My BPCON25 Takeaways!!!
Just got back from the BiggerPockets Conference 2025, and WOW, was it an eye-opener!
I missed last year’s event in Cancún and promised myself I wouldn’t let that happen again, and I’m SO glad I made it this time around.
The conference venue was the fabulous Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, the perfect host for such a TOP-FLIGHT event.
The breakout sessions, the exhibit hall and the presentations were all well organized and SUPER engaging.
Keynote speaker Christopher Voss, Mr. "Never Split the Difference," knocked his presentation out of the park, offering unconventional insights on high-stakes negotiations and a good bit of humor!
Here are three of my MAIN takeaways from BPCON25:
1️⃣ You’re Playing on a MUCH Bigger Stage Than You Realize!
Real estate folks (myself included) often underestimate how crucial it is to get out there and network beyond our usual circles. Seeing 2,000-plus attendees who operate in hundreds of different real estate markets (Alaska!) made me realize just how PUNY my business network still is. We all need to connect and interact FAR more than we think we do!
2️⃣ Sharpen That Elevator Pitch!
When you’re trying to connect with hundreds of people in just a few days, you quickly learn that a long-winded explanation doesn’t cut it. I was rusty, but the conference forced me to boil down what I do into a simple, compelling story. Turns out that’s a skill that benefits all of us in ANY industry.
3️⃣ Even Introverts Can RULE!
Just before the conference, I hosted a Zoom session on networking aimed specifically at helping my fellow introverts. I was STUNNED how many folks came through seeking tips and guidance on optimizing their conference experience. I reminded them that while extroverts gain and retain energy by being around other people, we introverts do so by being alone. But, that doesn't mean we can't be networking BEASTS, provided we have a detailed and robust plan for protecting our vigor.
In short: get out there, network more than you think you need to, and refine how you tell your story. The connections and insights you'll gather will be well worth it!
