Smokey Garrett

As founder and CEO of the Keller Williams GO Network, Smokey Garrett pushed his team to follow five principles for the future during 2025: “Embracing the empowered consumer, redefining success beyond the transaction, leveraging the digital frontier, crafting a visionary brand and future-proofing the business model.”

That strategy paid off last year with an increase in the Network’s Private Collections off-market listings. The company also embraced the Texas rollout of Keller Williams’ Final Offer platform in 2025, which gives “consumers the optionality they deserve.” For its successes, Keller Williams GO Network was recognized in April 2025 as the No. 1 real estate franchise in the U.S. by agent count, transaction sides and sales volume.

“Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about elevating the real estate industry through innovation, leadership and a deep commitment to the people I serve,” says Garrett. “This nomination is a meaningful acknowledgment of those efforts and a reflection of the amazing work our GO Network team accomplishes every day. I’m grateful to be recognized among so many inspiring leaders who are shaping the future of real estate.”