With over 20 years’ experience coaching and consulting some of the best real estate leaders and teams, Michael has been a champion of change for the industry – helping transform the reputation and results of Australasian nreal estate professionals.

As CEO of Australasia’s leading network of Independent real estate agencies – Real Estate Results Network – and Founder of DRIVE Performance, Michael is one of the most well recognised and respected thought leaders in the Australasian real estate landscape.

Dane Atherton is a rare alchemy of energy and experience. With his partner, Kym Atherton, he founded harcourts Coastal at Broadbeach in 2011, with an aspirational brand of positive leadership. Since then the business has evolved enormously with $2 billion in sales per annum. They have 100 agents, 6 offices and a rent roll of 1600.

As a young man with a natural talent in the coaching and development of people, Dane commenced his career as a gifted sales coach and trainer for an industry that was yearning for his brand of auction-centric sales craft.

An innate showmanship balances gravity and quick humour in Dane; a style that has carved his place in the upper echelons of Australian auction history and he is titled as Queensland’s best auctioneer.

His people-first approach to real estate has called the very best agents to Coastal and their sustained success, collectively, tells the story of effective leadership. With all this success, Dane does not stop reinventing the business. In this session he will share his thoughts and strategies that led him to make big changes this year.

Appointed to the role of CEO in March 2024, Andrew McCann’s leadership positions Jellis Craig for continued success.

With more than 25 years’ experience in the real estate industry, most recently as the Managing Director at Jellis Craig Stonnington and Yarra, Andrew comes to the role with immense internal and industry credibility, delivering expertise, progressive ideas, and new energy that will serve to strengthen the company’s long-held industry-leading reputation.

Andrew’s focus on real estate best practices, professionalism, and service excellence has always been in step with the company’s ethical foundations.

Australia’s most inspirational digital marketing advisor and keynote speaker to the real estate industry.

Josh is a trusted digital marketing advisor to Australia’s leading real estate agents and agency brands.

Josh’s team at Stepps also provides marketing advice, website design and development, content marketing and digital training to clients all over Australia and in New Zealand, USA and Canada.

Josh has been named as a finalist in the REB Awards for Industry Thought Leader of The Year multiple years in a row and the winner of Brisbane Young Entrepreneur of The Year – Marketing, PR & Events and a finalist in 2020 and 2021.

In addition to website design and development and digital marketing consulting, Stepps operates a training and education company that produces an iTunes top-ranked podcast, training events, Industry Index and a weekly email with over 50,000 real estate agents from across the globe, focused on digital marketing in real estate.

With over 20 years experience leading teams of high performing sales executives, Kon Stathopoulos brings a unique perspective to the role as Principal and Owner of McGrath West, Northwest & Hawkesbury.

Having been hand-picked by John McGrath as the Head of Sales for company-owned McGrath Estate Agent offices and leading over 300 agents in 32 offices, Kon has a deep understanding of how to achieve the best results from his team and for his clients.

Kon’s exposure to different markets and agents brings a strategic approach to all aspects of the property market. From working with clients to develop bespoke strategies for their property to mentoring and training his team on industry leading processes and techniques, Kon’s commitment to excellence is multi-dimensional.

In an industry that fluctuates, having strong strategic management skills that focuses on driving exceptional results, Kon Stathopoulos is a proven leader who stands apart from his peers.

Sadhana Smiles is the CEO for Real Estate Industry Partners (REIP), Director of Harcourts Move, Podcaster and Founder of Links Fiji.

As CEO of REIP, Sadhana is part of a collective of like-minded leaders committed to empowering and uniting the industry.

In a market driven by data and analytics, understanding trends and market share dynamics is paramount for success. It enables you to leverage the power of data in real time, which is critical for decision making.

Imagine a world where you can provide property and market trends to clients as they happen, rather than months later.

In this session Sadhana shares the latest market update and trends

Emily Turnbull is the Audience Director for Trade Me Property. She has over 25 years of experience across media, marketing, coaching and leadership having worked in NZ, the UK, Europe and Malaysia. Emily is unreservedly passionate and curious about people – what makes us tick, what drives our decisions, what draws us to brands and to other humans. She’s a keen storyteller and a firm believer that being “authentically yourself” not only brings more joy in life, but drives greater business outcomes.

Emily’s here to help you answer “Who is Brand You?”

She will share how defining your personal brand and really owning it, can be a key enabler to success (and why she’s forever grateful social media and digital cameras didn’t exist when she was growing up and making memories (or mistakes)

As a leader in real estate, you know success isn’t just about properties – it’s about people.
all cylinders.

That’s why we’re excited to announce that Milo Wilkinson, the renowned Mindset Performance Coach for the Sydney Swans, will be a leading speaker at The Business of Real Estate conference on September 4-5th on the Gold Coast.

Imagine tapping into the strategies that fuel a champion team. Milo is one of 16 impressive speakers who will share their expertise over two power-packed days of business growth and success strategies.

In her session Milo will reveal the secrets to:

• • Building unwavering confidence in your team
  • Overcoming setbacks and maintaining momentum
  • Cultivating a winning mindset at every level of your organisation

This is your chance to gain a competitive edge that goes beyond the numbers.

This Isn’t Just for Sports Teams:

The principles that drive high-performance athletes are the same ones that can transform your business. And Milo will show you how to apply them directly to your leadership, your team, and your bottom line.

As a Behavioural Scientist Milo Wilkinson is a highly sought-after Mindset Performance Coach who has helped athletes and business leaders achieve peak performance. With her wealth of experience working with corporate and sports teams, as well as her groundbreaking collaboration with Harvard’s Neuroscience Department, Milo is a true leader in her field. As the current Mindset Performance Coach for the Sydney Swans, she has a proven track record of developing winning mindsets and fostering high-performance cultures. Milo’s expertise in psychology, neuroscience, and human behaviour allows her to deliver practical, actionable strategies that drive real results.

Steve has been a dedicated real estate professional for nearly 20 years. After relocating his family from South Africa in 1997, he joined Barfoot & Thompson and has since focused on serving the East Auckland area. In April 2005, he took over the Howick branch, where he continues to oversee a dynamic team, passionately engaging with the daily challenges of the real estate industry and ensuring the housing needs of the community are met.

Under Steve’s leadership, the Howick branch boasts 25 top-performing, self-motivated, and experienced salespeople along with two property managers. Collectively, they bring nearly 250 years of local knowledge and real estate expertise to the table. This team understands the East Auckland market thoroughly and consistently delivers excellent results. Regardless of the season, their marketing skills effectively bring buyers and sellers together, ensuring satisfaction for all parties involved.

With a network of over 80 branches and more than 1,800 salespeople covering the greater Auckland and Northland area, Barfoot & Thompson has been a trusted name for generations.

Born and bred as a ‘local boy’, Brendan has a solid understanding of residential Real Estate, but most importantly, the people in the City of Knox.

Being sensitive to the needs and wants of his clients is always Brendan’s first priority.

“I believe that superior customer service is the recipe for success in any business”.

Brendan commenced with Barry Plant Wantirna in January 2003 and has bought a fresh outlook and approach to the business through his ability to know exactly what his clients want.

Brendan attributes his success to his consistent follow-up and tireless commitment to his diverse client base.

He continues to refine his professional business skills in marketing, advertising, sales and negotiations. Owning a house is one of the biggest assets in a person’s life.

Brendan not only knows this, he understands this and ensures that the best possible outcome is achieved.

For Brendan, Real Estate is not just about selling houses, but about helping people to realise their dreams.

The Barry Plant brand is known for success. And so, too, is one of its most decorated Principals, Spiro Drossos.

Spiro is the agent of choice for many home sellers across Melbourne’s North-Eastern and Eastern suburbs. He and his team have achieved numerous sales records, consistently setting new benchmarks for real estate in these areas.

Spiro is one of Manningham’s best real estate agents. Aside from being instrumental in setting multiple sales records across the City of Manningham, Whitehorse and the Shire of Nillumbik, he has won Victoria’s Salesperson of the Year Award (REIV) three times. He has also been a finalist for the coveted Australian Salesperson of the Year Award and Australian Principal of the Year (AREA). An accomplished and respected Auctioneer, Spiro has conducted hundreds of successful Auctions.

Spiro is Managing Director of the multi-award-winning Barry Plant Eastern Group of four offices, including Manningham in Doncaster East (one of Australia’s leading real estate agencies), Eltham, Whitehorse in Blackburn and Ivanhoe. Spiro’s celebrated accomplishments in a real estate career spanning over two decades have cemented his place as one of the most successful leaders and mentors in the Australian real estate industry.

Spiro leads the way in training, mentoring and inspiring some of the best real estate agents in the country and assembling one of the most successful sales teams in the marketplace. He has built a strong team culture by harnessing his strong ability to inspire and mentor those around him. Under Spiro’s guidance, Barry Plant Manningham has grown to become the area’s preferred estate agency. They have been awarded the Number 1 office in the Barry Plant Group a record 13 times since 2008. Barry Plant Manningham also became the first agency in Australia to win the prestigious AREA Australian Residential Agency of the Year Award back-to-back. Spiro and his team have received a long list of impressive accolades over the years, which include:

• Australian Agency of the Year Finalist | REB | 2021
• Property Marketing Campaign of the Year | REB | 2021
• Australian Agency of the Year | AREA | 2017 and 2018
• Top Victorian Residential Agency | REB |2017
• Property Marketing Award Winner | REIV | 2016 and 2017
• ‘Highly Recommended’ for Customer Service | Australian Achiever Awards | 18 years in a row
• Australian Principal of the Year Finalist | REB | 2017

Spiro has been hand-picked by leading real estate coaches and trainers for keynote-speaking events. With an intimate knowledge of the real estate market and a genuine passion for sharing his expertise, he is frequently sought after by media outlets and consumers for his respected opinion.

Spiro’s drive for innovation and growth not only benefits his local offices, he willingly offers support, guidance and feedback to other Barry Plant offices.

Spiro is diligent in his pursuit of record-breaking results. While any agent can say they offer the best service, Spiro has a proven multi-award-winning history that speaks for itself.