This is a special one. I'm joined by two people I deeply respect — Stephanie Betters, CEO of Left Main REI and co-founder of Better Path Homes, and Steve Trang, founder of Objection Proof AI — and the three of us are announcing something we've been building together that I'm genuinely fired up about.

REI Tech Unlocked. September 19th–21st, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. This is not another conference. It's the first real implementation event built specifically for real estate investors — a technology playground where you don't just hear about AI and the tools changing this industry, you actually sit down, get hands on, and walk out with things built and running in your business.

Episode Timeline & Highlights

[0:58] – Introducing Stephanie Betters, Steve Trang, and why this episode is special.

[2:19] – Announcing REI Tech Unlocked: September 19th–21st, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

[2:48] – Why 2026 is a pivotal moment for real estate investors and AI adoption.

[3:26] – The technology playground concept — hands on, not just listening.

[4:47] – Why disconnecting from operations at an event is where real learning happens.

[5:22] – No vendor booths, no fishbowl business cards — real companies doing real work with you.

[6:03] – Everyone's got an idea. This event is about execution, not inspiration.

[6:26] – Why most events leave you fired up but on your own — and how this is different.

[25:22] – The fundamental shift happening in business right now — AI isn't a tool, it's infrastructure.

[25:52] – The internet comparison: every business rebuilt around it. AI is next.

[27:28] – Steve's final word: the big brands and organizations coming to the event.

[28:51] – Stephanie's final word: execution over theory — walking out with something done.

[29:58] – Jordan's final word: depth, hands-on implementation, and walking out configured.

[31:40] – Event details, early bird pricing, and how to get your tickets.

5 Key Takeaways

1. AI adoption isn't optional. This shift is as fundamental as the internet — every business will be rebuilt around it.
2. Information isn't the problem. Every investor knows AI is coming. The gap is implementation — and that's what this event closes.
3. Walk in curious, walk out configured. The goal isn't motivation or mindset. It's leaving with tools running in your business.
4. Hands on beats listening every time. Sitting down with a technology company and getting live implementation is worth more than a dozen keynotes.
5. Execution is the idea. Everyone has a plan. The investors who win in 2026 and beyond are the ones who actually do the thing.

Links & Resources

• REI Tech Unlocked – The first hands-on AI implementation event for real estate investors 👉 http://reitechunlocked.com/ — Early bird tickets on sale now through May 2026
• Left Main REI – CRM built for real estate investors 👉 leftmainrei.com
• Objection Proof AI – AI-powered sales training and appointment scheduling 👉 objectionproofai.com
• SmrtPhone – The only phone system built for real estate investors
• ThatRealEstateTechGuy.com – All episodes and exclusive tech discounts

Closing

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Early bird tickets are on sale now. We'll see you in Dallas.

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