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Atlantic City -- June 7-9, 2024 

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Dallas -- August 23-25, 2024

 

 

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Las Vegas -- January 31 - February 2, 2025 

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Atlantic City - June 6-8, 2025

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Dallas -- August 8-10, 2025

 

 

 

 


 
Member Pricing
First attendee registration is free, each additional registrant from your store is free as well.
*Mobile Electronics Retail member registration requires a current MEA membership. If your membership has lapsed, you will need to renew prior to the event to avoid being charged the attendee registration fee.
 
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What is KnowledgeFest?
KnowledgeFest was founded in 1994 by a group of passionate specialty retailers and reps in the Midwest who saw the value in mobile electronics retailers getting together to share knowledge and experiences. In sharing successes and failures, all participants become better, smarter and more profitable business people. Since that time, KnowledgeFest has grown into a full trade show and educational conference like no other in our industry.
 
What's in it for me?
Today, KnowledgeFest events include over 18 educational workshops, 50 manufacturer trainings, great networking opportunities, and: a Mobile Electronics Show floor featuring manufacturer and benefit provider exhibits and displays. Talk one-on-one with people with which you do business (or should be!). Every major manufacturer and many specialty manufacturers will be there for you. 
 
Over 40 hours of manufacturer training sessions are designed to make you the expert in your market. Specialized training for owner/managers, sales professionals and installation techs to keep your business on the cutting edge of profitability. Whether you're a seasoned veteran, or a relative newcomer to mobile electronics, KnowledgeFest has something for you.
 
What will I learn?
KnowledgeFest events will speak to the issues that retailers have told us are important for managing and growing their business. For example, topics like controlling expenses, maximizing cash flow and finding new ways to compete in this challenging economy. Learn the best ways for improving business relationships with manufacturers and reps, find out how to deal with connectivity issues and the defective dilemma and make the right decisions for marketing and advertising to today's consumer. Find the most effective ways to make the Internet your friend and realize areas for potential growth that you may not have considered.

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KnowledgeFest 2021 Event Schedules:

Indianapolis Event Schedule - [Click Here]

Dallas Event Schedule - [Click Here]

 

Orlando (Past Event Information) - [Click Here]

 


 

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Friday, 16 October 2020 15:40
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* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change

KnowledgeFest Las Vegas 2-4, 2024

Located at the Paris Hotel & Convention Center

3655 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change

Friday, February 2

Start End Track Description Location
7:30 A 5:00 P Event Registration Reg Desk
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8:00 A 8:30 A Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff Champagne 2
----Break
8:40 A 10:00 A Tech-Fab OEM Sound Systems: The Latest from Educar Champagne 2
8:40 A 10:00 A Sales-Mkt

Selling in the Age of Big Tech: Keep Up or Get

Left Behind

Champagne 1
8:40 A 10:00 A Owner-Mgr

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock

the Secrets to Lasting Success in the

Car Audio Industry

Champagne 3
----Break
10:10 A 11:30 P Tech-Fab

Tuning Fundamentals Classroom: Elevate Your

Skills with the Maestro of Sound!

Champagne 2
10:10 A 11:30 P Sales-Mkt The Profit Funnel Champagne 1
10:10 A 11:30 P Owner-Mgr

Facebook & Instagram Ads that Actually Sell

Champagne 3
10:10 A 11:30 P en Español Versailles 1
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11:30 A 12:30 P Lunch Options
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12:30 P 1:30 P VT-1 HKI-USA-Tury Burgundy
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-2 Sony Bordeaux
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-3 JL Audio Chablis
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-4 Orca Design Loire
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-5 Firstech: Drone XC Champagne 1
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-6 Metra - New Products for 2024 Champagne 2
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-7 Stinger Solutions: AudioControl Champagne 3
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-8 Kenwood Champagne 4
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-9 Diamond Audio Versailles 1
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-10 VOXX-DEI Versailles 2
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-11 Musway Versailles 3
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-12 Alpine Versailles 4
----Break
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-13 HKI-USA-Ground Zero Car Audio Burgundy
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-14 Sony Bordeaux
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-15 JL Audio Chablis
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-16 Maxxsonics Loire
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-17 Firstech: 2024 iDatalink Maestro Training Champagne 1
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-18 Metra - Axxess 2024 Products Overview Champagne 2
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-19 Stinger Solutions- PAC Audio Champagne 3
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-20 JVC Champagne 4
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-21 Precision Power Versailles 1
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-22 Memphis Audio Versailles 2
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-23 Sundown Audio Versailles 3
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-24 Alpine Versailles 4
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3:00 P 4:00 P VT-25 HKI-USA-SounDigital Burgundy
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-26 MECP Bordeaux
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-27 JL Audio Chablis
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-28 Morel Loire
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-29 Cicada Audio Champagne 1
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-30 Metra- New Jeep & Saddle Trampo Upgrades Champagne 2
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-31 Wāvtech  Champagne 3
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-32 Dynamat Champagne 4
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-33 RaceSport Lighting Versailles 1
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-34 Kicker Versailles 2
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-35 Elettromedia-USA: Audison Versailles 3
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-36 Voxx Electronics Versailles 4
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4:00 P 7:00 P Event Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor Exhibit Hall 
4:00 P 7:00 P Event Beer & Business Networking Exhibit Hall 

Saturday, February 3

Start End Track Description Location
7:30 A 5:00 P Registration Reg Desk
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8:00 A 9:20 A Tech-Fab

Gorilla Fabrication:Making Magic without

the Machines

Champagne 2
8:00 A 9:20 A Sales-Mkt Build Your Online Presence The Five Star Way Champagne 1
8:00 A 9:20 A Owner-Mgr 

Cast Off the Crutches Presentation: Part 1

Champagne 3
----Break
9:30 A 10:50 A Tech-Fab

Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass in

Car Audio Systems

Champagne 2
9:30 A 10:50 A Sales-Mkt

The 2000s Called and They Want Their Sales

Techniques Back

Champagne 1
9:30 A 10:50 A Owner-Mgr

Showroom to Fab Room - Sharing a Polished

Appearance with your Clients

Champagne 3
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9:30 A 10:50 Tech-Fab

Hands-On Tuning: Where Art Meets Science

Station Two
-----Break
11:00 A 12:20 P Tech-Fab Amp Racks and Custom Mounts Champagne 2
11:00 A 12:20 P Sales-Mkt

The Four Rules for Selling, Working & Life

Champagne 1
11:00 A 12:20 P Owner-Mgr 

Building a Business, Not a Job!

Champagne 3
11:00 A 12:20 P en Español Tutorial for Audio Integration in Modern Cars Versailles 1
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11:00 A 12:20 P Tech-Fab Hands on: Subwoofer Reconing Station One
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Start End Description Location
12:00 P 4:00 P Exhibits Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall 
12:00 P 2:00 P MEA Members Lunch Exhibit Hall 
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4:15 P 5:15 P VT-37 HKI-USA-Ground Zero Car Audio Burgundy
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-38 Sony Bordeaux
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-39 JL Audio Chablis
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-40 Orca Design: Focal
Loire
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-41 Firstech: Technical Training
Champagne 1
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-42 Metra - New Products for 2024 Champagne 2
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-43 Stinger Solutions: AudioControl Champagne 3
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-44 Kenwood Champagne 4
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-45 Precision Power Versailles 1
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-46 Kicker Versailles 2
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-47 Musway Versailles 3
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-48 Alpine Versailles 4
----Break  
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-49 HKI-USA-Private Burgundy
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-50 Sony Bordeaux
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-51 JL Audio Chablis
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-52 Orca Design
Loire
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-53 Firstech: 2024 iDatalink Maestro Training Champagne 1
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-54 Metra- Axxess DSP's Champagne 2
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-55 Stinger Solutions Champagne 3
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-56 JVC Champagne 4
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-57 Diamond Audio Versailles 1
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-58 Memphis Audio Versailles 2
5:30 P 7:30 P VT-59 elettromedia USA: Hertz Versailles 3
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-60 Voxx Electronics Versailles 4
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6:45 P 8:30 P Owner-Mgr Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part 2 Versailles 4

Sunday, February 4

 Start  End  Track Description  Location
 9:00 A  2:00 P Registration  Reg Desk
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9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab

Amplifier Level Setting the Right Way

Versailles 3
9:00 A 10:20 A Sales-Mkt Simplifying the Process of Selling DSP Bordeaux
9:00 A 10:20 A Owner-Mgr

Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory

Management to the Next Level

Chablis
-------------
9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab

Hands-On Tuning: Where Art Meets Science

Station Two
----Break
10:30 A 11:50 A Tech-Fab

Subwoofer Enclosures Design & Basic Panel

Fabrication

Versailles 3
10:30 A 11:50 A Sales-Mkt Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity  Bordeaux
10:30 A 11:50 A Owner-Mgr

Harmony in Numbers: A Financial Tune Up for

Car Audio Entrepreneurs

 Chablis
10:30 A 11:50 A en Español The Road to Freedom; Learn to Delegate Versailles 4
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10:30 A  11:50 A Tech-Fab Hands on: CNC Laser - Setup & Alignment Station One
------------
11:30 A 2:30 P Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall
11:30 A 2:30 P MEA Members Lunch on the Exhibit Floor Exhibit Hall
--------------------------------
6:00 P 6:30 P Events Awards Reception  
6:30 P 7:30 P Events Awards Dinner & Entertainment
Champagne
7:30 P 9:00 P Events Mobile Electronics Industry Awards Champagne

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Thursday, 07 September 2023 15:07
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* Date, Rooms and Times are Subject to Change

KnowledgeFest Nashville April 19-21, 2024

Located at the Music City Center

201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203
* Topics, Dates, Rooms, and Times are Subject to Change

Friday, April 19

Start End Track Description Location
8:00 A 5:00 P Event Registration
Hall D Reg
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8:30 A 9:00 A Opening Keynote - Event Kickoff
TBA
----Break
9:10 A 10:30 A Tech-Fab 102 AB
9:10 A 10:30 A Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
103 C
9:10 A 10:30 A Owner-Mgr

Smart Business Strategies & Ethics: Unlock

the Secrets to Lasting Success in the

Car Audio Industry
103 A
----Break
10:40 A 12:00 P
Tech-Fab

Amp Racks and Custom Mounts

102 AB
10:40 A 12:00 P Sales-Mkt The Profit Funnel 103 C
10:40 A 12:00 P Owner-Mgr

Harmony in Numbers: A Financial Tune Up for

Car Audio Entrepreneurs

103 A
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12:00 P
12:30 P
Lunch Options
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12:30 P 1:30 P VT-1 Tury: The FAST Max 102 AB
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-2
Orca Design: Mosconi 101 A
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-3
JL Audio
101 B
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-4 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions
101 C
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-5 Vendor Training 101 D
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-6
Firstech - DroneMobile XC
101 E
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-7 SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology 103 A
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-8 Diamond Audio
103 B
12:30 P 1:30 P VT-9 XS Power - Sundown Audio: Hands on Subwoofer Reconing 103 C
----Break
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-10 Vendor Training 102 AB
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-11 Gladen 101 A
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-12
JL Audio - Clarion Marine Audio
101 B
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-13 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! 101 C
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-14 PrecisionPower 101 D
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-15 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro
101 E
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-16 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products 103 A
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-17 Vendor Training 103 B
1:45 P 2:45 P VT-18 Voxx: Vehicle Theft is on the Rise
103 C
      ----Break 
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-19 Vendor Training 102 AB
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-20 Vendor Training 101 A
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-21 JL Audio
101 B
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-22 Vendor Training 101 C
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-23 Vendor Training 101 D
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-24 12 Volt Dashboard
101 E
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-25 MECP 103 A
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-26 Audiomobile 103 B
3:00 P 4:00 P VT-27 Voxx: Leave your Key at Home: VoxxeKey + Carlink 7
103 C
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4:00 P 7:00 P Event Mobile Electronics Show Exhibit Floor Exhibit Hall D
4:00 P
7:00 P Event Beer & Business Networking
Exhibit Hall D

Saturday, April 20

Start End Track Description Location
7:30 A 5:00 P Registration  Hall D
8:00 A 9:20 A Tech-Fab

Gorilla Fabrication:Making Magic without

the Machines
102 AB
8:00 A 9:20 A Sales-Mkt

Selling in the Age of Big Tech: Keep Up or

Get Left Behind

103 C
8:00 A 9:20 A Owner-Mgr 

Cast Off the Crutches Presentation: Part 1

103 A
----Break
9:30 A 10:50 A Tech-Fab

Making Awesome and Impactful Midbass in

Car Audio Systems

102 AB
9:30 A 10:50 A Sales-Mkt 103 C
9:30 A 10:50 A Owner-Mgr Showroom to Fab Room - Sharing a Polished

Appearance with your Clients

103 A
----Break
11:00 A 12:20 P Tech-Fab

Using Fusion 360 to Create 3D Printed

Speaker Mounting Solutions - Live Workshop

102 AB
11:00 A 12:20 P Sales-Mkt

Drive Engagement: Mastering Social Media

in the Automotive Industry
103 C
11:00 A 12:20 P Owner-Mgr 

Building a Business, Not a Job!

103 A
---------------------------------
Start End Description Location
12:00 P
4:00 P Exhibits Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall D
12:00 P
4:00 P MEA Members Lunch & Other Options
Exhibit Hall D
------------------------------
Brand
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-28
Ground Zero Car Audio: In a Nutshell 102 AB
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-29 Orca Design - Focal
101 A
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-30 JL Audio
101 B
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-31 Kenwood Fast Track: Accelerating Sales and Solutions 101 C
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-32 Vendor Training 101 D
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-33 Firstech - Techical Training
101 E
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-34 SONY Mobile ES Source Units and Amplifiers Technology 103 A
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-35 Diamond Audio
103 B
4:15 P 5:15 P VT-36 XS Power - Sundown Audio: Hands on Subwoofer Reconing 103 C
----Break  
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-37 SounDigital: GAN, The Legend Continues 102 AB
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-38 Orca Design - Gladen & Mosconi
101 A
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-39 JL Audio - Multi-Zone Marine
101 B
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-40 TUNE-UP YOUR JVC DEMO EXPERIENCE! 101 C
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-41 PrecisionPower 101 D
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-42 Firstech - iDatalink Maestro
101 E
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-43 New SONY Source Unit and GS Products 103 A
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-44 Vendor Training 103 B
5:30 P 6:30 P VT-45 Voxx: Find out Why Rear Seat Video is not Dead 103 C
-------------------------------  
7:30 P 9:30 P Event TBA TBA

Sunday, April 21

-----------------
8:45 A
2:00 P Exhibits Registration Exhibit Hall 
-----------------
Start
End
Track Description Location
9:00 A 10:20 A Tech-Fab 102 AB
9:00 A 10:20 A Sales-Mkt Maximizing Every Sales Opportunity 103 C
9:00 A 10:20 A Owner-Mgr

Operational Excellence: Take your Inventory

Management to the Next Level

103 A
----Break
10:30 A 11:50 A Tech-Fab Installer Rountable: Making the Right Choices
102 AB
10:30 A 11:50 A Sales-Mkt

The 2000s Called and They Want Their

Sales Techniques Back

103 C
10:30 A 11:50 A Owner-Mgr Cast Off the Crutches Workshop: Part 2 103 A
11:30 A 2:00 P Mobile Electronics Exhibit Floor Open Exhibit Hall D
11:30 A 2:00 P Lunch Options
Exhibit Hall D
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Monday, 24 July 2023 14:14
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Thursday, 01 February 2024 23:51
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Instructor(s): Kimberly Trainer and Dalton Trainer from Car-Tunes, Inc.
 
Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 
Description: From the showroom to the fab room, you must impress your clients with a polished appearance! Your language, physical appearance, facility cleanliness, and project presentations MUST represent your professionalism in an efficient manner to gain trust and overcome any client objections. From the business owner and sales professional’s perspective to the installer/fabricator’s point of view. This presentation will show proven methods for all positions to correct the silent mistakes affecting your closing rate and start a line of new clients knocking on your door?
 
Top Take-aways: Gain Efficient Communication & Presentation Techniques that will Unify a Common Polished Presentation from Sales Professionals, Installers, & Fabricators alike. Achieve a Higher Close Rate while Validating a Higher Labor Rate.
 
Who should attend: Owners, Sales Professionals, Installers/Fabricators looking to streamline an effective presentation to upscale clientele & increase profitability for all positions on your team.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023 17:13
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Instructor(s): Tomas Keenan from Step It Up Academy
Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 

Description: Join us for a dynamic session tailored for small business owners and managers, where we'll delve into crucial aspects of business growth. Learn the art of setting and tracking targets, building future-proof organizational charts, and crafting effective hiring and onboarding processes. Navigate the delicate balance of business ethics by establishing core values and addressing challenges like poaching clients and employees.

 
Top Take-aways: Walk away with actionable insights and the tools to propel your business forward with integrity and efficiency.
 

Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.

Friday, 01 December 2023 16:47
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Instructor(s): Dave Wall from Freeman's Car Stereo & John Schwartz from Perfectionist Auto Sound & Security

Track: Owner - Manager
Location: 103 A
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 

Description: In this class You will learn from two Retailer of the Year winners, on how to manage your inventory in a more efficient and effective way, to maximize profit dollars. From how to choose vendor partners, selecting product mix and assortments, and tracking sales to make projections. Learning how to identify and liquidate dead inventory and how to keep emotion in check when determining what inventory is best for your business. Lastly, learn what inventory turns are and how it has tremendous benefits on cash flow for your business.

 

 
Top Take-aways: You will come away from this class with an inventory management plan you can follow to help you master this important area of your business.
 

Who should attend: Owners and manager looking to enhance their abilities to run a highly productive and profitable business.

Friday, 01 December 2023 19:08
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Instructor(s): Kaitlyn Young – Social Media Doctor LLC
Track: Sales - Marketing
Location: 103 C
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 
Description: Gear up for success online with our workshop, 'Drive Engagement: Mastering Organic Social Media for the automotive industry.' Learn how to navigate the fast lane of social media marketing tailored specifically to help you grow and expand your business online! From crafting compelling content to leveraging platforms effectively, this class will equip you with the tools and strategies to revitalize your online presence, connect with your audience, and accelerate your business growth.
 

Top Take-aways: How to create content that attracts and how to sell online without ads and without sounding spammy.

 

Who should attend: Business Owners, Sales Professionals, and anyone looking to grow their online presence.

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 19:58
Published in Attendees
Instructor(s): Kaitlyn Young – Social Media Doctor LLC
Track: Sales - Marketing
Location: 103 C
Sign Up: [Click Here]
 
Description: Gear up for success online with our workshop, 'Drive Engagement: Mastering Organic Social Media for the automotive industry.' Learn how to navigate the fast lane of social media marketing tailored specifically to help you grow and expand your business online! From crafting compelling content to leveraging platforms effectively, this class will equip you with the tools and strategies to revitalize your online presence, connect with your audience, and accelerate your business growth.
 

Top Take-aways: How to create content that attracts and how to sell online without ads and without sounding spammy.

 

Who should attend: Business Owners, Sales Professionals, and anyone looking to grow their online presence.

Friday, 01 December 2023 18:08
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