From Empty Rooms to Buzzing Experiences: How to Host Successful Real Estate Events w/ Aaron Ludin | Episode 126

Everyone loves the idea of a packed event that fuels connections, drives referrals, and elevates your brand. But if we’re honest, most real estate events flop. 

The vibe is off, the wrong people are in the room, and the whole thing feels like a desperate networking contest instead of a place where top producers actually want to be.

Here’s the truth: it’s not about the headcount, the flashy theme, or how many business cards you collect. It’s about the energy you bring, the quality of the people in the room, and the intentionality before, during, and after the event. 

When you master that, events stop being a gamble and become your most powerful business development tool.

Is your event being too self-centered the reason no one’s attending? What other mistakes are agents and organizations making with their events? 

In this episode, Orlando Real Producers and branding expert, Aaron Ludin, returns. 

Aaron’s built one of the top five franchises in the entire company, not just by publishing, but by throwing some of the most impactful real estate events in the country. He has cracked the code on why people show up, what makes them stay, and how to make sure your events never fall flat.

Today, we dig into Aaron’s event formula, before, during, and after, and uncover the mindset shifts and tactical strategies that separate events people remember from events they regret.

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

• Stop chasing the wrong crowd Too many vendors waste time nurturing “someday” agents. Why should you stop offering free consulting to people who won’t move the needle and instead double down on the ones already doing business?
• Stack the deck A successful event doesn’t happen by chance. How do you build in guaranteed attendance? Is hoping people show up the fastest path to empty rooms? 
• Connection > performance Your job as the event host isn’t to be the star of the party. It’s to work the room like a puppeteer. What should you be doing during the event? 
• Follow-up is the forgotten superpower The real ROI of an event often happens afterward. How do you capture feedback, synthesize lessons, and turn one event into a stepping stone for the next?

Guest Bio

Aaron Ludin is a speaker, author, coach, and owner of Orlando Branding Agency, and Publisher of Orlando Real Producers. Orlando Branding Agency, a Florida-based firm, serves thousands of real estate professionals, helping agents with client retention through follow-up systems and strategic gifting. Aaron is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing & a Master's Certification in Sales Management. Aaron is a serial entrepreneur and Hall of Fame member with Vector Marketing/Cutco Cutlery. Follow @aaron.ludin on Instagram.  

About Your Host

Remington Ramsey is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and visionary in the world of real estate. As the creator of "Real Producers", a widely acclaimed magazine connecting top agents and industry leaders, Remington has built an impressive platform dedicated to celebrating and elevating the real estate community. Remington is also the author of Agent Allies: Building Your Business With Strategic Real Estate Partnerships. With a passion for motivating and mentoring, he’s shared stages with some of the biggest names in business, helping professionals break through barriers and reach new heights. When he’s not busy being a real estate guru, Remington is known for his contagious energy, practical wisdom, and a good dose of humor—because let’s face it, navigating life and business requires both grit and a sense of humor. With multiple successful ventures under his belt and a reputation for engaging storytelling, he has the rare ability to make even the driest industry stats sound exciting. 

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