Strategize Your Next Event with The Age-Gency

The top downsizing expert in the US, Matt Paxton is the right choice to bring in a crowd to your next senior living marketing event. He hosts Filthy Fortunes on Discovery, spent 15 seasons on HOARDERS, and starred in the Emmy-nominated Legacy List on PBS. He wrote the best-selling book Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff and built Clutter Cleaner into a nationwide company that helps families tackle emotional cleanouts with confidence. Matt started this work after losing four important men in his life in one year, and that experience shaped his talent for helping families laugh, let go, and move forward. Communities book Matt because he energizes a room, connects instantly with older adults and adult children, and turns community events into real sales momentum. The Age-Gency represents Matt because his downsizing seminars create urgency for prospects to take the first step towards moving into your community.

Where you live shapes how much you move, who you see, and how well you age. Ryan Frederick, author of Right Place, Right Time,  gives your prospects a clear way to see what's working, what isn't, and why. Most people wait for a crisis to take action, often when it is too late. Ryan's Place Planning approach provides clarity on what's most important. Ryan guides the audience to find their RIGHT PLACE. He tailors every presentation to your organization’s needs whether that is nurturing your waitlist or bringing in new leads. Ryan's credentials include recognition by The Wall Street Journal, NYT, Washington Post, and Forbes Magazine. Check out Ryan's speaker reel here>

Profiled in Smithsonian Magazine, filmmaker Sky Bergman is the right choice to bring a crowd to your next senior living marketing event. Her multi-generational conversation is a powerful tool to inspire prospective residents and adult children to eagerly embrace the next chapter of life. Her acclaimed film, Lives Well Lived, aired on PBS. It captured the resilience and wisdom of older adults, sparking a global movement that reframes what it means to age with purpose. Sky,  a professor at Cal Poly, spent 30 years mentoring next-gen talent, giving her a unique understanding of both older adults and the adult children guiding their parents' decisions. Her work has been showcased at LACMA and the Brooklyn Museum. Communities book Sky because she fills a room, instantly elevates the conversation around longevity, and turns community events into a deeply moving experience. 

Wilderness guide Shelli Johnson inspires people to live an epic life, no matter their age. Her signature presentation, Breathtaking, draws on lessons from the wilderness to challenge audiences to rediscover their sense of adventure and pursue dreams they have yet to fulfill. Through captivating stories and her eight Compass Points, Shelli inspires audiences to see new possibilities in their own lives and take action toward what matters most. Her message is especially powerful for older adults who have a lifetime of experiences behind them and so much more life to live. Author of Breathtaking: A Field Guide to Living Your Epic Life, Shelli brings 15 years of experience as a keynote speaker and life coach. Senior living organizations book Shelli to deliver an unforgettable experience that leaves attendees excited about living their epic life.  Watch Shelli's speaker reel here>

Jack York is one of senior living’s most trusted voices and a compelling draw for community marketing events. As the founder of TaleGate and co-founder of It’s Never 2 Late (iN2L, now LifeLoop), Jack elevates the real stories of older adults and the teams who support them. His Wisdom on Wheels tour captures residents’ experiences across the country, including nearly 150 centenarians, revealing how purpose and social connection drive healthy aging and longevity. Jack’s keynotes blend humor, humanity, and practical insight that reconnect audiences to the value of community life. The Age-Gency represents Jack because he celebrates resident voices, ignites energy in the room, and shows prospects why senior living leads to a better, more connected life. Check out Jack's speaker reel here>