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  E-Commerce Success – Beyond The Technology!

  Tim Campbell, CEO, VaporBeast.com

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  There are literally millions of websites and e-commerce companies that flood the web. Most fail, however some have enormous success. Find out how Tim Campbell, partners, and team built VaporBeast.com to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the United States in less than five years. MORE >

  Tim Campbell is the Founder and CEO of VaporBeast.com. He started the company with a single product he invented, and today his company develops and distributes over 2,500 items in the dynamically growing e-cigarette industry. Find out how Tim and team built a leading brand that now ships over 15,000+ items a day to consumers and brick and mortar retailers throughout the United States.

  As much as technology, SEO, and a robust web platform have contributed...Tim attributes his company's success to other factors such as integrity, service, culture, passion and market timing! This is an inspirational story that shows that the American Dream is still alive and well!

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  Seeking alpha: What accredited investors and aspiring accredited investors need to succeed

  Terry Nugent, Partner, AlphasNext, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  In this session, you will learn about alternative investment opportunities from the perspective of an experienced accredited investor. Topics include: What are the most popular types of investment among accredited investors? What are the risks and potential rewards? How does an individual investor evaluate opportunities?

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  A Boomer’s Survival Guide in the post Coronavirus Era

  Terry Nugent, Partner, AlphasNext, LLC

  TOPIC CATEGORY: COVID-19

  In the aftermath of the virtually unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic, how should the Baby Boomer manage the financial challenges posed by the virus crisis? In this session, you will lean: MORE >

  - What to do (and not do) in volatile markets
  - How to manage income and expenses
  - How retired, semi-retired, independent contractors, W-2 employees, and business owners can develop coping strategies tailored to their situations.

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  Optimize Your Customer Journey! Rebuild Your Marketing & Sales Infrastructure For Revenue

  Troy Sandidge, Keynote Speaker • Emcee • Fractional CMO • Podcaster • Author, Strategy Hackers

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  Are sales nonexistent? Marketing not working? Have you evaluated your customer journey through the eyes of your customer? Are you optimized to give the right value at every stage? Are your marketing and selling initiatives aligned with revenue-generating activities? Is your business stuck on awareness mode desperately needing to switch to sales, acquisition, and conversions mode? Let's break down how to stop marketing for fans and start marketing and selling to drive revenue! MORE >

  Takeaways:
  • Learn a 5-point customer journey blueprint that you can modify to fit your current situation.
  • Discover how to expand your marketing and sales tactics and effectiveness using your actual customers as advocates.
  • Debunk myths and old "best practices" many businesses still use that's costing sales and repeatable buyers.

  Best For:
  • New Entrepreneurs & Startups Looking To Improve Marketing & Sales ROI
  • Businesses With Small Or No Marketing Team Or An Army-Of-One Marketing Leader
  • New Marketing & Sales Managers for Small Businesses

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  The Attraction Principle: How to Shift from Working to Get Clients to Attracting Them Effortlessly

  Tom Kelly, Business Coach, Potential In Motion

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

  If you are looking to dramatically increase your sales, make more money with less effort, and build a sales system that produces predictable results, then this presentation is for you! In this presentation, Master Certified Business Coach Tom Kelly covers the 5 shifts that you need to make in how you approach your business so that you can attract what you want, as opposed to chasing it. MORE >

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  Estate Planning: Protecting Yourself and Your Heirs

  Gregory Kurinec, CFP®, Certified Financial Planner

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  Essentials of Estate Planning covers the estate planning process from beginning to end. We will look closely at the need to plan, the most common planning techniques and the documents used in the planning process. The class will explain the difference between a will and a trust and will give attendees an understanding of: MORE >

  • Probate
  • Wills vs. Trusts
  • Power of Attorney for Healthcare & Financial matters
  • Guardianship Appointments

  At the end of this class attendees will have a thorough understanding of what steps they need to take to protect their spouse and heirs.

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  Unlock The Leader Within ~ Conquering 3 Saboteurs to Dramatically Advance Your Career

  Rosie Zilinskas, Founder & CEO, No Woman Left Behind

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Motivational

  Are you ready to stop holding yourself back? In this empowering keynote, Rosie Zilinskas reveals how three hidden saboteurs are keeping women from advancing in their careers. Without realizing it, women often allow self-doubt, a fixed mindset, and lack of strategic planning to block their path to leadership. Rosie shares practical strategies to overcome these barriers, boost your confidence, and take control of your career trajectory. MORE >

  Who Should Attend:

  ~Women in the early to mid-career stage who feel stuck in their corporate journey.
  ~College graduates preparing to enter the workforce and seeking strategies for advancement.
  ~Female managers and executives eager to support the career growth of their teams

  Learning Outcomes for Attendees:

  ~Identify and conquer the 3 saboteurs holding you back from leadership roles.
  ~Understand the unspoken reasons you’re being overlooked for promotions.
  ~Gain tools to take charge of your career and drive your own advancement.
  ~Learn why doing all the “right things” doesn’t guarantee success—and how to shift that.
  ~Eliminate self-doubt and step forward with confidence into your next career move.

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  Congress Doesn’t Care What You Think

  Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Educational

  this presentation addresses the problem of unlimited political money corrupting our democracy. We explain the problem clearly, and discuss the causes and possible solutions, including steps that we can take in our own communities to begin addressing this structural problem in our country. The presentation is non-partisan and brings issues to light which are of concern across the aisle. MORE >

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  Estate Planning: Get Your Financial Affairs in Order

  Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  In this presentation you will learn:

  * How to keep your house out of probate.
  * Find out what happens if you don't have a will.
  * How to use a revocable living trust.
  * Why you need a power of attorney for healthcare and property.

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  The Retirement Transition Window: Don’t Get Shut Out!

  Tom Kedzie CFP®, MBA, Financial Planner, RetireWell

  TOPIC CATEGORY: Financial

  The "transition window" is from age 62 to 70. During this period of your life, you will need to make a variety of decisions- some of which are irrevocable. A wrong decision will follow you throughout retirement! These decisions include Social Security elections, Medicare enrollment, and company retirement distributions options, to name a few. Learn how to manage this "transition window" so you will have a successful retirement. MORE >

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