SPEAKERS
Gretchen Adams
Gretchen has worn many hats in the real estate business since she began in 2004. She has done everything from selling and managing, to mentoring and teaching. However, she believes her true calling has always been working with real estate agents and all industry leaders in their chosen profession to find their true potential. With this penchant for coaching, her colleagues will tell you she fosters an energy and positivity that keeps them motivated and inspired. Her latest specialty is helping Realtors bridge the succession gap in transitioning from real estate to their next season of life. Gretchen was raised with an entrepreneurial spirit which provides her the insight of helping others achieve their goals. Graduating from a small university, William Woods University, she learned to cultivate and appreciate the importance of lifelong relationships.
Gretchen’s everyday mantra is, “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” When she isn’t working, Gretchen enjoys spending time with her family. She also loves to get a round of golf in and she’s never met an ocean view she didn’t love.
Presentation:
Turning Success Into Succession
Transition with purpose. Scale with impact.
You’ve spent years building a successful real estate business, grounded in relationships, results, and reputation. But what’s next? Turning Success into Succession is designed to spark clarity and open the door to what’s possible.
Whether you’re thinking about scaling back, exploring new ventures, or simply future-proofing your business, this is your moment to shift from day-to-day production to long-term planning.
Together, we’ll explore the mindset required for a smooth transition, and the four essential pillars that support a meaningful and strategic succession plan — one that:
✔ Honors your hard work and legacy
✔ Protects your clients and business reputation
✔ Creates new opportunities for income, mentorship, or freedom
✔ Aligns with the next chapter of your life
This is just the beginning — but it’s a powerful one. Let’s start shaping a future that works for you.
Tara Forrester, MS, LPC, NCC
Tara enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples in all walks of life. She is thankful for the opportunity to be a small part in providing a safe place to help clients discover the skills they already possess to heal and live a healthier life. She has worked in a private counseling practice for 15 years, and has over 26 years of court experience working with crime victims and has testified as an expert witness in multiple states. Most of all Tara enjoys spending time with her family.
Presentation:
Navigating Challenges on the Path to Success
Success isn’t just reaching the finish line—it’s how you handle the hurdles along the way. Join Tara Forrester (LPC) of Orchard Counseling to learn how to dodge burnout, stop self-sabotage, and manage high-stress interactions. Walk away with one “micro-habit” you can use today to make your workflow smoother and your mindset stronger.
Taryn Kelly GSI, SRES, ABR, SRS, RENE, AHWD
Taryn is an international speaker, spiritual teacher, and owner of Mind Body Balance KC, a holistic business in Kansas City, MO. With over 15 years of study in Eastern medicine and metaphysics, she has trained with world-renowned spiritual leaders.
A certified Reiki Master, Spiritual Coach, and Meditation Instructor, Taryn helps alleviate pain, stress, and health ailments, promoting relaxation, restoration, and overall well-being.
She also works as an Energy Practitioner and Meditation Instructor throughout Kansas City, partnering with individuals and corporations to enhance workplace health and productivity.
Presentation:
Self-Love Sells: The Intersection of Self-Care and Real Estate Success
Self-Love Sells empowers real estate agents to combat burnout and create a balanced, fulfilling career. This transformative class teaches holistic techniques to reduce stress, build resilience, and prioritize well-being while maintaining exceptional client care. Discover practical self-love strategies, master stress management, and set healthy boundaries to protect your energy and sustain passion for your business.
Larry Kendall
Larry is the author of Ninja Selling, a sales training system with over 100,000 graduates in nine countries. He has practiced real estate in Colorado for 53 years. Larry is a co-founder of The Group, Inc. a real estate company that was recognized by RealTrends as the most productive in the United States in terms of transactions per associate.
His book, Ninja Selling, is an Amazon Best Seller and received the Axiom Business Book Awards Gold Medal as the best new sales book for 2018. Ninja Selling was voted by Inman News readers as the best sales book for the real estate industry. In the real estate category, Amazon has ranked Ninja Selling as one of the top three books for over 400 weeks in a row.
Larry is a Colorado Realtor of the Year and has been inducted into the Colorado Business Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Pat, live in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Larry’s mission is to help people go from the lives they have to the lives they dream about.
Presentation:
The 3 Keys to Success in Your Business & Life with Larry Kendall, Author of Ninja Selling
Would you like to be more on-purpose in your business and your life?
Learn 3 simple keys to increase your income per hour so you can have a life.
Donna Webb, RDN, LD
Donna Webb, RDN, LD, is a dietitian in Springfield, Missouri, and the owner of Bright Sky Nutrition. She specializes in medical nutrition therapy for anyone with impaired metabolism, i.e., insulin resistance, menopausal weight gain, PCOS, impaired glucose control, and dyslipidemia. She is unique in her market due to her utilization of metabolic tracking devices to ensure maximum results for her clients. Donna primarily works with corporate wellness programs by strengthening their nutrition component, bringing classes, presentations and support groups on-site for easy employee access. Donna is known for her passion for the healing power of nutrition to change lives. Her motto, “All of your food should be Super Nutritious, Super Delicious and Super Simple.”
Donna also excels in speaking to groups, with experience giving hundreds of presentations on topics such as:
- A Season of Stress/The Power of Nutrition
- Knowing Your Numbers/How Your HRA is Actually a Crystal Ball
- Menopause Mayhem: Understanding How to Maintain Your Health in this New Season of Life
- Improving Your Mood Health through Your Stomach
Presentation:
Living Your Best Life With Whole Foods
You will learn about the nutrition journey that Americans have experienced over the last 40 years, leading to the health crisis we have now, and how to transition back to Whole Foods eating. The premise is that the Standard American Diet, based on the “low-fat message” has created all of the obesity and chronic disease that our country is experiencing over the past 40 years. Learn the simple strategies to move away from highly processed foods, and to transition to whole foods and maximize your health.