Surviving and Thriving in Real Estate: Real Professionals, Real Answers

Surviving and Thriving in the First 5 Years of Real Estate

Join us for an energizing morning dedicated to empowering new and early-career real estate professionals! Whether you're navigating your first transaction or building momentum in your business, this event offers real talk from real professionals who’ve been in your shoes — and found success on the other side.

🕘 Event Schedule:9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Expert Panel Discussion10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Q&A Session (with attendee-submitted questions)11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Networking & Lunch

• Aaron Oelrich – “Sticking to the BBM” (business, budget, marketing)Learn the importance of treating real estate like a real business—budgeting for marketing, setting systems, and staying consistent.
• Tannar Jones – “Influence of the Sphere” Maximize the power of your sphere of influence by building strong personal and professional connections.
• Mallory Bare– “ It’s all about the ABC’s” (Allowing time to Build Confidence. The importance of the small details… writing Clean offers, Communication, timelines and Boundaries)
• Brittany Harlan– “There’s No Danger in Strangers” Discover how to successfully relocate and build your brand in a completely new market.
• Justin Goodman– “No Excuses” A no-nonsense approach to self-motivation and building your brand from the ground up.

📩 Interactive Q&A: Submit your questions ahead of time or during the event—our panel will answer as many as possible in the dedicated Q&A hour.

🤝 Network with Peers: Stick around after the panel for informal networking. Meet fellow REALTORS®, swap stories, and build valuable connections. Free lunch provided.

Please direct any event questions to: [email protected]

Thank you to our Sponsors:

CQI Home Inspections

Home Services Restoration

OE Realty

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Southern Maryland Association of Realtors, 8440 Old Leonardtown Road, Hughesville, United States