Sean Carpenter is a keynote speaker, coach, and industry veteran who helps sales, leadership, and service-driven teams build momentum, strengthen connection, and show up better for the people they serve.
With more than two decades of experience working with professionals across real estate, sales, leadership, and customer-focused organizations, Sean brings energy, empathy, and a real-world perspective to every room he enters. His sessions are built on practical ideas, relatable stories, and a deep understanding of what audiences are facing right now.
How I Got Here
Originally licensed as a REALTOR® in 1998, Sean Carpenter is the former Agent Development Director for the Ohio NRT companies. He jumped back into a sales role with Coldwell Banker, serving buyers and sellers throughout Central Ohio. He founded Sean Speaks in 2018 to expand his speaking, consulting, and facilitation opportunities. His most popular sessions focus on creating memorable customer experiences, maximizing social and digital media, as well as business planning, leadership and sales.
Formerly recognized by Inman News as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Real Estate, Sean was named as one of the “Top 20 Most Influential People in Social Media for the real estate industry” by The Swanepoel Report for the third year in a row. Sean was recently named Instructor of the Year by the Columbus REALTORS.
What I Speak About
- Leadership rooted in connection
- Sales energy that lasts longer than the applause
- Customer experience as a human skill, not a script
- Momentum, consistency, and showing up when it matters
Sean’s speaking appearances have included Coldwell Banker Gen Blue Conferences (2007-2025), the Coldwell Banker Global Management Summit, numerous state Association of Realtors conventions, including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Sean has been a highly-rated speaker at the Triple Play Conference (serving New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) four times. Sean has also presented for the Women’s Council of Realtors and various Board of Realtors events around the country. He has been the featured keynote speaker at events across the United States, including big cities like Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Denver, Dallas, New York City, Nashville, Kansas City, Seattle, and Sacramento, as well as hyper-local engagements in towns like Starkville, Iowa City, Fayetteville, Bentonville, Burlington, Richmond, and Oxford, to name a few.
Sean’s mission is to “teach with passion and enthusiasm instilling confidence and excitement in his students.” His sessions include a great mix of old-fashioned sales skills, cutting-edge technology ideas and lots and lots of laughter, all helping his audiences learn how to build more relationships, solve more problems and have more fun.
Earning a Standing Ovation
In one of my favorite keynotes, “Getting In Tune with Your Audience,” I remind people that a great rock band earns its standing ovation long before they ever take the stage. That’s the same reminder I give myself every time a new client or opportunity appears on my calendar. I’m going to do everything I can before, during, and after to ensure that I’ll earn an encore performance. When I can get my clients to laugh, cry, and rise to their feet at the end of my session, I’ll know that I #EarnedIt.
This philosophy shapes every keynote, workshop, and leadership session I deliver.
Please reach out to me at Sean@SeanCarpenter.com or call me at 614-989-CARP (2277)