Welcome to another episode of "Newly Invested," hosted by Judith Tait. Today, we're excited to have Caydie Lemire, the Director of Operations for the upcoming Multifamily Conference set for May 24-26, 2024. As a seasoned professional with a diverse background from mental health work to organizing Canada's largest real estate investing conference, Caydie brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning and execution.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to Caydie Lemire: Caydie introduces herself and shares her excitement about participating in the podcast to increase awareness and branding for the Multifamily Conference.
Journey into Real Estate: Caydie discusses her transition from a mental health worker to stepping into the real estate sector. She details her initial encounter with Seth Ferguson, which unexpectedly led her to the role of helping to organize a major real estate conference.
Setting up the Multifamily Conference: Caydie recounts the foundational days of the conference planning, including securing high-profile speakers like Kevin O’Leary and navigating the challenges and triumphs of organizing such a significant event.
Balancing Professional and Personal Life: As a wife and mother of three, plus caretaker for her husband with traumatic brain injuries, Caydie shares how she manages her demanding role alongside her family responsibilities. She emphasizes the importance of support systems and being vulnerable enough to rely on others during challenging times.
Adapting to Major Life Changes: Caydie opens up about the personal and professional upheavals following her husband’s accident and how this impacted her work on the conference. She explains how she managed to keep things running smoothly even in times of personal distress.
Behind the Scenes of the Conference: Focusing on the immense planning that goes into the conference each year, Caydie explains her role in logistics management, budgeting, attendee experience, vendor coordination, and risk management. She highlights the critical aspects of ensuring that all elements align to provide a seamless experience for attendees.
Goals for This Year's Conference: Caydie outlines the aims for the upcoming conference, including ensuring that every attendee, whether a novice or a seasoned investor, walks away with valuable insights. This year’s conference will include workshops tailored to both beginner and advanced investors, covering a range of topics from tax strategies to alternative investment forms like infinite banking.
Connect with Caydie Lemire:
Instagram:
@officialcaydielemire
@themultifamilyconference
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Until then, Happy Investing!
Judy
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