Sotheby’s International Realty hosted their Global Networking Event in Vancouver, Canada, May 13-15, welcoming nearly 2,000 members of the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand from 35 countries. The Next Level event introduced Only, a new brand marketing campaign that highlights the spirit and crystallization of the exceptional core values of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, providing custom marketing materials for all affiliates.
Sotheby’s International Realty President and CEO Philip White kickstarted the event’s mainstage presentations, setting the tone for the Next Level theme by taking those in attendance on a journey into the brand’s future. Julie Leonhardt LaTorre, the brand’s COO, continued the thread when she hosted a panel with John Peyton, CEO of the Realogy Franchise Group, and Noah Wunsch, Sotheby’s SVP and Global Head of E-Commerce.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Academy Award winning actress and CEO and Founder of Goop, a modern lifestyle brand, joined brand CMO Kevin Thompson on stage as the keynote speaker, sharing her thoughts on the importance of creating a timeless brand and connecting with today’s consumer in an intimate fireside chat.
The nighttime events were truly Next Level, featuring acrobatics, bountiful food, the lighting of the 2010 Olympic torch, and quite literally turning the conference center into a Canadian rainforest.
Realogy CEO, Ryan Schneider excited the audience unveiling new and upcoming technology innovations and guests also enjoyed hearing empowering stories from their peers about bringing their business to the Next Level.
The breakout sessions and networking meetings included topics ranging from changing your mindset to innovative technologies. The opportunity to connect and share ideas with some of the best real estate professionals in the world offers Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty a powerful opportunity to present our town, our listings and our lifestyle to an influential group of professionals.
The attendees from Steamboat Springs included Pam Vanatta, David Baldinger Jr., Cheryl Foote, Darlinda Baldinger, ChLoe Lawrence, Colleen de Jong, Doug Labor and Traci Smith.