Ever look at your annual real estate association dues statement and wonder, “Where is my money actually going?”
In this episode of This One Time in Real Estate, Kayla shares her journey through leadership, from getting started in the Young Professionals Network (YPN) at age 23 to serving on the National Advisory Board, and breaks down her presidential platform: B.E.E. (Bridge, Empower, Elevate).
Together, we explore the tangible ROI for REALTORS®, from policy wins and protected property rights to land banks and continuous education.
What You’ll Learn:

• ROI vs. A Bill: Why viewing association dues as an investment protects your business and changes how you value your board.
• The B.E.E. Platform: Breaking down the strategy to Bridge communities, Empower members, and Elevate industry transparency.
• Real-World Advocacy Wins: How local board advocacy directly impacts housing inventory, ADUs, and property rights.
• Education = Conversions: How continuous tech and contract training boosts agent confidence and conversion rates.
• Purposeful Leadership: Why stepping into association leadership is about guiding the next generation, not filling a resume.