KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Alex Banayan

Bestselling Author | The Third Door: The Mindset of Success

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. His book, The Third Door, is a #1 international bestseller translated into 20 languages. Over seven years, Alex interviewed icons like Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and Jane Goodall to uncover how high achievers think, act, and grow.

His Third Door® framework has helped millions—and Fortune 500 companies—reimagine success through unconventional strategies. But after losing his father to cancer, Alex's mission expanded to include mental well-being. He spent years interviewing top psychologists, brain experts, and researchers to decode scalable solutions to today’s mental health crisis.

Alex's keynote, The Mindset of Success, explores the habits, focus, and resilience that define extraordinary leaders. Join us at Leaders in Luxury to unlock your own Third Door—and discover what's truly possible.

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Brandon Brugada

Head of Affiliate and Channel Sales | Lofty

Brandon Brugada leads Affiliate and Channel Sales at Lofty, where he's built high-impact programs that drive scalable growth through strategic partnerships. With a background in sales leadership and a passion for innovation, Brandon helps real estate professionals leverage AI and automation to work smarter and grow faster.

Grounded in faith, driven by purpose, and inspired by his role as a father, Brandon brings a people-first mindset to everything he does—whether he's leading a team, mentoring agents, or building the next generation of real estate sales system.

David Collins

President | REAL Marketing

David Collins is a visionary thinker with over 24 years of experience in the real estate marketing field. His marketing advice and programs have generated billions of dollars in real estate sales for his clients. Hailed as one of the top experts in direct mail marketing, he has spoken at distinguished real estate summits and conferences across the US and Canada.

Charismatic, dynamic, and full of poignant stories, he enjoys educating his clients about the do's and don'ts of direct mail marketing. He has been commissioned by some of the largest real estate companies in the world to advise them on market share domination, recruiting, and retention.

Debbie De Grote

President & Founder | Forward Coaching

Debbie launched her real estate career at just 18 and quickly rose to national prominence, closing over 156 transactions annually—with only one assistant. Over 16 years, she personally closed more than 3,000 deals, earning Century 21's Hall of Fame award as its first-ever recipient.

Beyond sales, Debbie managed large offices, led recruiting efforts, and developed strategic plans for major brokerages in Orange County. Her success and leadership opened doors to speaking, training, and consulting—where she found her true calling.

For the past 25 years, Debbie has been one of the most sought-after coaches in the industry, guiding elite agents, brokers, and professionals across real estate, mortgage, title, escrow, and insurance. She’s led over 100,000 private coaching calls, hundreds of webinars, and countless live events, becoming a fixture at national conventions.

Debbie's impact is unmatched—and her insights will inspire you to elevate your business and leadership to the next level.

Rick Janson

Author | Leveraging AI in Real Estate

Rick Janson is an award-winning luxury Realtor, AI strategist, and national speaker helping professionals reclaim their time and amplify their results with the practical power of artificial intelligence. With a 20+ year career in real estate and a background in law and marketing, Rick brings a grounded, field-tested approach to AI that cuts through the hype and delivers results.

He is the author of two forthcoming books, Real Estate Mastery and Leveraging AI in Real Estate, and a founding member of REALM-Global, the elite network of the world's top luxury agents.

Rick doesn't teach AI from the top down—he starts with your real-world problems and shows you exactly how to solve them with simple, repeatable workflows. His sessions are packed with tactical insight, immediate takeaways, and zero fluff. Rick will be a featured speaker on AI at NAR NXT 2025 in Houston.

Stacy Kirk

Executive Vice President | Interluxe Auctions

Stacy Kirk is the Executive Vice President of Interluxe Auctions, where she leads business development and strategic partnerships that have propelled the company to the forefront of the luxury real estate auction industry. Since joining in 2015, she has played a pivotal role in expanding Interluxe's reach, strengthening agency relationships, and ensuring record-setting results for real estate professionals and their clients.

Stacy's career in luxury real estate auctions began in 1999 when she co-founded Grand Estates Auction Company, which under her leadership became the largest of its kind in the nation. This foundation equipped her with a deep understanding of the nuances of the industry, as well as the expertise to navigate and shape the future of luxury real estate auctions.

In addition to her leadership roles, Stacy has been recognized as an authoritative voice in the field. She has been featured in leading national publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Unique Homes, and DuPont Registry, as well as regional outlets such as The Atlanta Journal, and The Boston Herald. She has also served as a trusted resource for prominent broadcast and media platforms, most recently contributing insights to Fox News, CNBC, and NPR.

With over two decades of experience, Stacy Kirk continues to be a driving force in redefining luxury real estate auctions, and ensuring Interluxe remains synonymous with innovation, excellence, and results.

Jessica Lautz

Deputy Chief Economist & Vice President of Research | National Association of REALTORS™ (NAR)

Dr. Jessica Lautz is the Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research at the National Association of REALTORS®. She has been with NAR since 2007.

Stacy's career in luxury real estate auctions began in 1999 when she co-founded Grand Estates Auction Company, which under her leadership became the largest of its kind in the nation. This foundation equipped her with a deep understanding of the nuances of the industry, as well as the expertise to navigate and shape the future of luxury real estate auctions.

The core of her research focuses on analyzing trends for both NAR members and housing consumers. She is in demand as a speaker and by major media outlets to provide commentary on the real estate market. She has testified before Congress on behalf of NAR.

She also volunteers at Nottingham Trent University as an industry fellow mentoring real estate graduate students, is a committee chair at the National Association of Business Economics, bakes birthday cakes for underserved youth with Cake4Kids, and sits on the board of the Food Recovery Network.

Dr. Lautz has been recognized by Housing Wire's Women of Influence and RISMedia's Newsmaker award.

Jessica received her Doctorate of Real Estate from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. She also holds a Master's in Public Policy from American University and undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Law and Justice from Central Washington University.

Bobby Moats

Chief Growth Officer | Speculo

Bobby Moats is the Co-Founder, Head of Industry, and Chief Innovation Officer at Speculo, where he serves as the driving force behind the company's AI vision. With a decade-plus background as a top-producing real estate agent and team leader, Bobby is dedicated to shaping the next generation of AI-empowered agents—not just for his own organization, but for the industry as a whole.

Bobby is the brains behind Speculo's conversational AI, building practical tools that empower agents to save time, connect with clients, and thrive in today's market. His mission is clear: help agents harness AI to amplify their value, not replace it.

Prior to Speculo, Bobby led innovation at Keller Williams as Director of Labs, where he played a key role in developing and iterating on the tech-enabled agent model. Since 2018, he's been on the front lines of real estate technology, passionate about making sure AI is used to lift agents up—not leave them behind.

Bobby's commitment is simple: to make sure every agent has access to the tools and technology they need to be the best in the business. That mission is what drives him every single day.

Riley VanderKaay

CEO | Speculo

Riley VanderKaay is the Co-Founder and CEO of speculo.ai, a groundbreaking conversion platform revolutionizing the real estate industry through the power of AI. Named as a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, Riley is a visionary leader with a passion for building systems that move people, culture, and industries forward.

Before launching speculo.ai, Riley co-founded a multimillion-dollar advertising agency dedicated to helping real estate professionals generate and convert high-quality leads. Drawing from his background in sales and leadership, Riley merged deep industry insight with cutting-edge technology to create a streamlined platform where agents can focus solely on what they do best: assisting families with real estate.

Under his leadership, speculo.ai has grown into a category-defining solution, empowering hundreds of agents to scale their business with AI - powered solutions that allow them to skyrocket the value and the experience they offer their clients.

Known for his energetic leadership style and relentless optimism, Riley is driving speculo.ai under one simple mission—empowering agents to become their own lead portal and to eliminate the financial and systematic friction that holds people back from doing work they love.

When he's not building the future of real estate, you can find Riley outdoors with his dog Ace, chasing new ideas, or helping others overcome the regrets that keep them from reaching their full potential.

Amy Weaver

Senior Vice President of Growth | eXp Realty

Amy Weaver is the Senior Vice President of Growth at eXp Realty, where she empowers agents to dream bigger and build boldly. A former team leader turned executive, Amy brings her signature “Hustle and Heart” message to life through impactful storytelling that motivates action. She's passionate about helping agents rewrite their narratives, take bold leaps of faith, and tap into the life-changing potential of growth and attraction at eXp.