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RISMEDIA’S CEO EXCHANGE Showcases How ‘True Leaders Shine’ in Challenging Times by RISMedia Staff
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he 2020 Real Estate CEO Exchange was unlike any other in RISMedia’s 31-year history of hosting the prestigious event. In order to continue bringing real estate’s top minds together, while mitigating the risks introduced by the coronavirus pandemic, RISMedia moved this year’s event to an all-virtual format on Sept. 17, presenting 16 sessions that featured more than 50 leading brokers and industry professionals. The event attracted more than 1,200 attendees who are now more prepared to overcome COVIDrelated challenges through innovative strategies and groundbreaking processes.
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This year, the CEO Exchange was co-presented by RISMedia and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The event kicked off with an opening address by RISMedia’s Founder, CEO and Publisher John Featherston. “Our collective goal for this event was simple: In this year of COVID-19 and the incredible challenges we’ve encountered, we wanted to introduce you to the industry colleagues who have faced these challenges so they can share their thoughts, methods and successes with you to help you improve your overall skillset and abilities,” said Featherston. Following Featherston was keynote presenter Paul Boomsma, president and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), who discussed the changing landscape of real estate amid the pandemic. “The high-touch nature of in-person real estate transactions quickly migrated to virtual showings and online contracts,” said Boomsma. “We will benefit
