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Tim "HOOP" Hooper
Vice President, Sales Training and Technnology
Fidelity National Financial
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Serving as VP of Sales Training & Technology for Fidelity National Financial, Tim’s passion is reimagining sales culture within the trifecta of real estate: working with title agency owners and their sales teams; real estate brokers and agents; and mortgage companies and loan officers. With an extensive background as a sales rep and team leader, he loves helping sales professionals stand out as the go-to in their local markets by systematizing their proactive connections, streamlining their sales processes for consistency, and finding more focus through teamwork and accountability! Tim enjoys speaking for industry associations and training teams across the country on topics like Energizing Your Sales, Marketing That Matters & The Attitude of Leadership. He’s a John Maxwell-certified coach, host of the Energy4Sales podcast, and author of the GotEnergy series. He would love to connect with you on LinkedIn and in person at one of his speaking events. When not consulting or training, he’s spending time with his four kids and lovely wife of 17 years, while pursuing his quest to run a marathon for charity in every state. He resides in beautiful, Central Virginia.
Andrew Hooper
Agency and Employee Training Coordinator
Fidelity National Financial
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Andrew serves as Agency & Employee Training Coordinator for the FNF
Family of Companies across the Mid-Atlantic region. Since joining the title industry, Andrew has made a significant impact by training & supporting agents in executing effective strategies that foster growth in any market.
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Highly respected for his expertise in customer experience, brand development, artificial intelligence (AI), and online presence, Andrew is frequently invited to speak & train at industry events throughout the region.
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He currently hosts the "Hanging with the Hoopers" podcast, all about the
“Attitude of Leadership”, and serves on the Advisory Board for the
Shenandoah University Transformative Leader Program. Prior to joining the title industry in 2021, Andrew served in various leadership roles at JP Morgan Chase. Outside of work, Andrew finds joy in spending quality time with his two young children. He is always open to connecting with others on LinkedIn or in person to foster meaningful professional relationships.
David Bravo Jr.
Monarch Title Chief Executive Officer
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David Bravo Jr. has a well decorated career in the title industry for over 25 years. David studied at both USC Marshall School of Business and Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business. He had a well decorated sales career receiving various national awards before moving into management in 2012, Regional Management in 2019, and in 2020 he became CEO of the emerging Monarch Title of California. David is the author of Title Bible and Title Bible 2.0, both regarded as must reads in the title industry. He is also the founder of Title Reps Only, the national platform for Title Sales with over 3,800 members. Most recently, he helped create TitleSphere, the first industry specific CRM. David was awarded to NAHREP Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021. Lastly, Davidis the husband of 18 years to his lovely wife Rhiannon, and they have 5 beautiful kids together.
Sam Trimble
Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development
Fidelity National Financial
Sam helps companies grow. As Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development with Chicago Title and Commonwealth Land Title and their parent company, Sam has worked with hundreds of title companies, law firms and lenders and thousands of real estate agents across the United States helping them navigate the constantly shifting sectors of marketing, sales and technology. One size does not fit all and Sam brings simple, executable and attainable steps that can help any real estate industry related business grow its client base and create raving fans of its current customers, regardless of market conditions.
Chelsea Peitz
Chelsea is an esteemed keynote speaker and content coach who leverages the
power of human-centered marketing in today's tech-focused world. Drawing
from her wealth of knowledge and industry expertise, Chelsea delivers
innovative techniques and essential guidance that challenge traditional
approaches to social media marketing and social selling. Her presentations
inspire audiences to cultivate meaningful relationships, highlighting the profound
impact they can have on professional success.
Chelsea's impact is felt not only in the real estate industry but also across other
sectors, as she coaches and educates tens of thousands of agents and loan
officers each year. Professional associations, Fortune 250 corporations, and
industry conferences all recognize the immense value she brings.
The caliber of Chelsea's work has led to her being sought after by the biggest
names in real estate. Multiple times, she has been invited to address their
employees and teams, sharing her invaluable insights on personal branding,
video optimization, and social media strategies.
Patrick F. Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Title Success Solutions
Patrick F. Smith is co-founder and a partner of the law firm Smith Kessler Smith and corporate attorney for South Oak Title. His practice areas include real estate transactions and representing brokers, builders, and developers. Mr. Smith also advises companies in the real estate settlement services industries on compliance with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA”) provisions. He also is a co-founder and CEO of Title Success Solutions, a title insurance industry consulting firm.
Before co-founding Smith Kessler Smith and Title Success Solutions, Pat was the president of TitleSouth (now Canopy Title) and general counsel to RealtySouth in Birmingham, Alabama. Both Canopy Title and RealtySouth are subsidiaries of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire-Hathaway affiliate.
Mr. Smith was a partner in the Birmingham, Alabama law firm of Dominick, Fletcher, Yeilding, Wood, and Lloyd, P.A. (now Dominick Feld, Hyde, P.C.) and at Strickland, Smith & Wagnon.
Mr. Smith has frequently addressed real estate and title insurance industry and trade groups, including the American Land Title Association (“ALTA”) and the Real Estate Settlement Providers Council (“RESPRO”). He has also served as a presenter for CLE Alabama’s Real Estate Conference on multiple occasions and the Georgia Institute of Continuing Education (“ICLE”) and has addressed title insurance industry seminars in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Arizona, and Louisiana.
Mr. Smith holds a Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Auburn University and serves as an adjunct instructor of Business Law and Accounting at Athens State University in Athens, Alabama.
He lives in Auburn, Alabama, with his wife and law partner, Melissa Kessler Smith, their larger than life golden retriever, Weller, and a tremendously personable mini-goldendoodle puppy, Lucy. The Smith’s like to escape to their cottage on a small lake in Central Michigan.
Frankie Guynes
Head of Customer Experience
BombBomb.com
For 25 years, Frankie has excelled in navigating complex digital customer journeys for leading brands in the insurance and mortgage sectors. With extensive experience in leading customer success teams, Frankie has developed integrated solutions focused on customer retention for prominent companies like Farmers Insurance, USAA and Chase Bank. Her expertise translates seamlessly to enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction within all sizes of organizations.
Marcus Hunt
Partner and Co-Founder
Title Success Solutions
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Marcus is Partner and Co-Founder of Title Success Solutions. Driven to fill the void within the title industry for exit planning and acquisition services, Marcus has built a network of resources to serve the greater title community with tailored M&A solutions and exit planning strategies.
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He is also the founder and co-owner of South Oak Title, a residential and commercial real estate settlement and title company located in Birmingham Alabama. Through his leadership, South Oak Title has expanded throughout the Southeast with offices in Florida, Alabama and Tennessee.
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Prior to South Oak, Marcus was a partner with Duell | Hunt Law Firm. He represented real estate and franchise clients across the United States and internationally. He has helped both start-up companies and entrepreneurs reach their goals through franchising as well as established franchise companies that were expanding internationally. Together with Richard Duell, Marcus founded the Alabama Franchise Alliance, a statewide association for franchise companies and suppliers. He is a past member of the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising.
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Marcus specialties include: Real Estate & Title Insurance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Entrepreneurship, Business Coaching, Start-up & Small Business Consulting, and Franchise Law.
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He graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama in May 2004, and prior to that graduated East Texas Baptist University with Bachelor of Arts in History in May 1998. Marcus is a Licensed Title Agent in Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, and a Licensed Attorney with the Alabama State Bar.
JJ Gagliardi
Founder
Changeover Media
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JJ Gagliardi is the founder of Changeover Media. With over a decade of experience in the video production industry, JJ brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to every project. He is a tech enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest and greatest technologies to enhance his clients' experiences and drive his clients business forward.
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JJ believes in being unapologetically yourself and loves to showcase both his own personality and his clients' unique personalities in his work, creating genuine and relatable content that resonates deeply with audiences.
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JJ's educational background in video production has been the foundation of his successful
career, enabling him to deliver high-quality, impactful content tailored to meet the unique needs of real estate professionals. His passion for innovation and excellence is evident in every aspect of his work.
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Outside of his professional life, JJ enjoys unwinding with his dog, Lucky, and has a love for Djing and attending concerts and festivals, reflecting his vibrant and dynamic personality.
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Michael Rivero
Founder
TPOS.AI
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Michael Rivero, Founder of TPOS.AI, is a digital marketing strategist with over a decade of experience at the intersection of marketing, sales, and technology. He has guided more than 3,700 real estate professionals in scaling their businesses, managing over $100,000 per month in ad spend and delivering over 1 million leads between 2023 and 2024. Michael is recognized by industry leaders such as Leo Pareja, Ryan Serhant, Joe Stumpf, Dean Jackson, Joe Polish, Frank Kern, and Dave Savage. Michael’s work integrates cutting-edge marketing strategies, brand-building, and AI-driven client conversion systems. Through his Top Producer Operating System, he empowers real estate professionals to generate leads, grow their brands, and predictably convert prospects into loyal clients, revolutionizing how the industry achieves scalable and sustainable growth.​​