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Trust/Forward is an invitation-only speaker series built for solopreneurs (realtors, loan officers, and financial advisors) who want to gain insight, lead better, and stay sharp in a fast-moving world. Each event features quick-hit talks from entrepreneurs, creatives, and industry pros with something real to say—and no interest in wasting your time.

Upcoming Event

Ben Andrews – The Long Run: High Performance That LastsInsights on mindset, personal development, and what it takes to perform at a high level over the long run.

Ben is an elite athlete (one of the first 700 people ever to run a mile in under 4 minutes and qualified for 3 Olympic Trials) turned business leader who brings discipline from world-class competition into real-world execution. He’s personally closed over 1,500 real estate transactions.

Galen Emanuele – Strengthening Influence, Impact, and RelationshipsA human-centered look at how teams perform and impact each other – combining adaptability, presence, and real-world execution.

Galen works with teams to reshape how people collaborate, perform, and lead at work.

Steve Scanlon – The M Equation: Why Changing Your Mindset Changes EverythingIf effort were enough, you’d already be where you want to be. The M Equation shows how mindset multiplies every action – for you or against you.

Steve is the founder of Rewire, helping leaders and teams apply modern neuroscience to performance and change. He was previously a business coach with Building Champions, helping hundreds of mortgage loan officers achieve crazy success.

Jeff Bernheisel – The Risks of Relying on AIAI is changing how we write, research, and market – but it also introduces real risks. This session focuses on awareness and simple guardrails.

Jeff leads AI initiatives at Fidelity National Financial, helping individuals and teams turn emerging tech into a clear, competitive advantage.

Prior Event

John Vyhlidal – Great Leaders Don’t Motivate. They Create Movement.
A practical 3-step framework (Think. Plan. Do.) for leadership through action—not just words—in a sales-driven world.Andi Blackwell – Taming Your Brain to Take Bold Action
Understanding how your brain tries to keep you “safe” — and how to move forward anyway, especially in sales and entrepreneurship.Chris Schultz (CEO, Voodoo Donuts) – The Upside of Failure: Do Less, Think Big, Execute Flawlessly, Do Epic Shit.
How failure fuels clarity and bold execution—lessons from startup life and beyond.Keith Sconiers – Power of Relationship / Power of Connection
How authentic relationships drive success in business and life.

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