Black Sheep Convention 2026 · San Antonio · Sept 25–26

Thank You! That’s a Wrap on 2026.

Our biggest convention since COVID: 105 agents and investors, in the room and online. Real AI, taught hands-on. Real skills and real worksheets — not fluff.

Missed it? Don’t miss the next one. Black Sheep Convention 2027 · October 15–16, 2027 · Dallas–Fort Worth

105Participants — our biggest since COVID
+72%more than 2025
10Classes, two rooms at once
10Hours of Texas CE
0Sales pitches from the stage

Growing. And Getting Better.

Real. Not Fluff.

Every year we’ve asked the same thing: would you still use this on Monday? 2026 was the year it showed.

Slide from the Intro to AI class: Anatomy of a Good Prompt
Real AI

Taught, not talked about.

Introduction to AI for Real Estate Professionals and two parts of the Black Sheep AI Buildathon. Laptops open, building real things — see what the class shipped.

An attendee working along on his own laptop
Real Skills

From people doing the work.

Curative title, mortgage wraps, wholesaling off the MLS, construction budgets, scaling with systems — taught by Texas investors, brokers, attorneys and lenders closing deals right now.

The AI resource kit slide attendees took home
Real Worksheets

You left with the tools.

Worksheets, resource kits and handouts you take home and actually run — so the weekend doesn’t fade by Tuesday.

Black Sheep AI Buildathon · with Anita Ortiz Lubke

Built in Class. Live on the Internet.

Two class periods. Laptops open. Agents and investors walked out with a live site for their own business, built with AI in the room. These are real — click any of them.

Shot by the People Who Were There

BSC 2026 in Pictures

Every one of these came from an attendee’s phone. Thank you for sending them in.

A full classroom, laptops open, building along with the speakerThe Room
An attendee working through the AI build on his own laptopHands-On AI
Prize winners on stage with the hostsWinners
A full table of attendees between sessionsThe Flock
Two speakers teaching from the front of the roomReal Operators
Attendees grabbing a selfie between classes
The AI resource kit slide from the BuildathonTake-Home Kit
New friends at a convention tableNetworking
A toast at happy hourHappy Hour
The Black Sheep mascot on a classroom table
Winners holding their prizes
The second classroom, fullTwo Rooms, Both Full

In Their Words

What the people in the room said about BSC 2026.

“It is always a wonderful experience. Every session is worthwhile, and the conference is always bringing new topics and materials for everyone to learn!”
Daniel T.Directed IRA
“Glad to see the awesome turnout of people from all different parts. The networking was great and I met a lot of new people. The focus on AI was eye opening and very welcome. Looking forward to the 2027 Black Sheep Convention!”
Robert B.Principal, Cornerstone Real Estate Investment Partners
“I truly enjoyed the StepStone convention! The classes were incredibly informative, but what stood out most was the opportunity to connect, network, and build relationships with so many amazing people. I’m grateful for the experience and proud to be part of the StepStone family!”
Terroni E.Broker Associate, Dallas, TX
“Enjoyed meeting others in teh investing real estate world!”
Yazmin Z.Full-time Investor / Wholesaler in DFW
“I built a lead magnet for a family business in just over an hour! I also learned a ton about creative real estate in the Compromised title class.”
Karen L.Investor, Brenham
“The Black Sheep Convention was an incredible experience, bringing together valuable insights on real estate, AI, and entrepreneurship. Will Pritchett’s speech on Blue-Collar Millionaires really stood out to me. Hearing his story, what motivated him, and how he built his success was both inspiring and relatable. The practical tips and strategies he shared on how to create opportunities and build wealth were extremely valuable. I walked away with a lot of knowledge, motivation, and ideas I can put into action. Highly recommend the Black Sheep Convention!”
Bryan L.Getting into real estate and I own a Roofing & Construction Company.
“I love getting to see all of the regulars every year. It’s uplifting and inspiring! The sense of community is strong with StepStone.”
Desiree R.
“Thank you for an incredible convention! The event was outstanding from start to finish. The sessions on AI were particularly eye-opening. Artificial intelligence is coming fast whether we are ready for it or not, and I love that Step Stone is choosing to embrace it rather than fear it. A special thanks to Dan and Angie for producing such high-quality classes and talks. Providing these resources shows a true commitment to making sure Step Stone agents have the cutting-edge tools they need to stay ahead and be successful.”
John D.Retail
“A great and caring team of people, meaningful usable sessions taught by people with years of experience. Always great to be among hybrid agent/investor professionals. Oh, and the food was great too!”
Christina S.Investor/Agent Company in DFW.
“I was lucky enough to be invited to speak and had a great session about mortgage wraps done right. But, the AI presentation was fabulous. I literally built 3 net sheet calculators in less than an hour. Saved me thousands in fees. Can't wait for next year.”
T. C.Law and Title Office
“As always, the group at StepStone put together an event with great content and genuinely helpful people. I left Black Sheep with new ideas, new relationships, and several things I’m already putting into practice.”
Brad H.Mortgage Broker, San Antonio
“I look forward to these jam packed 2 days as I always come away with a renewed energy and tons of ideas for running my business.”
Anita O.Investor, San Antonio

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Thank You to Our 2026 Speakers

They gave up a weekend to teach what they actually do — no pitch at the end, just the playbook. Thank you.

Alan Ceshker

Alan Ceshker

Mortgage Wraps Done Right

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Jon Barbera

Jon Barbera

The Feedback LOOP Framework: Why Most Investors Repeat Their Mistakes (And How to Stop)

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Will Pritchett

Will Pritchett

Financial Freedom Principles for Blue Collar Millionaires.

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Michael Lund

Michael Lund

Introduction to AI for Real Estate Professionals

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John Barr

John Barr

Curative Title Work. How to Get Deals at STEEP Discount by Solving Title Problems That Kill Deals

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Anita Ortiz

Anita Ortiz

Black Sheep AI Buildathon

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James Spence

James Spence

Click, Delegate, Grow - Scale Your Business for Freedom

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Christina Spence

Christina Spence

Click, Delegate, Grow - Scale Your Business for Freedom

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Bailey Girouard

Bailey Girouard

Managing Construction Projects: Timeline, Budget, and the Financing Impact

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Kenny Valente

Kenny Valente

Wholesaling deals off the MLS

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Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

They made the room possible. If you met them in the hallway, you already know — go give them your business.

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Black Sheep Convention 2027

Friday & Saturday, October 15–16, 2027

Dallas–Fort Worth · venue and lineup announced soon. Same promise as always: operators teaching what they do, real AI, real worksheets, no fluff — and bigger than 2026.

Want to sponsor or teach in 2027? angie@stepstonetexas.com

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