Fall your head on your heels for a real estate meeting. Team leaders Christian and Ashley Harris share how they discovered opportunities, relationships and love at live events.
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Ashley and Christian Harris
Valentine’s Day is all about love, and while most people think of romance, we are here to talk about another kind of love: learning, networking, exploiting new opportunities.
For us, real estate conferences were more than just a professional event. As Brad Inman calls us, they were literally a place to connect, grow and even find “Ambassador Inman’s Love Story”!
Christian and I met as Inman Ambassadors online during the pandemic through Inman Connect Now and Clubhouse. Then, in 2022, we finally met in person at Inman Connect New York. The rest is history!
The power of real estate conferences
Meetings like Inman Connect create a melting pot of ideas, strategies and relationships that can bring together the best minds in real estate and boost your career. From masterminds to breakout sessions, these events allow agents to share insights, form strong collaborations and stay ahead of industry trends.
Whether it’s a niche mastermind or a large event, every meeting can create lasting connections and new business opportunities.
From March 11-12, 2025, Inman debuted in Nashville on tour, with two days of fresh ideas, innovations and game-changing conversations for the future of real estate. Don’t miss out on the chance to participate in the event.
Build important relationships
If you’re going to do it on your own, real estate can become a lonely business. But the meeting introduces your tribe, those who understand the highs and lows of this industry. These events form lifelong friendships, referral partnerships, and even business collaborations. In-person connections created in places like Inman Connect create a support system that goes far beyond the event itself.
Learn from the best
The best agents know that learning never stops. Whether you’re discovering ways to implement AI-powered tools like RealScout, Highnote, Cloze, or other AI-powered tools, listening to industry veterans, or jumping into cutting-edge marketing strategies, meetings are somewhere else We provide education that we cannot do.
Inman on Miami 2025, which will be held at the New World Centre from May 20-21, explores the latest trends shaping the future of real estate. We will uncover important business opportunities that will go beyond the curve and drive success in the coming years. Sign up for this mandatory event now.
Inman effect
You can’t talk about the meeting without shedding light on Inman. As hosting two flagship conferences in Inman Connect New York and Inman Connect Las Vegas (to move to San Diego this summer), as well as several small events throughout the year, Inman is at the forefront of real estate education and networking .
The range of these events is unparalleled, bringing together top producers, industry leaders and innovative startups. For us, Inman Connect was more than just a meeting. It is where our love stories began and it continues to be a space where we can connect, learn and grow.
Inman Connect moved from Las Vegas to San Diego in 2025, offering a bigger, bolder and better experience. The real estate industry gathers to share secrets for success, share the best and networks, and gain valuable insights. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of it.
Who will you see in San Diego?
If you’ve never attended an Inman event, now is the time! The Inman Connect San Diego took place this July. I’m looking forward to seeing who will join us. Whether you’re looking for a fresh idea, a new referral partner, or just a place to rekindle your passion for real estate, this is a place.
Will you meet there? Please drop a comment and let us know!
Christian and Ashley Harris are Florida broker associates, team leaders, actual brokers and Seattle. Connect to them on Instagram or Facebook.
