
Meet our Speakers
Knowledge is power and our curated roster of industry experts is here to share their insights with you.
From market trends to investment strategies, our speakers bring decades of experience and success. Their engaging presentations and practical advice help you stay ahead in a competitive industry, whether at seminars, conferences, or private events.
Real Estate Education Experts

Meet Cheryl
Cheryl Knowlton, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), is a nationally recognized real estate speaker, broker, and compliance expert with over 25 years of experience in the industry. Known as “The Compliance Queen,” Cheryl is dedicated to helping real estate professionals master the complexities of compliance, risk management mastery, and leadership while driving their businesses to new heights.
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Cheryl specializes in offering continuing education (CE), NAR designation and
certification courses for real estate agents and brokers. Designed for maximum
engagement, our courses focus on high energy, in-depth learning in immersive
environments.
Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) Courses
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Contracts with Confidence: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Every Clause - Transaction Management, Legal Compliance
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Fair Housing in Action: Creating Inclusive Communities for the Future - Fair Housing, Diversity Training
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Mastering Real Estate Compliance: Navigating Federal and State Laws with Confidence - Risk Management, Legal Compliance
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Mortgage Fraud Awareness: Identifying Red Flags and Protecting Your Clients - Risk Management, Legal Compliance
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Risk Management and Due Diligence: Protecting Your Business and Your Clients - Risk Management
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The Ethical Realtor: Building Trust and Integrity in Every Transaction - Ethics and Professional Standards
NAR Designation & Certification Courses
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Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
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Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
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At Home With Diversity (AHWD)
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Effective Negotiating for Real Estate Professionals
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Generation Buy
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Home Finance Resource (HFR)
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Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation
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Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
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Networking and Referral Systems
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New Home Construction and Buyer Representation
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Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
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Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource (SFR)
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The Business of Your Business
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e-PRO Certification (ePRO)

Changing the Way the World Does Business
Building Lasting Relationships

Meet Alan
Alan Smith is a real estate agent, instructor, and keynote speaker. With a passion
for education, he empowers agents through expert training and inspiring keynotes.
As the founder of The Sole Path, he blends real estate expertise with personal
growth strategies to help professionals navigate their careers with confidence.
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Herding Cats: Mastering Risk Management (3 hrs)
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Facebook or Faceplant: The Ethics of Social Media (1 hr)
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Is It Real or Is It Memorex: Ethical Perspectives in Property Staging (1 hr)
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Love letters from the HOA: Understanding the basics (2 hrs)
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Changing Markets, Changing Times (3 hrs)
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Mold, Meth, and Mayhem (3 hrs)
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Context Lenses Understanding: The stories we tell ourselves (2 hrs)

Meet Lori
Lori is a connection builder who delivers inspirational and entertaining Keynotes to audiences in many different industries and communities.
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Blind Spot to the Bottomline
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Expanding Your Network and Net Worth for Neighborhoods
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Properties NOT Purses
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BIPOC Buyers - Real Estate Equity for People and Places
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Understanding Undertones in the Workplace
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White Men Can Jump - Once You Go Black...
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Leadership ReDevelopment
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Public Speaking Workshops and Coaching