There is little doubt that the real estate industry professionals attending Inman Connect NYC '09 have gotten their year started on the right foot. The conference kicked-off yesterday with information packed workshops about Blogging, Internet Marketing, and Video. The afternoon was highlighted with an address by Inman News Publisher Brad Inman, and a series of very informative panels and presentations. Attendees ended day one informed, enlightened, and wanting more.
Today, attendees were treated to an energetic and dynamic keynote presentation by Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary shared his own personal story and his insights on the need for real estate and mortgage professionals to focus on personal branding. It was a presentation that will surely be talked about for many Connects to come.
It is hard to believe that there is still more program left. I know that many attendees share the feeling I have-- one of being stuffed with information that has left me energized and inspired.
In case you weren't able to attend Connect NYC '09, you can still follow along. You can see what folks have been talking about on Twitter, or check out the first round of Flickr photo uploads. Of course, if you are a premium Inman member, you can look forward to all of the great video and audio content from Connect NYC '09 in a few weeks. Keep checking back to the blog and the Flickr group, as there is sure to be a flurry of activity once attendees have time to process everything they've learned and share their experiences.
One of the major benefits of attending Real Estate Connect is the opportunity to meet with and learn from the brightest minds in the real estate industry. Real Estate Connect is, and always has been, about connecting with other professionals.