New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking
Founded by eXp Realty's Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides structured training and feedback to prepare for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Lead with Fire: Act with confidence, clarity (even if your voice shakes)
Confident leadership is woven from truth, not titles. You build it from the inside out, Debra Trappen writes in the latest installment of her Lead with Fire series
by Debra Trappen May 29
How to make the most of media, speaking, onstage opportunities
If public speaking or press coverage is still on your 2025 list of professional goals, it’s time to get started, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunities that come along
by Troy Palmquist Dec 17
Captivate, connect and convince with compelling presentations
Applying insights from the 'Harvard Business Review' and adapting them to the demands of real estate, Nikki Beauchamp writes, can elevate presentations from informative to influential
by Nikki Beauchamp Mar 11
How to transform your public speaking fear into a superpower
A fear of public speaking is common, yet it's often perceived as a weakness. NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp teaches you how to turn that anxiety into fuel for your next presentation
by Nikki Beauchamp Oct 13
5 real estate skills I learned doing comedy alongside Jerry Seinfeld
NYC Realtor and sometime-stand-up comedian Karen Stone offers insights from her experiences sharing the stage with Jim Gaffigan, George Wallace and Jerry Seinfeld
by Karen Stone Oct 6
Craving attention? This self-professed 'stage mom' can help
Ready to get your name out there and develop thought leadership in real estate and entrepreneurship? Here's how
by Lisa Fettner Jun 26
Overcome your public speaking fears to become a stronger Realtor
Opinion
Public speaking is an essential skill in real estate to land a listing, close a deal and present yourself as an authority. Still, it’s also a skill most agents avoid building because they’re terrified of actually getting up to give a presentation
by Patrick Grimes Jun 7
Loathe public speaking? 25 tips to get past the fear
We rounded up seasoned Inman Connect speakers for their best advice. May their tips, tricks and mishaps help you hone your public speaking skills
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 10
soft skills, communication, teamwork, team, agent appreciation month
Soft skills don't always come naturally, and real estate agents utilize so many in every transaction. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top contributed how-tos, listicles and op-eds to help
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 28
Tips for mastering public speaking
Get comfortable with your own voice and master your fears
by David Redic Jan 6
Tips for mastering public speaking
Get comfortable with your own voice and master your fears
by David Redic Jan 6