Calgary, Alberta, October 27, 2024 — Greatway Financial Inc. successfully hosted its highly anticipated Regional Conference 2024 from October 26-27 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Nearly 1,000 agents, Greatway members, providers, staff, family, and guests attended the two-day event, making it one of the largest gatherings in the company's history for this type of event.
This year's conference was a powerful bootcamp-style masterclass designed to unlock the future of business and cultivate a thriving network of successful entrepreneurs. Attendees gained invaluable leadership insights, mastered specialized CE-accredited training, and participated in dynamic, hands-on workshops aimed at supercharging their careers and business success.
Our Regional Conferences are all about providing an exclusive, high-impact experience where you can reignite your passion, learn from the leaders, and create powerful connections. We couldn’t be more excited about the positive impact it’s having on our attendees.
- Danica Antonio, COO
Both Day 1 & 2 of the Regional Conference began with dynamic presentations from Eszylfie Taylor, founder and president of Taylor Insurance and Financial Services. A true visionary in the financial industry, Eszylfie set the tone for both days with his insightful talks on The Total Person and Authentic Storytelling. Blending expertise, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, Eszylfie shared practical strategies that resonated deeply with attendees. His leadership, exemplified by The Taylor Method and his meaningful community contributions, continues to inspire and empower financial professionals worldwide.
Led by EVP Demelza Laron, one of the event's standout workshops brought participants together for an engaging 75-minute session that fueled collaboration, communication, and creativity. Through interactive team exercises, attendees sharpened their leadership, problem-solving, trust, and decision-making skills. Team representatives shared their strategies, challenges, and key takeaways, reflecting on how the experience connected to their work at Greatway. The workshop highlighted the power of teamwork and creativity in overcoming obstacles, with teams celebrated for their clarity, innovation, and collaborative spirit.
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Attendees participated in three standout break-out sessions: 10 Things to Consider, presented by ivari (Platinum Sponsor), focusing on building a secure financial plan; Executor Success, which provided tools for navigating life insurance in estate planning, presented by CPP Forestors (Platinum Sponsor); and Permanent Life Insurance: Who is Your Market?, a CE-accredited session by Greatway’s Business Development Managers, exploring the right market for permanent life insurance. These sessions offered valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance attendees' practices.
Chief Distribution Officer Pearl Rebollos announced two exciting new partnerships for Greatway Financial, highlighting the company’s commitment to strengthening its network and expanding opportunities.
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Executive Insights - Road to Promotion
Panelists discussed strategies for career advancement, leadership development, and fostering a culture of growth within organizations.
Elite Builders - Developing Future Champions
Focused on mentorship and building high-performing teams. These discussions provided attendees with practical advice to help them thrive in the industry.
Elite Producers - Success in Safeguarding Lives
Achieving Consistent Success Panelists shared strategies on lead generation, client relationships, and maintaining top performance to thrive
Recap content for the panels will be released via our Social Media outlets or as an article.
In line with its commitment to providing top-tier resources and support, Greatway Financial extends its thanks to the Platinum, Silver, and Bronze Sponsors for their invaluable support of the event
Greatway Financial extends its sincere thanks to all attendees, sponsors, partners, hosts, panel facilitators, workshop facilitators, organizers, staff, and volunteers who made this event a resounding success. We can’t wait to bring you more valuable experiences in the future!
