Maintaining Momentum Webinars
Helping you stay focused, positive and productive during COVID-19.
Navigating your business and your life through these unprecedented times poses both new challenges and new opportunities. To help you stay focused, positive and productive, we have developed a live webinar series, Maintaining Momentum, with industry speakers, subject matter experts, vendor partners and just some of the rock stars in our network.
Please note that registration is limited. Register early to participate live. If you are unable to register, a YouTube Live simulcast link will be posted on the rlpNation Facebook group at time of airing. Recordings of these sessions will also be shared within 24 hours on this page.
View Past Webinars (2022 Archives)
Monday, August 17, 11:00 a.m. EDT
Don’t Let COVID-19 Affect Your Health Long Term
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Krista Scott-Dixon, PhD, Precision Nutrition, Director of Curriculum
Have you packed on the dreaded ‘COVID 19’? Are you feeling or thinking less optimally than you were before the pandemic? You are not alone! These unprecedented times have created potentially long-term challenges to our physical and mental well-being. Join Phil and Dr. Krista Scott-Dixon, international nutrition and behavioural change thought leader, in their discussion on turning the tide back for good. Hear impactful and actionable advice to help you make meaningful and lasting changes to your health and well-being.
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Diane Hartley, President, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing | Tami Simms, Million Dollar Guild Member, Trainer, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
The luxury property market is showing stability and resilience in the face of the pandemic as median prices continue to appreciate in many key luxury markets and volumes remain relatively strong. Join Phil in his discussion with Diane and Tami as they explore emerging North American luxury real estate trends as a result of the pandemic. Learn about key Canadian luxury markets and why luxury expertise is evermore critical to capturing shifting opportunities.
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Beata Caranci, SVP & Chief Economist, TD Bank Group
As the recovery starts to take shape, what does it mean for our economy and our livelihoods in real estate? How will Canada recover differently across our various regions and how will the global recovery impact us here? Join Phil in his discussion with Chief Economist Beata Caranci about the leading economic trends now and her forecast for what’s ahead.
Victoria Theriault, Founder, DISCover What Works.
As a certified DISC, TEIQue and GIA Analyst, as well as a certified Team Facilitator, Victoria specializes in building leaders and teams through job profiling, communication and the application of DISC analysis. Victoria will discuss why there is a greater value now, more than ever, in cultivating relationships. This webinar will give you strategies to customize your interactions with prospects and clients. Learn how to identify key behavioural characteristics and how to translate that knowledge into deeper connections and ultimately, closed transactions.
Ryerson University is one of only four Canadian institutions offering a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a Real Estate Management major. Phil Soper sits on the Dean’s Council in an advisory capacity to guide the development of Ryerson’s Ted Rogers School of Management. Join Phil and Daphne Taras, Dean, Ted Rogers School of Management, for a discussion on distance learning, the academics of real estate and the school’s thoughts on the post-COVID future.
Michael Froese, Managing Broker, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate
As an award winning second generation realtor, Michael’s transition to leadership gave him practical insights to help his agents increase their efficiency and effectiveness. A strategic and focused approach has led his brokerage to grow by over 60% and has increased productivity per agent by over 35% since 2015. Back for a second week with another great webinar, Michael will share his expertise on how to understand the numbers that can change your business!
Wednesday, June 10, 3 p.m. EDT – Stop Pricing Homes. Get Listings that Sell:
The New CMA
Michael Froese, Managing Broker, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate
As an award winning second generation realtor, Michael’s transition to leadership gave him practical insights to help his agents increase their efficiency and effectiveness. A strategic and focused approach has led his brokerage to grow by over 60% and has increased productivity per agent by over 35% since 2015. Michael will share his expertise on how to think strategically about the CMA and how to get those listings to sell! Click here to download Michael’s presentation
Monday, June 8, 11 a.m. EDT – Impact of COVID-19 on the Real Estate Consumer
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Vincent-Charles Hodder, CEO, Local Logic
Local Logic powers neighbourhood information on royallepage.ca and combines thousands of sources of data to provide unique insights and analysis for residential real estate. Join Phil and Vincent-Charles as they discuss the data of how consumer buying behaviour is changing from the home search, to showings and transactions. Learn what the data tells us are the next opportunities in our shifting business. Click here to download Local Logic’s presentation.
Wednesday, June 3, 3:00 EDT – Level up your video production
Cory Permack, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Permack and Associates, Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
This session is tailor-made for those looking to upgrade their video production skills for better, smarter marketing. Join Cory as he covers production, gear, shooting, editing and using video as a key tactic of your overall marketing strategy. Learn the best video formats for social media, ways to get multiple marketable videos out of one shoot, and learn some great ways to incorporate video into your Matterport tours for a more immersive virtual experience. See Cory’s presentation with links to his videos.
Monday, June 1, 1:00 EDT – Government and real estate in the time of pandemic
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Stan Cho, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance (Ontario) & Broker/Manager, Royal LePage New Concept, Toronto
Join Phil and Stan as they discuss the government’s response to COVID-19 and its impact on the real estate business. Get an insider’s view as Stan shares his unique perspectives as both a Broker/Manager within the Royal LePage family, and as an M.P.P. with a role as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance (Ontario).
Wednesday, May 27, 3:00 pm EDT – The Economic Impacts of COVID-19 and Beyond
Phil Soper, President & CEO | David Watt, Chief Economist, Canada, HSBC
HSBC is one of the largest banking groups in the world and HSBC’s Chief Economist for Canada has unique local and international insights. Join Phil in his discussion with David Watt to understand the impacts the pandemic has created for our economy and for our industry, as well as the state of our economic underpinnings to understand what the future will hold.
Monday, May 25, 11:00 EDT – Building a Pandemic Resilient Real Estate Business
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Cailey Heaps Estrin, Heaps Estrin Real Estate Team, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd | Simeon Papailias, Real Estate Centre Team, Royal LePage Signature Realty
Join Phil in his discussion with Royal LePage’s top agents in gross commission and unit/end volume – Cailey Heaps Estrin and Simeon Papailias, respectively. Learn how COVID-19 has impacted their businesses and hear the strategies and tactics they have implemented to make their businesses resilient. Change your mindset from “partially open” to “open for business”.
Friday, May 22, 2:00 EDT – Old Virtual vs. New Virtual Marketing
Richard Robbins, RRI | Tara & Tom Lyons, Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty
Join Royal LePage friend and partner Richard Robbins as he discusses marketing virtually now and the requirement to adjust past tactics. Learn about what’s new, what’s changed, what’s hot and what’s not. Special guest Royal LePagers, Tara and Tom Lyons, will share how they’ve responded to the shifting marketing landscape.
Wednesday, May 20, 3:00 EDT – The Struggle with Video and Self-Filming + Working Remotely as a REALTOR in a Digital World
Danny Wood, Brokeragenation.com
Join coach, trainer and speaker Danny Wood as he discusses two topics of growing importance. Digital storytelling is a must in this industry and knowing how will help make your execution easy. Plus, learn about different tools and tech gear you can use when working from home and the hottest apps you should know about for 2020.
Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 EDT – Supporting First Time Homebuyers through COVID-19
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Stuart Levings, President & CEO, Genworth MI Canada
As Canada’s largest mortgage insurer, Genworth helps your clients to responsibly achieve and maintain the dream of homeownership. Join Phil’s interview with Stuart Levings as they discuss the importance of mortgage deferrals in this uncertain time, and the financial health of today’s first-time homebuyer, pre and post the pandemic.
Friday, May 15, 3:00 Eastern – Tech Times: Selling Virtually
Matthew Ferrara – Philosopher, Speaker, Writer – The Learning Network, LLC
In this last of a three-part series, join Matthew to discover what the next-normal will look like in real estate sales and marketing. This session focuses on key technology skills and tools that great salespeople are mastering right now including online presenting, smartphone-driven property marketing and innovative social media strategies. Sell as easily online as you do in-person!
Wednesday, May 13, 3:00 EDT – Staying Financially Healthy in Uncertain Times
Carolyn Verner, Director, Broker Services
Carolyn Verner supports Royal LePage brokers in managing the financial health of their businesses. In her 17 years with the company, Carolyn has developed a unique understanding of brokerage and agent finance and knows what’s required to navigate these uncharted waters. Learn what it takes to forecast your cash flows as an agent and what government assistance you may be eligible for.
Friday, May 8, 3:00 Eastern – Time Well Spent: Rethinking Your Communications
Matthew Ferrara – Philosopher, Speaker, Writer – The Learning Network, LLC
Matthew is a perennial favourite of our network and a keynote speaker at many Royal LePage events. In this second of a three-part series, join Matthew to press pause on your traditional communications strategy and create the smart, sensitive plan that your sphere needs today. Refresh your approach to conversations, email and online marketing; and apply the M.A.T.T. model to social media storytelling, offering clarity and certainty to your most important audience.
Wednesday, May 6, 2:30 Eastern – Progress in a Time of Crisis – And Our Way Forward
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Tim Hudak, CEO, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Sean Morrison, President, OREA
Phil joins Tim and Sean to discuss the top concerns of OREA members and how the association is supporting them in kind. Learn about federal relief programs and how to apply for them, as well as how non-essential workers like stagers, photographers and home inspectors can continue to support your next transaction. While OREA is specific to Ontario, Realtors practicing in all provinces are welcome to join this session for information on federal programs.
Monday, May 4, 11:00 Eastern – Real Estate Law During COVID-19
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Max Cohen, senior partner practicing corporate/ commercial and real estate law with Cohen LLP
Join Phil in this chat with Max to spotlight the pandemic related challenges buyers, sellers and their representatives are facing before and at closing. Hear how you can support getting the deal done in this environment. Max practices real estate law in Ontario, but the principles discussed are virtually the same across the country.
Friday, May 1, 3:00 Eastern – Stay Always Inspiring – A You-Shaped Recovery!
Matthew Ferrara – Philosopher, Speaker, Writer – The Learning Network, LLC
Matthew is a perennial favourite of our network and a keynote speaker at many Royal LePage events. In this first of a three-part series, join Matthew as he applies the three pillars of growth to our current unprecedented situation – mindset, skillset, sphere. Learn techniques to move from panic to power as Matthew inspires you to focus on opportunity and prepare yourself for whatever the future brings.
Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 Eastern – Creating Order Out Of Chaos: Helping the Royal LePage Family Thrive In The Age Of The Coronavirus
Nicky Billou, ecircle Academy
These are chaotic times. It’s important to connect with your Royal LePage family and community. Learn how to thrive in tough times. Let’s create order out of chaos!
Monday, April 27, 11:00 Eastern – Supporting You & Your Clients: Mortgages During COVID-19
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Rene Quercia, VP Mobile Mortgage Specialists, TD Canada Trust
TD Canada Trust is there for you and your clients through these challenging times. Learn how this Royal LePage gold sponsor, one of the country’s largest mortgage lenders, has pivoted to serve your clients looking for a mortgage or paying for one. Phil joins the discussion to share his seasoned insights, rap mortgage markets with Rene and participate in the live Q&A.
Thursday, April 23, 2:00 Eastern – Personalizing rlpSPHERE websites
Royal LePage Learning Services
Start learning what you can do to personalize the templated websites available with rlpSPHERE. Learning Services will walk you through what you get out of the box and how you can make the website your own with the options you have for customization.
Wednesday, April 22, 3:00 Eastern – Coping strategies for unprecedented times.
Dr. Peter Nord, Chief Medical Officer – MedCan
Please join us for a Virtual Conversation, live with Dr. Peter Nord. During this call, Dr. Nord will provide advice on coping, how to manage for yourself and how to care for family members who are ill. His experience and advice will be helpful to you during this unprecedented time.
Monday, April 20, 11:00 Eastern – Not just survive, the power to thrive!
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Brian Buffini, Buffini and Company
Join Phil and Brian as they discuss the options for continuous learning while under quarantine and how best to handle concerned clients and communities. This session will also address how to stay positive in spite of a lower income. And, how you can prepare yourself and your business for success once the pandemic has passed.
Friday, April 17, 11:00 Eastern – A Safe Haven During Unsafe Times
Shanan Spencer-Brown, Executive Director, Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
Join Shanan for an update on how the pandemic has impacted women’s shelters and the women and children they serve. She will share what you can do to help, including connecting with your clients to generate support for the shelters in your community. You’ll remain top-of-mind during and after the crisis by showing your commitment to keeping all families safe.
Wednesday, April 15, 11:30 Eastern – Leading Through a Crisis with Confidence
Kathleen Black, Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting
If you want to come out stronger on the other side of this crisis – with resources to support yourself, your business, your family, and to contribute to your community – you need a proactive strategy now. You can take positive action, build confidence, and offer assistance to those in need and emerge from this crisis stronger, more efficient, and more productive with the key strategic considerations Kathleen will share.
Monday, April 13, 11:00 Eastern – CREA’s COVID-19 Strategy & You
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Jason Stephen, CREA President | Costa Poulopoulos, CREA President-Elect
CREA is advocating for you and your business through these challenging times and beyond. Learn about CREA’s three main areas of focus right now and ask your questions to both CREA’s outgoing President, our own Jason Stephen from Royal LePage Atlantic, and CREA’s President-Elect, Costa Poulopoulos. Phil Soper will impart his insights and join in the Q&A.
Thursday, April 9, 4:00 Eastern – The Do’s and Don’ts of Marketing During A Pandemic
Andrew Fogliato, Owner, Just Sell Homes
Join Andrew as he talks about what you can and shouldn’t do with your marketing and your marketing spend while physically distancing. Bring your tactical questions!
Wednesday, April 8, 3:00 Eastern – Connect, Collaborate and Get Organized with the Google Tools You Already Have. Royal LePage Learning Services: Mike Wrobel, Manager; France Raymond & Ariane McCourt, Learning Consultants
There’s never been a better time to get your inbox and business documents organized and learn about some of the super cool Royal LePage G Suite tools that will help you connect and collaborate. Get face time with your contacts and understand the differences between Google’s Meet and other video conferencing platforms like Zoom.
Monday, April 6, 12:00 Eastern – Staying Positive During COVID-19
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Chris Leader, President, Leader’s Edge Training
In these trying times, the emotional and financial weight we are carrying can be debilitating. As humans, the best way for us to handle a crisis is to take action. Chris will discuss tactical strategies to mitigate the effect of the crisis on you, your family and your business. Phil Soper will share his valued insights and participate in the Q&A.
Friday, April 3, 3:00 Eastern – Extraordinary Marketing in an Extraordinary Time
Peter Schravemade, Co-Founder, BoxBrownie.com – the world’s fastest growing property technology
What tools do you have to market property in the absence of a photographer, or the ability to visit the property itself? With lockdowns a reality in one and perhaps more provinces, learn how to market your listings without sacrificing quality, speed, or your sellers’ satisfaction.
Wednesday, April 1, 1:00 Eastern – Best COVID-19 Practices for Working with Buyers and Sellers
Sandra Kirkland, Broker and Manager of Professional Development, Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.
From guidelines for showing properties, managing seller expectations, leveraging technology and going virtual, learn the best practices that our corporately-owned brokerage has undertaken to ensure the health and safety of our agents and their clients who need to transact during the pandemic.
Monday, March 30, 3:00 Eastern – Staying Positive & Productive During COVID-19
Phil Soper, President & CEO | Richard Robbins, CEO, Richard Robbins International
Phil will share some key insights on how our industry is responding to COVID-19 while Richard will focus on keeping you positive and productive with specific ideas, tips and tricks to keep you and your business on track.