How to Make the Most of Real RISE 2026: Relationships, Learning & What Comes Next

What makes a great conference experience? Is it the speakers, the education, the parties—or the people you meet along the way? In this episode of the Family Business Podcast, Brad, Andrea, and PT get ready for RISE in Las Vegas and talks about how their perspective on conferences has changed over the years. What once felt primarily like an opportunity to learn has become something much bigger: a chance to build relationships, find community, reconnect with people they've met along the way, and challenge themselves to think differently about their businesses. The team shares what they're expecting from this year's RISE, including conversations around AI, relationships, the Real/RE/MAX merger, new technology, and the future direction of the company. They also offer practical advice for both first-time and returning conference attendees—from stepping outside your usual group to getting enough sleep to actually being present for the experience. But the real value of a conference doesn't happen when you leave with a notebook full of ideas. The team talks about how to turn all that information into action without becoming overwhelmed, including doing a business audit beforehand, identifying a few key takeaways, and choosing just one or two things to implement afterward. In this episode, you'll hear: Why conferences become more valuable as your professional relationships grow How to approach a conference differently when it's your first time versus your fifth Why you should intentionally meet people outside your usual group How relationships and community can be just as valuable as education What the team expects to see and hear at this year's RISE Predictions about AI, the Real/REMAX merger, and the future of Real How to prepare for a conference before you even arrive Why doing a personal or business “audit” can help you choose the right sessions How to take notes that actually turn into action Why you shouldn't try to implement everything you learn The difference between being inspired by another agent and simply copying what they do How mastermind and community groups can help you find your people Why being fully present can dramatically change the value you get from a conference The importance of going to bed and taking care of yourself—even in Vegas How to turn conference connections into genuine, long-term relationships The team's biggest advice is simple: be an active participant. Don't just attend. Talk to people. Sit somewhere different. Ask questions. Find the community that's right for you. Take notes. And when you get home, choose one or two ideas that can actually make your business better. Because the goal isn't to leave RISE with a hundred new things to do. It's to leave with a few great ideas, meaningful relationships, and a clearer sense of where you're going next. BOEYE Realtor Group Buy Sell Build QC - Real Broker, LLC Licensed to sell real estate in Iowa and Illinois Website: https://www.bradboeye.com/ Email: familybiz@buysellbuildqc.com Andrea and Brad: THEBOEYES@bradboeye.com PT: ptboeye@bradboeye.com Instagram: Andrea and Brad:   / theboeyes   PT: www.instagram.com/ptboeye/ Facebook: Andrea and Brad:   / boeyebuysellbuild   PT: www.facebook.com/ptboeye