Welcome - Opening Remarks

Joni Pilgrim & Linda Knowlton, RISE Founders

"Improving the Customer Experience and Sales"

Join Dr. Christie McMullen in this compelling discussion on improving customer experience and sales. Discover how you can create an environment where people will choose to listen. Learn to build trust quickly by having a plan and sticking to it while evoking positive emotions from your audience and create memorable follow up opportunities. This session will provide you with you tools that you can take away today and start using to build your own success.

Keynote: "Bounce Back Bigger and Stronger"

We’re all looking to bounce back from a tough 2023 in the mortgage industry. Dr. Robin Lavitch, owner of Surpass Your Goals, will present a unique, evidenced-based program that will help you master 6 key elements of resilience. You don’t want to miss this powerful discussion to win throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond!

"How to Stay Relevant in Today’s Market with ACRA’s Specialty Finance Options"

Vision Sponsor- Acra Lending

Luncheon and Raffle Drawing

Take a break to enjoy some lunch.

RISE Workshops

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in three interactive workshops. They can choose sessions focused on excelling in social media videos, crafting compelling presentations, or how to effectively make plans to reach your goals.

Capture, Create, Connect: The Ultimate Social Media Video Workshop

Presented by NAN's Marketing Team

Putting the Power in Your Presentations

Presented by Dr. Christie McMullen

Mortgage and Real Estate Business Planning 1-3-5

Presented by Yvonne Sandoval

"The Future is Female: AI Strategies for Mortgage Success"

Join Kassie Meiler in an illuminating session that explores the intersection of AI and marketing in the mortgage industry. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies are revolutionizing marketing strategies, from automating routine tasks to unlocking insights from vast datasets for hyper-personalized customer experiences. This session is a must-attend for women in business seeking to leverage AI as a powerful tool for enhancing efficiency, competitiveness, and overall growth in today's dynamic market environment.

"How to Effectively Communicate Your Expertise: Building Your Presence in Your Community & Build Your Business"

 Whether you’re building or strengthening relationships with your sphere (keeping yourself Top-of-Mind) or prospecting for new referrals, you need to be seen as an expert not only in your industry but as contributing member of the community you serve. Learn how to be effective with getting the word out that you are the “go-to” person by understanding best modes of communication, the importance of being a resource in the mortgage industry, top platforms for effective outreach, and more.   

"RISE to the future of the mortgage industry"

Panelists will be discussing various factors shaping the future of the mortgage industry highlighting their expertise as women thinking about, initiating and implementing the future into their own companies.

Happy Hour – Music, entertainment, complimentary cocktail, and hour d’ oeuvres provided  *Sponsored by M Source, Windsor Mortgage, RSDS, Proxy Pics and A&D Mortgage

Be sure to stay for the Happy Hour event! Entertainment provided by acoustic musician Emerson Moore and magic tricks by Joseph David for all to enjoy. Cash bar available.