I attended my 5th Real Estate BarCamp (RE BarCamp: DC) yesterday in Herndon, DC VA. Each one has offered something a little different. The first one, RE BarCamp: Virginia, was mind-blowing in that I got to meet - for the first time - a bunch of folks I had otherwise only known through social media. Since then, each brought a new flavor or gave me a new takeaway.
As it may net me a free trip to InmanConnect in January, I'm being cliche and penning a "What I learned at RE BarCamp: DC" post. So with that, here are the......well you know:
Bill Lublin rocks. Yeah, maybe I should have known it before now, but this was the most time I've been able to spend with Bill. It's rare to see a combination of smarts, wit, confidence and affability, but Bill's disco ball has all of those parts and more.
REBC is still evolving. I was talking about this with a BarCamp veteran last night, and I think there is a balancing act for some attendees that involves deciding "what's in it for me" v. "paying it forward." I really admire the folks like Daniel Rothamel, Bill Lublin, Heather Elias, and Jim Duncan who likely gave more than they took, and worry about whether they'll continue to attend RE BarCamps without walking away with something new. Maybe advanced sessions are the answer?
Thorax. I'm still waiting for my Thorax invite, but believe it got lost in my spam folder. Tomorrow maybe?
Session presenters should introduce themselves. This tip came from one of my team players who attended her first RE BarCamp. She sat in on a number of sessions but didn't know who was presenting. Because of the "unconference-y" feel RE BarCamps try to exude, presenters likely don't think of themselves as personalities, but for newbies they are. Embrace it.
Lunch should be served on time. ::stomach growling::
Presenting is fun. This was the first time I've presented (without the aid of rum). It was a blast. The best part is when others join in and it becomes a collaborative effort. This experience definitely gave me the confidence to do it again.
I look forward to seeing you all at Inman!
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