Leadership: Building Team and Culture

April 24, 2025 | 2:30 - 5:30 PM
📍 Joya Kitchen 10275 Science Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92121

Great Teams Don’t Just Happen—They Are Built.

Strong leadership and a thriving culture are at the core of every successful real estate business. Are you ready to elevate your leadership skills, build a high-performing team, and create a winning culture?

Join us for Leadership: Building Team & Culture, an exclusive event designed for real estate professionals who want to master the art of leadership, foster collaboration, and drive long-term success.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Proven Strategies – Learn how top leaders build and scale high-performing teams.
✅ Culture-Driven Success – Discover how to create an environment that attracts top talent and keeps them engaged.
✅ Effective Leadership Techniques – Gain actionable insights to improve communication, decision-making, and motivation.
✅ Networking & Collaboration – Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and expand your network.

Who Should Attend?
🔹 Real estate agents, team leaders, and investors looking to grow their business.
🔹 Entrepreneurs and professionals eager to develop leadership skills.
🔹 Anyone seeking to build a culture of success in their organization.

Why This Event Matters

In today’s competitive real estate market, leadership isn’t just about managing—it’s about inspiring. How do you create a culture where people want to succeed together? How can you empower your team to reach new heights? This event will provide you with the tools and insights to make it happen.

📢 Don’t miss this opportunity to take your leadership to the next level.

Meet the Panelists

Gain insights from top real estate and business leaders as they share their experiences, strategies, and leadership techniques.

Melissa Sofia

Melissa Sofia is the founder of The Avenue Home Collective, an award-winning broker, and a powerhouse leader in real estate. With over 20 years of experience, she has built a thriving team culture, blending innovative marketing, mentorship, and leadership excellence. At this event, Melissa will share insights on building strong teams, leading with vision, and creating a winning culture. A San Diego 40 Under 40 honoree and multiple Circle of Excellence Award recipient, she knows what it takes to inspire and succeed.

Emma Barron Lefkowitz

Emma Barron Lefkowitz is a top real estate leader and the driving force behind The Barron Team, ranked in the top 1% of all Realtors in San Diego County. With over $200M in annual sales and 150+ transactions per year, her team is known for cutting-edge strategies, data-driven insights, and an exceptional client experience.

At this event, Emma will share her expertise on building high-performing teams, streamlining operations, and leveraging market knowledge for success. Her leadership has created a customer-first culture that sets her team apart in a competitive industry.

Learn from a top-performing leader who knows how to scale success and build a winning team!

Mark Pattison

Mark Pattison is a top-producing real estate leader and the founder of PLRE that has closed over 700+ transactions in the last five years. With expertise in residential sales, investment properties, new construction, and land development, Mark brings a strategic, client-focused approach to real estate success. At this event, Mark will share his expertise on building high-performing teams, leveraging technology, and creating an exceptional client experience. As a trusted industry leader, he knows how to scale businesses, cultivate strong relationships, and drive results.

Afroditi Aguilar

Afroditi Aguilar is a dynamic real estate leader and COO of The Dean Aguilar Group, a top-performing team with over 46 years of family history in San Diego real estate. With 20 years of experience in hospitality, customer service, and real estate, she has successfully led and managed over 200 high-producing team members. At this event, Afroditi will share her expertise in team leadership, client experience, and building systems for success. Her ability to negotiate, strategize, and create seamless processes has helped her team stand out in a competitive market. Learn from a powerhouse leader who knows how to build teams, drive results, and create exceptional client experiences!

Thank You to Our Sponsors

This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Their commitment to leadership and growth in the real estate industry helps bring valuable education and networking opportunities to professionals like you.

Daniel Tromello - REsolve

Daniel Tromello is one of the nation’s top real estate investors, public speakers, and sales leaders. He has launched multiple successful companies, managed over $700 million in investor capital, and has acquired more than 700 properties. RE solve's focus is to help real estate agents and investors successfully navigate the distressed housing space and are the go-to resource as a cash investor, builder, lender, and wholesaler.

Courtney Louis & Tania Marks - New Venture Escrow

Courtney Lewis grew up in Calabasas/Hidden Hills, California, and was first introduced to the real estate industry at just 18 years old while working alongside her mother at Prudential, John Aaroe. It was during this time that she discovered the magic of real estate—realizing that her passion for personal development aligned perfectly with the industry. She quickly fell in love with learning, networking, and building meaningful business relationships.

At 20, Courtney seized an incredible opportunity to move to San Diego and begin her title career with California Title. Eager to grow both personally and professionally in a city she had always dreamed of living in, she thrived as a title representative. After several successful years in the field, a life-changing opportunity arose—one that would shift the trajectory of her career. She was offered a partnership in a local escrow company, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. This venture would later evolve into New Venture Escrow, where she played a pivotal role in shaping an innovative company with a fresh vision for the industry.

With experience in real estate dating back to 2001, Courtney has been instrumental in the success of New Venture Escrow. The company is built on a foundation of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service to real estate agents, buyers, and sellers. She takes great pride in working alongside a team she considers family and is dedicated to continuously improving and modernizing the escrow process. At New Venture Escrow, clients always come first, and the company remains committed to developing safer, more efficient methods to enhance the escrow experience.

Tania Marks is a sales professional at New Venture Escrow, dedicated to helping real estate agents grow their business through strategy, community, and innovative solutions. With over a decade of experience in real estate and escrow, she connects agents with the right resources, events, and opportunities to close more deals. Beyond business, Tania is a passionate foodie, avid traveler, and believer in the power of relationships—both in and out of the industry.

Austin Carroll Keeley - Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical

Mauzy has served the people of San Diego County for over 55 years! Our goal is always to deliver an extraordinary 5-star customer experience, from the moment we answer your call to the your repair or install, and through the maintenance life cycle. We can do this by hiring and training exceptional people who lead with the customer's best interest at heart.

📢 Don’t Miss Out!

Seats are limited—register now to gain valuable leadership insights, connect with industry leaders, and take your real estate business to the next level!

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*Tickets are non-refundable. All proceeds go to Love Justice International. Stop human trafficking, help put traffickers in jail, and care for the most vulnerable.