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Small Business Expo 2019 - Washington DC

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10:00am PDT

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:00am - 5:30pm PDT
Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Hall D

Small Business Expo

10:30am PDT

Speed Networking Session 1

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

10:30am PDT

Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks and More - Presented By: AT&T

Join a powerful and engaging presentation on how you can buy advertising to help reach more potential customers for your business. While organic (free marketing) has its place, owners of growing businesses know they must spend advertising dollars to reach a wider audience, more consistently. Join four time entrepreneur, global speaker and best-selling author Ramon Ray as he gives you the insight you need to advertise your product and solutions.

Speakers

Ramon Ray

AT&T

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 8 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Build your Digital Escape Plan to Create Passive Income

Creating Accelerated passive income takes elevated learning & MASSIVE ACTION. Learn how this one guy had suffered enough in the cubicle of the corporate American dream that he finally did something about it. Learn how he escaped, by combining marketing automation, systems automation and multi-level marketing. He will walk you through what he did to go from trapped to living the lab top Lifestyle. He is now doing the work he loves and spreading new ways to live a healthy and wealthy lifestyle to thousands of people globally.

Speakers

Steve Nickerson

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Coach and Grow Rich - Presented By: Professional Life Coaches of America

How to make all the money you need to achieve your goals and dreams in life. Scott only became a millionaire after quitting Wall Street and becoming a coach!

How to make big money from the experience and abilities you already have
Why you’re qualified to help others win at life
Discover freedom for yourself, take three to four vacations a year, and spend time with the people you love
Grow a business that's fun and in demand
Feel great about what you earn by helping others!

Speakers

Scott Shane Holt

Professional Life Coaches of America

Scott expertly guides aspiring and experienced coaches through the process of starting and scaling lucrative businesses that provide more income, security and freedom. This allows them to pursue their highest purpose in life. Coaches often face three “sucky” challenges when... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 7 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Franchising 101 - An Overview for Buying and Creating a Franchise - Presented By: The Franchise Consulting Company

Thinking about how to create or buy a franchise? This is the seminar you want to learn from. The Franchise Consulting Company is the global leader in franchising with over 140 team members in the US and locations in 5 countries. They are the experts on all things franchising. From creation to purchase to growing your system - they are the 1st call for the most successful brands around the world.

Speakers

Nick Neonakis

The Franchise Consulting Company

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 6 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

How to Breakthrough Your Limiting Beliefs & Build the Ultimate Blueprint for Success!

When you attend this vital 45 Minute workshop you will discover the mental blocks you carry from early childhood and life experiences that stand in your way to maximize your health, and to have an amazing relationship in creating even more money. Once discovered, you will learn the tools to overcome these and free yourself, providing you the opportunity to achieve an even healthier you and and start creating even more wealthy NOW!

Speakers

Merri-jo Hillaker

CEO, Global Mindset Mastery

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

How to Create Even More Business Marketing on Facebook

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to drive more traffic to your website and increase your sales. This is great information if you own a brick & mortar business or conducting your business over the internet. Austin will walk through the key drivers that are required on your website to make it simple, functional & productive at creating qualified leads that become great customers. If you feel that that you are confused by all of the options including social media to generate traffic, you will love this fresh approach to optimize your internet marketing strategy.

Speakers

Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist

Austin was born on the south side of Chicago, son of Bill Walsh, world renowned business and success coach and founder and CEO of Powerteam International. Austin was already instilled with the entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of twelve he began to Dj 8th grade graduation parties... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Never Get Shafted in Business Again: How to Navigate Legal Landmines - Presented By: N D Greene PC

Most businesses fail by their fifth year. Why? Because no one ever told them how to thrive and navigate the Legal Landmines that block their road to success. The laws that govern what you can do are numerous and, at time, seemingly conflicting. Entrepreneurial and business owner heartbreak – lost savings, business and key relationships – can be avoided. Are you leveraging the law to protect and grow your business? Don’t worry. Nancy will show you how.

Find out how to:
1. Get what you agreed to;
2. Protect your ass-ets; and
3. Play a bigger game

Speakers

Nancy Greene

CEO, N D Greene PC

Attorney Nancy Greene knows business with over 20 years’ experience as a business lawyer and litigator working with start-ups and multi-million-dollar companies. Passionate about educating and empowering business owners, Nancy is often introduced as “not your typical lawyer... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 4 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Text Your Way To The Top - Presented By: TalkShop App

Everyone texts, and in this workshop we will discuss practical, immediate strategies for using text messaging to make your customers happier and increase your profits along the way.

Intended Audience - Business owners & managers

Key Takeaways:
Your business phone number is part of your brand. Maximize it.
89% of consumers want to text businesses. Make that an option for your customers.
Effective strategies for leveraging texting to increase profits and customer satisfaction.

Speakers

Binh Ly

Cofounder, TalkShop

Binh Ly a software engineer turned entrepreneur, currently working as the cofounder & CTO of TalkShop. Binh's early work on iOS enterprise apps has been featured multiple times by Apple Inc.

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 5 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:30am PDT

Wells Fargo Works for Small Business - Presented By: Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Works represents our commitment to small business. By delivering a wide range of products, resources, and tools across four key areas of need – growth, knowledge, capital, and community – we help businesses take steps to reach their goals. Wellsfargoworks.com is a free resource available to all small business owners to help educate and provide resources to help small business owners make the right decisions for their business.

Speakers

Asifa Saeed

Senior Business Banking Specialist, Wells Fargo

Asifa Saeed is a Senior Business Banking Specialist for the Prince William South District.She provides a full range of business banking services for the business clients with an emphasis on Business Finance. She doesn’t only focus on building and deepening the lifelong relationships... Read More →

Jesse Pendergraft

Business Banking Specialist, Wells Fargo

Jesse Pendergraft is a Business Banking Specialist in the DC market responsible for ensuring the financial success of small businesses. Jesse participates in networking events and educational seminars to help foster a better education surrounding small business opportunities. He... Read More →

James S Makell

Business Specialist, Wells Fargo

James S Makell is the Business Specialist for the Merrifield Branch in the Fairfax Central District. He is responsible for proactively growing and deepening relationships with existing small business clients as well as actively prospecting for new clients. His goal is to earn their... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Room 9 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

10:45am PDT

MAIN STAGE: VIP Expert Panel - Break Through Your Biggest Challenges & Achieve Your Goals

Come & Learn from top Business and Philanthropic Global Leaders on the specifics required to create Success. Each panelist will share priceless concepts on what it takes to breakthrough your biggest challenges & achieve your biggest goals! A must attend!

Thursday May 9, 2019 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

11:30am PDT

Speed Networking Session 2

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

11:30am PDT

Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks and More - Presented By: AT&T

Join a powerful and engaging presentation on how you can buy advertising to help reach more potential customers for your business. While organic (free marketing) has its place, owners of growing businesses know they must spend advertising dollars to reach a wider audience, more consistently. Join four time entrepreneur, global speaker and best-selling author Ramon Ray as he gives you the insight you need to advertise your product and solutions.

Speakers

Ramon Ray

AT&T

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 8 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

Career Transition Made Simple

Participate in 45-minute interactive seminars on a variety of small-business-related topics led by industry experts.

Speakers

Kim DeCoste

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

Help Accelerate Business Growth with Data - Presented By: Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.

Business credit, like personal credit, can help you get funding or more favorable interest rates. Without business credit, your company could struggle to get a bank loan, pay higher premiums, or lose out on contract opportunities. In this presentation, we’ll cover the basics of business credit – what it is, how to build it, and what it can do for your business. We’ll also talk about the Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number, which is the first step in building your business credit and the key to growing your business. Find out how to get your D-U-N-S Number for free!

Speakers

Amber Colley

Business Credit Expert and Senior Vice President, Dun & Bradstreet

Amber Colley is a Business Credit Expert and Senior Vice President with Dun & Bradstreet who brings 20 years experience working with businesses of all sizes to help them grow and prosper. She has coached thousands of business owners on establishing a business credit profile that will... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 10 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

How to Build a Great List, Generate Customers & Get Paid as a Public Speaker

Come & Learn the key SECRETS on how to utilize public speaking to generate more leads and build your business. Bill will also share how to sell from the stage and turn what you are passionate about into a successful public speaker business. It is a must attend for authors, coaches and consultants as well as anyone that is seriously interested in making money as a public speaker.

Speakers

Bill Walsh, Venture Capitalist & CEO, Titanium Sponsor

Powerteam International

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

How to Get More Leads & Sales Using Radio, Print & Social Media

Being interviewed on the radio, podcasts and traditional media opens new doors of opportunity, creates credibility and expands your influence. Angel has broadcasted over 2000 radio shows and she will teach you the steps to attracting journalists, writing a compelling pitch, and most importantly, how to turn your radio interviews into ongoing marketing campaigns to attract more leads and make more money. Let’s turn you into a media celebrity!

Speakers

Angel Tuccy

Media Specialist, Vedette Global

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

Human Capital: Profit & Loss - Presented By: American Business TV

Employees are the heart of every company. The impact of behaviors, interactions, family issues, etc can affect the profitability of your business. Learn how to prevent loss and enhance your profit.

Speakers

Yusef Muhammad

CEO, American Business TV

As CEO of American Business Television Network we help you promote your business to high-caliber strategic partners, investors and industry executives, and get matched with the right partners and investors; enjoy online/onsite matchmaking meetings that lead to deeper collaboration... Read More →

Dr. Quinella A Minix

American Business TV

Dr. Quinella A Minix has worked in behavioral health for 20 years and has over 13 years of EAP experience. Dr. Minix worked in the employee assistance field for Oil & Gas, Transportation and Construction & Engineering companies. She has experience working with various countries. More... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Room 7 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

11:30am PDT

MAIN STAGE: Gold Medal Principles for Winning in Business & Reaching Peak Performance

After training for 10 years and swimming 25,000 miles, Josh Davis made history by becoming the only male to win 3 gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. With the help of his 6x Olympic Coach, Davis went on to go even faster at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, breaking the American Record three times! Now looking back Josh realized that the 4 principles for peak performance in sports that his Olympic Coach taught him also apply to business and life. If you're looking to take your career and success to the next level this message is for you!

Speakers

Josh Davis, 3 Time Olympic Gold Medal Champion

Despite a late start into the sport of swimming, Josh Davis made history by becoming the only man to win 3 Gold Medals at the 1996 Atlanta Centennial Olympic Games. Four years later as Captain of the 2000 Sydney Olympic Team Josh broke the American Record 3 times in his signature... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

12:30pm PDT

Speed Networking Session 3

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

12:30pm PDT

6 Things You Must Know Before Buying A Franchise

In this informative session you will get an overview of franchising; learn what it takes to become a successful franchise owner; understand the research and award process; and learn the six things you must know before you buy a franchise. You will come away with an understanding of business models (franchise, business opportunity, license, B2B, B2C, retail, home-based); types of franchise units (single, multi-unit, master), and how to Fund your Dream Business; and what to look for in a “great” franchise.
You will also get access to a special “franchisee assessment” tool matches your skills with the best franchises and helps predict franchisee performance!

Speakers

Tina Gantz

CEO, Global Franchise Associates

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

Access to Capital: Helping You Understand the Various Options for Obtaining Financing for Your Small Business - Presented By: TD Bank

To help you understand the various options for obtaining financing for your small business, TD Bank Small Business financing expert Lawrence Thompson will review the critical information to help you understand the ins & outs of Accessing Capital for your small business. Topics include: borrowing from yourself, borrowing from others, conventional bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, alternative lenders, non-profits & how to leverage grants.

Speakers

Lawrence Thompson

VP, Store Manager and Small Business Advocate, TD Bank

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 6 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

Coach and Grow Rich - Presented By: Professional Life Coaches of America

How to make all the money you need to achieve your goals and dreams in life. Scott only became a millionaire after quitting Wall Street and becoming a coach!

How to make big money from the experience and abilities you already have
Why you’re qualified to help others win at life
Discover freedom for yourself, take three to four vacations a year, and spend time with the people you love
Grow a business that's fun and in demand
Feel great about what you earn by helping others!

Speakers

Scott Shane Holt

Professional Life Coaches of America

Scott expertly guides aspiring and experienced coaches through the process of starting and scaling lucrative businesses that provide more income, security and freedom. This allows them to pursue their highest purpose in life. Coaches often face three “sucky” challenges when... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 4 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

Gain Access to $500 Billion in Government Contracting - Presented By: V-Project Management Consulting LLC

For every Small Business owner or Entrepreneur who would like to make money from the Federal Government, this workshop will equip you with the best tools, techniques, and processes to becoming a Federal Government Contractor. This Workshop covers relevant topics such as understanding the Federal Government budget for small businesses; how to become a Federal Government Contractor; using your socio-economic status to obtain Business Certifications such as SBA 8(a), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), and HubZONE; and how to obtain Federal Government contracts. Attend this workshop to learn how to make money from the Federal Government...

Intended Audience -
Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Attendees looking to learn how to make money from the Federal Government

Key Takeaways
Learn why Small Business Owners need to do Business with the Federal Government
Learn how to become a Federal Government Contractor
Apply proven tools and techniques to using Business Certifications to gain access to Federal Government Contracts

Speakers

Varetta Huggins

President & CEO, V-Project Management Consulting LLC

Varetta Huggins is a National Speaker, your Government Contracting Expert, and the President & CEO of V-Project Management Consulting LLC. Varetta earned her B.S. degree in Computer Science from Hampton University and her M.S. degree in Information Systems Technology from the George... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 7 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

Get Seen and Be Known Online - Presented By: DG Studios LLC

In today’s extremely competitive online marketplace, it seems harder than ever to compete with all the noise and be seen and known online. Through our interactive workshop, learn the key ingredients for a successful digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) campaign. Our Founder and CEO of DG Studio, Dishan Jayasinha, will take you through 10 proven steps that will help you properly plan and execute a campaign which correctly targets and encourages your ideal client to find your company.

Key Takeaways:
Marketing isn’t as complicated as you may have been led to believe. Learn the basics of how to take the effort out of attracting your desired customers. Understand why it is better to take a holistic approach to all of one’s marketing efforts, rather than have them divided up amongst different teams. If you think you can’t afford marketing, that means you NEED marketing more than ever. Marketing done right should result in more customers and revenue.

Speakers

Dishan Jayasinha, MD

CEO, DG Studios LLC

Dishan Jayasinha is a Sri Lankan American, MD turned entrepreneur, creative mastermind and humanitarian. He is the founder, CEO and creative head of Multi-National Creative Agency DG Studio, based in Los Angeles, with Sister companies in India and Mexico. Dishan Jayasinha is also... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 9 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

How to Create Even More Success Through Building a Local Mastermind

At this amazing workshop you will learn how to team up with Powerteam and build your very own local mastermind in the local marketplace. If you enjoy working with people and elevating your business this workshop is a must attend! You will also discover about the power of building high level relationships with entrepreneurial super stars as a great way to scale and build your business.

Speakers

Brian Nieves, Internationally Renowned Author & Speaker

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

Launching an Entrepreneur Club

At this workshop you will learn the key drivers to become on of tomorrow's most innovative leaders. You will discover some of the key drivers that are used in arena of online marketing to bring you new business everyday. Our speaker is one of the VP's of business development and he will share with you some tips on how Powerteam has become an industry leader in the area of business growth. At the end of his presentation he will also share how a big vision can build success starting at the highest level of innergrowth. You will love this session!

Speakers

Ken Monro

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

PROFITMAX: 5 Ways to Increase Your Cash Flow - Presented By: ActionCoach

During this workshop, I will present a unique approach that can increase cash flow from your business
by over 60% per year, year-over-year, to whatever limits you want to achieve. This approach has
been tested and proven by hundreds of thousands of businesses all over the world and can be
applied in your business immediately.

Speakers

Stephen Chiama

ActionCoach

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:15pm PDT
Room 5 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm PDT

MAIN STAGE: Internet Marketing Master Class - Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online

• Internet Marketing Made Simple
• Building Successful Marketing Campaigns
• Make your Website Generate leads Everyday
• How & Why people buy online
• How to maximize your Internet Marketing Dollars

Speakers

Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist

Austin was born on the south side of Chicago, son of Bill Walsh, world renowned business and success coach and founder and CEO of Powerteam International. Austin was already instilled with the entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of twelve he began to Dj 8th grade graduation parties... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 12:30pm - 1:20pm PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

1:30pm PDT

Speed Networking Session 4

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

1:30pm PDT

Breakthrough Mastery in 7 Simple Ways

Come learn about the Woman Impossible Living Life (WILL) Breakthrough mastery program where you can apply the principles for positioning your service and significance into successes. Gain Insights on how to eliminate self-sabotage and turn your challenges into opportunities of a lifetime. The messages you will get today will arm you with the information you need to move from inertia to action, and how to transform breakdowns to breakthroughs. How to gain clarity on your purpose, persist rather than resist, answer the call to adventure, explore possibilities, and learn how to persist and persevere like a NINJA to achieve the results you want.

Speakers

Kim Mennella

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

1:30pm PDT

Enhance The Customer Journey & Grow Your Business - Presented By: Digital Marketing Folks

Improve the customer experience and enable business growth by mapping and enhancing the customer journey with the LBGUPS model. Learn how digital marketing services and an emphasis on the customer journey can transform your business’ online presence to help you generate revenue and get more leads. From website optimization to creating the right online content and attracting customers through SEM and other paid and organic marketing channels, we discuss how comprehensive digital marketing can help you attract more customers.

Speakers

Rick Kapani

Founder & CEO, Apptium Technologies, Digital Marketing Folks

With more than two decades of experience in the technology and software industry, Rick Kapani has made digital marketing, customer experience, digital strategy, and software development his specialty. His vision to help customers innovate faster and fundamentally change the digital... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 10 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

1:30pm PDT

How to Find, Enroll & Retain Ideal Clients, Earn What You’re Worth and Close More Deals, Even Faster

In the Millionaire Sales Mastery presentation, you will discover, 7 steps to create even greater wealth and success in your business. Uncover the secrets, the science, the system and the skills for creating a 7-figure income. This class is a MUST for entrepreneurs, & small to medium size business owners who want to: up-level their business, build a winning sales process, create processes and systems to find, enroll and retain dream clients, close more deals even faster and achieve an MBA – Millionaire Bank Account.

Speakers

Andrea Swensen

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

1:30pm PDT

Uncover the Hidden Secrets to Your Dream Life

Imagine your dream life; Health, Wealth, Family and Friends. Everything in tune, sending out vibes to the universe saying, “I’m ready for the next big thing”. What doors of opportunity are waiting for you to open? In this workshop you will learn how everything is inter-related from our Health, Lifestyle, Careers, Spirituality, Relationships. When one thing is out of whack our WHOLE life is affected. Instantly Identify the areas on your “Wheel of Life” that need nourishment and create a plan of action. Learn the importance of creating healthy habits because habits are the number #1 determiners of someone’s quality of life. The power pull of habit is what often keeps us STUCK!

Speakers

Sheridan Wickens-Fogg

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

1:30pm PDT

MAIN STAGE: Secrets to Create Customer Loyalty For Life and Wow Your Customers Using Successful "Disney" Strategies

Have you ever wondered how the Disney Company continues to produce a dynamic model of business excellence, leadership, teamwork, sales and customer experience? Imagine if you could learn how to run your business just as successfully as Disney. What would that look like? It would be Magical!

John, a leading authority in the service industry and business growth, is “America’s Best Customer Experience Speaker and Coach. “As a former Disney Leader, John will share his incredible experiences, best practices and proven Disney Success Strategies to help you attract more customers, blow away your competition, build customer loyalty for life, establish a winning team culture and Business Empire! You will be empowered to achieve extraordinary results right away!

Speakers

John Formica, Leader at Disney & Renowned Author

John, the “Ex-Disney Guy”, and former Disney Leader, is a highly sought after internationally known speaker and author of the top selling book, “Making the Customer Experience Magical Now!-How to Succeed in Business and Beat Out Your Competition Today”. John has appeared... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

2:30pm PDT

Speed Networking Session 5

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

2:30pm PDT

How to Breakthrough Your Limiting Beliefs & Build the Ultimate Blueprint for Success!

When you attend this vital 45 Minute workshop you will discover the mental blocks you carry from early childhood and life experiences that stand in your way to maximize your health, and to have an amazing relationship in creating even more money. Once discovered, you will learn the tools to overcome these and free yourself, providing you the opportunity to achieve an even healthier you and and start creating even more wealthy NOW!

Speakers

Merri-jo Hillaker

CEO, Global Mindset Mastery

Thursday May 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

2:30pm PDT

How to Build a Mighty Mindset

Participate in 45-minute interactive seminars on a variety of small-business-related topics led by industry experts.

Speakers

Stephen Mayo

Thursday May 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

2:30pm PDT

Learn Our PROVEN 3-Step Process to Get PR Famous in Your Industry

Do you ever wonder how businesses get on local, even national, television, in magazines and newspapers? In this presentation, DIY PR Strategist, Christina Daves, will show you how to use media (social and traditional) to gain massive visibility, stand out from the crowd, and expose your business to potentially millions of new customers. She will share with you step-by-step her proven Get Famous Formula that she uses every single day in her own business that has allowed her to personally appear in over 1,000 media outlets and generate over 8 figures in sales from free publicity.

Speakers

Christina Daves

Founder, PR for Anyone

Christina Daves, PR Strategist, is the best-selling author of, PR for Anyone™ - 100+ Affordable Ways to Easily Create Buzz for Your Business, and the #1 best-selling book, The DIY Guide to FREE Publicity that shares her journey of getting exposure for a product she invented, w... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

2:30pm PDT

MAIN STAGE: Book Writing Master Class - How to Write Your Book & Get Paid As A Public Speaker

• Why You Must Have a Book to be a High Paid Speaker!
• How to Use Your Book to Market You and Your Business!
• How to Start, Write, and Finish Your Book Quickly!
• How to Engineer Your Book to Your Desired Result.
• Why Using Your Own Book is So Effective!

Speakers

Brian Nieves, Internationally Renowned Author & Speaker

Thursday May 9, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

3:30pm PDT

Speed Networking Session 6

Network and cultivate many new business relationships in a short period of time. Every three minutes the buzzer goes off and you switch tables to meet with the next person.

Thursday May 9, 2019 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Speed Networking Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Speed Networking Sessions

3:30pm PDT

How to Become an Even More Effective Public Speaker at Live Events & Over the Internet

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to drive more traffic to your website and increase your sales. This is great information if you own a brick & mortar business or conducting your business over the internet. Austin will walk through the key drivers that are required on your website to make it simple, functional & productive at creating qualified leads that become great customers. If you feel that that you are confused by all of the options including social media to generate traffic, you will love this fresh approach to optimize your internet marketing strategy.

Speakers

Dwayne Davis

Thursday May 9, 2019 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 3 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm PDT

How to Expand Your Business Through Marketing on Instagram

When you attend this workshop you will learn the key drivers necessary to utilize Instagram marketing for your business. This session is great if you are just getting started on Instagram or if you are a seasoned expert. You will also learn about Powerteam's latest global group of socially conscious entrepreneurs and how you can leverage that group to create even more success. The pace is great and the speaker is awesome as she has well over 50,000 followers and has been hired by some of the biggest companies in the world to help as a social media influencer.

Speakers

Farhana Cannon

Thursday May 9, 2019 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 2 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm PDT

Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to drive more traffic to your website and increase your sales. This is great information if you own a brick & mortar business or conducting your business over the internet. Austin will walk through the key drivers that are required on your website to make it simple, functional & productive at creating qualified leads that become great customers. If you feel that that you are confused by all of the options including social media to generate traffic, you will love this fresh approach to optimize your internet marketing strategy.

Speakers

Austin Walsh, Internet Marketing Specialist

Austin was born on the south side of Chicago, son of Bill Walsh, world renowned business and success coach and founder and CEO of Powerteam International. Austin was already instilled with the entrepreneurial spirit. At the age of twelve he began to Dj 8th grade graduation parties... Read More →

Thursday May 9, 2019 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Room 1 Across from Registration

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm PDT

Beer & Biz Happy Hour

Enjoy complimentary beer during our Exclusive Happy Hour. For our VIP Attendees (Silver, Gold & Exhibitor Badge Holders) there is a special VIP Bar just for you. (Upgrades available in the Registration Area). Drinks are first come, first served. Limited availability. You must be 21+ years of age to consume alcohol.

Thursday May 9, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Meet & Greet Lounge Exhibitor Floor - Hall D

Small Business Expo

4:30pm PDT

MAIN STAGE: Success Mastery Session - How to Build a Successful 7 Figure Business

• How To Monetize Your Greatest Ideas
• Lead Generation Through Social Media & Internet Marketing
• 5 Innovative Ways To Market Your Business For FREE
• How To Live Your Life With Passion, Purpose & Power
• Design & Optimize Perfect Days

Speakers

Bill Walsh, Venture Capitalist & CEO, Titanium Sponsor

Powerteam International

Thursday May 9, 2019 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Main Stage Rear of Exhibitor Floor - Hall D