RETCON Isn’t Just a Conference: Here’s What It Really Does for Your Business

About this episode

Tiffany De Alva discusses the impact of RETCON on business growth and innovation in the multifamily technology sector with founder James Shearin.

If you’ve ever wondered whether industry conferences are actually worth it—this episode is for you. In this episode of Tiff Talks Tech, Tiffany sits down with RETCON founder James Shearin to unpack why RETCON isn’t just another multifamily conference—it’s a catalyst for real business growth, innovation, and connection. They go beyond the typical “networking and panels” conversation to explore how RETCON is shaping the future of multifamily technology, influencing operator and supplier strategies, and driving meaningful ROI for attendees. Whether you’re a multifamily marketer, operator, or proptech vendor, this episode breaks down: What makes RETCON different from other real estate and multifamily conferences How attending RETCON can directly impact your business, partnerships, and pipeline The biggest technology trends transforming multifamily right now How operators and suppliers can maximize their experience and ROI at industry events Why innovation in multifamily requires getting in the right rooms with the right people If you’re evaluating which multifamily conferences to attend, looking to stay ahead in proptech, or trying to justify event spend in a tighter market—this…

People in this episode

Host: Tiffany De Alva

Guest: James Shearin

Topics covered

• industry conferences
• business growth
• multifamily technology
• networking
• ROI
• innovation

Keywords

• RETCON
• multifamily conferences
• business impact
• technology trends
• networking
• event ROI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RETCON, multifamily, proptech

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