Cheryl Knowlton
Knowlton
Cheryl Knowlton, CSP, DREI
Risk Management
Compliance
Negotiations
Virtual
Ignite the Fire of Learning
Speaking Fees: Keynote and 1/2 Day:$4250, Full Day: $6000 + Expenses

Cheryl Knowlton, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), aka “The Compliance Queen,” is on a mission to empower real estate and mortgage professionals to thrive without burning out, protect their licenses, and build lasting legacies. With over 25 years of industry experience, Cheryl brings unmatched energy, heart, and humor to the stage, classroom, and podcast mic. Whether you need to master compliance, develop authentic leadership skills, or just stay out of jail, Cheryl's got you covered!

As the creator of two Utah pre-licensing schools and an internationally recognized speaker, Cheryl has trained tens of thousands of real estate agents and brokers across the U.S. and internationally. She’s the go-to expert on compliance, risk management, ethical leadership, and burnout prevention, helping professionals navigate the ever-changing real estate world with clarity, confidence, and a little bit of fun.

Cheryl's passion doesn't stop at compliance. As the host of the Top 10% "Real Estate Power Playbook" podcast, she shares candid insights and interviews with industry thought leaders on topics like compliance hacks, authentic leadership, team-building, and personal growth.  Her show helps listeners stay ahead of industry trends and avoid costly mistakes, all while staying grounded and building careers with meaning. 

On the live stage, Cheryl brings high-energy presentations that leave audiences laughing, learning, and ready to take action. She’s a Certified ICF coach who helps leaders unlock their potential and align their careers with who they really are. From national conferences to workshops and corporate trainings, Cheryl delivers actionable takeaways and real-world strategies that empower professionals to lead with integrity and impact.

More Than a Speaker—A Leader with Heart

Cheryl's work is deeply rooted in her own personal journey as an adoptee who overcame a challenging childhood to become a force for resilience, self-awareness, and authenticity. Through her Elite Power Producers Retreat, coaching programs, and speaking engagements, Cheryl shows others how to lead authentically and create careers they love—without losing themselves along the way.

When she’s not on stage or behind the mic, Cheryl is a three-time author who writes about leadership, resilience, and achieving sustainable success. Her books inspire professionals to stay grounded in their values while growing their businesses.

On the Personal Side

Cheryl is joyfully married to her Prince Charming, Rick, and together they have 14 grandchildren who keep life exciting. A Disney enthusiast at heart, Cheryl has completed 31 half-marathons and finds joy in skiing, hiking, and traveling. She’s also a dedicated football fan, cheering loudly for her favorite teams, with her loyal dog Scooby always by her side. 

Speaker Topics

CHERYL KNOWLTON: All’s Fair in Love and Housing

In this interactive course, licensees will learn to clearly identify protected classes, better protect and serve the public through cultural awareness, clearly communicate with clients, communicate through body language, and prevent embarrassing mistakes.

CHERYL KNOWLTON: Beyond the Transaction: The Impact of Agency from a Client’s Perspective

If you have ever shaken your head after a transaction closed and wondered what happened, perhaps your answer lies in how you handled the client relationship. During this highly interactive course, students receive in-depth information on the essential elements of buyer and seller agency representation. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the different responsibilities of each agency role, and the ethics related to your representation role. Participants will discuss ethical questions and apply the concepts they have learned to real live scenarios. The focus of the program is focusing on making the real estate licensee more professional and competent in their dealings with the general public

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Burn the Hamster Wheel: 10 Strategies for Achieving Life Balance

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you wanted to stop the world, so you could get off? Imagine a world where your life was joyfully in balance. Is such a world possible? Is balance a myth? Come and enjoy this enlightening and fun session to find out how to permanently burn the “hamster wheel” with 10 strategies for creating and sustaining balance in your life.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Contracts, Lawyers, and REALTORS®, Oh My!

This course provides a comprehensive overview of basic contract law and how it impacts the Real estate licensee. The topics of unauthorized practice of law, types and validity of contracts, and an overview of the elements of a contract are covered in depth. Other areas addressed include the parol evidence rule, legally competent parties, unilateral and bilateral contracts, mutual agreement, assignment/novation, contract breach and misrepresentation.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Cover Your Assets: Protecting Yourself from Liability

Have you ever wondered how and why some agents get themselves into trouble? Stay out of court and possibly jail by getting and staying far away from the hottest legal pitfalls. Learn how to use state forms and contracts to protect yourself and your clients from liability in this exciting and informative course.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Cracking the Code: Living and Applying the Code of Ethics

Did you know? Statistically, most agents who get sideways with the Code of Ethics do so accidentally. Do we KNOW the Code? How can you LIVE it if you don’t know it? Get ready to engage and share your opinions in this fun course as you examine specific scenarios and LEARN the Code, so you can LIVE the Code!

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Detective Agency

Time to dive deep into regulations that will make a difference in how you do the real estate business. During this session, you will learn about State Statutes and Regulations, including 25 Ways to Lose Your License; federal laws, including RESPA, fair housing advertising guidelines, truth in lending, and the Lead Based Paint Disclosure. Protect your license and enhance your professionalism by understanding and implementing critical strategies into your business.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Facebook or Face Plant: The Ethics of Social Media: 20 Social Media Strategies to Grow Your Business

In this fun and engaging course, you will be exposed to 20 social media strategies to help you utilize social media to grow your influence with clients and customers. In addition, you will be able to identify key ways agents are violating the Code of Ethics through improper social media use, explore the world of “Blind Ads” and uncover how and why they are harmful to the public.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Getting Past No: Negotiating Strategies for the Real Estate Professional

Negotiation is one of our FIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS as a real estate professional. Most real estate professionals lack the key negotiation skills they need to succeed in championing their clients at the highest level. Take your negotiation game to the next level with this fun, interactive course.

CHERYL KNOWLTON:Herding Cats: Best Business Practices for Brokers and Agents

As a broker, do you ever feel like you are herding cats? In the highly litigious world in which we live, brokers and licensees need to stay on the cutting edge of best practices, so they can stay ahead of the legal curve. As you strategize about ways to help yourself and other agents raise the bar of professionalism in their own businesses, you need to concentrate on ways to minimize risk for our clients, for yourselves, your brokerages, and the public at large.