Turn Your Expertise Into Stage Presence — Without Chasing Speaking Gigs
A vetted Speaker Readiness & Placement Academy for real estate leaders who want to speak, moderate, emcee, and lead meaningful conversations on respected industry stages.
Trusted through relationships with:
Built by Someone Who’s Been There — Repeatedly
Over the last decade, I’ve had the opportunity to speak to this industry in nearly every format imaginable.
I’ve been featured on television, interviewed on podcasts, quoted in articles, and invited to write for industry publications. I’ve delivered keynotes, served as a panelist, moderated conversations, and emceed events for brokerages, associations, media brands, and technology platforms.
In the last five years alone, I’ve trained thousands of real estate professionals on topics ranging from marketing strategy and systems to technology, leadership, and complex industry shifts like the NAR litigation and settlement.
Most importantly, I didn’t stumble into these opportunities once—I earned them repeatedly. I’ve participated in well over 100 speaking engagements, each one reinforcing what actually matters on stage: preparation, clarity, professionalism, and trust.
The Industry Speaks Academy exists because I’m ready to teach others what I’ve learned by doing—over and over again.
Most Speakers Chase Stages.
We Build Speakers Stages Trust.
They’re short on speakers who are prepared, professional, and capable of elevating the room.
Too often, stages are filled based on visibility or titles instead of readiness. Meanwhile, experienced operators with real insight struggle to break through because they haven’t been taught how to show up effectively across panels, moderation roles, or live conference environments.
The Industry Speaks Academy exists to close that gap.
What the Academy Is —
and What It Isn’t
The Industry Speaks Academy is not a course, a speaker directory, or a shortcut to stage time. It is a membership-based Speaker Readiness program designed to help real estate professionals:
- Develop a clear, credible voice
- Perform confidently across real speaking formats
- Understand how conferences actually select speakers
- Become the kind of professional organizers trust and re-invite
We don’t teach people how to “get booked.” We teach them how to earn the mic—and keep it.
Who the Academy Is For
This Academy is designed forexperienced professionals, including:
- Producing agents and team leaders
- Broker-owners, executives, and operators
- Coaches, trainers, and educators with real-world experience
- Leaders who want to contribute value on stage—not self-promote
If you’re looking for guaranteed speaking engagements, this is not a fit. If you want to become a trusted voice in the industry, it may be.
How the Academy Works
Annual Membership Includes:
Monthly Live Group Training (60–90 minutes)
Invite-only sessions focused on real speaking formats, stage dynamics, and conference intelligence. All members attend; selected participants present live for feedback and coaching.
The 4-Step Speaker Framework
Members progress through a structured, year-long system:
VOICE — Clarify your identity, message, and point of view
SPEAK — Build presence, delivery, and authority
STAGE — Master panels, moderation, and real conference environments
CLOSE — Leverage opportunities with professionalism and integrity
This framework reflects how real speakers are developed—not how slides are built.
Annual In-Person Event: The Industry Speaks Live (Tampa)
This is not a conference. It’s a Speaker Lab + Media Factory, where members can present live, be coached, recorded, and (optionally) receive a professional speaker media package.
Eligibility-Based Speaker Recommendations
As opportunities arise through established relationships with conferences, media brands, brokerages, and platforms, members may be considered based on readiness, fit, and alignment.
There are no guarantees—only standards.
The Standard We Hold
“All speakers recommended through The Industry Speaks Academy have been trained, vetted, and observed live.”
That standard protects event organizers, audiences, and the long-term credibility of every speaker involved.
It’s also why these relationships continue.
Speaker Certification
Industry Speaks Certified™ is available to qualified members after a minimum of one year in the Academy. Certification is earned through participation, performance, and proven readiness and allows speakers to carry the Industry Speaks standard.
FAQs
Answers to Your Key Real Estate Education Queries
What qualifications are required to enroll in your courses?
No specific qualifications are needed for beginner courses. Advanced courses may require prior industry experience.
Are the courses offered exclusively online or do you have in-person classes as well?
Most of our courses are available both online and in-person. Check the specific course details on our website.
How long does it take to complete a certification course at THE INDUSTRY SPEAKS ACADEMY?
Course durations vary, typically ranging from a few weeks to several months, detailed on our website.
Can I take multiple courses at the same time at THE INDUSTRY SPEAKS ACADEMY
Yes, provided you can manage the coursework, you can enroll in multiple courses simultaneously
Is financial aid available for students?
Yes, we offer financial aid to eligible students, including scholarships, grants, and payment plans.
What career opportunities can I explore after completing courses at THE INDUSTRY SPEAKS ACADEMY?
Graduates can pursue roles in real estate sales, property management, and investment consulting.
