Alan Beaulieu

ITR Economics

Alan Beaulieu’s Economic Update is well-researched, extraordinarily accurate, easy-to-understand, and straight-forward. Just a week after the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, his Nashville program on what to expect from the global economy, potential and upcoming U.S. legislation, and industry-specific topics will be especially valuable. President of ITR Economics, Alan is one of the pre-eminent economists in the country. He has delivered workshops and economic analysis seminars across the world

JJ DiGeronimo

This luncheon is open to all women attending the Convention: distributors, manufacturers, rep agents, and spouses/companions. Calling all industry women! This luncheon workshop is designed to empower you to take your career to the next level by identifying and aligning with mentors. Research shows having industry mentors can lead to greater enjoyment of your work, increased opportunities, and accelerated personal and professional development. JJ DiGeronimo will share action-based strategies

James Dorn

Dorn Group

Price is the #1 sales obstacle most distributors encounter. James Dorn and John Gunderson of the Dorn Group, will offer practical insights and resources to win over the bargain shoppers during their program. Attendees will learn how to improve profitability through pricing, inventory, and unit volume strategies. Discover proven strategies to overcome obstacles such as margin compression and aging inventory, glean peer insights on current trends, and unlock top performers’ profit playbook secrets

Mike Foster

The Foster Institute

Every minute of every day, someone tries to exploit the security systems protecting a company’s information technology system. Do you know how to keep your company’s data safe? STAFDA’s AI & Cyber Security Consultant, Mike Foster, will help attendees understand the lurking threats and provide the tools and information needed to make positive changes in their businesses’ IT practices. Learn how to protect against being held hostage by ransomware, legal fees for lawsuits and legal battles, losses

John Gunderson

Dorn Group

Price is the #1 sales obstacle most distributors encounter. James Dorn and John Gunderson of the Dorn Group, will offer practical insights and resources to win over the bargain shoppers during their program. Attendees will learn how to improve profitability through pricing, inventory, and unit volume strategies. Discover proven strategies to overcome obstacles such as margin compression and aging inventory, glean peer insights on current trends, and unlock top performers’ profit playbook secrets

Mark Noon

This Forum is open to all members. Many STAFDA members are Baby Boomers training the next generation to take over the business whenever they step down. Whether it’s the next generation to continue the family’s legacy, or tapping a long-term employee to take the reins, one thing is for certain: These upcoming (and incoming) leaders need to form a network with their STAFDA peers who are on the same career trajectory. The Forum will be a networking, dynamic interactive session featuring Mar

Scott Tillema

Are you working with challenging personalities who are causing conflict in the workplace? It’s tough to avoid them! Scott Tillema will teach tactics to confidently embrace conflict resolution to find success for attendees and their business. The audience will leave the session with eight skills of active listening, five elements to the perfect delivery of verbal communication, and a structure and the confidence to positively channel conflict toward positive outcomes.

Jamie Turner

According to the Harvard Business Review, the more hours a day adults use their strengths, the more likely they are to be energized, productive, and open to learning new things. In addition, people who use their strengths every day report having an excellent quality of life and are further engaged at work. The Bottom Line: The more people know about their Superpowers, the greater their communication, performance, and team building skills. In this science-based workshop, Jamie Turner will guide a