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Small Business Expo 2018 - Washington D.C.

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9:00am

SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens

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Friday April 20, 2018 9:00am - 5:00pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001

Small Business Expo

9:30am

26 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.

Speakers

Austin Walsh

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 →

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 8

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

5 Critical Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making (and How to Avoid Them)

Most businesses fail because they make these 5 critical but avoidable mistakes. If you are in business you are likely making at least one of these mistakes right now or a bunch of others that can send you careening into a legal landmine. Are you protecting your business to the fullest extent possible? Do you worry that one legal misstep will send your business tumbling into freefall? Overwhelmed by seemingly contradictory requirements? Don't worry. You are not alone. In this session we’re going to cover these mistakes and how to navigate your way out of the Legal Landmines field they cause.

Speakers

Nancy Greene

Principal, Land Carroll & Blair PC

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 2

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

Build, Deliver and Close Your Perfect Presentation - To Generate More Leads and Make More Money

Learn the skill of influential communication and how it will improve your sales and influence with your prospects, clients and other relationships. Sales people who learn to elevate their communication skills to a level of influence experience more success in their sales, client retention and relationships, receive more promotions, and so much more. Influential communication is not simply about the words you use but how they are presented, Choice rhetoric, info and body language can drive relationships and sales. Attend this workshop and learn a few key skills to transform your everyday sales presentations into ones that get the results you want.

Speakers

LeAnn Pashina

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 5

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

Building Your Brand, Owning Your Voice

We all have a voice… but, does your company’s voice align with the brand you’ve created or you’re working to build? It’s imperative that you establish the tone of your brand and how it’s represented at all times. In the “Building Your Brand, Owning Your Voice” 45-minute session, we will discuss practical branding techniques to ensure your brand is telling potential clients what they need to know about your products or services.

Speakers

Angel N. Livas

Author | CEO, DC Media Connection

ANGEL LIVAS is an Award-Winning Storyteller and the host of “The Woman Behind The Business” Talk Show; a new program that promotes unapologetically honest dialogues to advance the woman entrepreneur. With nearly two decades of media experience, Angel believes in sharing her wealth... Read More →

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 1

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

Get Out of Debt in 9 Years or Less, Including Your Mortgage Without Spending Additional Money

A proven method of how to get out of debt in 9 years or less, including mortgages and student loans without spending additional money than you are already spending. And at the same time creating a substantial savings account.

Speakers

Douglas eze

CEO, Largo Financial Services

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 3

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

How To Grow Your Business Using "Video" Everywhere, On All Devices

In this workshop we will discuss how to build your business growth using video in the age of YouTube.
• Improve your ability to present your business in a succinct and memorable ways
• Begin to identify areas for improvement in your business, and the impact of using video to tell your story in ways that demonstrate your growth and potential

Speakers

Yusef Muhammad

CEO, American Business TV

As CEO of American Business TV, Executive Vice President of SCORE in Houston, Interise Streetwise ‘MBA’™ Instructor, and member of The U.S. Small Business Administration’s, Office of International Trade-Export Outreach Team. Mr. Muhammad’s work with entrepreneurs, multinational... Read More →

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 6

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

How To Unlock Your Millionaire Mindset To Fast-Track Your Success!

Come & Learn from an expert with over 25 yrs in entrepreneurship and corporate life. His background includes leading firms in the following areas including landscaping, engineering helicopters, landing his business on the INC 500 list. He Successfully retired at 35 to then plow a tech startup in the ground with no survivors. You’ll laugh (probably at and not with him), get encouragement from his experiences (EPIC disasters) (did he really do that?), and leave inspired to achieve your big dreams (if he did then DEFINITELY I can). He'll share his five and a half strategies you can implement today to live life on your terms. You will leave this session with brilliant & executable ideas to stretch your current thinking, learn to live into your true potential and fast-track your success!

Speakers

Abe Nadimi

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 4

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

MasterClass: Millionaire Mindset & Goal Achievement

When you attend this workshop you will discover what it takes to breakthrough your biggest challenges & achieve your wildest dreams. For over 2 decades Scott has traveled the world working with large & small groups to assist them in creating pathways to achieve massive success. This workshop is perfect for anyone that is serious about
becoming laser focused in your life & career. IT IS A MUST ATTEND!

Speakers

Scott Warga

Independent Rep, Asirvia

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 9

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

Small Business, Big Savings: The Pepco and Delmarva Power Energy Savings for Business Program

The Pepco / Delmarva Power Energy Savings for Business Program offers cash incentives to help your small business lower energy costs and save money through energy efficiency equipment improvements.

What we’ll cover:
Quick Energy Check-Ups identify energy-saving opportunities and installation of energy efficiency products valued at up to $250—at no cost.
Generous cash incentives of up to 70% of the installed energy efficiency improvements.
Our Small Business Energy Advance provides you with cash up front to pay for upgrades, and is repayable through your electric bill, with 0% interest for up to 24 months.

Speakers

Fran Phillips

Account Executive, Pepco and Delmarva Power

Vince Wynne

Sr. Program Manager, Pepco Holdings

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 7

Workshop & Seminar

9:30am

The #1 Income Hack For Multiple Passive Residual Income Streams

Get Your Ultimate Game Plan To Making Residual Income Every Week On The Internet ...Without hype and tech overwhelm.

Speakers

Stephen Allen

Friday April 20, 2018 9:30am - 10:15am
Workshop Room 10

Workshop & Seminar

9:45am

MAIN STAGE: VIP Expert Panel

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!

Speakers

Bill Walsh

Powerteam International

Friday April 20, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am
Main Stage

10:00am

Speed Networking Session 1 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

10:30am

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Government, Non-Profit, Associations, Education

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 10:30am - 11:00am
Get Dotted Industry Connection

10:30am

Speed Networking Session 1 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 10:30am - 11:15am
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

10:30am

MAIN STAGE: Intro to Online Marketing

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

Speakers

Randi Penfil

Google

Randi is a speaker for Google’s Get Your Business Online program. She has 20+ years experience in sales, business development, marketing, team building, and public speaking. Her passion...helping small businesses and nonprofits take control of their digital footprint.As a professional... Read More →

Exhibitors

Google

Friday April 20, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Stage

11:00am

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Arts, Entertainment, Creative, Designers

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 11:00am - 11:30am
Get Dotted Industry Connection

11:00am

Speed Networking Session 2 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

11:30am

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, Investors

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

11:30am

Speed Networking Session 2 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 11:30am - 12:15pm
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

11:30am

MAIN STAGE: How to Find, Fund & Flip Houses in Your Area for Big Profits!

• How to Create Instant & Passive Income • How to Get FUNDING
• How to FIND Big Profit Deals • 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days

Speakers

Armando Montelongo

Armando Montelongo Seminars

Friday April 20, 2018 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Stage

12:00pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, PR

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

12:00pm

Speed Networking Session 3 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

12:30pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Web Services, APPs, IT, Software, Technology

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

12:30pm

Speed Networking Session 3 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

12:30pm

Cybersecurity Awareness for Small Business

Small businesses are under a seemingly constant threat of cyber attack and it’s more important than ever to be protected as the volume and sophistication of these cyber threats continues to increase. A study done by Ponemon Institute indicates that more than half of all cyberattacks target small businesses. Protect your business now because it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. Join us for this informational workshop to learn best practices you can implement today to further safeguard your business from cyberattacks. Don’t just be aware – be Cyber Aware.

Speakers

Dale Walls

Presiden & CEO, Corsica Technologies

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 7

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Discover the top 5 Social Media Secrets to massively increase your Business

TBA

Speakers

Allison Shreeve

Allison Shreeve has engaged audiences from Corporates, Harvard Faculty Club at Harvard University, National Achievers Conference, Guerrilla Business School, Parliament house and many other events around the world. Her life as an elite athlete and winning 4 World Championship Titles... Read More →

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 9

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Email Marketing Essentials Your Strategy May Be Missing

If you haven't thought about your email marketing strategy in a while (or ever), now is the time!
An email marketing list has tremendous potential value -- value that the doing the same old thing or taking no action at all won’t tap. In this mobile-first era, it’s imperative to rethink how that message is being delivered and consumed.

In this session, we’ll share tips and essential steps to take to make sure you’re leveraging your email marketing list to grow your business effectively.

Speakers

Matthew Montoya

Partner Enablement and Training Manager, Constant Contact

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 3

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Global Rockstar Shares Secret to Build Multiple Streams of Income

This workshop will teach you the ‘4M’ system that is utilized by international business leaders, speakers, and authors to generate sustainable passive income streams. This will encompass four separate modules: money, mind-set, manifest, and mastermind. The first describes passive income vehicles, proven in Singh’s time as an investor, international speaker, and book author, whilst the second will cover the mind-set required to think like a wildly successful investor. In the third module you will learn seven of his top tips for manifesting everything you desire. Then finish with knowing how to leverage expert networks in order to become one.

Speakers

K. Raj Singh

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 8

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

How to Find Sponsorships For Your Books, Products or Events

What Sponsorship Is… And Why You Want Sponsors! Why Sponsors Need YOU… Get Paid To Help Them Reach Their Business Goals. Get your book, website, events, products and dreams sponsored… Finally be able to breathe knowing the bills are paid. How to find the “right” person for your sponsorship… You won’t spend countless hours making sales calls. How to connect with the person writing the sponsor check!

Roberto has seen too many talented people panic and lose hard earned money only to scramble to find a day job because they didn’t know how to approach a sponsor to get funding for their great ideas. Don’t let this happen to you.

Speakers

Roberto Candelaria

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 10

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Learn How to Build Your Business Through Mobile Marketing

When you attend this workshop you will learn how get more leads for your business using the hottest new google technology, nearby proximity marketing. Imagine being able to get more eyes on your business directly to peoples mobile devices through their bluetooth...the more people you are around daily, the more exposure your business gains 24/7. Kelly and Tina are masters at lead generation through beacon marketing.

Speakers

Tina Malsom

Founding Affiliate, Asirvia

Kelly Vincent

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 4

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Resources to Help You Manage and Grow Your Business

Starting a business, or considering starting one? Been in business for a while? Join us for the Resources to Help You Manage and Grow Your Business workshop to learn about free, educational resources found on the Wells Fargo Works for Small Business® website, designed to help you as business owners start, manage, and grow your businesses. WellsFargoWorks.com contains relevant and actionable information from business experts and fellow business owners on a variety of topics. From how to write a sound business plan to effective cash flow strategies and how to build and access credit, the website offers videos, articles, and other resources on topics of interest to business owners, many of which can point you to even more resources. It’s free, and you don’t need to be a customer to access the portal.

Speakers

Ben Bruce

Wells Fargo

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 2

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Sales Mastery 101: How to Become a Top Producer in Your Industry

When you attend this workshop, you will learn how to accelerate your business growth with breakthrough results. You will discover the top 3 reasons people self-sabotage and how to stop. In addition, you will understand how to leverage a powerful communication tool to negotiate real life business deals to close more sales. Plus, you will accelerate your income when you know how to align your goals with your values using our cutting-edge technology. Dawn is a master at language & communication.

Speakers

Dawn Moore

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 5

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Social Media for Small Business: Turn Your Website Into A Lead Capture Machine

Break the internet with your business using social media strategy! Accelerate your digital footprint, increase your online visibility, and create brand buzz using free social media tools. The Flourish Media girls are back with one of their most highly requested workshops! Leave knowing how to hack the digital marketing system and experience exponential growth next quarter. You don't wanna miss it!

Speakers

Vivian Olodun

Marketing Advisor, Flourish Media

Vivian Olodun helps mini moguls grow from a commodity to a brand so that they can demand top dollar for their services and have more leverage in their industry.

Dr. Tracy Timberlake

Digital Leadership Expert, Flourish Media

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 1

Workshop & Seminar

12:30pm

Top 10 Property and Liability Claims Business owners face and an introduction into Agency Ownership

4 out of 10 small businesses are likely to experience a property or general liability claim in the next 10 years, according to an analysis of The Hartford’s small business claims. Come learn about the “Top 10 Property and Liability Claims” that businesses face! If you are looking for a great business opportunity? You will also have an opportunity to learn about Farmers Agency ownership opportunities from our Director of Recruiting.

Speakers

Chris Cagnolatti

Director of Recruiting, Farmers Insurance

James Ringer

Agency Distribution Manager, Farmers Insurance

Friday April 20, 2018 12:30pm - 1:15pm
Workshop Room 6

Workshop & Seminar

1:00pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Professional Services

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

1:00pm

Speed Networking Session 4 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

1:30pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Health Care, HR, Employee Services

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

1:30pm

Speed Networking Session 4 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

1:30pm

On-Line Marketing For Your Business Success

This hands-on marketing business workshop taught by Dr. Michal Peterson, with over 40 years’ experience will teach you the hidden secrets how to market or advertise your business through the maze of ever changing marketing world. Learn first had how to:

• Create SEO Organic Static Pages
• Is your Website Responsive
• Identity & Branding
• Why you need smart phone app.
• Web-Master Tools
• Google My Business
• Social Media Advertising
• Social Media Reputation
• Email Marketing
• Print Marketing

Speakers

Michael Peterson

Chief Marketing Officer, Nu Digital Marketing Agency

Dr. Michael Peterson, MBA/ Ph.d Philosophy, . He's created multi-million dollar businesses/brands. Michael is Chief Operations/Marketing Officer at Nu Digital Marketing Agency a full service ad agency and educational marketing company. Michael has over 40 years’ experience in business... Read More →

Friday April 20, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Workshop Room 1

Workshop & Seminar

1:30pm

MAIN STAGE: Intro to Online Marketing

Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We’ll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.

Speakers

Randi Penfil

Google

Randi is a speaker for Google’s Get Your Business Online program. She has 20+ years experience in sales, business development, marketing, team building, and public speaking. Her passion...helping small businesses and nonprofits take control of their digital footprint.As a professional... Read More →

Exhibitors

Google

Friday April 20, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Stage

2:00pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: eCommerce, Retail, Distributors, Manufacturers

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

2:00pm

Speed Networking Session 5 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

2:30pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Hospitality, Travel, Transportation, Recreation

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

2:30pm

Speed Networking Session 5 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

2:30pm

MAIN STAGE: Public Speaking Master Class - Speak your Way to Success

• How to Get Over the Fear of Public Speaking • How to Create & Sell your Own Digital Products
• How to Get Booked & Paid to Speak • Convert your Content into your Legacy
• How to Build a List of Super High Quality Leads

Speakers

Bill Walsh

Powerteam International

Friday April 20, 2018 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Main Stage

3:00pm

Get Dotted Industry Connection: Franchises

A Small Business Expo Exclusive! Get Dotted with the color that best matches your Industry and use our easy color code listed in this Program. Networking made E-A-S-Y!

Friday April 20, 2018 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Get Dotted Industry Connection

3:00pm

Speed Networking Session 6 (Room 2)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Speed Networking Room 2

Speed Networking Sessions

3:30pm

Speed Networking Session 6 (Room 1)

Attendees have 3 minutes to talk, meet and make a new business connection before it’s time to move on to the next business professional. You will cultivate nearly 20 new important business contacts in this quick 45 minute session.

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Speed Networking Room 1

Speed Networking Sessions

3:30pm

26 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How to Make Money Online

In this workshop you will learn exactly how to sell your product and services online. You will learn specifically what it takes to build a website that generates more leads and sales. In addition during this session you will also learn some critical drivers to create residual income by selling some of your own intellectual property over the Internet.

Speakers

Austin Walsh

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 →

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 8

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

7 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a New Business

Come and learn at the "START-UP NOW WORKSHOP" how to understand the mysteries of launching a business. You will learn the specifics that every entrepreneur needs to know to avoid critical failures during the launch of your new business. It is a must attend for new and existing businesses under $1 Million in revenue. You will learn the key ingredients that every business owner needs to know to win! In addition you will understand how to position yourself to get financing, understand the mystery of financial reports and discover key ratio's for your business. As a great final point you will learn how to put together a solid plan to obtain funding & great partners for your new venture.

Speakers

Heather Schooler

-, The Money Library

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 4

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

Affordable Financing for Lighting, HVAC, Water, Solar and More

What does the largest property company in America, the D.C. United Stadium, and the Shaw Brew Pub & Kitchen have in common? All of them use a new, legislatively-enabled tool to fund energy and water projects.

Whether you rent or you own your building, if you operate in the D.C., Maryland, or Arlington, VA area you can use this tool to get project financing with interest rates from 6% to 8% and terms up to 25 years from reputable capital providers across the country.

This workshop presents the pros and cons, and provides a roadmap to use the tool. Come for the first 5 minutes. You’ll like what you hear.

Speakers

Parker White

CEO, Usurp Power

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 2

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

Franchising 101 - How to Succeed in Franchise Ownership

#1 Bestselling author of The Franchise MBA and CEO of The Franchise Consulting Company shares his 20 years of experience in how to analyze franchise concepts for profitability.

Speakers

Nick Neonakis

THE FRANCHISE MBA

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 3

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

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

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 5

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

How to Leverage the Power of Your Personal Brand on Social Media

With over a decade of sales and marketing experience Rey Perez will teach you 5 proven strategies to sell more with less resistance and help you build an even more successful business. You will learn how to create a highly effective personal brand, gain massive exposure, leverage the power of social media, increase your lead flow, and lastly, convert more sales.

Speakers

Rey Perez

iAMPyourbrand

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 10

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

How To Speak And Sell Your Own Products From The Stage

Come & Learn the key SECRETS on how to utilize public speaking to generate more leads and build your business. Our guest speaker 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

Brian Nieves

Powerteam International

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 9

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

Strategic Planning for Small Businesses in the Post-Tax Reform Era

The 2017 Tax Reconciliation Act was signed into law by President Trump on December 22, 2017. The Act will subsequently necessitate changes to many of the common tax and strategic planning decisions that small business owners will make. After attending this workshop, many small business owners will want to reconsider their long term strategic plans for the future.

The format will be a panel discussion led by James L. Hicks, CFP® of Capitol Financial Partners in Tysons Corner, VA and will focus on the following key strategic planning concerns for small business owners:

Will the Estate Tax Changes in the Act actually help Small Business Owners?
Brief overview of the Qualified Business Income Deduction for Pass-Through Entities (i.e. Partnerships and S-Corps) and Specified Service Business Classifications, Exclusions, and Taxable Income Limits
Succession/Continuation Planning Opportunities: Tax-free retirement income portfolios for outgoing owners coupled with tax-free legacy wealth transfer to the next generation of business ownership.

Speakers

James Hicks

Financial Planner, Capitol Financial Partners

Knowledge is the key to a successful financial future. My background, experience and commitment to providing you with the resources you need to make financial decisions, can help make your financial future as successful as you need it to be. I pride myself in getting to know each... Read More →

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Workshop Room 6

Workshop & Seminar

3:30pm

Beer & Biz Happy Hour

Enjoy complimentary beer during our Exclusive Happy Hour from 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM on the Exhibitor Floor (directly before our Final Main Stage Presentation). For our VIP Attendees (Gold, Platinum, Titanium & 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.

Friday April 20, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001

Small Business Expo

4:30pm

MAIN STAGE: Success Dynamics: The 7 Keys To Build An Unstoppable Business!

• Turn Your Passion into Cash Flow • How to Attract Powerful Partners
• How to 10X Your Leads & Sales • How to Build Million Dollar Daily Habits
• Social Media & Internet Marketing Secrets

Speakers

Bill Walsh

Powerteam International

Friday April 20, 2018 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Main Stage