Education Tracks
     
  Get Started!
If you’re a new distributor trying to establish yourself as an expert in the field, this track was created just for you. These information-packed sessions will help jump-start your business and your sales, sharpen your skills and give you a solid blueprint for success.
 
  Get Selling!
This track will provide you with a game plan to do business – and see sales skyrocket – in any economic situation. You’ll benefit from the knowledge of experienced industry and sales experts, and learn how to outsell your competitors every time.
     
  Get Noticed!
In this fast-paced track, you’ll learn everything you need to know to market your business – and yourself – online, offline and face-to-face. You’ll learn how to use social media tools to fit your marketing goals, and leave with strategies and tips to really stand out from the crowd.
 
  Get Your Company on the Fast Track!
Calling all owners, presidents and CEOs: This is the track for you. No matter if your top business concern is branding, selling, hiring and training, or SEO dominance, you’re sure to discover new ways to succeed when you attend these sessions.
     
  Get Designing!
In this interactive track that offers beginner- and intermediate-level workshops, you’ll learn by doing. We offer hands-on training in popular graphics, embroidery and digitizing programs so that you can easily create and edit your clients’ logos and designs on the fly. For distributors and decorators who want to master programs such as CorelDRAW and Adobe Illustrator, this track is a must-attend.
 
  Get Decorating!
Decorated apparel makes up more than 30% of the $21 billion your clients spend every year on advertising specialties. If you aren’t selling apparel yet – or you just want to sell a lot more of it – attend our interactive “Get Decorating” track. Here you’ll learn about the most innovative products and cutting-edge techniques, see decorating machinery in action and find out how to position yourself as a decorated-apparel expert.
     
  Become a Star Supplier!
If you’re an ASI supplier member, be sure to attend this track of classes, held on exhibit set-up day. You’ll learn 10 ways to improve distributor loyalty, and discover tradeshow strategies that deliver sales results. So take a break from building your booth, and earn some points toward your BASI certification, too!
 
  Get Schooled in ESP!
In this specialized track, you’ll learn all about the latest version of ASI’s ESP Web, the industry’s largest, most accurate sourcing and marketing service. You’ll also see how ESP Websites, ESP Stores and Traffic Builder can help you boost your sales and grow your bottom line.
     
  Factory Tour
This exclusive tour is sponsored by Makit Products, a Division of ThermoServ. Meet at the Information booth.
 
  Power Sessions
Take a break from the exhibit floor and attend an hour-long Power Session to learn tips, techniques and insight into improving your sales, marketing and social media efforts.