"You're ready to take things to the next level. Ready to grow your business AND yourself. You want to think and act more strategically – and you're so busy executing, there's never time. NOW is the time.”
The Ops Boss® Leader Retreat
October 3-5, 2025 in the Washington DC suburbs (Reston VA)
This is a room like no other. You want a seat in this room. It is filled with high-level operations conversations with the ops leaders in our industry. Not another sales-focused event, with a side-note of ops. ALL ops – BY ops – FOR ops.
Join us if you're ready to optimize your leadership skills, stretch your thinking, energize your spirit, and best of all
engage with other unicorns like yourself – smart, humble, successful real estate Ops Bosses®.
If you’re a real estate COO or Director of Operations, this elite leader-level retreat is definitely for you. If you’re an Executive Assistant striving to become a DOO or COO, or an operations member of a team or TC Company moving into a leadership role, attending this event will be critical in helping you rise to the next level in your career. If you own a TC Company and think like an Owner while executing with an Ops mind, this event will elevate your thinking and leadership.
Empowering Business and Personal Growth:
Starts Friday (Oct 3) at Noon and Ends Sunday (Oct 5) at Noon
Get ready to be inspired and empowered as you listen to both of our esteemed keynote speakers share their insights, strategies, and success stories to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of operations and leadership in the real estate industry.
Network with high-minded leaders who share your passion for operational excellence. From informal gatherings outside the main event to Friday's Social Hour, our retreat offers numerous opportunities to build connections to last a lifetime.
Collaboration and innovation thrive through our mastermind sessions. A unique opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, share insights, and gain fresh perspective on the variety of challenges you're facing in TODAY'S market.
Our presentations bring together industry leaders, subject matter experts, and thought leaders to share their perspectives, insights, and strategies on a wide range of operational leadership topics. Participate in interactive Q&A, gain valuable insights, and uncover new ideas to transform your leadership.
Coffee with Coaches is always a highlight event. Come meet your coach (or future coach!). Enjoy a casual opportunity for masterminding or ask for coaching on a particular topic you need help with! We are here to serve!
In addition to enriching learning opportunities, our retreat offers ample free time to enhance your experience. AND Sunday is "Super Soul Sunday" where we have speakers & activities on personal growth topics. You'll have rare time to spend focusing on YOU! Before you lead others, you have to lead yourself! We also recommend coming early or staying late so you can visit Washington DC!
2024 Agenda
(2025 Agenda will be released Fall of 2025. The 2024 agenda below will give you the general idea of the HUGE value you'll find at this event.)
Friday - Network Like a Boss (12:00-6:00 PM)
- Registration & Welcome by the Ops Boss® Team
- Liftoff with Christy Belt Grossman
- Ignition: Get to Know Your Crew (Activity)
- Keynote with Nora Simpson: Hitch Your Star to Neuroscience and Double Your Productivity
- Cosmic Collaboration (Mastermind) & AHAs
- Refueling Break
- Harnessing AI for Out-of-This-World Innovation, Efficiency & Profit (Workshop Presentation with DOO & Coach Aly Flaningan-Napier)
- More Cosmic Collaboration (Mastermind) & AHAs
- Coach Facilitated Cosmic Conversations
- Cosmic Connections: Networking & Social Hour
- Unofficial/Informal Mastermind Dinners
Saturday - Business Like a Boss (9 AM - 5:30 PM)
- Pre Conference "Coffee with Coaches" (offsite, separate registration)
- Morning Launch
- Charting Your Financial Constellation: Using the SOC To Leverage Galactic Growth (Presentation with Christy Belt Grossman)
- Cosmic Collaboration (Mastermind) & AHAs
- Refueling Break
- Navigating the Galaxy of Process & Accountability (Workshop Presentation with DOO & Coach Jerrica Kontos)
- Document The Journey (Group Photo)
- Refuel & Relax (Lunch Provided)
- Mission Success Story
- Mapping the Human Cosmos: Mastering DISC for Enhanced Communication" - (Presentation w/ Abelson Certified Trainer Cyndy Carfrey)
- Refueling Break
- Cosmic Connection: DISC Real Play (Hands on with Cyndy Carfrey & Coach Elizabeth Gilbert)
- Coach Facilitated Cosmic Conversations
- Ask & You Shall Shine (Q&A with All Presenters
- EnLIGHTening Moments (Final AHAs)
- Sunday Preview
- Unofficial Informal Mastermind Dinners
Sunday - Super Soul Sunday (9 AM - 12 PM)
- Morning Launch
- Keynote with Shannon Selig: "Perfectly Imperfect - Pushing Past Yourself To Build a BIG Life"
- Refueling Break
- What Happens To Your Body When YOUR Stars Are Not Aligned? (Presentation with Certified Nutritionist, Master Fitness Trainer, and Owner of RCA Nutrition - Suzi Dobias)
- Aim High - Charting Your Path To Wealth (Interview with DOO Mary Simpson)
- Mission Debrief: Objectives, Gratitudes, and Farewells!
Keynote Speakers Announced!
Shannon Selig | Owner, Rêve Coaching
Keynote: Perfectly Imperfect - Pushing past yourself to build a BIG life
Shannon was immersed in the world of real estate from a young age and grew up observing her mother's tenacious skills in the industry. Today, Shannon is creating her own legacy while living her vision of inspiring others through her actions, words and music.
Shannon's successes are vast & eclectic . . .spanning industries (from Recording Artist to Realtor®) and spanning not only multiple states (from Tennessee to Maine), but continents (from North America to Europe).
Shannon launched a new agent coaching program at age 25, where she recruited 50 agents and generated over $20 million in sales in the first six months. Her talents were recognized and she was recruited to run a top Keller Williams office as team leader. Within three years, she helped grow the number of agents from 300 to more than 500, with sales volume of $1.2 billion per year.
Shannon took her vision to new heights by spreading her talents around the world. After opening 16 franchises as "Directrice des Operations" with Keller Williams France in 18 months, Shannon returned to her passion for coaching and training with her own company Rêve Coaching.
Today, serving the largest real estate agencies in the United States with more than $1.5 billion in sales volume and coaching multiple number one franchises overseas, Shannon is helping leaders change their lives worldwide.
"I am living what I tell my leaders: if it doesn't challenge you, it doesn’t change you. Through this journey, I am challenged and changed for the better every day.” - Shannon Selig
Nora Simpson | CEO, Simpson Strategic Solutions
Keynote: Hitch Your Star to Neuroscience and Double Your Productivity (while REDUCING STRESS!)
Nora Simpson is the creator of a neuroscience-based approach to achieving radical breakthroughs in revenue, profit, productivity, and fulfillment for businesses and teams. Nora has customized her tools for the unique needs of more 100 real estate teams and more than 700 companies in 80+ other industries to address business development, sales, team collaboration, productivity, strategy, operations, and all manner of growth issues.
She has given hundreds of keynote speeches and workshops for elite organizations, including Keller Williams, Compass, Brown Harris Stevens, Corcoran Real Estate, General Electric, the Centers for Disease Control, Nasdaq, RXR, The Corcoran Group, Compass Real Estate, Brown Harris Stevens, the CEO Trust, the CEO Club of America, the Executive Forum, Merrill Lynch, Amtrust Bank, Guardian Life, Tiger 21, Columbia Business School, and the French-American Chamber of Commerce.
She is the author of two books: Get Ahead and Stay Ahead: Use the Secrets of Your Own Brain to Unleash Your Success at Work (2015) and Getting Started in Money Recovery: Healing the Traumas that Drive Money Dysfunction (2023).
cyndi carfrey
certified abelson disc instructor
Cyndi Carfrey has been a dynamic force in the real estate industry since 2000, with experience spanning sales, training, and coaching. She has run a pre-licensing school and served as a productivity coach in multiple market centers across Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas. Cyndi’s true passion lies in understanding behavior styles, leading her to become a certified DISC expert with the Abelson Group in 2021. She excels in helping people not only grasp their own behavior patterns but also learn to understand and connect with others, enriching relationships with family, clients, and coworkers.
suzi dobias
owner, rca nutrition
Suzi Dobias is the owner of RCA Nutrition and a powerhouse in the world of health and wellness. Suzi is known for her progressive techniques and proven results, blending her expertise as a certified nutritionist and Master Trainer to guide clients toward lasting lifestyle changes. With a personal journey that fuels her passion, Suzi specializes in uncovering the root causes of health issues, helping people overcome everything from weight struggles to autoimmune disorders, and empowering them to achieve true healing and success.
Elizabeth gilbert
co-owner, leveraged excellence
Elizabeth Gilbert is an Elite 1:1 Coach, Leader of the Group Coaching program, and Co-Owner of Leveraged Excellence. With a career spanning from entry-level Administrative Assistant to Chief Operations Officer of Ron Henderson & Associates, Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience to her coaching and consulting clients. She is also the author of the popular blog "The Assistant Files" and is passionate about helping assistants transition from rookies to consummate professionals. Elizabeth is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships between assistants and lead agents, a critical component for success in real estate.
Mary simpson
doo, texas realty group
As the Director of Operations for Texas Realty Group, Mary focuses on staff and agent hiring, training, coaching, retaining, and leadership. Her attention to detail and commitment to a productive operational mindset helps the team to successfully serve over 500 clients a year. She practices, and believes in, the principle of building wealth through real estate and serves clients and agents together in accomplishing that goal.
aly flaningan-napier
doo, the kimberly davis group
Aly Flaningan-Napier is an Ops Boss® Academy Coach and Consultant. She serves as the Director of Operations at The Kimberly Davis Group, a powerhouse team in the North Texas/Dallas Fort Worth real estate area. Aly has been with the team since 2019 and, under her operational leadership, she has helped grow the team from $31M to $57M in volume through systems and operations. With a deep understanding of small businesses in B2C industries, Aly is now channeling her expertise into exploring how artificial intelligence can drive operational efficiency. Her unique insights empower others to leverage AI in achieving streamlined processes and scalable success.
jerrica kontos
doo, michael ferraro
Jerrica Kontos is an Elite 1:1 Coach, Consultant, and Certified Trainer at Ops Boss® Coaching. Renowned for igniting action and enthusiasm, she expertly guides clients through roadmaps to surpass their ceilings, whether they're operations leaders, leadership teams, or integrator/visionary partnerships. With expertise in priority discernment, system implementation, and people management, Jerrica also specializes in organizational structures. She believes in using RACI charts to help teams establish clear roles and responsibilities for peak efficiency and will be leading a session on it.
You're the average of the FIVE people you spend the most time with.
Is it time to find YOUR Tribe?
Speakers & topics will be finalized closer to the conference.
Here's a peek at some of our Past Speakers, Presenters & Facilitators.
christy belt grossman
Owner, Ops Boss® Coaching
VIJA WILLIAMS
HEAD OF INDUSTRY, PLACE, BROKER AT VIJA REAL ESTATE POWERED BY PLACE, AND PRESIDENT AT BEN KINNEY BROKERAGES
BILLY EKOFO
VP Global Business Development at LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD®
jessica woodbeck
co-founder of thrive realty, co.
ken pozek
owner and team leader of the ken pozek group
ANNA KRUEGER
Strengthsfinders CoacH & ISA pioneer who has trained over 40,000 professionals
Dan stewart
president, happy grasshopper
STEPHANIE BRACKETT
VP OF OPERATIONS, DRO INVESTMENTS
linzee ciprani
ceo ciprani consulting and co-owner ciprani & sweeney
NORA SIMPSON
CEO of Simpson Strategic Solutions AND NEUROSCIENTIST
EMILY SMITH
COO, THE WEMERT GROUP
SARAH REYNOLDS OJI
CEO, EMPOWERHOME AND EMPOWERHOME TEAM, CO-FOUNDER HER BEST LIFE
RYAN BUTLER
MANAGING PARTNER, COALITION PROPERTIES
adelina rotar
CEO, BEN KINNEY TEAM TEXAS, OWNER TAKE THE STAGE AUTIN, OWNER AUSTIN PRO REMODELING
sheena BURTON saydAm
OWNER, SAYDAM PROPERTIES GROUP
kristen brindley
OWNER & PUBLISHER OF 5 REAL PRODUCER MAGAZINES AND SERIAL ENTRPRENEUR
SCOTT SHUMAN
COO, SUE ADLER TEAM
JON KRINN
ceo, WineLAIR AND CHEF
KELLI SUTTER
ROM, KW COLORADO REGION
amina basic
OWNER, CYBERBACKER FRANCHISE AND CEO & TEAM LEADER KW MCLEAN
kirsten pataky
director of operations and growth, bright ideas realty
"This is my tribe. The Ops Boss® Leader Retreat helps me grow as a person and leader every year. It brings new connections and the most amazing people into my world. This is a space where I can share, learn, overcome challenges, and find opportunities."
aly flanigan-napier
operations manager, the kimberly davis group
"Not only did I learn so much and gain so many connections, but my mindset was totally reset. I feel so empowered and confident moving forward."
Scott ShumaN
COO, Sue Adler Team
"If you are in the ops world this event is the holy grail. A room packed with ops bosses who are sharing the very best secrets, concepts and ideas."
Meet Our Sponsors
(Sponsorship Opportunities are available. Reach out to us!)
SUZI DOBIAS
OWNER, RCA NUTRITION
cindy small
mortgage loan originator, atlantic union bank
Michael kilner
founder, aGENT CFO
Ops Boss® Leader Retreat LOCATION
October 4-6, 2023
Friday & Saturday Location: Cascades Overlook Event Center
21453 Epicerie Plaza #200, Sterling, VA (MUST park in Parking Garage. Parking is free.)
Sunday Location: Arts Herndon, 750 Center St, Herndon, VA
(Street parking and use the lot across the street)
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Feel free to stay anywhere. The most popular hotels are below. Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center is steps to shops & restaurants, 10 min walk to Silver Metro to DC. Westin Reston Heights (Marriott owned) is convenient, budget friendly. Both hotels are about a 15 minute drive to Friday/Saturday venue. 5 min drive to Sunday venue.
Hyatt Regency Reston Town Center
1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA
703-709-1234
The Westin Reston Heights
11750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA
703-391-9000
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