Past Speakers 

Meet Christopher, a dedicated leader and mentor who is passionate about uplifting the Hispanic community and helping them realize their potential as homeowners. As a seasoned real estate professional with a track record of success, Christopher has held several executive leadership positions, including COO of a real estate company in Houston where he recruited over 230 agents and developed top-performing teams.

Currently, Christopher serves as the Director of Operations and Sales at Casas Houston, where he is committed to helping the predominantly Hispanic community in Cleveland, TX achieve their dreams of homeownership. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, property investor, or non-US citizen looking to relocate, Christopher's expertise and experience make him a highly sought-after agent.

Certified by NAHREP 10, John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, and Dave Ramsey, Christopher is not only a coach, mentor, and trainer, but also a passionate advocate for real estate education. He firmly believes in paying it forward and empowering others to achieve their goals. To spread the word about his services, Christopher and his team of eighteen agents leverage social media and real estate search engines like Ylopo, with over half of his business coming from referrals from past clients.

Christopher's dedication to providing exceptional customer service and fundamental real estate education has inspired many to share in his knowledge. He believes that by having a servant's heart and doing things without expecting anything in return, the doors will open for you ten-fold. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate agent who will go above and beyond to help you achieve your real estate goals, look no further than Christopher.

Meet Gil Ramos, a Real Estate Coach & Entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping people succeed! Despite being known by many titles, including Leader, Mentor, Speaker, and Broker, Gil takes great pride in his role as a Husband and Father. With six children, including two sets of twins, he has built an empire while balancing his family time and creating magical moments with his loved ones.

In the real estate industry, Gil serves as the CEO of the Award-Winning Mega ICON Team G.R.E.A.T. and Gil Ramos Expert Advisors Team, which is a high-volume residential real estate team based in Central Florida. He also leads a global organization of over 2,300 agents. With his raw yet refined street-level coaching style, Gil has coached and mentored thousands of agents to achieve greater heights, touching their spirits and inspiring them to take action.

Meet Chris Sears, a passionate and professional co-founder of The Sears Group, a successful real estate brokerage that has achieved remarkable growth and success under his leadership. Co-owning the brokerage with Jennifer Sears, Chris is proud to share their incredible achievements, including opening a second office in Katy, Texas, and expanding their organization from 40 agents to 330 agents in just three years.

As described by Mark Johnson, President and CEO of JPAR - Real Estate, agents are drawn to work with The Sears Group because of the phenomenal culture of empowerment. The brokerage partners with every agent to help them achieve their real estate business goals, treating them as business owners. Chris Sears is a true leader who approaches everything with passion and professionalism, and his dedication has played a crucial role in the success of The Sears Group.

Eric is the COO of Figueroa Team Real Estate, the top-performing eXp Real Estate team in 2021-2022. With his leadership, the company has achieved tremendous growth, increasing their annual sales from 600 homes to over 2000 transactions in 2021. Eric's focus on developing effective systems and processes has enabled the team to expand from 20 to 60+ agents. He is committed to personal growth and aspires to continuously challenge himself to be a better version of himself every day, while building a thriving business that inspires others to do the same.

Meet Grant Wise, a serial entrepreneur who is changing the game in the world of real estate marketing. As the President and Co-Founder of Witly, a Marketing Intelligence Software for Real Estate agents, Grant is a maverick leader and an innovative marketing strategist, unafraid to lead companies in new directions.

With a passion for helping businesses generate leads, build their brand, and convert more customers through marketing and sales automation, Grant works with over 3500 businesses in Real Estate, Mortgage, Investing, and Title. From single agents to large-scale teams, he helps them implement effective systems that drive growth and success. Grant Wise is a true visionary and a driving force in the world of real estate marketing.

Travis Plumb is a co-founder of Passive Prospecting and the Living in Dallas Texas Team, as well as a highly successful realtor. Together with business partner Levi Lascsak, they co-own the fastest-growing and most-watched real estate YouTube channel in Dallas, Texas. In just 18 months in the real estate industry, Travis has closed 81 transactions, generating over $47 million in volume and $1.4 million in GCI through organic leads from their YouTube channel. Furthermore, Travis has built a team of 15 agents who have sold $130 million in production from organic YouTube clients. As a leader, Travis takes pride in helping others succeed and reach their potential, and he loves leading his team towards success.

Levi Lascsak is a rising star in the world of real estate, and his meteoric rise to success is a true testament to his hard work and dedication. As a brand new real estate agent, Levi released his first YouTube video on December 5th, 2020, with no homes sold in the previous year.

But with a determination to succeed, Levi partnered with Travis Plumb, and their first two transactions from the channel closed in April 2021. Over the next year, they generated an incredible 164 transactions, $90M in production, and $2.7M in commissions with zero ad spend from the channel.

Today, Levi and Travis own the fastest growing and most viewed real estate YouTube channel in Dallas, Texas, generating 3-5 inbound leads per day. Levi's success story is a true inspiration to aspiring real estate agents, and his dedication and hard work are a shining example of what it takes to succeed in this industry.

Mike is a native Houstonian who began his real estate career in 2007. With a background in architecture, development, and investments, Mike focuses exclusively on commercial real estate as his specialty. Mike is the Commercial Division Director at Keller Williams Southwest. His clients range from first time local business owners to international Fortune 500 companies.
He is currently a member of the 2022 Houston Association of Realtors Board of Directors for commercial members. A Texas Association of Realtors Director and Regional Vice President Appointee for 2023-2025. Mike served as the 2019-2021 Chairman of AAREA the Asian American Real Estate Association in Houston.
He was honored as the 2019 NAHREP Houston Realtor of the Year, and the Houston
Association of Realtors 2019 Realtor of the Year. Mike is a community and industry advocate in Houston. He recently became a CE Instructor for Real Estate Agent Safety as another way to serve his industry and peers.
As an entrepreneur and hands-on real estate investor himself Mihe has bui a personal portfolio of industrial properties, retail centers, and single family homes. His simple core beliefs are: God, family, and business. His humble gratitude is apparent in his volunteering and giving back to the people and city he loves.

Alan is a highly experienced real estate professional with over 16 years in the industry, and a focus on delivering results to the Houston market. He is passionate about his work and strives to help others achieve financial freedom. As a licensed Broker, Director for Texas Realtors, and active real estate investor, he has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the industry, including renovations/flips, private money loans, and creating passive income opportunities. Alan is the owner of White Picket Realty and is committed to mentoring his agents and providing expert consultation to his clients. In his personal life, he enjoys a variety of activities such as mountain biking, fine dining, salsa dancing, and krav maga. Alan's unwavering dedication to the success of those around him make him one of Houston's top real estate professionals.

Tania Castelan is a successful real estate professional, investor, team leader, and passionate educator. She is the proud owner of DAR Event Studio and has recently expanded her real estate business by opening a second office location in Port Arthur, Texas. Tania has a deep understanding of Southeast Texas, where she was raised, and the many benefits the region has to offer, including its culture and diversity.

Prior to her career in real estate, Tania was a dedicated teacher and education head for Connect Realty. She is an active member of numerous organizations, including the Legacy Community Health Advisory Board and Green Dot Public Schools Advisory Board. As a Leadership Beaumont Alumni and 40 under 40 Recipient, Tania is committed to giving back to her community. She serves as one of the committee chairs for SETX YPO (Young Professional Organization) and Junior League ABOLISH committee. Additionally, Tania is a Lamar University Alumni Advisory Board member and was awarded the HPAC Business Impact Award.

Tania's dedication to education has been a driving force in her success. She encourages others to pursue their dreams and was awarded Provisional of the 2019-2020 Year. Tania's team has consistently ranked in the top 5% of sales for her real estate brokerage for the last four years and has been nominated for Team of the Year.

When she's not working, Tania can be found planning charity events and spending time with her young son. Her extensive market knowledge and unmatched devotion to her clients and community make her a trusted and respected leader in the real estate industry.

Tricia Turner is a Houston native who has been passionate about real estate for over 20 years. She began her career as a leasing agent for an apartment complex straight out of high school and quickly obtained her real estate license. After many years of practicing real estate, she earned her broker's license and opened her own independent brokerage, which grew to include 50 agents selling over 300 homes per year.

In 2018, Tricia joined forces with several agents from her brokerage and moved to EXP Realty to form a mega team that continues to thrive. The team's goal is to achieve $100 million in sales volume for 2022.

Tricia and her family reside in the Katy/Fulshear area, where they have lived for over 22 years. All three of her children are involved in the family business. Tricia is an active member of the Fulshear/Katy Chamber of Commerce and the Brazos River Rotary Club. She is also an ambassador for the Child Advocates of Fort Bend and serves on the Texana Advisory Board.

Danny Garcia is a Houston native with a passion for helping families achieve the sense of security and wealth that comes with owning a home. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Danny has become a seasoned real estate agent, investor, and home-building consultant. He specializes in working with first-time buyers, educating them on the benefits of homeownership and helping them build their American dream. Danny's unique insight and unparalleled negotiation skills stem from his experience working in construction, banking, and real estate. He takes pride in his clients' repeat business and believes that real estate is a prosperity driver for the American family. Outside of work, Danny enjoys spending time with his four children and supporting their volunteer work at church.

Jena Turner is a natural-born entrepreneur who has found her passion in real estate and sales. She quickly became the top producer at two boutique brokerages in Houston, Texas, before co-founding Found Realty with three team members in early 2019. The brokerage soon garnered local attention for its marketing and production, and after growing to 35 team members, Jena and her team moved to eXp Realty as a Mega Icon Team.

As a leader, Jena emphasizes shadow training, heavy administrative support, and a Found Realty platform that she believes is leading the way in agent production and efficiency. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Jena was honored with a RealTrends Emerging Leaders Award and named an HBJ Women Who Mean Business Honoree in 2022. She has also received numerous local and national awards for her production and that of her team, and the Houston Business Journal recently named her one of the 10 women to watch in the city.

Jena is a sought-after speaker at real estate and personal growth conferences, where her tell-it-like-it-is personality and humor ignite the room. She is also a proud mother of two young boys under the age of 6 and uses her social media influence to share her stories about work, community, and family, demonstrating how to balance it all with a humorous spin about life on the go.

Mirta Amaya is a rising star in the real estate industry with a passion for helping her Latino community achieve the American dream of homeownership. Coming from a family that migrated from Mexico to the United States, Mirta knows firsthand the challenges of navigating the language barrier in this country. Inspired by her parents' experience of buying their first home, she set out to bridge the gap for her community.

Mirta leads a talented team of bilingual realtors who are dedicated to providing top-notch service to their clients. They work tirelessly to guide their clients through every step of the home buying process and ensure that they understand every aspect of their investment. With four years of experience in the industry, Mirta has built a reputation for her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to her clients.

Bobby Davidowitz is a Financial Freedom Coach with over 20 years of experience in real estate entrepreneurship. His expertise spans lending, investing, and residential and commercial sales. Using the power of scalability and building culture, he has grown his real estate company to over 1300 agents in the past 3+ years. As a national speaker, Bobby runs Davos Team within his brokerage as part of his freedom formula. He prioritizes building his brand as a coach and leader, going by Coach Bobby Franchise on social media, where his tagline is "Developing Franchise Players in the real estate game."

Carlos German is an accomplished broker associate and team leader at eXp Realty. He leads a team of over 2600 Expert Advisors across the country as part of the Global Alliance, which he co-founded. With his extensive experience and innovative approach, Carlos is widely respected in the real estate community. His many achievements include becoming a bestselling author, being featured in Forbes and Success Magazines as “The Ninja of Real Estate,” and being named to Realtor Magazine's "30 Under 30." Carlos leads a highly productive team based in Celebration, Florida that closes over 200 deals annually. In addition to his work with eXp Realty, Carlos is also the founder of Open Book Real Estate, the brand behind his amazing event.

Ozzie lives by the values of God, family, and business, which he incorporates into his daily life. With almost 17 years of experience in real estate, Ozzie's background in the service industry has led him to a natural transition in the field. He takes pride in his wife of 20 years and his four children.

Ozzie's mission is to foster personal and financial growth for his team members, with the ultimate goal of creating lives worth living for their families. He envisions providing extreme contributions and opportunities to his clients, team, and community. Ozzie believes in having a servant's heart, maintaining integrity, being a team player, pursuing passion, exhibiting tenacity, possessing a growth mindset, and staying curious.

Ozzie's company, the Askozzie Team, is centered around a learning-based philosophy where driven professionals come together to support their ideal lifestyles.

Josue and Rebecca Soto are a dynamic husband and wife team with a passion for real estate. They have been serving the Central Florida area since 2006, specializing in residential real estate and dedicated to serving their Hispanic community through the trade organization NAHREP. Their hard work and dedication have earned them numerous awards, including Orlando Real Producers Top 500 agents, 2019 Top Orlando Couples, NAHREP's Top 250, and eXp's Icon Agents.

As leaders in their local real estate community, they have expanded their organization into several states and 5 countries, growing from 4 agents to over 380 and counting. They are active participants in their company's affinity groups, such as ONE eXp and eXp Latino, and enjoy mentoring new agents. During the pandemic, they took the opportunity to write a book, Married In Real Estate, which chronicles their life experiences working together as a married couple in real estate. The book is told from both their perspectives and includes valuable life lessons and reflective exercises. When they're not working, Josue and Rebecca enjoy spending time with their family and giving back to their community.

Morad Fiki is the #1 Real Estate Expert on Social Media in Texas. He has been awarded Top 1.4% Real Estate Agents In the United States through Real Trends and has over 100 Million in Career Sales.

​Morad helps people who feel stuck in their careers and their lives and have no sales, no business, no customers, and no idea where to go from here to get out of their own way and realize the greatness within themselves. He believes that once you do this you can unlock your potential and take profound steps to live your best lives and have a business that reflects that.
Morad is on a mission to inspire 10 million real estate professionals and associated services providers to grow their businesses to six figures and beyond so that they can make a greater impact on their own lives, families, and communities.

Charles Hernandez is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in the mortgage industry. He founded HomeBuying HomeSelling Solutions (HBHS), a real estate investment company in San Antonio, TX, to help homeowners find solutions for problem properties. Charles has a wealth of experience in structuring creative finance deals and worked closely with hard money lenders to assist investors. However, like many, Charles took a big hit during the 2008 financial crisis, but he refused to give up.
In 2012, Charles founded HBHS as a solopreneur and decided to become an investor himself. He found himself with more deals than he could handle and convinced his daughter's boyfriend, Mike Llanas, to become a licensed real estate agent to handle the traditional home selling side of the business. In his first three years as a real estate agent, Mike earned numerous awards for closing 60-70 traditional deals per year while being active duty in the army.
Today, Mike and Charles run San Antonio's largest Real Estate Investment Association (REIA) and teach their students how to stop foreclosures, buy homes without banks, and sell homes and be the bank. They believe in maintaining a strong company culture and encourage their team and vendors to work with them, not for them. HBHS has grown to bring in seven figures a year with a strong emphasis on creative finance deal structuring.

Gayla Gayden has achieved her dream of creating a team of like-minded professionals who share her passion and professionalism in the real estate industry. As the leader of The Gayden Team, she has worked extensively with home builders, architects, and clients to provide unparalleled service in Houston's high-end buying and selling market. Gayla is a top producer in the industry and is widely recognized as one of the best realtors in selling, buying, and renting properties. She believes in developing strong relationships with her clients, many of whom become dear friends for life. If you want to experience exceptional service and professionalism in the real estate industry, Gayla Gayden and her team are the perfect choice.

Meet Yvonne Cazares,  a seasoned real estate broker with over 6 years of experience in the industry. Before entering the world of real estate, Yvonne worked as a procurement manager for over 12 years in the oil and gas sector. . However, her passion for real estate investment led her to make a career change. 
After investing in real estate herself, Yvonne quickly realized that she had a knack for the business. She decided to take her skills and knowledge to the next level by starting her own brokerage and team. With hard work and dedication, she was able to build a thriving business, helping clients buy and sell properties in the area.
Yvonne's experience as a procurement manager has been invaluable in her real estate career, as it has taught her how to negotiate deals and manage complex transactions.  Her success as a top performer in the real estate industry is a testament to her tenacity and resilience. After going through a divorce and being a single mother of 2 young kids, she was able to bounce back and build a successful business from the ground up. She is passionate about helping others achieve their real estate goals and is committed to providing her clients with the highest level of service.  As the leader of The Monarch Team, Yvonne and her team specialize in serving all real estate needs, working with hedge funds, banks, investors, and buyers and sellers. 
Yvonne personally specializes in foreclosure and distressed properties and finds it more rewarding to help clients out of tough situations than just making a profit. 

Julia Wang is a leading figure in the Texas real estate industry, holding the highest real estate license as a Broker and Owner of NextGen Real Estate. Her corporate and educational background in marketing has given her an edge in understanding the new wave of real estate marketing through online platforms, which has earned her nationwide recognition and a massive following on social media.

Her expertise has earned her several awards, including being named the #1 Realtor on Social Media and one of the 'Top 5 Real Estate Agents to Follow' by Yahoo Finance. Julia is also a sought-after speaker for reputable podcasts and panels in the fast-changing real estate industry.

Julia established NextGen Real Estate in November 2020, and it has quickly grown to become the fastest-growing brokerage in Houston, with a team of 130 experienced agents. Julia's approach is to always use the latest advanced technologies to service her clients and team, whether it is for first-time homebuyers or large developers. What Julia loves most about real estate is forming lifelong relationships with her clients, which makes it more than just a job.

If you're looking to buy, sell or lease in Texas, Julia Wang and her NextGen team are the experts to trust.

As a native Houstonian, Olga Martinez-Garza (affectionately known as the OMG Realtor) is a seasoned residential agent who brings years of training and experience to assist with all your real estate needs. Her prompt communication, candid advice, and transparent approach have earned her clients' trust, turning strangers into repeat clients and lifelong friends. Being bilingual in English and Spanish enables her to help dozens of families find their dream home and/or investment property in Greater Houston/North Harris County and surrounding areas. Whether working with first-time homebuyers or luxury buyers and listings, Olga's vast experience will help achieve the best outcome in every transaction.

Olga's dedication to service has directly translated into her real estate practice, and she is committed to fulfilling the mission of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). In 2023, she will serve as the NAHREP Houston Chapter President, focusing on sustainable Hispanic homeownership. Olga served as the lead for the team she co-founded, earning them the distinct recognition of the Circle of Excellence - Diamond Award for their 2022 production.

In March 2023, Olga made the move to Nan and Company Properties, owned by one of her role models, where she hopes to continue to scale her real estate career. Outside of real estate, you can find Olga alongside her husband on the ball field cheering on their kids, who play travel softball and little league baseball. Olga's success in the industry is attributed to her compassion for her clients and respect for their cultural differences, her passion for generational wealth, and her commitment to learning and staying current with the latest market trends.

When working with Olga, clients can expect to work with an advocate who always has their best interest in mind, whether representing them on the listing or buying side. Her clients receive personalized service that is tailored to their unique needs and requirements. Olga's clients can trust that she will go above and beyond to help them achieve their real estate goals.

Sekou Pyle is a full-time trainer, one-on-one coach, and management consultant at Liberty Realty. He directs group coaching calls and The Liberty Realty intensive training program. With a goal to help both new and experienced agents find their niche, Sekou's training program provides the ideal scenario to pass on as much knowledge as possible to all trainees. His courses include Mindset Training, Goal Setting, Prospecting for new and repeat business, and Objection Handling Master Class.
Sekou's training program has helped many sales professionals succeed in a rapidly changing market. He looks to change the sales dynamic for each of the salespeople he works with and has helped create and inspire some of the top agents in the field. Sekou provides targeted skills development sessions and redefines personal and professional goals for optimal outcomes using the time-tested techniques of some of the greatest sales gurus and the science of communication in the application of NLP.
With a track record of success directly related to the growth and success of his clients, Sekou is changing the dynamic of his business and keeping a smaller circle. To find a new dynamic to your business and grow in ways yet unattainable, set up an appointment with Sekou today.