Scaling Your Real Estate Business: February 2026 Panel Recap
Minnesota Real Estate Club , November 10, 2026

On February 19, 2026, three top Twin Cities agents shared how they built systems, teams and marketing to scale their real estate businesses at the Minnesota Real Estate Club.
Event at a glance
- Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 to 8:00 PM
- Location: 7401 Metro Blvd, Edina, MN 55439
- Format: moderated panel Q&A, followed by open networking
- Cost: free and open to the public
The panel
- Joe Schwartzbauer, Associate Broker and Team Lead of Grey Duck Properties at Real Broker in St. Paul, working in Twin Cities real estate since 2013.
- Artemisa Boston, a bilingual Realtor with eXp Realty whom RealTrends ranks first in Minnesota by transaction sides.
- Danny Truong, owner of DT Realty Group and a Realtor with eXp Realty, serving clients in English and Vietnamese.
Read full bios on our speakers page.
What the panel covered
- Systems and processes that let you scale without burning out
- How to build a team, when to hire and who to hire first
- Marketing strategies that generate consistent deal flow
- Lessons from operators who have built seven-figure real estate businesses
Photos are on the event page.
Frequently asked questions
Who should a real estate agent hire first when scaling?
The panel discussed when to hire and who to bring on first as a business grows. Many agents start with administrative or transaction support so they can spend more time with clients.
Who spoke at the February 2026 MNREC event?
Joe Schwartzbauer of Grey Duck Properties, Artemisa Boston of eXp Realty, and Danny Truong of DT Realty Group.
Is the Minnesota Real Estate Club free to attend?
Yes. MNREC events are free and open to the public, thanks to our sponsors.
Where are MNREC events held?
Events are currently held in the evening at 7500 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN. See upcoming events for the next date.