Speakers

  • Marvin Montgomery - The Sales Doctor

    Nationally recognized sales trainer with over 30 years of experience, empowers organizations to achieve sales success through his engaging programs based on the philosophy: “Preparation and practice are the keys to sales success.” Author of Practice Makes Perfect and Training Wheels, Marvin is also a sought-after speaker on topics like client cultivation and customer service.

Marvin Montgomery - Speaking Topics

Order Taker or Order Maker

SATURDAY 25th - 11AM | 3PM

So often, we wait for the customer to say “I’ll take it.” instead of asking for the business, the job or the opportunity. This talk explores different strategies for making the sale happen instead of waiting for something to happen.

The Power of Attitude

SATURDAY 25th - 1PM

The focus of this talk is that attitude is everything. Taking a positive approach to life in a negative environment and how to choose your attitude.

Perpetuating the Three R’S

SUNDAY 26th - 1PM

The most important thing a company (or an individual) can have is a customer service philosophy that promotes the Three R’S. This talk shares how to take maximize Referrals, Repeat Customers and Request by perpetuating Excellence in Customer Service.

  • Linda Maslechko

    Linda Maslechko, a former stockbroker and mother of three dancers, founded a successful multi-million-dollar girls' activewear brand that expanded to 13 retail stores and U.S. wholesale distribution. With her keen business insight and resilience, she is now a sought-after business coach, entrepreneurship speaker, and Retail Expert with Management One, offering impactful, actionable advice to retailers.

Linda Maslechko - Speaking Topics

3 Steps to Maximize Profit & Reduce Overwhelm

FRIDAY 24th - 11AM | 3PM

1.The Profitable CEO – Linda shares strategies to help you transition from working IN your store to working ON your store by setting clear goals and embracing your role as a Profitable CEO.


2. Profitable Inventory – Discover two essential inventory strategies to boost sales and profit by managing best sellers and using an Open-to-Buy Plan to optimize your budget.


3. Profitable Cash Flow – Learn how to uncover hidden cash in your business to support growth, reduce debt, and make the most of your inventory, even in a challenging economy.

Kristen Smillie | Kinderdance

Kristen Smillie is the Vice President of Corporate Operations and Program Development at Kinderdance International, with a B.A. in Dance and multiple certifications, including RYT 200 and Trauma-Informed Yoga.

With over 25 years of teaching experience, she trains franchisees in business operations, marketing, and dance instruction, covering ballet, tap, gymnastics, yoga, and jazz.

Kinderdance - Speaking Topics

The Benefits of Dance ForChildren - Grow the Industry

FRIDAY 24th - 1PM

Kristen Smillie will share her expertise on the profound impact dance can have on young children and how introducing them to movement at an early age can create lasting benefits—for both their development and your retail business. She’ll also explore how tapping into this growing market of parents eager to nurture their child's physical and cognitive growth can directly boost your business.

  • Dr. Emily Love

    Board-Certified Orthopedic Physical Therapist (OCS), dance medicine specialist and Doctor of Physical Therapy. With 15 years of training in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance, Emily has studied at renowned institutions like the Ailey School and Tulsa Ballet, and she’s worked with dancers from pre-professional to professional levels. Passionate about personalized care, she tailors treatments to meet each dancer's unique needs.

Dr. Emily Love - Speaking Topics

Pointe Shoe Readiness

SATURDAY 25th - 12PM

This session will explore the essential components of readiness for pointe work, focusing on physical strength, flexibility, alignment, and proper technique. Participants will gain insight into how to assess whether a dancer is prepared for pointe work, with guidance on building the necessary foundation to prevent injury and ensure a safe, effective transition to pointe.

  • Ani Nersessian

    A visual merchandising specialist and founder of VM ID, with over 15 years of experience with brands like Holt Renfrew and Adidas Group Canada. With experience teaching VM & Display courses at TMU and Seneca Polytechnic, Ani helps retailers of all sizes build a strong visual identity. Her approach emphasizes diagnosing opportunities, maximizing sales space, and elevating brand image through tailored strategies.

Ani Nersessian - Speaking Topics

Master Class & Workshop in Visual Merchandising

Join us for an exclusive working session with Ani Nersessian, a seasoned expert in visual merchandising, who will provide personalized insights and solutions to the specific challenges you face as a retailer. This interactive session is designed to address your unique merchandising concerns, whether it's optimizing your store layout, enhancing product displays, or boosting visual storytelling to attract and engage customers. Ani will offer expert guidance tailored to your business, ensuring you leave with actionable strategies to elevate your retail environment and improve your sales performance.

Entertainment

  • Anthony Dempsey - Magician and Mentalist

    Anthony Dempsey's mentalist performance is an electrifying display of intuition and mind-reading that leaves audiences questioning the limits of human perception. With a seamless blend of psychology, suggestion, and raw mental power, he reveals personal details and predicts outcomes with astonishing accuracy.

    Prepare to witness the impossible as Anthony unlocks the secrets of the mind in an unforgettable performance.
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