Connie is a regular speaker at the annual STAR POWER Star conferences, speaking in Pheonix, Denver (2 times), Orlando (3 times), Cancun (2 times), Anaheim (2 times), Atlanta, New York, Ft. Lauderdale (2 times), Naples (2 times), Washington, and Chicago. 

“Connie comes from a small market (2,000 families) and produces over 18 million in home sales. Need you know more? Tremendous marketing, interview skills, and community service are her staples.” – Howard Brinton, Founder & CEO STAR POWER Systems. 

Connie has been the guest speaker in Webinars hosted by Number 1 Expert. 

“Connie, I was listening in on your webinar and NUMBER 1 EXPERT yesterday and was so floored by your energy, commitment, and excellence!! You are one of the most generous clients I have ever encountered, Connie. It is obvious to me why you are so successful and well respected. What strikes me about people like you, is that your secret is in what you give not in what you get and this creates an inherent positive energy around you that simply attracts success. Thank you for sharing all of the information with us and with those who are listening in. It made my day. It is a pleasure to have you as a client.” – Stacey Pfeifer 

Real Estate Companies have hired Connie to speak and train agents:
Coldwell Banker, Schwab Realty, Oshkosh
Coldwell Banker, The Real Estate Group, Egg Harbor 

The Madison Board of REALTORS hired Connie to speak at their Annual Blitz. 

“Connie Erickson was featured speaker for the REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin during our annual education conference called the Blitz. We had some of the highest ratings for speakers that I remember seeing when she spoke. I have had the opportunity to interact with Connie in a number of settings both educational and business related and have always found Connie to be one of those people who sets the bar just a little higher for all of us. She will make a wonderful speaker and her students will be happy that they attended her classes.” – Janet C. Byrne 

The Wisconsin REALTOR Association has hired Connie to speak at it’s annual Winter Convention. Topics included Farming, Branding for Success, Working in a Resort Market, and Connie hosted a REALTOR Panel “TOP GUNS IN REAL ESTATE”, Caring & Feeding of Past Buyers & Sellers. In addition, Connie has been hired by the WRA to speak at the Graduate REALTOR Institute conferences.  

“Connie Erickson has been a long-time friend of the Wisconsin REALTORS Association. Her own personal production is incredibly high. She knows her business and practices what she teaches. You will find Connie easy to work with and always a professional.” – Kitty Kuhl, CAE, Senior Vice President, Wisconsin REALTORS Association 

Connie has been a repeat speaker several times for the Kosciusko, Indiana Board of REALTORS.  

Connie has also shared her knowledge and expertise locally by speaking on Goal Setting for the Yankee Clipper and Louis Andrews’ Cherryland Title annual meeting. 

The Door County Board of REALTORS has engaged Connie numerous times to train at the Door County Board of REALTORS Orientation of new members. 

“Connie, thank you so much for giving yourself, your time, and your talent to the Board of REALTORS. You truly have a gift to inspire and knowledge to share. I always learn from you and admire your willingness to share. You certainly have been an inspiration to me and I treasure this. You’re a beautiful person and you speak the word of truth. We need more people in this country to do what you do. All I can say is, ‘Thanks Connie’.” – Addie Bernard 

Connie has shared her secrets to success with her fellow REALTOR competitors at the monthly Door County Board of REALTOR meetings. 

“When I was a member of the Education Committee of the Door County Board of REALTORS, I suggested to the committee that we invite Connie Erickson to present a program at our monthly meeting. I had heard that Connie gave a dynamic and entertaining presentation. 

Connie accepted our invitation and all of the Door County REALTORS in attendance that night were treated to Connie at her best. We heard about how she “grew” her real estate business, as she shared some of her best ideas with us. She helped us understand all of the possibilities there were for each of us. 

Connie’s talk was high-energy and well-spiced with humor. I also saw that, even though this was a “home town” group, Connie prepared for it as if it were a national convention. She gave it her all. 

Connie is a “star” in more ways than one!” – Cheryl Hoffman, REALTOR 

Each year, the Door County Board of REALTORS engages Connie to chair a panel of local REALTORS in discussion. These meetings draw record number of attendees (92 in last year’s session!).  

“Thank you all for an informative and beneficial discussion. It was obvious that you put a great deal of preparation time. Much appreciated.” – Karen Lee DeNoto 

“Just a note to thank you for the great performance last night. You did a wonderful job in creating a panel and keeping the discussion going and making it interesting. I’m sure that you scared the hell out of some of the new REALTORS that were in attendance. It was a good for a seasoned person as well and the fairly new group to go over the steps to making a transaction successful. Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge.” – Bill Becker 

“Just a quick not to thank you so much for the “Facilitating a Transaction in Challenging Times”. The program was fantastic: general enough to benefit agents with differing levels of experience, but specific enough to be useful and filled with good ideas to incorporate into our daily business practices.  

It was also obvious that you had done your due diligence in preparing for the evening. Your presentation was professional and polished, and stayed on-task. As a bonus, it was easy to follow and fun to watch. Thanks again for sharing your expertise and working to raise the level of professionalism in our association. 

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the program and how informative I felt it was. I think everyone enjoyed it and made a huge stride toward improving our board.” - MaryKay Shumway 

“Thanks so much for putting together a great panel presentation with pertinent information and you did it in a fun but informative way. 92 people attended, our best ever and all I have heard is nothing but positive feedback.” – Jeanne Kennedy 

“Just a quick note to thank you so much for the “Facilitating the Transaction in Challenging Times” presentation last evening at the Door County Board of REALTORS meeting. The program was fantastic: General enough to benefit agents with differing levels of experience, but specific enough to be useful and filled with good ideas to incorporate into our daily business practices. 

It was also obvious that you had done your due diligence in preparing for the evening. Your presentation was professional and polished, and stayed on-task. As a bonus, it was easy to follow, and fun to watch (even after a few drinks!). 

Thanks again for sharing your expertise and working to raise the level of professionalism in our association. Here’s to a great 2008 season!" – Sara, Jacinda, Dan, Brian, and Kevin 

Connie’s speaking and training topics have included: 

How I Built My Business: The Secrets to My Success
• Introduction to my beginnings
• Expired program (List to Last)
• Solid listing presentation
• Goal setting
• Mail campaigns 

Beginning Agents Start Here: It’s All in the Attitude
• Be goal-driven and stay educated
• Develop a positive/winning attitude
• Focus on the personal touch
• Become an expert at something
• Build an excellent pre-list package
• Incorporate a solid listing presentation 

Master Each Step, From the First Call to the Follow-Up
• What happens when a call comes into the office?
• Seller’s Profile List
• Pre-list packet
• Listing presentation
• After listings – systems and follow-up
• After the sale follow-up 

Selling Yourself Pays Off
• Survey results – Real Estate Professional
• Events and momentos
• We bought our property from signs
• Thank you notes to other agents
• Internet & Email response
• Community support – silent promotion 

Other topics:
• Branding
• Farming
• Staying in touch with past customers and clients
• Goal setting
• How to get a listing every time
• Monitor for Star panel sessions
• How to get referrals 

Connie Erickson, ABR, CRS, GRI, SRES, RRS was born in Mattoon, IL and attended the University of Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Education. 

Connie was an award-winning teacher for 13 years prior to entering the real estate field, being presented with the “Teacher of the Year Award” in 1983-84 and the “State of Illinois Those Who Excel Award” in the same year. 

In 1985, Connie entered the real estate world earning her company’s “Rookie of the Year Award.” In 1987 after only two years in the real estate business, she was the Door County REALTOR of the Year. 

Her real estate speaking debut was at the 1990 New Orleans National Convention as a participant in a “Distinguished Sales Associate Forum.” In 1998 Connie was fortunate to be chosen to be interviewed by Howard Brinton, renowned real estate instructor, becoming one of his STAR POWER Stars. She has taught numerous GRI courses, as well as being an instructor at three Northern Wisconsin State REALTOR Conventions and a moderator of a STAR POWER Panel at the Wisconsin State Convention. Connie has given presentations to numerous Boards of REALTORS, Title Companies, and private organizations around the Midwest. She has been an instructor for the last 12 years at the STAR POWER Annual Conference. 

In 2001, Connie was featured in REALTOR Magazine’s “Top 300 Residential Salespeople,” as well as the subject of a CRS Magazine article in 2002 about top producers and their marketing. Connie, along with her husband, Bob, is co-owner and Vice President of Door County Realty, Inc. in Fish Creek, WI.