GRI Conference Schedule

GRI Conference Schedule

 

CREATED TO INSPIRE – EDUCATE & CONNECT MONTANA REALTORS®!

DAY 1, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

9:00 am – 5:30 pm / Vendor Trade Fair 

10:45 am / GRI Opening Welcome

11:00 am - 2:00 pm / Amy Stockberger: From Chaos to Control – Market Mastery Through Repeat & Referral Systems.

Course Description:

Today’s clients are more distracted, tech-savvy, and loyalty-resistant than ever. In this bold, workshop-style session, Amy Stockberger walks you through exactly how she scaled from a traditional real estate business to a repeat-and-referral empire—powered by systems, service, AI, and strategic monetization.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at Amy’s SADD Strategy—Systematize, Automate, Delegate, and Delete—including how her team has used AI to automate over 60% of workflows across operations, marketing, and client experience. She’ll show you how to install high-impact automations that create consistent touchpoints, amplify value, and keep your database engaged for life.

 Amy's Bio

Amy Stockberger is the founder of Amy Stockberger Real Estate and the creator of the Lifetime Home Support™ model. As thehead of South Dakota's top-producing team since 2017 and ranked #33 nationwide, Amy has redefined what it means to build athriving, legacy-driven real estate business.

Her core philosophy, "Serve, Serve, Serve, Sell," ensures exceptional client experiences at every stage of the homeownership journey-before, during, and forever.

Amy's mission is to transform the real estate industry by fostering a community of Servepreneurs-agents who elevate the client experience while building businesses they love. She teaches real estate professionals how to build scalable, systemized, andsellable businesses powered by repeat and referral clients, with additional revenue streams beyond commission income.

Through digital courses, workshops, licensing, and software solutions, Amy equips agents with the systems to grow, scale,and operate with consistency.

Amy is also a partner and co-founder of Relational Tech™, the real estate industry's newest category. Relational Tech TM is Al-powered technology that transforms service professionals into modern-day advisors and their businesses into scalable, sellableassets. It delivers timely, professional insight that uncovers hidden opportunities in the client database and fuels scalable growththrough automated referrals.

A featured speaker at Inman, HousingWire's The Gathering, BAM Live, Tom Ferry events, and more, Amy also contributes regularly to Inman and BAM, offering bold, actionable strategies that help agents grow with impact and exit with freedom.

To learn more, visit www.lifetimehomesupport.com

 

2:30 pm - 5:30 pm / Legal Panel: Realtors Behaving Badly - Avoiding Setbacks, Fines & Lawsuits with Jamie Bowditch, MAR Legal Counsel; Mark Lancaster, Department of Labor & Industry Attorney; Patti Renenger, Board of Realty Regulation Executive Director.

Course Description:

Lessons from Real-World REALTOR® Blunders! Join Montana’s top real estate legal experts for a lively panel discussion filled with real-world stories, practical tips, and interactive Q&A. Learn how to protect your license, your business, and your clients – all while staying ahead of ethical and legal pitfalls. 

By the end of the 3-hour session, you will:

  • Spot high-risk behaviors and scenarios that lead to complaints or fines
  • Understand enforcement processes and investigations
  • Apply practical strategies to reduce risk and protect your professional reputation
  • Make ethical decisions aligned with state law and REALTOR® standards
  • Confidently navigate complex client and office situations

We'll show you exactly how to create a business model that retains clients for life, drives predictable revenue, and runs like a machine. Through live exercises, real examples, and interactive frameworks, you’ll learn how to dominate your market, grow lifetime client value, and turn your real estate business into a scalable, sellable asset. You’ll leave with actionable systems to recession-proof your income, elevate retention, and scale smart—without chasing cold leads or burning out.

 Jamie's Bio

 

Jaymie Bowditch graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business-Finance in 1990, and the University of Montana Law School in 1995.

Jaymie’s primary area of practice is transactional and includes real estate commercial transactions and negotiations; business formation, planning, mergers, and acquisitions; and construction law.  Jaymie has also served as general counsel for the Montana Association of REALTORS since 2004. 

Jaymie has an AV Preeminent rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and is listed on the Best Lawyers in America and one of the Mountain States Super Lawyers, a distinction awarded to only the top 5% of attorneys in each state based on peer recognition and professional performance. 

 

 Mark's Bio

 

Mark Lancaster is an experienced Montana attorney with more than 15 years of legal expertise spanning real estate, business, litigation, and consumer  law.  Born in Conrad and Raised in Helena, Mark earned his bachelor’s  law.  Born in Conrad and Raised in Helena, Mark earned his bachelor’s degree in business (Management) from Montana State University before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. He has been admitted to practice in both Montana state and federal courts  since 2009.

Mark has provided litigation and transactional legal services to brokerages, real estate professionals, title companies, buyers and sellers, and others, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues that impact Montana's real estate industry.

Since 2023, Mark has worked at the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, advising licensing boards on disciplinary and application issues (although he is participating in the conference in his personal capacity and not representing the State of Montana.)

Having worked with both real estate professionals and regulatory agencies, he brings a unique perspective on risk management, ethics, business planning and development, and professional standards.                       

In addition to other volunteer activities, Mark served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Way of the Lewis & Clark Area and on the Boards of the Helena Young Professionals and the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating his dedication to strengthening the communities where Montanans live and work.

At the GRI Conference, Mark brings practical legal insight, real-world experience, and a balanced perspective that will help REALTORS® navigate risk, uphold ethical standards, and build successful businesses. 

 

 Patti's Bio

Patti Renenger brings 18 ½ years of experience with the State of Montana, including 2 ½ years with the Department of Labor and Industry, to her role overseeing licensing and regulatory compliance for real estate, appraisal, architecture, and landscape architecture professionals. As Executive Officer, she works closely with her boards to ensure that the rules and statutes governing these industries remain current and relevant, and she is actively leading efforts to modernize board websites to better serve licensees and the public.

 

Patti's deep knowledge of Montana's regulatory framework makes her a valuable resource for agents navigating licensing requirements, compliance standards, and legal updates affecting the real estate profession.

 

 

 

  

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm / Missoula Organization of REALTORS® and Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS® Welcome Reception

 

DAY 2, Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:00 am - 11:00 am / Addie Owens: High Conflict Real Estate - Buck Wild Deals that Need a Strong Lasso

Course Description:

High-conflict deals don't need more talking. They need steady hands and solid structure.

High-conflict real estate transactions require a different skill set than standard sales. Divorce, probate,

and emotionally charged sellers introduce instability, authority confusion, and increased risk for both consumers and agents. When emotions run high and the courts are involved, structure matters more, documentation matters more, and professional judgment becomes non-negotiable.

 This 3-hour course focuses on recognizing high-conflict conditions early, using structured intake to identify risk, and maintaining professional neutrality when emotions escalate. Participants will explore how divorce and probate transactions differ from standard sales, where authority breaks down, and how

agents are unintentionally pulled into conflict through triangulation and over-engagement.

The course also addresses internal seller conflict, where emotional attachment undermines logical decision-making, and provides guidance on containment, pacing, and professional judgment. Emphasis is placed on boundary enforcement, documentation, and knowing when to slow, escalate, or exit a transaction to protect the consumer and the license.

 Addie's Bio

 

Addie Owens is the CEO of Touchstone Real Estate Group, Inc., a family of companies that support the real estate industry and the communities they serve. Her mission is simple but powerful: love her family, serve her community, and help fortify those who bravely enter the arena.

As a national speaker and educator, Addie teaches organizational leadership, business building, ethics, real estate licensure, and continuing education. Her approach combines practical frameworks with real-world application, helping brokers and agents build stronger businesses while protecting their licenses and reputations.

Addie is also a licensed real estate broker serving Central Florida, a coach helping professionals align their mindset and systems, and a dedicated community leader whose  work revolves around her family and community4her undeniable "why."

  

11:15 am / GRI Graduation Celebration 

🎓 Time to Celebrate!

One of our favorite GRI traditions is recognizing graduates during our GRI Graduation Ceremony! This is your moment to celebrate your hard work alongside fellow designees, inspire others who are still on the journey, and be recognized by your peers for reaching this incredible milestone.
If you began GRI prior to 2025 and have attended two in-person GRI conferences (GRI 2021 Virtual counts as one conference), you may be eligible to graduate! If you've completed all required core hours, please submit the following by September 25:

  • Completed tracking forms
  • All attendance certificates
  • $50 graduation processing fee

 

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm / Daryl Braham: Understanding Money - How to Set Yourself Up for Success

Course Description:

This course is designed to educate real estate practitioners, salespeople, brokers, affiliates, and others on the importance of understanding financials in the real estate arena. It covers the basics of what financial statements are, what they say, what they mean, and how they work in a successful business. It also covers how a P&L and Balance Sheet work together, the differences between expenses and assets, realized and unrealized gains in real estate, how to properly budget, forecast and run a successful business.

What you can expect:

  • Clarity of Vision
  • Tools to Gain Traction
  • A Healthier Work Life
  • Increased Accountability
  • More FUN and JOY in your life! 

 Daryl's Bio

 

Daryl Braham knows what it takes to build a business that thrives because he's done it himself. With more than 40 years of experience leading, growing, and scaling companies across multiple industries—including more than 25 years in residential and commercial construction and real estate—Daryl brings practical, real-world strategies that resonate with today's real estate professionals.

Having served as a CEO, CFO, business owner, and operator, Daryl understands the daily challenges of leading a business, building high-performing teams, and making tough decisions in an ever-changing market. His unique 360-degree perspective allows him to connect with brokers, team leaders, and REALTORS® who are looking to strengthen their businesses, improve operations, and create lasting success. 

As a licensed business coach for more than 20 years and the best-selling author of The Easy Button, Daryl specializes in helping organizations simplify complexity, improve accountability, and gain traction using the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®). His straightforward, high-energy style combines honesty, humor, and actionable takeaways that attendees can put to work immediately.

Nationally recognized by the Chamber of Commerce and Kolbe® for excellence in business leadership and coaching, Daryl is passionate about helping real estate professionals build businesses that don't just perform better—but support the lives they want to live. Get ready to leave inspired, equipped, and energized with practical tools you can start using right away.

 

3:00 pm / GRI Close

Conference Registration – $300

Your all-inclusive registration includes:

  • Full access to both conference days
  • Four dynamic educational sessions
  • An engaging Vendor Trade Fair featuring industry partners and the latest products and services
  • A Welcome Reception co-hosted by the Missoula Organization of REALTORS® and the Bitterroot Valley Board of REALTORS®
  • The GRI Graduation Ceremony lunch celebrating Montana's newest GRI designees
  • Networking opportunities throughout the event

Registration is available as one complete conference package for $300. Individual sessions, single-day registrations, and à la carte options are not available.