FROM THE PUBLISHER
An Evolutionary Mindset
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s I write this, we’ve just wrapped our Real Estate CEO & Agent Leadership Exchange. This marks the second year of the virtual version of our storied September event that we’ve historically held in New York City. And despite a different setting and a different delivery method, the event was a tremendous success, bringing together thousands of attendees to tune into more than 25 sessions from 75-plus presenters and panelists. My sincere appreciation goes out to all our participants, attendees and sponsors. I know that most, if not all, of you can relate to having to take a different approach to business in the past 18 months. As many have talked about, pandemic times have necessitated the need to be flexible and creative in order to arrive at solutions for both our professional and personal lives. However, I believe this is an important mindset that we must take forward with us, because the ability to pivot and evolve shouldn’t be relegated to times of crisis—it should be baked into our business models.
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HomeSmart, for example, has taken this approach since the get-go. A commitment to constantly evolving is what founder Matt Widdows built his business model on, beginning with a technology platform that was way ahead of its time. In this month’s cover story (page 46), we take a closer look at how the firm’s flexible, always forward-looking business model and technology offering is changing the game for agents. And speaking of forward-looking, we’re so excited to get back together again in person on November 12 for our 25th Annual Power Broker & Newsmakers Forum, Reception & Dinner held at the San Diego Marriott during the NAR conference. Be sure to stop by our booth at the Expo where our editors will be recording on-the-scene interviews with industry leaders and convention-goers alike. You’ll also be able to check out some exciting developments at RISMedia.com. It’s all part of RISMedia’s evolving gameplan to deliver the critical information needed to grow your businesses and prosper long-term. Once again, to all our presenters, sponsors and tens of thousands of attendees who joined us virtually over the past year, thank you for embracing evolution with us. While we may not go looking for change, if we greet it with open arms, great things can happen. Wishing you continued success,
John E. Featherston CEO & Publisher
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