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Thursday June 29, 2023
Tavares Chambliss "Marquee Show Fitness Boot Camp"
7:00 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Hyatt Hotel Rear Entrance Open to all Pass Holders
Are you looking to get in a fun cross fit morning workout with other colleagues while you are at Marquee? Join us each morning for "Marquee Show Booth Camp" led by personal trainer & American Ninja Warrior contestant The Neon Ninja. The boot camp will start each morning at 7:00 a.m. at the hotel's rear entrance. Come & join in on the fun & fitness.
Registration / Badge Pick Up
8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Hyatt Hotel Lobby
Keith "K.C." KoKoruz "Marketing Essentials for your business"
8:00 A.M. - 8:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
Learn the essentials needed for your business to grow and prosper regardless of the market that your business is located in.
Chris D' Amico "Go F'(ix) Yourself"
9:00 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
Of all of the things that hold you, your life, your dreams, your business back, the biggest enemy is the one between your ears. Chris D' Amico helps give you the strategies to overcome your biggest obstacle.. YOU
Hugo Drax " Success By Association "
9:00 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Learn the advantages of becoming a member of a professional trade assocation like the ADJA, NACE, ILEA, or your local Chamber of Commerce
DJ Trivia "MIDWEEK MONEY"
9:30 A.M. - 9:50 A.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Trivia and Bingo are tried and true staples in American culture. Learn how to fill your midweek business with a lucrative money maker for your business.
Shannon Tarrant "YOU DON'T SUCK - 8 Reasons You're Not Getting Referrals "
10:00 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
There are reasons that you’re not getting all the referrals you think you should get from venues, planners, other vendors, and previous clients. The problem is that they will never, EVER tell you what those reasons are. Leave your ego at the door and come learn the REAL truth behind the mistakes you're making and easy fixes to get more warm leads into your sales funnel.
Releventful "Turn Business Growth Pains Into Gains"
10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by TBA to all Pass Holders
Join Daniel Wright as he talks about how to navigate common pain points experienced with business growth and how Releventful positions your business for success.
Blizzard " Lighting and LED Technology "
10:30 A.M. - 10:50 A.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Learn the latest trends in lighting and LED video wall technology to help take your business to the next level.
Hotel Lunch Service Begins
11:00 A.M. - 1:00 p.m. Gallagher’s Bar
Open to all Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders. Must show wristbands for lunch service.
Daily Lunch Service include our grab and go sandwich bar. Open to Exhibitor, Full, and Presenter Pass Holders.
Trade Show Floor Opens
12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Grand Ballroom and Pre-Function Open to all Pass Holders
Troy Adams "The Blueprint to Survive & Thrive."
11:00 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
Our event world was recently rocked by the pandemic. The unfortunate news for some is there will always be something trying to disrupt business, be it new competitors, changing trends, economic rollercoasters, you name it. So how do you guard against that? How do you not just survive, but thrive? Thrive for the long term?
The good news - it's simply behaviors and math. And there's a blueprint from companies that have thrived through good times and bad. Implementing the four T.I.M.E. tested techniques in this talk, you'll open the door to higher goals and clear steps to get there. Let's take the guesswork out of your growth.
Learning Objectives & Takeaways:
- Develop a C.L.E.A.R. method of what to track
- Identify what & who is most profitable & productive
- Generate habits that deliver measurables & conquer goals
- Build loyalty with people that improves both bonds & the bottom line
- Identify exactly what needs to be done to meet expectations
SMPL " BUSINESS EFFIENCY "
11:00 A.M. - 11:20 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by Brian McGann Open to all Pass Holders
Discover how efficient CRM technology helps make your your business run more smoothly.
Robo Photo " The Future in Photo Booths "
11:30 A.M. - 11:50 A.M. Cyan Room Presented by Robo Photo Open to all Pass Holders
Discover the future of photo booth technology. Learn how clients will loose their minds over the Robot Photo Booth.
DJ Happa " The secret to being a better mixing DJ "
12:00 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
The workshop delves into the significance of music programming for DJs, highlighting how it enhances their ability to curate unforgettable experiences on the dancefloor. Participants gain valuable insights and practical techniques to elevate their DJ sets through thoughtful song selection and seamless transitions, as well as how to leverage software and AI to help navigate your crates.
DJ Intelligence " Online Planning Tools Make Your Client’s Planning Easier "
12:00 P.M. - 12:20 P.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Learn how adding online planning tools to your website makes your client’s planning so much more convenient for them and easier for you as the professional at the same time.
Lumify Labs " Let’s Talk Customer Resource Management "
12:30 P.M. - 12:50 P.M. Cyan Room Open to all Pass Holders
Learn how a CRM can automate the tedious parts of your business allowing you more time to focus on other parts of your business or your personal life. A CRM makes life easier for both you and your client.
David Hanscom "Turning your Contacts into Contracts"
1:00 P.M. - 1:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
“Turning your Contacts into Contracts" is a seminar designed to help professionals effectively convert their networking connections into business opportunities. The seminar will cover a variety of topics related to building and maintaining relationships that lead to successful deals.
Attendees will learn about the importance of following up with contacts in a timely and professional manner, how to effectively communicate the value of their products or services, and strategies for negotiating and closing contracts. The seminar will also touch on building a personal brand and maintaining a strong online presence, as these are important for attracting potential clients and partners.
Overall, this seminar is intended to provide attendees with the skills and knowledge they need to turn their contacts into lucrative business opportunities and build successful, long-term relationships in their field.
Chris Washburn and Tori Vee "Optimize and Capture!"
2:00 P.M. - 2:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
Are you looking to add DJ assistants, or have you had ones that didn’t live up to your expectations in the past? In this seminar, learn how to develop top notch team members that can help you optimize your performance, productivity, brand awareness, and make your life easier! One of the biggest failures most DJs face is capturing high quality content for social media and marketing. We’ll share easy to implement tips and strategies that will allow you to train your assistants to capture “Cool Ass Shit” that will make you look like a rock star and stand out in your markets!
Alan Berg Selling Weddings and Events is an A.R.T.
3:00 P.M. - 3:50 P.M. Sapphire Pavillion Open to Education, Exhibitor, Presenter, and Full Pass Holders
If you’re just selling DJ services, lighting and photo booths, you’re missing an opportunity and you’re missing out on profits. Before couples and clients reach out to you, they already need a DJ or Photo Booth, but what else do they want? What else do you offer that's unique?
Come to this presentation and learn how to profit more through the A.R.T. of Selling more weddings and events:
- A - Aspiration & Authenticity
- R - Responsiveness & Reduced Friction
- T - Transparency & Tenacity
- How to use A.R.T. to sell and profit more!