6.0 Experiences | Carey Smith

At 1RealEstateWorld, Carey Smith, Executive Chairman of Ray White, leads a powerful session on leadership succession, business sustainability, and the principles that sustain long-term growth in the real estate industry. Drawing on Ray White’s 123-year legacy and its expansion across more than one thousand offices in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, Smith explores how disciplined leadership, clear strategic focus, and personal renewal drive enduring success. He introduces the concept of balancing actual age, energy age, and financial stage to strengthen decision-making and leadership capacity. The session highlights how recruitment, profitability, market leadership, and competitor awareness form the five pillars of business excellence. Through a focus on empowerment, reflection, and financial literacy, Smith demonstrates how leaders can preserve ambition, inspire the next generation, and sustain organizational growth in an increasingly competitive real estate landscape.