One of the main goals of The Business Conference is to educate. Multiple seminars will be held on various topics to both instruct and inspire you.

Limited space is available for each seminar. After attendees register to attend the show they will be emailed an RSVP form to indicate which seminars they would like to attend. RSVPs will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. The sooner you register to attend, the more likely you will get to attend the seminar of your choice!






Listed are the speakers for this year's upcoming 2010 Conference

Jeff Crilley
Marketing Without Money

 

All of us would like to take our PR game to the next level. And who better to help us do that than a media insider? Emmy Award winning TV reporter Jeff Crilley will share the secrets to getting good news stories that even many seasoned PR pros don't know.

Naomi Hulme
Exhibiting 101

Naomi Hulme, President and CEO of Bridal Shows, Inc., has been producing successful consumer trade shows and some industry trade shows since 1988. Throughout the years she has offered advice to numerous companies about how to get the most out of exhibiting in a consumer show. She offers her services to help you turn bridal shows into your best marketing tool! The seminar includes exhibiting tips and valuable information to help you build your business. Whether you are an experienced exhibitor or completely new to bridal show marketing, Exhibiting 101 has been designed to help everyone achieve better results from exhibiting in consumer trade shows! 

David Dennard

“We’ve all been there. After an extensive and thorough search for a line manager, one candidate stands out. This candidate has the right experience, solid qualifications, and a relevant work history, and she gave an impressive performance during the interview process.   She said the right things, put forward some great ideas and generally presented very well. You hired her.

Three months later, you begin to question your decision. Your new hire’s team appears disgruntled, morale is low, and output and productivity are well behind the figures from the previous quarter. Your new hire is not a good cultural fit and one or more factors could be at play. Find out how to avoid this situation at your company."
http://www.popularinsights.com
 

Glenna Hecht
I hate HR…but I gotta do it anyway!!

Did you get into business to deal with employee issues and administration? Do you ever say to yourself “I don’t know what I don’t know” when it comes to this hr stuff?” If these questions have crossed your mind then this free session is for you!

You will learn about:
 ·         The employee lifecycle
 ·         10 laws that apply to businesses with one employee
 ·         Guidelines for Employees vs. Contractors
 ·         Results VS. Job Descriptions
 ·         How Good HR practices can save you 20% in your errors & omissions insurance
http://www.humanisticconsulting.com











Jeff Klein
Chamber of Commerce - Plaque on the Wall or Source of Revenue?

Too many business owners see their Chamber membership as a civic obligation and don't take advantage of the contacts and opportunities available. By implementing the networking tools & tips Jeff Klein teaches, business professionals can grow their revenue at theit Chamber.
www.kleincreative.tv
















Mike Crow

Mike is excited about serving You as a NO B.S. Business Advisor and as such is eager to help you improve your marketing skills and take your business to the next level.

North Texas Chapter Glazer Kennedy Insider’s Circle
Owner and Founder since 2007

·       Worked 13 Years in the Retail Industry and...
·       Worked 20+ Years in the Service Industry with three businesses he owned personally

·       Now Works with hundreds of business owners – from small business owners all the way up to national franchises.

Mike founded and successfully managed one of the largest multi-inspector firms across North America (which was grossing almost $2 million dollars per year and experiencing 40%+ growth the year before he resigned – making it one of the top 5 in the country).

Mr. Crow began coaching home inspectors in 2004 through the Millionaire Inspector Community where he teaches home inspectors how to build their businesses while systematizing their marketing processes and now coaches hundreds of home inspectors across North America.

Also Mike coaches others that want to become a coach for their industry.

Mike Crow graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a Marketing Degree...





Marcus Davidian
Dynamic Booth Design

Enjoy a step-by-step interactive process in how to design your next booth.
•  Attract your Audience
• The Creative Process
• Complete the Package
Access the designer within through this simple approach!














Jim Fortin
The Art And Science of Zero Effort Selling® - Dramatically Increase Your Closing Ratio And Make More Money!
 
When you attend this program, you’ll discover why the new sales technology of Zero Effort Selling® is rendering conventional sales, marketing and advertising methods obsolete. Zero Effort Selling® is different and proven more effective than traditional selling methods; it's a comprehensive synthesis of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), behavioral research and unconscious language patterns. It’s simple and practical and you'll quickly realize how it can provide you with exciting new ways to close more business - quicker and easier.
 
“I listened to Zero Effort Selling on audio. Jim’s program will make me at least an additional $30,000 per quarter in commissions. If you’re a selling professional, you’ve got to learn what Jim has to teach.” Brian K. Johnston, Temecula, CA – johnstonsearch.com 










Tom Niesen
Selling in the New Economy

Traditional selling techniques often place sales professionals in the awkward position of responding to the prospect’s initiatives, rather than confidently managing the sales process. During this interactive session you will learn how to stop:

• Having your prices shopped all over town
• Giving away all your information to “prospects” that never buy
• Getting tripped up when handling objections
• Letting negative, self-limiting thoughts get in your way
• Reducing your prices and learn to sell value

You can not only survive, but thrive in this new economy. We will show you how!

Tom Niesen - Biography
Tom Niesen, CEO and Founder of Acuity Systems Inc, works with business owners to create a strategy to improve their sales force, increase revenue generation, and create a company culture of accountability. Before starting Acuity Systems, Inc. in 1990, Niesen spent 14 years in upper sales management positions with Polaroid and Fuji Film.

Today, he blends his own experiences with nationally proven training and evaluation tools from The Sandler Sales Institute, Objective Management Group, and Extended DISC, to teach a unique brand of sales training and personal development.

Tom has received numerous awards for his professional success. In addition, he has been featured in print and radio and is currently a contributing writer for the Dallas Business Journal.

Howard Stephen Berg

Did you know that the information your business depends upon doubles every six months?   In the time it takes you read this sentence, Howard Berg, the world’s fastest reader,  can read this entire page—and another as well!  Imagine learning to:  (1) read faster, (2) improve comprehension, (3) precisely target what you need to learn, (4) improve your memory and recall, and much, much more. 

Listed below are the speakers from last year's 2009 Conference


JEFF BRADY **KEYNOTE SPEAKER**
Marketing Without Money 

Jeff Brady has covered the Columbia Disaster, the Branch Davidian Standoff, the Super Bowl, a UN Naval blockade near Haiti, civil violence in Southern Mexico, and the Clinton-Gore Presidential motorcade through Texas during the 1993 election season. Jeff Brady has covered the Columbia Disaster, the Branch Davidian Standoff, the Super Bowl, a UN Naval blockade near Haiti, civil violence in Southern Mexico, and the Clinton-Gore Presidential motorcade through Texas during the 1993 election season.

He's interviewed both George Bushes, George Strait and Jesse Jackson. His distinguished reporting and anchoring career helped take his Dallas TV station to the top of the ratings.
http://realnewspr.com/who_we_are.htm

Alan Berg
10 Ways Your Website is Killing Your Business 

With more than 25 years experience in sales and marketing, over 18 in wedding related advertising, Alan Berg is uniquely qualified to help local wedding professionals achieve their goals. He is Vice President of Local Strategic Solutions and Director of The Knot Market Intelligence, the company's Resource for Education, Information and Market Research. Alan is a professional speaker and a member of the National Speakers Association, the leading organization for professional speakers. He speaks to thousands of local business professionals every year through monthly webinars and live presentations.
www.theknot.com









Naomi Hulme
Exhibiting 101

Naomi Hulme, President and CEO of Bridal Shows, Inc., has been producing successful consumer trade shows and some industry trade shows since 1988. Throughout the years she has offered advice to numerous companies about how to get the most out of exhibiting in a consumer show. She offers her services to help you turn bridal shows into your best marketing tool! The seminar includes exhibiting tips and valuable information to help you build your business. Whether you are an experienced exhibitor or completely new to bridal show marketing, Exhibiting 101 has been designed to help everyone achieve better results from exhibiting in consumer trade shows! 

Shama Hyder
“The Social Media Revolution: How you can use FREE tools like Facebook and Twitter to Skyrocket Profits and Cut Costs.”

Facebook is closing in at 300 million users. Twitter is the fastest growing social site with 55 million. And LinkedIn is already the favorite child of over 65 million professional business users. It has never been as easy, as efficient, or as quick to reach people and get known as it is now. Shama Hyder, dubbed an “online marketing shaman and a master millennial of the universe” by Fast Company Magazine shows you how. Her passionate approach and expertise with the world of new media marketing is truly mind blowing. Shama speaks across the country to a wide variety of audiences – all hungry to learn more about the new web! People are already talking about you, your products, your industry- and your company. There has never been a better time than now to get involved and leverage the tools at your disposal to grow your brand and business. You can let this opportunity pass you by – or come learn the new rules of marketing online.
www.clicktoclient.com
 

Kathy Garland
Fearless Focus! Creating Your own brand of leadership

Create a magnificent future by focusing on who you really are, what brings you joy, and what you do best Reconnect with who you are and the leader you want to be. Discover the freedom of knowing how to focus on your strengths and the value of your contributions by understanding the power of your personal brand.  Discover the joy of connecting with your clients and target audience effortlessly. Put the power of your personal brand to work for you.
www.kathygarland.com

 

Barb Craft
Speaking Naturally

Do you want to become a better communicator? This seminar is packed with several tips on the art of unique and balanced communication. You can put these tips to use right away – and you will speak with more poise and confidence - while you are working, eating dinner, or just having fun with your friends!
 
Barb Craft is owner and CEO of Craft Training Center (CTC), a communication skills training company. CTC offers Certified Presentation Skills training workshops and private coaching. CTC holds the exclusive position of being the only resource in North Texas that offers the proven SpeakersTrainingCamps®.  Barb is a member of the National Speakers Association and the American Society of Training & Development.

Whether you are a customer service employee, a wedding industry professional, an executive manager, or even in between life's transitional phases; when you incorporate these speaking tips …you will be able to communicate better ~ naturally! "Craft Your Communication & You Craft Your Success!"
www.crafttrainingcenter.com

 

Dean Lindsay
The Progress Challenge

The Progress Challenge is just that, a challenge – a challenge to progress, a challenge to work and win in this complicated, stress-encouraging, wonderful world of continual, radical change.  Meeting The Progress Challenge: Establishes and Cements Customer Loyalty; Attracts New Business and Generates Quality Referrals; Leads to Career Development and Life Balance; Creates Better leaders, Better Team Members, Better Human Beings. There is a powerful and important connection between solid leadership, sales success, personal motivation, and customer loyalty. All are achieved by effectively positioning ideas, recommendations, solutions, products, services – even ourselves – as progress in the minds of those we wish to inspire to action.
www.deanlindsay.com

Jeff Klein
Networking Your Way to Success

Networking is the most basic, cost-effective form of advertising. Accomplished business networkers don’t have to make cold calls to make sales. They draw upon their network of business partners and reach out to the circle of influence of everyone they network with on a regular basis. Jeff Klein teaches practical tools for effective, impactful networking that works. Start a Conversation, Don’t Kill It – You’ll learn how to say what you do in a way that will prompt people to want to know more; Create Effective Messaging – You’ll learn how to ask for what you want in a powerful way that will teach people to give you quality referrals; Grow Your Network – We’ll talk about where you should go to meet good networkers; Networking Partners – You’ll learn the difference between synergy and strategic partners; Follow-Up Strategies – We’ll bring it all together and discuss why people will refer their clients, family, and friends to you.
www.jeffkleinspeaker.com
 

Jean Hammer
Jump Start Your Day Before Your First Cup of  Coffee!!

Ever feel you're dragging out of bed in the morning?  This fun and interactive seminar will facilitate mental clarity and increase your metabolism from the moment your feet hit the floor!  Keep that energy level going throughout the day and learn exercises that will help relieve trouble spots experienced during events.

  









Sarah Zink
“Leadership is Action, not Position”?
www.sarahzink.com

Velena McRae
IRS Updates for Business Owners

IRS Updates for Small Businesses will highlight the American Recovery Reinvestment Act and what it means to the business owner.  The seminar will also cover other tax information including what to do if you receive $10,000 in cash payments from a client, how to pay your taxes electronically, and one of the most important things a business owner should do in regards to their business.

Mike Weaver / Joe Chenoweth
Ackley Financial GroupMy Business = My Income – How Do I Protect It?

The largest asset and source of income for most entrepreneurs is their business.  Years of effort go into building a successful business and the value that accompanies it.  Ackley Financial Group has almost thirty years of experience helping metroplex entrepreneurs develop, grow and protect the value of their business.  Join us for an essential discussion that speaks to the key issues every business owner must consider: 

How do I protect the value of my business for myself, my family and my partners?  What are the basic arrangements every business needs to accomplish this? 
How do I maintain my income even if I can no longer work?
How do I ensure the commitment and loyalty of employees key to the ongoing success of the business? 
How can I use the business as a conduit to enhance my own personal financial position? 
The long term growth and prosperity of your business may well depend on how you address these basic foundational issues.

Ackley Financial Group's clients are professionals and closely held business owners.  For more information please visit the web site at www.ackleyfinancialgroup.com

Jennifer Bagley
10 FREE Tools to Take Your Business to the Next Level:

1)  Imagine never having to purchase a MicroSoft software again... We will save you thousands of dollars using open source software that does not requiring licensing.
2)  Imagine never having to start a document from scratch.... We will save you thousands of hours showing you how to access pre-created documents for free.  Everything from fax coversheets, to business plans to budget plans.
3)  Imagine being able to reach thousands of people for free!  We will show you how to submit your website to thousands of people with a click of a mouse.
4)  Imagine being able to host free online trainings or presentations... We will show you how to utilize opensource webinar, conference call and recording software for Free!
5)  Imagine being able to create forms for your website that automatically fed a spreadsheet in seconds... We will show you how.
6)  Imagine being able to know exactly how your website is performing online, real time.  We will show you how to ensure you are growing your online business!
7)  Imagine being able to speed up your internet browsing by 10 times without having to get a new computer... we will show you how.
8)  Imagine being able to send your clients incentives for free... we will give you a free tool.
9)  Imagine being able to download your twitter, facebook, linked in and plaxo network into a single database... we will provide you with an extremely robust social media management and sales tool!
10)  Imagine being able to connect with anyone in the world and trade contacts instantly... Don't miss this presentation!



Jim Fortin
Author of "The Owner's Manual No One Gave You!" and the audio program "Zero Effort Selling"

One of America’s most dynamic speakers, Jim Fortin is on a passionate mission to help and serve others. For almost 20 years, Jim has helped countless people training them in the areas of sales influence, human effectiveness and NeuroPersuasion^®.

Jim is a certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a certified Master Hypnotist. Using advanced hypnotic language patterns and social science, Jim has merged both areas of expertise into a new and highly effective persuasion technology called NeuroPersuasion^®. These persuasive techniques are helping sales people at every level shorten sales cycles and move customers to action.

In 2005, Jim was hand-selected to be the national spokesperson for The Learning Annex Speaker’s Academy, based in New York City. Jim was “Guru to the Gurus,” sharing the speaking roster with Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, George Foreman, Robert Kiyosaki, Dr. Phil, Suze Orman and Marshall Sylver, in addition to hundreds of other national experts.

Jim is the author of “The Owner’s Manual No One Gave You!” and the audio program "Zero Effort Selling."