The Kay Evans Scholarship Fund is a not for profit organization with a mission:
“To Foster Real Estate Careers Worth Having, By Removing Financial Barriers To Education For Deserving Candidates.”
Applications may be submitted by Team Leaders or Operating Partners to the Region. The Kay Evans Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)3. Ask your Team Leader for more information!
Q2 OP Meeting
We recently wrapped up a powerful OP Meeting, bringing together Operating Principals from across the region for a day of connection, strategic alignment, and focused leadership.
Together, we dug into key regional priorities, shared best practices, and explored ways to elevate our market centers through stronger leadership and partnership. The conversations were thoughtful, solutions-oriented, and grounded in our shared commitment to growth.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed—you’re helping shape the future of our region, one leadership conversation at a time.
TL Skills Camps
Our recent TL Skills Camps brought together Team Leaders from across the region for a high-impact day of learning, collaboration, and leadership development.
A heartfelt thank you to CEO Chris Czarnecki and COO Stacie Herron from KWRI for not only sharing their insights—but truly listening. They took the time to hear directly from our TLs about what they need more of and how KWRI can better support them in the field.
The energy, engagement, and commitment in the room were inspiring. Check out the photos for a look at this powerful day of growth!
Are You Registered for Mega Agent Camp 2025?
Mega Agent Camp is back August 11–14, 2025, in San Antonio, TX—and you won’t want to miss it!
Join Gary Keller and top KW leaders for real conversations about what’s working right now in real estate. From leads and listings to leverage and wealth-building, MAC delivers the insights and strategies to grow your business.
Spots are filling fast—register now and make plans to join us in San Antonio!
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KW Communities Announcements
LIVE KW LUXURY PRO SPEAKER SERIES + HOSTED LUNCH + AGENT MASTERMIND
Non Pro Members Purchase a Ticket here
Luxury Pro Members Register Here
- Exclusive live interactions with leaders in luxury real estate.
- Guests will gain insights into the definition of luxury, current trends of the luxury market, and successful strategies implemented by agents.
- After the event, attendees can mix and mingle at a hosted luncheon.
Here is the list of our KW Luxury Pro Speaker Series + Agent Masterminds for 2025.
June 18th – Toronto, Canada
July 16th – Jackson Hole, WY
August tba – San Antonio, TX (Mega Agent Camp)
September 17th – Westport, CT
November 19th – The Woodlands, TX
December 17th – Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
KW INCLUSION AND BELONGING: MONTHLY HERITAGE PANELS
Join us each month for our Heritage Panel Series, where we explore diverse cultures, histories, and traditions through engaging discussions with expert speakers. Celebrate the richness of our collective heritage and gain new perspectives in a welcoming online space!
- Pride Month – Tuesday, June 24th at 1:00pm CT
- National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – Tuesday, July 29th at 1:00pm CT
- Jewish American Heritage Month – Tuesday, August 26th at 1:00pm CT
- Hispanic Heritage Month – Tuesday, September 30th, at 1:00pm CT
- Special Abilities Month – Tuesday, October 28th, at 1:00pm CT
- National Native American Heritage Month – Tuesday, November 25th, at 1:00pm CT
- Generational Buyers and Sellers – Tuesday, December 23rd, at 1:00pm CT
Register here: https://kwri.zoom.us/meeting/register/K6sB9nmVSZug69VvNoWlDA#/registration
KW LUXURY SYMPOSIUM 2025
Luxury Symposium 2025: Where Visionaries Shape the Future of Luxury Real Estate
Join us for the most anticipated luxury gathering of the year! Luxury Symposium 2025 will be hosted October 25-27th at the iconic PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Set against the stunning backdrop of South Florida, every session, conversation, and moment is designed to propel you and your business forward. Connect with top luxury agents and learn from national and international business and luxury thought leaders. From the receptions to the dynamic sessions, this event promises to be an essential experience for those looking to excel in Luxury real estate, business, and life.
Register here:
https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=818128&
Luxury Symposium hotel block link:
https://pgaresort.ihotelier.com/book/dates-of-stay?groupID=4508076
KW LAND SUMMIT 2025
Join us October 20–22, 2025, at SpringHill Suites Fort Worth Historic Stockyards for an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow in the land real estate industry. This year’s Land Summit will feature expert speakers, engaging sessions, and invaluable insights to help you stay ahead in the competitive land market. Whether you’re a seasoned land specialist or just getting started, this is the event you won’t want to miss!
Family Reunion 25 - UNLOCKED
Missed Family Reunion 2025? While nothing beats being there in person, we’re bringing you exclusive sessions featuring top keynote speakers, breakout insights, and cutting-edge tech demonstrations—watch them right here!
Mega Agent Camp 2025
August 11 – 14, 2025
Join us in San Antonio for MAC25, where education and training take center stage. Made for agents at every level, MAC is your chance to get hands-on and learn winning tactics from top producers across Keller Williams. Don’t miss out! Seats are limited – secure yours today!
Click here to register.
Bookmark KW Events
Stay plugged into KW Events all year long with a calendar full of in-person and virtual learning opportunities! From transformative conferences and retreats to exclusive training and coaching sessions, make sure to bookmark KW Events and keep growing!
Click here to go to KW Events.
Family Reunion 2026
February 21 – 24, 2026
Set your sights on Atlanta, Georgia, for FR26! Get inspiration from epic keynote speakers, stay on top of new tech and industry trends, and build relationships that lead to long-term success. Lock in your spot soon to save. Family Reunion is one event you can’t afford to miss!
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Dawn’s Coffee Talk
Happy Popsicle Sticks and Ice Cream Cones SE Region!!
Time has a way of moving fast like a melting popsicle stick when we’re not watching, doesn’t it? It’s like we blinked and July showed up with her humidity and high expectations. And somewhere between January’s resolutions and today’s reality, life got real. Some plans took off like rockets, while others stalled out at the launchpad. And that’s okay. That’s why mid-year reviews aren’t just helpful—they’re soul work. This isn’t about being hard on yourself. This is about pausing long enough to ask the right questions:
- What’s working?
- What’s not?
- What needs to be adjusted?
- And—most importantly—who am I becoming in the process?
In the same way a pilot course-corrects mid-flight, we need moments to assess where we’re headed and whether that direction still aligns with our plan and our core values. Ignoring the signs can lead us way off track. But when we make space to reflect, we begin to see how far we’ve come—and how intentional the journey really was. This past weekend, I sat with my planner, a strong cup of coffee, and my open heart. I didn’t just look at goals—I looked at growth. There were things I celebrated. There were things I mourned. And there were things I had to let go of with a quiet promise to myself: Finish strong.
Here’s the truth: You don’t need a new year to start again. You just need a new moment.
Let July be that moment for you.
✨ Schedule a mid-year review with yourself.
✨ Ask honest, spirit-led questions.
✨ Realign your energy, your efforts, and your expectations.
✨ And remind yourself—progress isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet, faithful steps no one sees.
You’re not behind. You’re right on time. Keep going.
With you on the journey,
Dawn 💞
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PATRICK’S TECH TALK
When asked what agents want to know the most about these days, there are three topics that rise to the top no matter what the market is doing: 1) Marketing 2) Social Media and 3) AI in real estate. Funny how each of these topics fall nicely into one another. AI can help you do social media more swiftly and with better accuracy, which can help you market yourself in business. While this is where hearts and minds are as of today, this is not to say we aren’t concerned about the economy. That’s where the rubber meets the road. But social media has an addictive allure. A sort of glamour they have scientifically made ultra-compelling almost like a drug. But at the end of the day, “exposure” does you no good if it doesn’t generate you leads or genuine connections.
With all these complexities in mind, agents often find it difficult to get started using AI to drive their marketing, feeling overwhelmed. We all know we should have some kind of social media presence, but where do we even start?
While this list is by no means conclusive, here’s a starting point, or a means to kick things up a notch if you’re underperforming:
1) Identify your target market. Know the types of clients you serve best with your unique experience and focus on what they respond to. This is more than generation and location. It’s interests. It’s values. It’s life journey.
2) Use tools like Chat GPT to create scripts for IG Reels or TikToks which include some kind of call to action or MOFIR (make offer for immediate response). Give the viewers clear instructions on how to follow through with your offer. Make it fun. Be authentic. Follow your local real estate rules and regs. When scripting, be clear what your objective is from the start. Remember, views do not equal sales (though they help with reach). While it might feel good to get the fleeting fame that views and comments give, your strategic objective should include some kind of lead capture and conversion or else you’re making content for the sake of it (which is fine too, just isn’t as profitable).
3) When possible, leverage tools like “ManyChat” to create auto-responders with DMS to those replying to your call to action, or link them to some kind of capture form with automation (especially if you’re videos go viral).
4) Start posting. Be consistent but in the beginning it’s more important to just get into action. Be okay with being cringe if that’s what it takes to start. Again, be authentic.
5) Test and tune your results. See what works, what doesn’t. Don’t get married to the outcome or medium, focus on the end results.
6) Be an active participant. Stop spending time on social media being a consumer in this game, focus on being a player. Comment on other people’s posts, like and share. Be a collaborator. Tag people. Make it a social extension of yourself, not just some bottomless pit you fall into.
7) And last, but not least, walk away. Set healthy guidelines on when and how long you will interact with social media. Like everything else we do in business, it can be mentally and emotionally draining. Spending too much time on social media is linked with a loss of focus and poor mental health. Use the tool for what it is, then give yourself the space to walk away. Doom scrolling serves no one, especially yourself. Trust me when I say, all of this will be there when you come back.
Are you ready to get started? Be sure to drop me a follow. I’d love to see what you create.
https://www.tiktok.com/@kwsoutheasttech
https://www.instagram.com/kwsoutheasttech/
~Patrick
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