the very proud co-founder of Girls With Grit, a community and coaching program dedicated to rewriting the rules of real estate for women. Through fresh ideas, fearless community, and a whole lot of grit, Tara and her team are changing what it means to succeed in this industry.

When she's not selling homes or leading a Zoom training, you'll find her on the sidelines of a football field, cheering like an absolute lunatic (more cowbell!) for her two boys, Quinton (15) and Caden (9). Off the field, she's either planning her next trip or spending time with the love of her life—her husband, Cody—whose partnership, both in business and in life, is her greatest win. Because at the end of the day, the deals, the coaching, the chaos—it all means more when you get to share them with your people.

Jared James

Jared James is one of the most influential voices in real estate, with more than 50 million organic content views in the past year and host of the popular podcast Today with Jared James.

A former top-producing agent, team leader, and REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 honoree, Jared now leads one of the industry's largest coaching and training companies while building a portfolio of successful businesses.

Recognized by RISMedia, the Swanepoel 200, and Inman as one of real estate's most influential leaders, Jared is passionate about helping professionals grow their businesses and reach their full potential.

Leo Pareja

Leo Pareja is the Chief Executive Officer of eXp Realty®, bringing more than two decades of real estate experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and a passion for transforming the industry through innovation and agent empowerment. Since beginning his career at age 19, Leo has built a reputation as a top-producing agent, visionary entrepreneur, and influential industry leader.

Before becoming CEO in 2024, Leo served as eXp Realty's Chief Strategy Officer, leading strategic initiatives that strengthened the company's global value proposition. A former top team leader, RealTrends honoree, REALTOR® Magazine 30 Under 30 recipient, and six-time Swanepoel Power 200 leader, Leo is dedicated to equipping agents with the tools, technology, and community needed to succeed in any market.

Brent Gove

Brent Gove is a real estate veteran with close to 30 years in the industry and over 5,000 home sales.

At one point he was the number one RE/MAX agent in California and number 11 worldwide — and a Super Star Agent at Keller Williams.

He has published several books on real estate, speaks nationally, and hosted a weekend real estate show on one of the most successful radio stations in the country.

He's been married to his wife Kathy for over 30 years and they have 8 beautiful children.

Brent is an avid golfer, a difference maker, and loves to travel with his family — recently globe-trotting the world, seeing exotic locations they've never seen before.

Kacie Anderson

Kacie Anderson is the Founder and CEO of Coastal Realm Group with eXp Luxury, a fast-growing luxury real estate brand based in South Florida. Specializing in luxury waterfront, residential, buyer representation, and commercial real estate, Kacie is known for delivering high-level strategy, discretion, and results.

Kacie has achieved over $46.3 million in personal sales volume this year alone, from January 1 to May 15, 2026.

As a frontline CEO, she actively lists, sells, negotiates, and mentors while leading a team of 151+ agents across multiple markets. In August 2026, Kacie will celebrate four years in real estate.

She also helped launch eXp Sports & Entertainment, advising on high-profile and privacy-sensitive transactions for athletes, entertainers, and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

A former Division I athlete and business owner, Kacie is recognized for navigating complex deals, marketing high-value properties, and building elite teams while remaining deeply committed to service, integrity, and empowering clients to build long-term wealth and legacy.

Tony King

Tony King is a nationally recognized real estate executive whose leadership has shaped the careers of more than 10,000 agents and 500+ top-performing real estate teams. Formerly the Vice President and Texas State Broker at Redfin and the Designated Broker for eXp Realty Texas, Tony has played a pivotal role in transforming broker operations and agent performance across the country.

Throughout his career, Tony has personally closed hundreds of transactions and overseen more than 100,000 deals — totaling over $42 billion in sales volume and generating more than $800 million in commissions for agents and teams under his supervision.

Today, as Vice President of U.S. Growth at eXp Realty, Tony provides strategic growth leadership across California, Florida, and Texas. Under his direction, these states have experienced record-breaking expansion, adding over 10,000 agents, teams, and brokerages to the eXp platform since 2023. He also leads efforts to streamline state-level operations to drive market penetration and operational efficiency nationwide.

A respected voice in the industry, Tony serves on the Board of Directors for MetroTex, the 3rd-largest Realtor association in the U.S., and hosts a popular weekly podcast focused on helping real estate professionals scale their businesses. Outside of work, he is a devoted husband and father of three daughters, committed to leading with integrity, balance, and purpose.

Nick Krem

Nick Krem is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Krem Institute of Artificial Intelligence.

He is the creator of the world's first A.I. Certified Agent and A.I. Certified Team programs, with more than 2,500 graduates globally and over 100,000 hours of training delivered to agents.

He is a Stanford Online A.I. Driven Leadership Certified Executive, partnered with Microsoft A.I. engineers and a full development team.

Dustin Runyon

Dustin Runyon is the founder of APX Real Estate Group, a top-producing real estate organization projected to sell over 1,000 homes and more than $350 million in volume in 2026.

He is also the co-founder of APX West, a real estate development firm with 1,300+ acres under active development and over $150 million in capital raised.

As a high-performance coach with Cheplak Live, Dustin has logged more than 12,000 hours coaching elite entrepreneurs, real estate team leaders, and business owners.

Gwenivere Snyder

Gwenivere Snyder is Denver's concierge luxury real estate broker, ranking in the Top 1% of producers nationwide and closing over $400 million in transactions across more than two decades in the Colorado market.

Affiliated with LIV Sotheby's International Realty and grounded in the values of integrity, discretion, and results, Gwenivere brings an obsessive attention to detail and a deeply personal touch to every transaction — whether she's working with high-net-worth individuals, business executives, multi-generational families, franchise owners, professional athletes from the Broncos, Nuggets, and Avalanche, or first-time buyers stepping into their dream home.

A Colorado native with a fierce commitment to giving back, she donates 10% of every commission to charity and serves as a leader for organizations dedicated to the health, welfare, and futures of children and families across Colorado — because for Gwenivere, building a great life for her clients and building a stronger community are one and the same mission.

James Dwiggins

James Dwiggins is President and Co-Founder of NextHome, a third-generation real estate leader known for his bold vision, innovation, and commitment to challenging the status quo.

A nationally recognized executive, James has built multiple successful real estate and technology companies and has been named a RISMedia Newsmaker and one of the industry's most influential leaders on the Swanepoel Power 200.

As a sought-after speaker and host of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast, he is passionate about shaping the future of real estate through innovation, leadership, and honest conversations.

Rebecca & Josue Soto

Rebecca and Josue Soto are real estate entrepreneurs, speakers, and co-founders of Soto Legacy Group and Married in Real Estate.

With nearly two decades of industry experience, they are passionate about helping agents and leaders build profitable, purpose-driven businesses while creating lives and legacies they love.

Known for their authentic leadership, resilience, and faith-centered approach, Rebecca and Josue inspire others to strengthen their partnerships, grow their businesses, and lead with intention—both in real estate and in life.

Levi Lascsak

Levi Lascsak is a husband to his beautiful wife Cammyla, father to his sons Lucas and Caleb, and is an active real estate agent with eXp Realty based in Dallas, Texas.

He has closed over 525+ homes totaling over $300M in volume with his business partner, Travis Plumb, in their first 5 years in real estate — with zero experience in real estate and zero ad spend.

Since then, Levi has spoken worldwide to audiences totaling 30,000+, sharing the stage with Tony Robbins, Ed Mylett, Ryan Serhant, Ryan Pineda, Sean Cannell, and many more. He founded three 7-figure companies: Living in Dallas Texas Team, Passive Prospecting, and Passive Productions.

Levi is an Iraq combat veteran, 4X eXp Icon agent, eXp Realty Instructor of the Year, eXp Triple Diamond Award Winner, 5X Real Producers recipient, Real Trends top ten team in Texas, 3X D Magazine Top Producer, and ranked #6 best coaching programs for agents by HousingWire.

He has also been featured in Forbes, Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, ABC Daybreak, AppleTV, and House Hunters on HGTV.

Cody Walker

Cody Walker is a top-producing Denver-area REALTOR®, team leader, and systems-focused entrepreneur with nearly a decade of experience helping buyers and sellers across Colorado. He has built his business through multiple lead generation pillars including agent referrals, past clients, cold calling, Google Business Profile, Nextdoor, and consistent database follow-up. His philosophy is simple: never rely on a single source of business.

One of the biggest drivers of Cody's success has been building a team of virtual assistants who turn ideas into repeatable systems across marketing, CRM management, referrals, content creation, client care, and backend operations. His passion is helping agents create scalable businesses that deliver exceptional client experiences while giving them more freedom outside of work.

Before real estate, Cody worked in branding, marketing, and customer experience with Red Bull Sports Marketing and Disney-owned companies. He was also Colorado State University's mascot, Cam the Ram, just months before earning his real estate license.

Cody lives in Littleton, Colorado with his wife, Alyssa, and their dog, Penny Lane. Outside of work, you'll usually find him traveling or enjoying Colorado's outdoors through hiking, mountain biking, camping, snowboarding, or paddleboarding.

Mario Victorica

Mario Victorica is the Team Owner of The Victorica Group at eXp Realty, a 7x Icon Agent, recognized as the #1 Latino real estate team in San Antonio and a NAHREP Top 20 Latino Team in the nation. After returning to eXp just 12 months ago, he helped grow an organization of more than 200 agents by focusing on leadership, culture, and helping others build businesses they love.

Passionate about leadership and social media, Mario teaches agents how to leverage authentic relationships to attract clients, attract agents, and build businesses that create more freedom for themselves and their families. His mission is simple: help others grow personally, professionally, and financially through consistency, service, and intentional leadership.

Tyler Blair

Tyler Blair got into real estate in 2013 to create a better life for his family and ended up building one of the fastest-growing teams in the country. He launched the Legacy Real Estate Team in 2016, and today it has grown into a 100+ agent powerhouse across Arizona, Utah, and Nebraska.

While the market declined in 2023 and 2024, Legacy surged forward, approaching 4,000 total homes sold, making the move to eXp Realty, and ranking among the top 20 teams nationwide the last two years. In 2025 alone, the team closed 805 homes, and they are already on pace for even more growth in 2026.

Legacy continues to dominate through a culture built on family, high standards, world-class training, accountability, and relentless growth. As a Cheplak Live Coach, Tyler is passionate about helping agents and leaders build businesses that create real freedom and long-term impact.

Beyond real estate, Tyler is a devoted husband and father of four. One of his favorite things to teach is how to truly integrate work and life instead of constantly sacrificing one for the other. He believes success is not just about production numbers, but about building a life you are genuinely proud of and finding happiness in both business and at home.

Carrie Zeier

Carrie Zeier is a real estate executive, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with more than 20 years of experience building businesses, scaling organizations, and creating new opportunities across the industry. As Vice President of eXp Divisions, she leads eXp Realty's Luxury, Sports & Entertainment, Land & Ranch, and New Homes divisions, driving growth, innovation, and specialization strategies that help professionals stand out and thrive.

A former brokerage owner, Carrie grew her multi-office company into the #1 organization in its region for nine consecutive years, reaching nearly $1 billion in annual sales volume. Recognized nationally for her leadership and impact, she is passionate about helping real estate professionals turn their expertise into influence, opportunity, and sustainable growth.

Justen Martin

Justen Martin has worked in real estate since 2013, giving him a front-row seat to the evolution of online lead generation, consumer behavior, and the changing real estate market. Early in his career, he personally listed more than 75 homes during his second year in the industry, an experience that helped shape his understanding of sales, leadership, and building a sustainable real estate business.

Over the past decade, Justen has had the privilege of hiring, training, and developing the leadership of three of Colorado's top Zillow Preferred teams, operating in a market that leads the nation in Zillow market share. He also coached real estate professionals as a Team Specialist with Tom Ferry, helping agents and leadership teams strengthen their systems, improve performance, and navigate the difficult decisions required to grow. Justen currently serves as Director of Sales for the Apollo Group, partnering with Kris Caldwell to lead the organization, which is ranked the No. 7 team nationally at eXp Realty.

Justen is passionate about helping real estate professionals make the difficult decisions required to run their businesses with greater intention, discipline, and courage—ultimately creating businesses that produce greater growth, fulfillment, love, and joy in both their professional and personal lives.