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Prepare to be inspired at AREC 2015


John McGrath

Everyone know John McGrath

Not only is he one of the most influential figures in the Australian real estate industry, he is an occasional judge on The Block, one of the sharks on the Ten Network’s Shark Tank and the founder of the McGrath Estate Agents, one of the world’s fastest growing real estate groups, selling over $12 billion of residential property this year.

John, with all his expertise and knowledge, is also one of the big names behind the industry’s world-class business-to-business event - AREC 2015 which will be held on the Gold Coast on Sunday 31 May and Monday 1 June 2015.

John says, “Every year I say it will be the biggest and the best, and I say that because that's our goal every year to make it the biggest and the best, and this year we're expecting 5,000 delegates which would make it the biggest conference ever in this country

Real estate is in an exciting place. John says, “This industry allows us to achieve anything. It allows people who were encyclopedia sellers to become people who do $3 to $4 million dollars a few short years later just because they learned how to do this, very well. That's exciting.”

So what kind of program has been put together for the huge crowd this year?

John says, “We have had to put together a team of speakers and coaches that we think are worthy of 5,000 people turning up. We think we've done that. We got the best Australian real estate business coaches and sales coaches and we've got what we think are the two best US and the world real estate coaches as well. It's going to be really, really exciting. A number of agents are also coming on board - these guys are doing 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 billion dollars in terms of their fleet turnover. They've really got a good story and have some great stuff to share with us.”

In addition to the indomitable and life changing Les Brown and star of the addictive Million Dollar Listing Miami, Samantha DeBianchi, two of the biggest and most inspiring international coaches in the business will be making the trip Downunder. John explains, “Brian Buffini is the number one coach at the moment in the USA alongside Tom Ferry - both of them have agreed and accepted to come and speak at the event.”

"AREC's got a real opportunity to drop a very big pebble in the pond of Australian and New Zealand real estate"

Exceptional local talent will also play a part. The man with the great story of selling encyclopedias door to door to now smashing it on Sydney’s northern beaches, Michael Clarke will also be speaking. John says, “Michael Clarke from Manly used to work with us. Mike went out, started his own business and now he's one of the best agents in Australia.” Mathew Hayson, co-director of Cobden & Hayson in Sydney's highly competitive inner west, will also be sharing his incredible story and how he has grown his business.

Another great addition this year to the speaking line up is Mark Kentwell, the pioneer of The Friendly Auction System, and the Australian Principal of the Year - Regional at the 2014 Australian Real Estate Awards. John explains, “Not only is he a multi-million dollar owner but he's got the future of real estate which is total commitment to integrity and transparency - doing it differently but doing it better.”

As so much success in real estate rides on maintaining mental focus, there are also some other amazing international motivational speakers who will inspire you to keep going. Dr Wayne Dyer, the internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of self-development and spiritual growth will take to the stage. He is the author of over 40 books, including 20 New York Times bestsellers and is regarded by his fans as the ‘father of motivation’. For John, Dr Wayne “has been one of the most incredible selfdevelopment and growth experts that I've listened to for years and years - decades actually. When I think back to the '80's, which is when I started getting involved with personal development and growth and really looking for the best people, Wayne Dyer was one of the best that I came across. Even thirty-five close to forty years later he's still one of the best.”

A newer entrant to the world of motivational speaking will also be there - Tim Ferriss, an entrepreneur, angel investor (StumbleUpon, Digg, Twitter) and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The 4-Hour Workweek. John says, “He's one of the newest people to hit the growth and personal development market around the world.”

And of course, because it’s the best of the best from around the world and Australia, our very own Lee Woodward, industry training icon and author, will be taking to the stage.

John says that AREC will draw together, “people who have been around for decades who are phenomenal. There are the newest people, there are agents, there are coaches. It's really going to be very exciting to get 5,000 of Australia's best agents in a room. There is just going to be a phenomenal energy. There's going to be something for everyone, whether you are a newbie or if you are like me and you’ve been in the industry for a few decades.”

He continues, “AREC's got a real opportunity to drop a very big pebble in the pond of Australian and New Zealand real estate. I think about 800 people crossed the gap last year to come over here to Australia and come to AREC. That's going to be exciting to have both Australia and New Zealand here and see the repercussions and see what happens.”

AREC will be back on the Gold Coast at the Convention & Exhibition Centre on Sunday 31 May & Monday 1 June 2015.

 


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