--- title: Tips for Success at RECon description:

It's that time of year again and everyone is gearing up for the largest real estate conference in the country. Many attending are seasoned professionals who have either learned by mistake, or witnessed through success, ways to guarantee the best possible trip.

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Many attending are seasoned professionals who have either learned by mistake, or witnessed through success, ways to guarantee the best possible trip. For others, this will be a first time seeing any and everything that comes with [RECon](http://www.icsc.org/2015RECON/). Whether it's the business, the weather, or the amenities surrounding the event, we have gathered the best advice possible for all contingencies. > **John Mehigan - Vice President, Investments:** > > [![John Mehigan headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535393-jpg/blog-files/mehigan-john-570x600.jpg?width=164&height=173&name=mehigan-john-570x600.jpg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535393-jpg/blog-files/mehigan-john-570x600.jpg)"Don't waste the opportunity. Carefully craft your message, work on your elevator speech--better yet, work on several and use them when applicable. Say them so many times that you get sick of hearing them, but also notice how it gets better each time." > > "It's great to see friends and catch up--and they need to hear your speech too--but get out there and work the room!" > **Joanna Rotonde - Senior Manager, Transactions:**[![headshot of Joanna Rotonde](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535483-jpg/blog-files/hwadshot1.jpg?width=166&height=174&name=hwadshot1.jpg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535483-jpg/blog-files/hwadshot1.jpg) > > "Take every opportunity to look at those name tags, introduce yourself without hesitation. Sometimes those are the most worthwhile discussions." > > "The Vegas parties are just as important as attending the show, make sure to attend as many as you can." > **Jan Hanak - Senior Marketing Design Manager:**[![Jan Hanak headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535523-jpg/blog-files/hanak-jan-600x551.jpg?width=164&height=151&name=hanak-jan-600x551.jpg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535523-jpg/blog-files/hanak-jan-600x551.jpg) > > "That hotel you are trying to walk to might look like it's right across the street, but it's really probably about 38 miles away. Take a cab or Uber, trust me." > > "Don't miss the greatest Vegas performer since Elvis. Britney's last show, forever, is May 20th. Yes, I said Britney." > **Jessica Sheard - Senior Retail Specialist:**[![headshot of Jessica Sheard](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535583-jpeg/blog-files/jessica-sheard-600x600.jpeg?width=164&height=164&name=jessica-sheard-600x600.jpeg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535583-jpeg/blog-files/jessica-sheard-600x600.jpeg) > > "Ladies, bring flat shoes for trekking between halls. Trying it in heels (even comfy ones) becomes a quickly regrettable decision." > > "Two-words, ChapStick and moisturizer. It's so dry out there! If you forget something, there are four [Walgreens](http://www.walgreens.com/)and a [CVS](http://www.cvs.com/) on the strip!" > **Patrick Johnson - Vice President, Capital Markets and JV Portfolio Management:[![Patrick Johnson headshot](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535618-jpg/blog-files/johnson-patrick-600x556.jpg?width=164&height=152&name=johnson-patrick-600x556.jpg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535618-jpg/blog-files/johnson-patrick-600x556.jpg)** > > "[Craftsteak](https://www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/craftsteak-steak-house.aspx) in MGM is the best steak I have ever devoured--how about that!" > > "Also, in blackjack, never split anything that starts with an "F." That includes Fours, fives, or friggin' tens!" > **[![headshot of April Laney](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535738-jpg/blog-files/1483_image1.jpg?width=164&height=164&name=1483_image1.jpg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535738-jpg/blog-files/1483_image1.jpg)April Laney - Leasing Agent:** > > When heading to Vegas I always think of this song, it’s so true in both business and at the Black Jack Table. > > *“You've got to know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away. And know when to run. You never count your money. When you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for counting. When the dealin's done.” – Kenny Rogers* ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Dec 30 Regency Centers Recognized Among 250 Best-Managed Companies in 2022](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-best-managed-companies-2022) [Dec 16 Regency Team and Persimmon Place Give Back to Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-and-persimmon-place-give-back-stanford-health-care) [Feb 25 LUXE Wearhouse Opens Second IL Location; Provides Boutique Experience](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/vernon-hills-mellody-farm-luxe-wearhouse-opening) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Sep 24 Regency Centers Unveils Ellis Village Center in Northern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-unveils-ellis-village-center-in-northern-california) [Jul 24 Regency Centers Completes $357M Portfolio Acquisition in Southern California](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-acquisition-southern-california) [Jan 07 Out of Office: Jill Caffey's “Everesting” Climb of a Lifetime](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-jill-caffeys-climb-of-a-lifetime) [Nov 09 Out of Office: Hit the Slopes with Gary Fields and Eric Ryan](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-hit-the-slopes-with-gary-fields-and-eric-ryan) [Oct 27 Out of Office: Erika Omana Mentors through 'Minds Matter' Los Angeles](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/out-of-office-erika-omana) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com/) - [News](http://investors.regencycenters.com/news-releases) - [Fresh Look](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/fresh-look) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) [Find a Property](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) [Leasing Agent](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) ![Reg Listed NYSE](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/blog2018/images/stock-ticker.svg) [Regency Centers Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Twitter](https://twitter.com/RegencyCenters) [Regency Centers Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/regencycenters/) [Regency Centers LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/regency-centers/) MEMBER **S&P 500** Regency Centers is a preeminent national owner, operator, and developer of shopping centers located in suburban trade areas with compelling demographics. ©2026 Regency Centers [Terms of Service](https://www.regencycenters.com/terms-of-service) [Privacy Policy](https://www.regencycenters.com/privacy-policy) Cookie Settings ![Quantcast](https://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-XHwFJLhjBpfmt.gif) ![](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hub/1624561/file-3716535393.jpg) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Eric Davidson", "url" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/eric-davidson" }, "dateModified" : "2025-01-01T16:10:37.314Z", "datePublished" : "2015-05-13T13:30:54.000Z", "headline" : "Tips for Success at RECon", "image" : [ "https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/file-3716535393-jpg/blog-files/mehigan-john-570x600.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/tips-success-recon/", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4081/img/vast.png" }, "name" : "Regency Centers" } } ```