ASI Show Orlando Education Schedule
 
HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN 2017!
  • 44 ALL-NEW COURSES for every level of industry experience and interest
  • 90-MINUTE WORKSHOPS anchor the end of the Business Management, Sales Success and Social Media & Marketing tracks, to tie all the courses together
  • NEW SPEAKERS and returning favorites offer their expertise
  • ALL-NEW TRACKS, like the Sparking Ideas & Mastering Niche Markets track, which features energizing 15-minute sessions similar to “TED Talks”
  • SUPPLIER-DISTRIBUTOR BRAINSTORMING lets you network with colleagues from across the industry
  • NO PRE-REGISTRATION is required for courses – simply view the schedule below, plan the courses you want to attend, and we’ll see you in the classroom!
 
     
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2017 • EDUCATION DAY
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BUILDING, HALL A
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8:15 a.m.-
8:45 a.m.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Trade Show ExperienceHosted by Matthew Cohn, ASI
9:00 a.m.-
9:50 a.m.
Customer Acquisition Secrets: Convert Total Strangers to Clients Turn It Up a Notch: Get in the Millionaire Mindset Generations and Gender: Understand and Reach Each Group Online Expand Your Business: How Gifts and Incentives Help Distributors Prosper   ESP Overview Adobe Illustrator: Master the Fundamentals, Plus Power Tips and Tricks

* We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with Adobe Illustrator software, to this session.
 
10:00 a.m.-
10:50 a.m.
Referral Basics: Strengthen Your Sales Network Today Interpret Buyer Behavior: How Their Personality Impacts Your Strategy Use LinkedIn and Facebook as Your Selling Platforms Get Ready to Sell: Become a Gifts and Incentives Expert Sparking Ideas Talks: Sales and Communication Streamline Your Business with the All-New ESP Order Management System  
11:00 a.m.-
11:50 a.m.
Crush Your Competition: Beat Websites, Local Distributors and Price-Cutters 25 Mistakes Salespeople Make and How to Avoid Them Retire Your Rolodex: Use Social Media to Find Prospects and Grow Your Business Incentive Success Stories: Distributors Share Their Secrets Sparking Ideas Talks: Social Media and Storytelling ESP Websites: Easy Ways to Enhance Your Site and Boost Your Sales 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CorelDRAW Insider: Designing and Decorating Tips and Tricks


* We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with CorelDRAW software, to this session.
 
Noon Noon -12:50 p.m.
Meet the Experts Lunch

Co-Sponsored by: Showdown Displays, asi/87188, Booth 906; ADG Promo, asi/97270, Booth 1010; Medalcraft Mint, asi/70130, Booth 607; CPS, asi/43051, Booth 530; Riteline, asi/82498, Booth 1736; Brand O Guitar, asi/41461, Booth 205; Tiger Hill Atlanta, asi/88060, Booth 1748; Webb Company, asi/95838, Booth 233; A+ Career Apparel & Image Wear, asi/84835, Booth 1148; Landway, asi/66238, Booth 513; Aunt Beth's Cookie Keepers, asi/37465, Booth 1337; Snugz/USA inc., asi/88060, Booth 1604
12:20 p.m.-1:10 p.m.
Maximize Your Company's Value: Merge, Acquire or Sell
Noon -1:10 p.m.
Unlock Your Potential: 12 Keys to Supercharge Your Sales Growth
      Noon -12:50 p.m.
Master Your Digital Marketing Strategy
   
1:00 p.m.-
1:50 p.m.
1:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
Overcome Objections and Close More Sales Now
1:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
The Art of the Sales Pitch: Perfect Your Techniques
1:20 p.m.-2:10 p.m.
Branding in the Digital Age: The Customer Experience Is Everything
  Mastering Niche Markets: Healthcare and Education How to Increase Revenue: Simple Sales Techniques That Will Drive New Sales and Secure Repeat Business Become a Heat-Press Pro and Accelerate Your Profits  
2:00 p.m.-
2:50 p.m.
2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
The $100K Workshop: Grow From Zero to Six Figures Fast
2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
The Closing for Champions Workshop: Win the Sales Game
2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
The Social Media Success Workshop: Discover Today's Best Tools and Sites
  Mastering Niche Markets: Finance and Technology Streamline Your Business with the All-New ESP Order Management System  
3:00 p.m.-
3:50 p.m.
  Mastering Niche Markets: Trade Shows and Sporting Events Master Your Digital Marketing Strategy Where Versatility Meets Profitability: Master Full-Color Digital Printing Brainstorming Solutions to the Industry's Hottest Issues (Refreshments provided; suppliers, distributors and decorators welcome)
4:00 p.m.-
5:00 p.m.
Education Day Cocktail Networking Reception - Sponsored by STAHLS', asi/88984, Booth 1000 & Transfer Express, asi/91804, Booth 1003
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017 • EXHIBIT DAY ONE
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BUILDING, HALL A
8:30 a.m.-
9:45 a.m.
Motivational Breakfast with Coach Ken Carter
10:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT FLOOR OPEN
 
11 a.m.-
11:50 a.m.
Avoid the Top 10 Embroidery Mistakes
Noon-
12:50 p.m.
Digital Appliqué and Multimedia: Combine the Best of Both Worlds
1:30 p.m.-
2:20 p.m.
Sublimation Workshop: Grow Your Bottom Line
2:30 p.m.-
3:20 p.m.
Add Print and Heat Transfers to Your Embroidery Shop Today
5:00 p.m.-
6:30 p.m.
Counselor Distributor Choice Awards
7:30 p.m.-
10:30 p.m.
ASI Show Bash at Universal Orlando (Ticket required)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017 • EXHIBIT DAY TWO
ORANGE COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER, NORTH BUILDING, HALL A
7:30 am.-
8:15 a.m.
BASI/MASI Breakfast Reception (Invitation only) – Hosted by Timothy M. Andrews
8:30 a.m.-
9:45 a.m.
Dan Marino Keynote: Life of a Hall of Famer: On & Off the Field
10:00 a.m.-
3:30 p.m.
EXHIBIT FLOOR OPEN
 
11:00 a.m.-
11:50 a.m.
For Embroiderers and Digital Printers: Build a Profitable Pricing Sheet
Noon-
12:50 p.m.
Sublimate Apparel Like a Pro
3:30 p.m.-
4:00 p.m.
Closing Celebration (Passport Plus drawing at 3:45 p.m.)