📘 Proposal Summary for PMA 2026 Annual Conference

Keynote Title: #BeBamboo – How to Enable Resilience, Reset Energy, and Rise Strong
Presented by: Bart Berkey, Founder of Most People Don’t, LLC

💡 Overview of the Program Experience

This high-energy, 90-minute keynote will help PMA members become their best selves — even in the face of chaos, change, or burnout. Designed specifically for property management professionals, this session combines storytelling, psychology, humor, and heart to equip attendees with the mindset and tactics needed to reset, reframe, and reengage.

Attendees won’t just listen — they’ll laugh, reflect, share, and leave feeling stronger than when they arrived.

🧠 What They’ll Hear

• Why it’s not about being rigid — but about how to use your flexibility in tough times (#BeBamboo).

• Stories that bring to life real-world challenges in service, leadership, and resident relations.

• Encouragement that they’re doing better than they think — and practical ways to show up stronger.

• A refreshing reminder that this is their moment to reset — without guilt, without burnout.

🎯 What They’ll Do

• Engage in light interactive moments with their table (built-in questions, team prompts).

• Participate in the memorable "You're Doing Great" affirmation exchange.

• Receive gratitude stones to give or keep — activating connection and appreciation.

• Reflect on small, daily wins and commitments to create positive habits back at work.

🪴 Key Takeaways

• “Backs are for patting, not for stabbing.” (And why kindness leads to higher performance.)

• “See something. Do something.” (How to activate support for colleagues, residents, and self.)

• The power of breathing, flexibility, gratitude, and grace — all tied to the Be Bamboo acronym.

• A stronger sense of community and camaraderie through shared stories and laughter.

✨ Why This Works for PMA

• You said your members need a moment to pause and hear: “You’re not crazy. You’re doing great.”

• This keynote will enable energy, empathy, and engagement at the perfect time — the beginning of the year.

• The experience is memorable, emotional, and interactive — just like your most successful keynotes of the past.

• The messaging doesn’t end when the program ends — phrases like #BeBamboo and “You’re doing great” will echo throughout your organization.

🔧 Logistics & Needs

• Audience: 150–200 attendees seated at rounds

• Room Setup: Pens + notepads at each table (for reflection); 2 roaming microphones

• Bart Provides: Gratitude stones, optional T-shirts (for giveaways), and all engagement materials

• AV: Lavalier mic + screen, projector, slides include music and videos - sound access required

• No Travel/Hotel Required: Based locally in the DC area

💰 Investment

• Flat Fee: $10,000
  (Includes keynote design and delivery, custom survey if desired, gratitude stone giveaways, pre- and post-event communication with highlights, and onsite activation support.)  Regular fees $20-$25K. 

🔄 Next Steps

• A full proposal PDF can be delivered upon request.

• Flexible to collaborate on event promotion leading up to January 2026.

• Decision target: August (or sooner, if the board prefers).

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