30 years as a witness to generational changes in the real estate industry led Jody to create a new standard for how businesses can adapt, create, and grow. She helps companies create a mindset of dynamic innovation to leverage disruption on the horizon.Jody has spent the majority of her career in the world of real estate and has served the industry and its associations gaining experience in management, business growth, and leadership. During her 30 year career, she has witnessed a substantial amount of industry change and the brilliant or disconcerting mindset shifts necessary to handle that change. This inspired Jody’s passion for tracking industry and association trends, leading her to develop strategies that help connect agents in the field to leaders in the boardroom. The recipient of numerous recognitions and awards over her career, she is most proud of receiving the Massachusetts REALTOR® Educator of the Year, twice. Her clients include the National Association of REALTORS®, TriplePlay, and many state and local associations, as well as the BH&G, Century 21, and GMAC Franchise systems. She stays abreast of the current challenges facing Brokerage Managers as an instructor of the CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) designation Jody brings to her audiences her joy and passion for the industry with a hefty dose of humor earning her rave reviews.

The Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) is an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. The Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) empowers a diverse community of real estate professionals who manage clients, teams, and firms with the knowledge and resources to build and sustain profitable businesses and maximize success.

I oversee the strategic development and implementation of education for over 1,000 sales associates. My role is to drive the success of our management team and sales associates by giving them the educational tools they need to create a prosperous business.

Updated and maintained company policy and procedures. Coordinated updates into current training programs. Developed and conducted classroom, synchronous and on-demand programs. Developed and delivered New Agent Training Program consistent with new company incentives which included train-the-trainer and train-the manager components. Maintained agent compliance with licensing, MLS participation and REALTOR organizations. Assisted in management duties in offices without managers. Coordinated request and issues from local offices with upper-level management. Actively participated in the relocation of the corporate offices and relocation of seven departments and 30 employees.

Instructs skill development classes for new and experience agents, Code of Ethics training and continuing education courses. Assisted in the development of new companywide Agency Policy and Procedure and consult on updates and changes. Developed a six week in office training program to prepare agents for the implementation of the new Agency Policy. Develop and present skill development courses for the national and regional GMAC Business Conferences.

Recipient of Presidents Citation for Excellence in Customer Service

Multi Million Dollar Club 1994,1995,1996, Master Level Sales Associate, Century 21 Carriage House #1 Agent 1995, Sales Associate of the Month, Floyd Wickman’s Sweathog.