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The Art of Face-to-Face Networking

June 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)

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Do you find yourself going to networking events but not knowing how to interact with others or what to say? Or do you know that you need to be doing these things to get more leads or clients, but you don’t because you find it incredibly uncomfortable? Do you want to do more in-person sponsorships but don’t know where to start? Then this session is perfect for you! 

In this Lunch and Learn, member Michelle Rutter, REALTOR® and Broker with RE/MAX Suburban and a 30-year sales and marketing professional, will share with you how getting out “in real life” and doing more “in-person” events has contributed to her business’s success and how it can help you too. 

What will you learn in this session? 

  • Self-Awareness - Who are you? How do you come across to others?
  • DISC Personality Scale - Your personality and how to communicate with the other types 
  • Where to find opportunities to network 
  • General Networking Dos and Don’ts 
  • Best Practices to Be an Effective Sponsor/Participant at Events 
  • Budgeting and Measuring Your ROI 
  • How to Stay Top of Mind with Your Target Audience 

You will also get some downloadable resources with all the tips and best practices! Lunch will be provided!

About the Presenter
Michelle Rutter is a Broker, REALTOR®, and real estate educator with RE/MAX Suburban serving the greater Chicago suburbs. Michelle began her career after obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design and Housing. With more than three decades of experience spanning new home construction, real estate sales, and professional training, Michelle brings a unique blend of market expertise and educational leadership to every client and classroom she serves. Over these years, she developed strong communication skills to work with clients from different generations and with various personalities and likes to share those insights with others in and outside of the real estate industry.

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Name: Francis Lopez
Phone: (630) 760-1861
Email: francis@auroraalliance.org
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