One-Time-Only FREE SPECIAL Program
“SUCCEEDING IN TODAY’S MARKET”
By Major National Speakers (FREE, a $299 value!)

“Overcoming Rejection and Fear in Today’s Real Estate Market”
By Thomas Armour “The Listening Guy”

Participants will learn to recognize if and how fear is holding them back every single day, and then overcome it and any negative emotions immediately during the program. You will increase the ability to communicate well with clients in current real estate market conditions increasing your professional and business capabilities and overall performance.

Thomas Armour, the Listening Guy, is an internationally recognized Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Sales Trainer, and Educator. He teaches Listening, Human Behavior, Sales, DISC, Personalities, Phone Skills, Sales Pipeline, and Closing the Sale. Tom helps real estate professionals increase their bottom line, create new business, close more sales and create on going referrals. He is President of
Armour International Inc. (321) 231-3122 tom@thelisteningguy.com

Thomas Armour

We all know that the US real estate market is flat. Investing abroad is becoming more popular than ever before. Join your presenter, Doug Crowe, as he shares with us the inside mindset of the investor and how to not only INFLUENCE those investors, but instill confidence in their decision to look abroad and act on opportunities. He will cover from A to Z on how to select the RIGHT opportunities, grow and influence your buyer database, and make HUGE commissions in the process.

Doug Crowe has helped create a new generation of successful real estate investors. Doug hosted the longest running real estate talk show in Chicago radio. He has appeared on local network television news programs such as Real Estate Roundup on WBBM, CBS 2 Chicago, as well as being quoted in Yahoo Finance, Bankrate.com, Seattle Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Doug is a gifted orator and trainer and his magic relationship with his audiences is sometimes mirrored by the magic trick or two he often builds into his presentations! dacrowe@earthlink.net 888-RE-COACH

Doug Crowe

“How REALTORS & INVESTORS Can Build and Diversify Their Income From the Franchise Business TODAY” By Jose Torres

Learn how realtors can benefit from working with Franchise advisors and brokers to increase their income through client referral networks, commercial real estate transactions and investments in a franchised business. Whether you are looking to complement and increase income with your current profession or looking at career options, you don’t want to miss this workshop! We represent many of the top franchise companies in the USA and we can open the door to opportunities for success.

Jose Torres is Strategic Franchise Advisor with FranNet, the world’s largest franchise consultant firm and a one-stop shop for all franchise information and services. He has helped individuals find the right franchise business opportunity and how professionals can benefit from the franchise business in today’s market. (305)972-3014 www.frannet.com

Jose Torres

4:00 pm Friday, June 18th, 2008

“REALTORS: How to Listen & Recognize Human Behavior To MULTIPLY SUCCESS Now” By Thomas Armour “The Listening Guy”

You will learn how to improve listening skills and recognize human behavior of your home buyers and sellers to:

• Increase your bottom line
• Create new business
• Close more sales
• Create on going referrals

Thomas Armour, the Listening Guy, is an internationally recognized Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach, Sales Trainer, and Educator. He teaches Listening, Human Behavior, Sales, DISC, Personalities, Phone Skills, Sales Pipeline, and Closing the Sale. Tom has over 20  years sales  and  marketing  experience  his  clients like  a  who’s  who  of  business,  for  example  Disney,  Marriott,  Trump,  CSX  and  1000’s  more. His sales training and executive coaching is changing the lives of real estate professionals and businesses around the world!  He is President of Armour International Inc. (321) 231-3122 tom@thelisteningguy.com

Thomas Armour

KEYNOTE
5:00 pm Friday, July 18th, 2008

“The Freedom Fund: How to Access OUR Money” By TJ Wojtas (from Chicago)

The Freedom Fund is a Multi-Million Dollar Fund that has a mandate to disburse funds to accelerate real estate investing in the current economy.  We will show you step by step how to access the Fund’s money and take advantage of the opportunities in the current real estate market condition. You will also learn how the fund can benefit everyone who stops by the Freedom Fund booth during the show!

TJ Wojtas, self-made multi-millionaire with more than 15 years of experience in real estate finance and distressed real estate turn-around strategy. 
(800) 507-2500   www.FreedomFundAccess.com

TJ Wojtas

“Energy Efficient Real Estate” By Lisa Harr (Special from IFREC Real Estate Schools)

The average home buyer is looking for ways to save on energy costs and utility bills.  Why not be the professional who can assist the buyer in cutting their utility bills while creating a point of distinction for the seller on their listing? 

This presentation will identify areas where energy efficiency can be improved in existing homes, the resources to use, and ways to assist your customers.

Lisa Harr has been licensed in Real Estate for over 22 year.  As a Realtor, she specialized in buyer representation, international real estate and the luxury home market.  She has managed several real estate offices. As a real estate educator, Lisa has developed numerous training programs with an emphasis on business planning and development. Lisa is a REBAC instructor and holds several NAR designations.

Low interest rates and the current mortgage crisis make today the ideal time to fulfill the dream of becoming a homeowner. However, -and due to the real state market crash-, the rules of the game have changed; many banks and financial institutions now demand more requirements before approving a mortgage loan. This workshop will explain the steps to follow in order to strengthen the credit score and to ensure the purchase of a property before starting the complicated process…

Fernando Almanzar is the host of "Cuentas Claras," a weekly radio show about credit and personal finances broadcasted every Saturday from coast to coast through the Univision Radio Network. At the same time, Fernando shares his financial knowledge on "Despierta América," the daily morning magazine show of the Univision Network. Fernando is a journalist and worked for over three years as the business editor at Univision.com, previously he as a reporter for the El Nuevo Herald newspaper in Miami.

Fernando Almanzar

“The Economic Peace Seminar  (Seminario PAZ ECONOMICA)”
By Orlando Montiel (from Florida)

Montiel, author of PAZ ECONÓMICA explains that regardless of your origin, age, and level of education you can reach financial freedom.  More importantly, be at peace with your money.  He stresses the importance of financial stability as individual for the well-being of the person, family and society as a whole.  Montiel assures that it is possible to achieve “financial peace” by applying the laws of personal finance explained in his conference, PAZ ECONÓMICA. His presentation is for everyone that wants to build a solid financial future, regardless of income and profession.  It is for every person that wants to enjoy a life without financial worries.

Orlando Montiel. Regular contributor on personal finance to major media stations such as Univision, Telemundo/NBC, America T.V. Channel 41, Radio Caracol, Clasica 92.3 FM and the newspaper Sun sentinel among others. After 10 years of a successful career as financial advisor, he opened his own firms, IOXUS FINANCIAL, IOXUS PROPERTIES, THE MONTIEL ORGANIZATION and in 2007, PAZ ECONOMICA. Mr. Montiel grew up in Caracas, Venezuela.  Author of two books in Spanish called “Real Estate in Florida” a practical guide to buying and selling real estate and Paz Económica. (305) 772-6415 www.montielorganization.com

Orlando Montiel

KEYNOTE
3:00 pm Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Robert Shemin America's No1 Real Estate "Guru"; Best Selling Author; Renowned Speaker, Teacher & Lecturer; Philanthropist & International Lawyer! Robert is a sought after expert on all aspects of real estate, investing and wealth building. He enjoys teaching the strategies that helped him become a multi-millionaire by the age of thirty-two and loves to help his investors become millionaires. Robert Shemin is a lawyer and a businessman and holds dual graduate from Emory University. He is a consultant to real estate investors from around the globe and is frequently on CNN, CNBC and other talk show programs. Robert is also featured speaker for the world famous "Learning Annex" and regularly speaks to over 45,000 people and shares the stage alongside his colleagues Donald Trump, Tony Robbins and Rich Dad Poor Dad's Robert Kiyosaki. He has written nine bestselling books; is highlighted writer in Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post and hundreds of other newspapers and magazines. Robert lives in Miami Beach.

Robert Shemin

Pre-Show Specials!
Separate Registration Required…

Friday, July 18th, 2008
10 am to 1 pm: “REALTORS^®: QUADRUPLICATE your INCOME with SHORT SALES NOW!”
By Major National Speaker and Expert,
Sharon Restrepo

3-hour condensed training course for REALTORS & Investors. …Stop leaving money on the table with short sales….Learn how to get the banks to pay your commission, mitigation fees and more…! 

Tuition: $49 (All registrants also receive the Short Sale Workbook).

To register download the registration form here and fax it back with your payment to (305) 412-3247. A confirmation email will be send to you. You may also register on-site on Friday July 18 during the Expo and on Saturday July 19 at 8:30 am.

Sharon Restrepo is a realtor and has been investing in real estate for 15 years. She authored and co-authored several home-study courses on the subject of investing in foreclosed and distressed real estate.  She co-founded the Florida Real Estate Investors Association 9 years ago. The FLREIA is a continuing education and networking organization designed for new and seasoned real estate investors. Sharon is also a popular national speaker on the hot topic of short sales, another expertise of hers. To enroll in any of her workshops, visit www.flreia.com

Saturday, July 19th, 2008
9 am to 12 noon: “TRANSNATIONAL REFERRAL CERTIFICATION (TRC) COURSE” By IFREC Real Estate Schools (Speaker: Lisa Harr)

Fee: $89 (special price just for the Expo). Includes the International Certification through NAR and 3 hours of Florida Elective CE Credit via IFREC. To register in advance call IFREC (Andra) at 407-571-2444 or email her at andra.fryer@ifrec.com

This course prepares real estate professionals to make and receive compensated referrals, as both a referring and receiving agent, using the International Consortium of Real Estate Associations (ICREA) Transnational Referral System; how to integrate international referrals into their business plans; increased income. International TRC Certification and FL CE Credits awarded upon completion.

Lisa Harr has been licensed in Real Estate for over 22 year.  As a Realtor, she specialized in buyer representation, international real estate and the luxury home market.  She has managed several real estate offices. As a real estate educator, Lisa has developed numerous training programs with an emphasis on business planning and development. Lisa is a REBAC instructor and holds several NAR designations.

Sharon Restrepo