Global Networking Event 2024 | #GNE2024 | #SIRGNE
Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event 2024
Nashville, Tennessee
September 8-10, 2024
Hey y’all! See you in Nashville!
Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that the 2024 Global Networking Event (GNE) will occur in one of my favorite cities in the world — Nashville, Tennessee. Early bird registration is available for US$2,195 until May 31st. Starting June 1st, registration will increase to US$2,395. The event will be held at the beautiful Music City Center in downtown Nashville.
I was raised about an hour south of Nashville and lived in Nashville after going to college at Auburn University. I still return to Nashville each Christmas to see friends and family, and am so excited to attend the GNE there. I am with Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty in Marin County, California, just north of San Francisco.
I have attended several GNE’s, starting with the one in Los Angeles in 2015. I found them to be a great way to meet some of the best agents in the global Sotheby’s International Realty network. The breakout sessions and general session presentations were very helpful to learn best practices from around the world, and to better understand the general direction of the brand. Not to mention — the meetings are a lot of fun!
I was humbled and honored to have been asked to be a member of the social media panel discussion at the Global Networking Event 2017 (#SIRGNE #GNE2017) for Sotheby’s International Realty. As a real estate agent in Marin County, California, I have spent a lot of time building my social media / web presence, and I strongly believe it benefits both me and my clients. We had a great discussion and am so happy to have connected with so many of you on social media since then.
The Global Networking Event in 2024 will be a great way for Sotheby’s International Realty agents to meet in person and establish connections to benefit our clients. In the meantime, I look forward to connecting with you on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Pinterest.
Better yet, I look forward to connecting with you in person!
#sothebysproud!! #GNE2024
Sotheby’s GNE 2024 Official Hotels
The booking deadline for all hotels is Monday, August 12, 2024
Fortunately for us, the GNE event organizers have negotiated great rates at seven hotels just minutes from the meeting venue. As of this writing, hotels are booking up quickly with the JR Marriott and the Four Seasons now showing sold out. Rooms range from $279 a night at the Westin to $495 a night at the Four Seasons.
Nashville downtown is a great place to visit, with lots of shops and restaurants. If you’re a walker or a jogger, check out the Cumberland River Greenway, which you can access downtown at Riverfront Park. Just enter 100 1st Avenue North into Google Maps.
Sotheby’s GNE 2019 Teaser Video
GNE 2024 Agenda – Sotheby’s International Realty
(very high level, I will post the GNE 2024 Agenda as soon as it is available)
TENTATIVE AGENDA as of 3/8/2024
Thomas’ Tips on Nashville
With Nashville’s world famous music scene and the amazing choice of great restaurants and bars, there is no shortage of things to see and do in Nashville. Broadway, downtowns main strip is always bustling with crowds but there are many places throughout Nashville worth a visit. Below are a few of my Nashville favorites but by no means all of my favorites:
Favorite Nature Get-a-Ways in the City:
Percy Warner park (entrance at the end of Belle Meade Blvd). https://www.nashville.gov/depa
Radnor Lake. https://tnstateparks.com/parks
Both are located in two of the most beautiful residential neighborhoods I know – Belle Meade and Forest Hills.
Some Favorite Breakfast Spots:
Biscuit Love. The name says it all. https://www.biscuitlove.com/
Pinewood Social – but much more than a breakfast place. https://pinewoodsocial.com/ Elliston Place Soda Shop – also a good diner and meat-and-three. https://www.ellistonplacesodas
The Loveless Café – This one is a bit of a drive outside town and the wait is long if you don’t have a reservation….but those biscuits! https://lovelesscafe.com/
Some Favorite Music Spots:
Bluebird Café – small, intimate famous singer/writer spot. If you look closely, you’ll see me at one of the front tables in the Bluebird Café documentary https://bluebirdthemovie.com/.
The Station Inn. https://stationinn.com/
Ryman Auditorium. https://www.ryman.com/
Exit/In. https://exitin.com/
Some Favorite Bars:
Old Glory – great hidden spot in Edgehill neighborhood. It used to be a boiler room for White Way Cleaners. https://oldglorynashville.com/
Skull’s Rainbow Room. Located in famous Printer’s Alley. https://www.skullsrainbowroom.
The Patterson House. https://www.thepattersonnashvi
Some Favorite Restaurants:
Rolf and Daughters – Great salads, apps and pastas. The chicken is also incredible. https://www.rolfanddaughters.c
Yolan – Amazing flavors. I highly recommend the chef’s tasting menu. https://www.yolannashville.com
Audrey – Elevated southern cooking. Did someone say chicken and dumplings? All created by Chef Sean Brock. https://www.audreynashville.co
Café Margot – a longtime favorite. https://www.margotcafe.com/
Favorite Nashville Hot Chicken
Hattie B’s – Great chicken with the added bonus of peach cobble and banana pudding, 2 of my fav southern desserts. https://www.hattieb.com/
Prince’s Hot Chicken – The original. https://www.princeshotchicken.
What am I missing? Add your favorites in the comments section at the bottom of this page.
GNE 2023 Agenda – Sotheby’s International Realty
(Last year’s agenda for your reference since a detailed agenda has not yet been published for 2024)
2023 OLD AGENDA FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Monday April 24, 2023
11:00 am – 7:00 pm Registration
11:00am – 1:00pm Pre-Con: Recruiting Workshop (invite only: owners and managers – no agents)
1:00pm – 4:00pm Pre-Con: Referral and Relocation Meeting (invite only: relocation director and referral contacts – no agents)
1:30pm – 3:00pm Pre-Con: Marketing Meeting (invite only: affiliate marketers – no agents)
4:00pm – 5:00pm Pre-Con: Sotheby’s International Realty Fundamentals
(registration required: for those new to the Brand or those who want a refresher)
7:00pm – 10:00pm Welcome Reception
Tuesday April 25
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast
9:00am – 12:00pm General Session
12:30pm – 1:30pm Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm Tier 1 & Tier 2 Breakout Sessions
7:00pm-10:00pm Reception & Dinner
Wednesday April 26
7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast
9:00am – 12:00pm General Session
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:30pm – 4:30pm Tier 3 & Tier 4 Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Locking in Growth by Unlocking Inventory
Winning listings is the key to a thriving business. Discover how your peers are successfully navigating the ever-changing market.
Leads: How to Generate and Convert in 2023
Explore a variety of tactics, including digital, networking and referral strategies. Understand the best way to generate and track leads – and, most importantly, how to convert them.
Unleashing the Full Power of Ninja
Staying in flow with customers is critical for maintaining relationships. Ninja principles can keep you organized and cultivate meaningful connections. Discover how this system can lead to success in both your business and personal life.
Pricing It Right, Winning the Listing
Before you can move the property, you have to move the seller — with a smart presentation and the right price. Gain insights on the best ways to communicate with a prospect and the right way to price a home.
Increasing Referrals for a Stronger Future
Knowing how to generate referrals is key to building your business. Learn strategies to take full advantage of our global network. You can
start right here at GNE.
Negotiation Skills You Need Every Day
From handling objections to defending commissions, negotiation skills impact nearly every facet of your business. Sharpen those skills with insights on understanding both the market and your clients.
Maintaining Work-Life Balance in a World of Surprises
The market has its highs and lows. It can be truly overwhelming. Learn the process for maintaining a positive mindset and coping with
our ever-changing business environment.
Setting Yourself Apart with Our Exceptional Brand
Our brand stands apart and so should you. Learn about leveraging the brand and articulating its unique value to your clients through the
many marketing tools available to you.
Another Strategy to Close the Sale: Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions
What’s the secret to collaborating with Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions for successful outcomes? Those who’ve done just that will share ideas on using this unique platform to drive more business.
Ordinary to Extraordinary: Agent Success Stories
How do agents significantly improve their production over a short period of time? Hear the best practices and smart strategies from those that have done it.
Marketing Trends in a Changed World
The tougher the market, the more important efficient marketing becomes. Learn how to stand when selling luxury property and how to build the right plan to separate yourself from the rest.
Insights on New International Markets
Every new international market becomes a unique opportunity for you to generate new business. Learn about the most recent global expansion, so you can share these insights with your clients.
The International Business of Real Estate
It may be the same business, yet it’s different all over the world. Come learn how to navigate the nuances of international real estate transactions from experts.
About the Author
Thomas Henthorne is consistently top-ranked, award-winning real estate agent in Marin, helping people buy and sell homes for almost a decade. He writes the #1 real estate blog in Marin County and is a frequent speaker on panels at industry gatherings.
He may be reached at 415-847-5584.
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