Three days that change how you think, connect and grow in your business. You’ll leave with the ideas, connections and confidence to move forward. This is The Power of YOU.
WRA Annual Convention
2026 Speakers
Featured Speakers
The Power of YOU comes to life through dynamic speakers who share insights, strategies and perspectives to help you succeed in today's market.
“If you want your audience to leave the room inspired, with a smile on their face, a tear in their eye, and actionable insight to their life, job, and relationships, Mike Staver is your guy.”
Rosey KoberleinCEO, Long Companies
CEO of The Staver Group
Staver is an internationally recognized leadership expert who helps individuals and organizations improve performance through practical, engaging strategies. Author of “Leadership Isn’t for Cowards” and a member of the National Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame, Staver is known for translating complex leadership concepts into actionable insights that drive results.
Real Estate Keynote Speaker, Author and Coach
James is a real estate entrepreneur and educator known for helping brokers and agents across the country grow their businesses through practical, results-driven methods and plans. A former top-producing agent, team leader and REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30” honoree, he reaches millions through his training programs, podcast and widely followed online content.
TEDx Presenter and World-class Guitarist
Rayburn is an expert on innovation, change and peak performance, who combines music, humor and business insights to create engaging and transformational experiences. A TEDx presenter and accomplished entrepreneur, Rayburn has delivered thousands of presentations around the world for leading organizations, including Ford Motor Company, IBM, Walmart and more.
Real Estate Advisor and Keynote Speaker
Bailey is an award-winning real estate executive with more than 30 years of experience leading growth, innovation and organizational transformation. Having held senior leadership roles at RE/MAX, Century 21, Zillow Group and T3 Sixty, he is widely recognized as one of the industry’s most influential leaders and a two-time Inman Innovator of the Year.
Kennedy is a keynote speaker and trainer who helps professionals become more confident communicators, leaders and storytellers. A licensed real estate agent and host of the National Speakers Association’s Speakernomics podcast, he has worked with organizations including AARP, Barnes & Noble, T-Mobile and UNCF.
Wisconsin Housing Expert and Economist
Dr. Eppli, of the UW-Madison James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate, is one of Wisconsin’s leading real estate economists. Dr. Eppli is widely published in the fields of commercial real estate finance, development and evaluation, and is a sought-after speaker and author for keynotes and articles related to Wisconsin real estate and economics.
REALTOR® and Real Estate Technology Trainer
Little is a nationally recognized real estate educator and digital marketing strategist who helps agents leverage technology to grow their businesses and better serve clients. With more than 25 years in the real estate industry, she is the owner of CarMarc Realty Group and author of the Digital Marketing Practicum for the National Association of REALTORS® undergraduate program.
WRA Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs
Cori M. Lamont serves as the Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs for the WRA, directing its legal, advocacy and political efforts. With a deep background in real estate law and policy, Lamont has helped craft major state legislation and frequently collaborates on state and national committees.
WRA Senior Director of Legal Services
Lindsley is an attorney on the WRA Legal Hotline and serves on the Real Estate Contractual Forms Advisory Council. She is responsible for the WRA Forms Committee and serves as subject matter expert on both a state and national level developing licensing exams. She received her B.A. from Portland State University and her J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Lindsley is also a former member of the Preliminary Review Committee for the Office of Lawyer Regulation.
WRA Director of Legal Services
Hoang is the Director of Legal Services at the WRA. She participates as an attorney on the WRA Legal Hotline and conducts educational presentations for REALTOR® members. Her other responsibilities include writing WRA publications, hosting the Legal Landscape webinar, and teaching WRA pre-license and continuing education courses. Hoang received her B.A. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and her J.D. from Marquette University Law School.
