Last week I had the opportunity to attend the eXp Top Producers Mastermind in San Antonio — an invite-only event limited to the top 250 teams and agents in the entire country.

Let that sink in for a moment. Out of thousands and thousands of teams nationwide, Proven Realty qualified to be in that room, AGAIN. And I’ll tell you — it was powerful. 

These quarterly masterminds are not hype events. They’re working sessions with some of the sharpest minds in real estate. We had direct access to eXp executives, leadership teams, and top-producing agents who are moving serious volume at a national level. What stood out most was how aggressively eXp is leaning into technology and AI, not just as buzzword but as real tools to help agents serve clients better, move deals faster, and create smarter systems. The company is laser-focused on staying ahead of the curve, and as the number one agent-centric brokerage in the world, that commitment to innovation directly benefits our clients here in North Dakota.

A Personal Highlight I Won’t Forget

The biggest honor for me personally? I was asked to moderate the first panel of the mastermind. Yep, little ole me. I had the privilege of interviewing three of the most successful agents in the country. Combined, their teams have closed over 10,000 transactions and nearly $12 billion in sales volume. 

Being able to lead that conversation — and dig into how they think about leadership, leverage, scale, and market shifts — was incredible. Those are the types of conversations that sharpen you. Iron sharpens iron.

When you sit in rooms like that, you don’t just hear ideas. You see patterns. You see discipline. You see what actually works at scale. And then you bring it home to help your community, your clients and agents. 

Why This Matters for You

Here’s the part that matters most: We are learning directly from the best operators in the country — inside the most agent-centric, forward-thinking real estate company in the world.

That means:

• Smarter marketing

• Better negotiation strategies

• More efficient systems

• Stronger tech and AI integration

• Clearer positioning in shifting markets

We’re not guessing. We’re not reacting. We’re building from PROVEN models at the highest level.

That benefits our buyers. That benefits our sellers. That benefits our investors.

Investor-Level Conversations

While in Texas, I also spent a full day at our eXpand Investing private investor mastermind. The conversations around cash-flow strategy, portfolio scaling, and the new tax incentives available for real estate right now were significant. I also had strong discussions with professionals who specialize in large-scale investment opportunities — people operating at a serious level. It was run by Brandon Brittingham, one of the top real estate coaches in the country. His clarity and execution are world-class. When you combine high-level investing strategy with boots-on-the-ground market knowledge in the Bakken, opportunity becomes very real.

If You’re Thinking About Making a Move…

If you’re considering selling your property, repositioning assets, expanding your business footprint, or simply wanting to understand where the market is heading — I would love to have that conversation.

If you’re an investor looking for strong cash-flowing properties and wanting to take advantage of today’s tax incentives to build long-term passive income, reach out immediately. The current environment is creating strategic opportunities for those who move with clarity and discipline.

Real estate remains one of the most powerful vehicles for building generational wealth — when executed correctly.

Let’s build that strategy together.

Warmly,

Erik Peterson