Inside The Agency's Colorado Retreat: Where Vail Valley Connections Sparked Big Ideas
Lucía Torres ·
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The Agency's Colorado offices gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch for a two-day retreat filled with insights, connections, and collaboration. Here's what went down.
### A Weekend That Brought Colorado's Top Real Estate Minds Together
What happens when you put a bunch of real estate pros from Aspen, Boulder, Denver, and beyond in one stunning mountain resort? Magic, apparently. This past September, The Agency's Colorado offices gathered at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Avon for a two-day retreat that was equal parts strategy, connection, and celebration. With Vail now the newest office in the state, the timing couldn't have been better.
### Setting the Stage in the Vail Valley
The Ritz-Carlton provided a backdrop that matched the ambition in the room. Monday evening kicked off with drinks and appetizers on the terrace, giving everyone a chance to catch up and meet new faces. Tuesday was all business—but the good kind. Breakfast burritos fueled a full day of programming in the ballroom, starting with opening remarks from Mauricio Umansky, CEO of The Agency.
"Bringing our Colorado offices together is a reminder of what makes The Agency special," Umansky shared. "Each team brings extraordinary local expertise, and when we share our knowledge, ideas and relationships, we create more opportunities for everyone."
### A Lineup Packed with Insights
The agenda was designed to spark growth and collaboration. Jason Binab, Managing Partner of The Agency Victoria, dove into building a high-performance mindset. Then came the "$100M Producer Panel" featuring Chris Paoli, Marybeth Emerson, Traci Garontakos, and Steve Bailey, moderated by Jay Hebb. Performance psychologist Dr. Rick Perea delivered a keynote that left everyone thinking about mindset and professional growth.
After lunch, Traci Garontakos returned to present "The Art of Real Estate," while Heather Stevens focused on client retention and building a thriving business. The final panel explored using The Agency's marketing and branding to grow a business, with insights from Heather Sinclair, Jared Blank, Elise LoSasso, and Nicole Montgomery, moderated by Laura Corrigan.
### Why These Connections Matter
For a network spanning vibrant cities and celebrated mountain communities, the retreat created space to connect beyond individual markets. As Kacey Bingham, Managing Partner of The Agency Denver and Boulder, put it: "Our Colorado offices serve distinct communities, but we share the same commitment to our clients and to one another. Having everyone together created space to exchange ideas, build relationships and discover new ways to collaborate. Those connections are what make our regional network so valuable."
### The Takeaway
The retreat wasn't just about learning—it was about strengthening the fabric of The Agency's Colorado presence. With new connections and fresh inspiration, teams returned to their markets ready to apply what they'd learned. The spirit of shared knowledge, generous collaboration, and exceptional service carried forward, proving that when you bring great people together, everyone wins.
So whether you're in Vail, Aspen, or anywhere in between, the message is clear: connection is the ultimate currency in real estate.