Mike Acker
KEYNOTE
Mike Acker is a bestselling author and founder of Uplevel Communication. He specializes in helping leaders strengthen their mindset, presence, and influence. He has spoken around the world and worked with professionals from startup founders to Fortune 100 executives. Mike teaches practical systems for developing clarity, confidence, and consistent growth, and his Uplevel Formula gives audiences a simple framework to improve how they think, communicate, and pursue opportunity.
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Erica Jones Lehmkuhl
MASTERCLASS
Erica Lehmkuhl is the owner and principal broker of Seaside Realty, a boutique brokerage on Oahu’s North Shore. A Louisville native, she entered the U.S. Army in 1994 and retired after 23 years as a Signal Corps First Sergeant (E-8). Erica earned her real estate license while still on active duty, becoming a broker in 2021 and opening her own brokerage, Seaside Realty.
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Elizabeth Cosgrove
MASTERCLASS
In 2011, Elizabeth and her husband started investing in real estate to make the most of their limited budget. By 2015, they owned seven properties. When her husband got relocated to Washington, Elizabeth chose to start her own furnished rental company rather than endure long commutes. She turned her long-term holdings into profitable short-term rentals, replacing her corporate income and setting the stage for further expansion. Now, she’s excited to share her knowledge at the upcoming Summit, helping others succeed in the short-term rental business.
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James Martin
MASTERCLASS
James moved to Thailand in 2011, shortly after graduating from an international business program at California Polytechnic State University. He worked as a business development manager for finance and insurance companies across Southeast Asia for six years before ultimately focusing on American clients and US tax issues. James is a Certifying Acceptance Agent, assisting clients from across the region in applying for Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITINs).
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Erik Buhrow
MASTERCLASS
Erik Buhrow is an American-born real estate enthusiast with deep roots in Japan, having spent 20 years of his childhood between Misawa and Okinawa both on and off base.
After building a career in construction in Minnesota, Erik reconnected with his Japan roots through AkiyaMart, where he has since purchased two homes and is now working on his third. With the support of AkiyaMart founders Joey and Take, and their trusted realtor partners Erik is currently in the process of securing a business manager visa to relocate full time to Niigata.
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Shena Schwahn
MASTERCLASS
Loan Officer at CMG Home Loans. I am Shena Schwahn, a loan officer at CMG Home Loans with 14 years of experience in finance, including 5 years in the mortgage industry. I specialize in working with first-time homebuyers and VA buyers, and I hold a Veteran Mortgage Advisor certificate.
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Tim Krabs
Office Manager
As a Veteran and cross-functional servant leader with 24+ years of experience leading aviation and international security operations, I have spent my career building high-performing teams, solving complex technical problems, and leading strategic planning initiatives.
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