How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Training
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Training
Hint: It’s more than just showing up.
Let’s face it, real estate professionals are constantly investing in their growth. Whether it’s a conference, webinar, mastermind, or in-person training, we love tolearn. But what really makes the difference isn’t what you attend, it’s what youdowith what you learned.
Here’s how to make sure you walk away with more than just a tote bag and a stack of business cards:
1. Go in With a Game Plan
Before the event even starts, ask yourself:
What do I want to learn?
What systems or challenges do I want to improve?
Who do I want to meet?
Review the schedule, pick your sessions intentionally, and leave room for networking or even rest time if it’s a multi-day event.
2. Pack With Purpose
Bring what you need to stay organized and connected:
Notebook or digital note app (Goodnotes, etc.)
Business cards
Chargers and backups
Water, snacks, and comfy shoes (because let’s be real)
3. Take Notes Like a Pro
This isn’t school so don’t write everything down. Focus on:
Key ideas and “aha” moments
Action items you want to implement
Systems or tools you want to research later
People you meet and how you plan to follow up
Use symbols or color codes to separate “important” from “implement this now!”
4. Turn Notes Into Action
After the event, don’t let your notes collect dust. Take time to:
Review and organize them
Calendar time for implementation
Delegate items to your team
Recap your takeaways with your rainmaker or accountability partner
Add new contacts to your CRM and follow up intentionally
Bonus tip: Upload your notes into AI tools (like ChatGPT) to help you create checklists, emails, trainings, or implementation timelines.
5. Share What You Learned
Whether it’s a team huddle, a short video recap, or a Loom to your database manager, you don’t keep the good stuff to yourself. Sharing reinforces your own learningandbrings value to your team.
Remember:The goal isn’t just to take good notes – it is to create great results. So next time you head into a training or conference, go in prepared and come out powerful.
