Chicago Showguide 2017 by Small Business Expo

CHICAGO SHOWGUIDE June 1st | UIC Forum, Main Hall

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SHOWGUIDE JUNE 1, 2017 UIC Forum Main Hall

WELCOME. SMALL BUSINESS EXPO is the only national B2B trade show, networking event and conference dedicated to small business owners and business decision-makers. You can shop for new products and services that will help your business exceed its goals, attend business critical workshops and network with thousands of other like-minded small business professionals.

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

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PARTNERS

TODAY AT SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Small Business Expo is all about networking and building contacts. We encourage you to attend as many workshops, seminars and networking opportunities as possible.

Exhibitor Hall Check out great products and services provided by the top vendors in the industry to help your business grow and meet its goals. Speed Networking In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person’s introduction) and then exchange business cards. At the sound of the gong, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals. Speed Networking is first come, first serve. Get Dotted® With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. Upon arrival at the expo, attendees and exhibitors will be provided with colored “Dots” to indicate their industry affiliation. This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your field. Get Dotted® and start making those valuable business connections! Workshops Informative hour-long seminars on a variety of topics led by industry pros.

GET DOTTED

Ask An Expert Get free advice & your most urgent questions answered by leading small business industry experts. We have experts from industries such as PR, SEO, Social Media, Accounting, Web Design and everything in between! Business Card Showcase Showcase your business card for all of the attendees in this convenient and central spot. Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater Presentations Join us for these incredible presentations: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: The 7 Keys To Build A 7 Figure Business by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International Networking After Party Keep the ball rolling with our official Networking After Party, hosted by Network After Work. 6 PM - 9 PM at Concrete Cowboy 646 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60654

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ENTREPRENEUR START-UP

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Small Business Expo 2017 - Chicago A After Party

G Get Dotted Industry Meetings

P Speed Networking Sessions

I Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater (Main Stage)

W Workshop & Seminars

S Small Business Expo

JUNE 1 • THURSDAY 8:00am – 9:00am

S Small Business Expo VIP Entrepreneur Welcome Breakfast - Sponsored By Powerteam International

Speakers: Bill Walsh

Workshop Room 1

Join us in kicking off Small Business Expo! Network with Small Business Expo exhibitors & attendees and hear from speakers who provide resources for small business owners. A continental breakfast including refreshments and breakfast treats will be served. The breakfast begins promptly at 8am and is ﬁrst come ﬁrst serve. As the breakfast concludes, Small Business Expo will be opening its doors. 9:00am – 5:00pm

S SMALL BUSINESS EXPO Exhibitor Hall Opens

9:30am – 10:15am

P Speed Networking Session 1

9:30am – 10:15am

W 25 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online - Sponsored By Powerteam

U.I.C. Forum - Main Hall

Tag a SmallBiz Selﬁe with your colleagues by taking a picture of your group at the entrance to the Expo and posting to your social media with hashtag #smallbizexpo.

Speed Networking

In these fast-paced and fun 45 minute speed networking sessions, you have 3 minutes to introduce yourself to one person (and listen to the other person's introduction) and then exchange business cards. When the buzzer goes off, it is time to meet the next person. By the end of this networking session, you will have met approximately 15 other business professionals. Bring lots of business cards!

International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Austin Walsh

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.

9:30am – 10:15am

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

Imagine walking into a room of like-minded business owners who are all focused on one thing – growing their businesses in a unique and impactful way. Imagine using the strategies you learn to WIN your prospects attention and EARN the right to have their business. Imagine learning the RIGHT way to become the trusted authority in your marketplace. Imagine earning enough money to solidify your ﬁnancial future and having extra money so you can enjoy your efforts. Please join us and in just 45 short minutes you will learn a step-by-step system to OWN your market and reap the rewards of being a successfully published business author! 9:30am – 10:15am

W Advertising Online - How To Buy Likes, Tweets, Clicks And More - Sponsored By AT&T Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Ramon Ray

Join a powerful and engaging presentation on how you can buy advertising to help reach more potential customers for your business. While organic (free marketing) has its place, owners of growing businesses know they must spend advertising dollars to reach a wider audience, more consistently. Join four time entrepreneur, global speaker and best-selling author Ramon Ray as he gives you the insight you need to advertise your product and solutions.

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 9:30am – 10:15am

W Ergonomics In The Workplace: Creating A Productive And Healthy Ofﬁce Space - Sponsored By

Rework By ROE

Workshop Room 4

Speakers: Kevin Newman, Mark Paulissian

Kevin from Rework by ROE and Mark from Humanscale will team up to discuss ergonomics in the office. How can a company improve productivity and employee health in the office through technology offerings and work space configuration? If done correctly, workplace strategy can help to: Reduce facilities and real estate costs, improve work performance, increase creativity, increase employee satisfaction and health, and improve the overall brand and culture of the company. 9:30am – 10:15am

W How To Build A 7 Figure Online Business Working From Home - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Kara Scott Dentley

At this session you will learn how you to launch and build a successful online business from a wildly successful entrepreneur that travels the world helping and coaching entrepreneurs about the law of success. 9:30am – 10:15am

W Master The Science Of Human Behavior And The Use Of Emotional Motivators And Human

Psychological Triggers To Generate 10 Times The Leads And Close More Business Than You Ever Thought Possible - Sponsored By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Don DeWaay

Legendary sales people are masters at understanding the psychology of inﬂuencing thought and behavior and that is why they dominate the competition and are among the most highly compensated people in the world. Ask any of these professionals and they will tell you that it's actually painful for them to watch others struggle to connect with prospects and generate new business when it's so easy for them. There is a powerful and irrefutable science to creating instant rapport and inﬂuencing a prospective customer to buy. Every buyer has psychological patterns, emotional motivators and psychological triggers that are deeply imbedded in their minds. We will detail these patterns, motivators and triggers and discuss how you will use them throughout the sales process to radically improve results. Caution: Understanding these triggers and motivators gives you a truly unfair advantage in every relationship and can result in having too many close friends and making way too much money. 9:30am – 10:15am

W Potholes – Navigating Your Exit Strategy - Sponsored By Focal Point Coaching

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Duke Hamm

Whether selling your business, transferring ownership, seeking retirement, or facing a bankruptcy or liquidation, this workshop will guide you to prepare for the process for exiting your business. On your terms and maximizing your value. Even if 5 years or more in the future, you should start planning now! We will explore proven methodologies and concepts used by business coaches with clients throughout North America; what must be done to maximize your business value prior to sale; and the tools available to determine the value you should receive upon your exit.

10:00am – 10:30am

G CONSULTANTS Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

10:00am – 10:30am

G RETAIL, ECOMMERCE Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

10:00am – 10:30am

G TECHNOLOGY Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

10:30am – 11:15am

P Speed Networking Session 2

With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. This is a great tool to break the ice and meet the right people in your ﬁeld and to start making those valuable business connections!

Speed Networking

10:00am – 10:30am

G RETAIL, ECOMMERCE Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10:00am – 10:30am

G TECHNOLOGY Meeting // Get Dotted

10:30am – 11:15am

P Speed Networking Session 2

10:30am – 11:15am

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

Meeting Area C

Speed Networking

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

W Does Your Business Have The Insurance Coverage It Needs? - Sponsored By CoverHound

Speakers: Amanda Nagode

Workshop Room 4

As a small business owner, you’ve got plenty of things on your plate. Trying to decipher which insurance your business needs, shouldn’t be one of them.

Let us take the mystery out of it and show you why small businesses need both business and cyber insurance. At our workshop you’ll hear real stories about business owners like you, who realized how important protecting their business is to their overall success. Business and cyber insurance is important for every company, because let’s face it, life happens. We’ll show you how quick and easy submitting a claim can be, getting you back on your feet and back in business. At CoverHound, protecting your passion is our passion. Swing by booth 605 and let us show you. We look forward to speaking with you! 10:30am – 11:15am

W How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Proﬁts! - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Armando Montelongo

• How to Create Instant & Passive Income • How to FIND Big Proﬁt Deals • How to Get FUNDING • 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days 10:30am – 11:15am

W How To Publish Your Book On Amazon & Increase Your Success - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Manny Patrick

When you attend this workshop you will learn the critical drivers that are required to launch, grow and build a successful business. The focus of this workshop is to help you understand how to publish your book and learn creative marketing that will help increase your leads and sales everyday. During this presentation you will learn how to become a Amazon published author. You learn how to leverage your expertise and branding to create even more leads, sales and even more cash ﬂow. If you are serious about building an even better business that provides better systems better teams being more organized and leveraging the power of your elevated brand, this is a workshop you need to attend. 10:30am – 11:15am

W The Power Of Email Marketing - Sponsored By Constant Contact

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Erin Bemis

The Power of the Inbox and Tricks for Successful Email Marketing

Speakers: Manny Patrick

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 10:30am – 11:15am

W The Power Of Email Marketing - Sponsored By Constant Contact

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Erin Bemis

The Power of the Inbox and Tricks for Successful Email Marketing What is the ﬁrst impression you give when they see you in their email inbox? And when they see you there, what do they do? This powerful workshop takes you step-by-step through the keys to effective email marketing: What it really is (and isn’t) what it can do for your business. And the ﬁve easy steps you must take to harness the power of the inbox! · Grow a healthy list · Create great content that engages your customers and drives new business · Customize a beautiful, mobile-friendly template that matches your brand · How to get your emails opened · Tracking your results From revealing why regular email doesn't work, to insider tips and techniques like automated list building tools and the design elements that work (and those that don't!), this seminar will give you the keys to the most effective marketing you can do: email marketing. Join us! 10:30am – 11:15am

W Top 10 Tips To Skyrocket Your Productivity - Sponsored By Microsfort

Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Barry Moltz

Stop confusing being busy with productivity. Your time is too valuable. Learn about tips and tricks to get more done effectively and efﬁciently. As a result, you will ﬁnd ways to uncover impactful methods to help your business grow and accomplish more in this busy, interruption-based culture. Even better, you will learn how to guide your employees to do the same. 10:30am – 11:15am

W Triangulation: How I Built A Multi-Million Dollar Business And A 7 Figure Income By Simply Managing

Relationships And Leveraging Other Expert’s Talents, Tools And Resources - Sponsored By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Don DeWaay

What if you could dominate your competition and make them completely irrelevant? And what if you could create a unique ecosystem for your business that allowed you to cast the widest net possible and draw in more highly qualified, prospective clients than you ever thought possible? And what if you could delegate 90% of the work to others allowing you to expand your business to virtually unlimited scale? In this program I will show you how I personally netted a multiple 7 figure income by understanding needs and desires of my customers at the deepest level and then built a delivery system by networking with other high caliber, professionals to deliver the best possible experience and amazing outcomes to my clients that met or exceeded their every expectation. If you are the time starved, crazy busy visionary who craves the lifestyle of freedom, fulfillment and financial reward then this is the program for you. Come and learn what I have discovered is the best business model in the world and everything you need to know to build a Triangulation model for your business. *A limited number of attendees will have the opportunity to connect with professionals from The Profit Zone for a 15 minute Power Vision Session to explore methods of building scalable, recurring revenue models into their offerings.

11:00am – 11:30am

G ENTREPRENEUR, START-UP Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

11:00am – 11:30am

G MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

11:00am – 11:30am

G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. This is a great tool to break the ice and

offerings. 11:00am – 11:30am

G ENTREPRENEUR, START-UP Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 11:00am – 11:30am

G MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

11:00am – 11:30am

G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

11:30am – 12:15pm

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

W Army Ranger Shares The 7 Secrets To Protect Yourself, Employees & Customers During A Terror

Attack! - Sponsored By Powerteam International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: John Renken

When you attend this action packed workshop you will learn from a former Army Ranger and Special Forces trainer. He will share you life & death tips to protect yourself and your family in the event of an actual terrorist attack or any type of altercation when your life is in danger. This workshop is priceless if you own a business or ever do any work in busy areas of any city. You will love his energy and knowledge of tactical readiness in any situation. It is also a great way to understand the power of ultra-clear habits.

11:30am – 12:15pm

W HyperGrowth-Build A Sustainable AND Proﬁtable 7+-Figure Business....And Stay There! - Sponsored

By Powerteam International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Carl Gould

Want to build a cash machine that runs on auto pilot? Have you already launched, had some initial success, and now looking to scale your business? Then this session is for you. Differentiate your business, hire the right team, and build the systems that will free you up to grow your enterprise! Carl Gould is a Growth Guru who built three 7-Figure+ businesses by age 40, and will show you the secrets of doubling your revenue while increasing your proﬁts. 11:30am – 12:15pm

W Using Tech To Stand Out In Oversaturated Market - Dell Technologies

Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Allie LeFevere

Over 6.5 million new small businesses get started each year, but 50% of those big dreams and bright ideas last less than 4 years. That's why standing out isn't just a matter of taste, but a matter of survival. In this workshop, you'll learn how to leverage cutting-edge and creative technologies (i.e. the hottest and most effective digital platforms on the market) to rise above the statistic and stand out in your industry.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

P Speed Networking Session 3

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

Speed Networking

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

less than 4 years. That's why standing out isn't just a matter of taste, but a matter of survival. In this workshop, you'll learn how to leverage cutting-edge and creative technologies (i.e. the hottest and most effective digital platforms on the market) to rise above the statistic and stand out in your industry.

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 12:30pm – 1:15pm

P Speed Networking Session 3

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

Speed Networking

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue Imagine walking into a room of like-minded business owners who are all focused on one thing – growing their businesses in a unique and impactful way. Imagine using the strategies you learn to WIN your prospects attention and EARN the right to have their business. Imagine learning the RIGHT way to become the trusted authority in your marketplace. Imagine earning enough money to solidify your ﬁnancial future and having extra money so you can enjoy your efforts. Please join us and in just 45 short minutes you will learn a step-by-step system to OWN your market and reap the rewards of being a successfully published business author! 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Combating Ransomware - Sponsored By Grimm

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Adam Nichols

Join us for an honest conversation around one cybersecurity threat that your enterprise can manage: ransomware. Adam will discuss what ransomware is, why is it so prevalent, why it’s important to you, and why common advice doesn’t work. (As well as offer some advice that works.) 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Generate The Highest ROI With Email Marketing - Sponsored By Benchmark Email

Workshop Room 4

Speakers: Robert Schweickert

Email is one of the strongest channels of marketing, especially when it comes to the return on investment. Over the years the average return on investment for email has been of $43 per $1 spent. It has a massive reach and is very affordable. But how do you calculate the return? Join us to learn how to get the most out of your emails and make sure you get the highest return possible. 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W How To Earn 6 Figures Per Year As A Public Speaker - Sponsored By Powerteam International

Speakers: Bill Walsh

Workshop Room 1

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. 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W How To Franchise Your Business Seminar - Sponsored By Big Sky Franchise Team

Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Tom DuFore

Discover how to franchise your business and if your business is a viable candidate to be franchised. In this session you will learn about multiple expansion strategies including: Franchising, Business Opportunities, and Licensing. You will also learn what makes a business franchisable, franchise compliance, the process and steps to franchise a business, marketing a franchise, and much more. If you own a business and have through about expanding, this is a must attend seminar. The session is conducted by a franchise expert with more than 12 years of franchise experience. 12:30pm – 1:15pm

W The 4 Funnel Bullseye: Grow Your List Systematically By Keep Your Marketing On Target - Sponsored

By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Clinton Brown

We will show you how to integrate all of your sales channels into one simple chart to showcase how customers should ﬂow from public awareness of your brand all the way to being amazing customers. We will show you how to include social media, email, and even retail into a solid sales funnel that allows you to track conversions at every level.

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Top Wharton Grad Shares 5 Secrets To Create Massive Success - Sponsored By Powerteam

International Speakers: Bryan Heard

Workshop Room 2

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W The 4 Funnel Bullseye: Grow Your List Systematically By Keep Your Marketing On Target - Sponsored

By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Speakers: Clinton Brown

12:30pm – 1:15pm

W Top Wharton Grad Shares 5 Secrets To Create Massive Success - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Bryan Heard Come and learn how to understand the mysteries of corporate finances and strategies to grow and build your business. It is a must attend for small to medium sized business owners who desire more and better ways to increase their current productivity and profitability. When you attend this workshop you will learn how to understand in plain English a financial report and ratio for your business. In addition, you will discover how to put together an outline for a strategic business plan including a key marketing component. 1:00pm – 1:30pm

G CONSULTANTS Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

1:00pm – 1:30pm

G RETAIL, ECOMMERCE Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

1:00pm – 1:30pm

G TECHNOLOGY Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

1:15pm – 2:00pm

P Speed Networking Session 4

Speed Networking

1:30pm – 2:15pm

W 1+1=3 - Sponsored By Modern Lean Inc.

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Cindy Riley

Would you like to earn 30% more from your business while using less effort? I know, it sounds unrealistic – but it isn’t! In this workshop I’ll show you tools the auto industry has been using for over half a century to produce a car every minute and make a healthy proﬁt doing it. You will learn about the Waste in your business that's slowing you down and costing you money. I will show you how to ﬁnd it, throw it out, and keep it out – making you more money with less effort – no kidding. 1:30pm – 2:15pm

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

W How To Create $$$ & Build Wealth Now Through Tactical Real Estate - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Todd Dotson

Imagine learning the RIGHT way to become the trusted authority in your marketplace. Imagine earning enough money to solidify your ﬁnancial future and having extra money so you can enjoy your efforts.

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Please join us and in just 45 short minutes you will learn a step-by-step system to OWN your market and reap the rewards of being a successfully published business author!

1:30pm – 2:15pm

W How To Create $$$ & Build Wealth Now Through Tactical Real Estate - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Todd Dotson

Small Business Expo attendee’s you have found a way to fund your entrepreneurial dream! Tactical Real Estate! Join Todd Dotson, the ﬁrst onsite mentor trainer in the industry as he shares How to Create $$$ & Build Wealth Now through his unique Get In Get Out & Get Paid tactical Real Estate strategy! Todd packs almost 30 years as the top Real Estate Tactician in the country as HE shares with YOU what has made him so continually successful in the industry. Whether it be wholesale or retail strategies you will learn how to get Todd’s "exclusive vacant property list” and his "cash buyers list” and practically apply his unique system today! If that’s not enough Todd will open the door to his exclusive private lenders list and his thirty plus years private funding network which you can use for any business. All in an explosive 60 minute seminar that will leave you clamoring for more. Because, as Todd always says, “The Checks Don’t Lie!" 1:30pm – 2:15pm

W Make Money & Build Wealth Buying Houses Directly From Motivated Sellers - Sponsored By

Powerteam International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Mark Mckeller

Are you Interested in real estate investing? Have you Ever thought you’d like to by houses at a discount like those folks on HGTV? Do you want to hold cash ﬂowing rentals to build wealth?

Our Workshop guest speaker is a 20 Year expert real estate investor Mark McKeller. He is a part of HomeVestors, the “We Buy Ugly Houses’ company- maybe you’ve seen there yellow black and red billboards or TV commercials. After all with his national team they have bought over 75,000 houses in the past 20 years. They don’t buy foreclosures or MLS listings like every other investor does. Through our branded advertising campaigns, we get calls from sellers that no other investors can find, which means we get GREAT DEALS. Come & Learn how you can get access to the HomeVestors System where can get a steady stream of calls from motivated sellers just like his team does everyday. HomeVestors also has a proven system for buying the right houses and avoiding mistakes, PLUS 100% financing for purchase, rehab and holding rentals. If you’re interested in buying houses for cash flow or to build wealth, come see us at our workshop. It might be the best decision to ever make to diversify your income streams and build more wealth in real estate. 1:30pm – 2:15pm

W Managing Credit For Business Success - Sponsored By Wells Fargo

Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Mark Linder

Good credit is one of a business owner’s most valuable assets. But strong credit isn’t something that you simply have or you don’t have. Building credit is an active, ongoing process that takes careful management. This workshop we will be focusing on the credit and ﬁnancing needs of businesses like yours. We’ll cover how credit and lending work, explore the possibilities of credit ﬁnancing, and show you how to make the most of your credit opportunities – both traditional and nontraditional.

1:30pm – 2:15pm

W TBA - Sponsored By VEDC

1:30pm – 2:15pm

W The Cash Generating Whiteboard: Supercharge Your Sales Funnel with This Analog Strategy -

TBA

Sponsored By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 4

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Clinton Brown

Don't be fooled by the lure of an all digital sales funnel. Most businesses still require human contact to keep the sales ﬂowing. This simple methodology is deployable today and will supercharge your sales. Perfect for sales teams, high-ticket items, B2B, and slower sales cycles. Even Experience Economy strategy is wrapped into this amazing straight-forward method.

1:30pm – 5:00pm

S Complimentary Coffee Break Sponsored By Progressive

2:00pm – 2:30pm

G ENTREPRENEUR, START-UP Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

2:00pm – 2:30pm

G MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

U.I.C. Forum - Main Hall

Need a quick pick me up? Please join us in our eLounge for some complimentary coffee sponsored by our Gold Sponsor Progressive.

With our new color coded system, networking has never been easier. This is a great tool to break the ice and

1:30pm – 5:00pm

S Complimentary Coffee Break Sponsored By Progressive

U.I.C. Forum - Main Hall

Need a quick pick me up? Please join us in our eLounge for some complimentary coffee sponsored by our Gold Sponsor Progressive.

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 2:00pm – 2:30pm

G ENTREPRENEUR, START-UP Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

2:00pm – 2:30pm

G MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PR & MEDIA Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

2:00pm – 2:30pm

G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

2:30pm – 3:15pm

W How To Find, Fund & Flip Houses In Your Area For Big Proﬁts! - Sponsored By Powerteam

International

Workshop Room 2

Speakers: Armando Montelongo

• How to Create Instant & Passive Income • How to FIND Big Proﬁt Deals • How to Get FUNDING • 3 Keys to FLIP in Less Than 30 Days 2:30pm – 3:15pm

W Learn How To Get Out Of Any Situation And Take 100% Ownership Of Your Future! - Sponsored By

Powerteam International

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Kevin Knight

When you attend this workshop you will learn the innovative key principles to creating personal freedom in your life. In addition you will discover how to create awareness of the perspectives, beliefs, and attitudes that may be holding you back. Plus if you are interested you will also learn about an opportunity to design solid strategies to create your personal “blueprint” for greater success. Kevin is a certiﬁed trainer & coach. 2:30pm – 3:15pm

W Sell Like a BOSS! Story Marketing Mastery - Sponsored By Heather Havenwood

Workshop Room 3

Speakers: Heather Havenwood

One of the most challenging skills a business owner will learn is personal story and self-promotion. However, it is the #1 skill that can make the biggest difference in the bottom line. 3:00pm – 3:30pm

G CREATIVE Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area C

3:00pm – 3:30pm

G FINANCE, INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area A

3:00pm – 3:30pm

G GOVERNMENT, NON-PROFIT, EDUCATION Meeting // Get Dotted

Meeting Area B

3:15pm – 4:00pm

P Speed Networking Session 5

Speed Networking

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W 10 Easy Steps to Selecting Software Your Team Will Love - Sponsored By Plaidypus

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Ryan McIntyre

Your business thrives because of its people and processes. When you add software to your operation, you can get mixed results. We will evaluate how you can predictably select the right software technologies for your team. We’ll help you cultivate employees who embrace the technology and even become power users who push your business forward. Whether you currently use software or you are just beginning to evaluate your options, join us for an informative exploration that will help you make decisions your entire company will embrace. This talk is brought to you by the odd mammals from Plaidypus---Custom Crafted Software and Mobile Apps.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W 25 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online

Speakers: Austin Walsh

Workshop Room 1

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W 10 Easy Steps to Selecting Software Your Team Will Love - Sponsored By Plaidypus

Workshop Room 5

Speakers: Ryan McIntyre

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS 3:30pm – 4:15pm

W 25 Year Old Internet Rockstar Shares How To Make Money Online

Workshop Room 1

Speakers: Austin Walsh

W 8 Steps To Publishing Success - Sponsored By Black Card Books

How Writing A Book Can Skyrocket Your Revenue

Workshop Room 7 (Located On The Show Floor)

W An Insider’s Guide To Buying Health Insurance - Sponsored By United Healthcare

Workshop Room 4

Speakers: Sean Conway

Sean Conway, Director of Marketing Business Development at UnitedHealthcare, will share details on what small business owners need to consider before purchasing a health plan. By attending this session you will learn strategies to ensure your employees have the coverage they need at a price you can afford and you will understand key factors that inﬂuence the price of health insurance. Some of the topics covered will be: � Different health plan options – PPO, HMO, POS, etc. � Pricing factors � Physician choice � Importance of pharmacy � When to add specialty options – dental, vision, life � New ways to buy

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How To Use Cause Based Marketing To Grow Your Business - Sponsored By Powerteam International

Speakers: Nicole Taylor

Workshop Room 2

At this breakthrough workshop you will learn about an amazing platform that makes it super simple for your business to be positioned as a socially conscious business. In addition you will learn about utilizing cause based marketing to increase your brand awareness and gross revenue for your company.

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W Perfect Your Proﬁt Zone: How To Build The Ultimate Support System So You Can Focus On The

Things You Love To Do, Things You Are Great At And Go Straight To Your Bottom Line - Sponsored By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Don DeWaay

Truly successful visionary leaders create ecosystems that allow them to work hard for fewer hours and play hard for more hours. They've learned that they need to focus their time and efforts exclusively on using their unique talents only on things that matter most. The Proﬁt Zone’s mission is to empower you to eliminate the challenges,

� New ways to buy 3:30pm – 4:15pm

W How To Use Cause Based Marketing To Grow Your Business - Sponsored By Powerteam International

AGENDA & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Speakers: Nicole Taylor

Workshop Room 2

3:30pm – 4:15pm

W Perfect Your Proﬁt Zone: How To Build The Ultimate Support System So You Can Focus On The

Things You Love To Do, Things You Are Great At And Go Straight To Your Bottom Line - Sponsored By The Proﬁt Zone

Workshop Room 6

Speakers: Don DeWaay

Are you aware that if you waste just 5 hours per week doing things that aren't in your personal Profit Zone that you are throwing away an entire month out of your year? Responding truthfully, most entrepreneurs would say that waste 2 or 3 times that on frustrating and unproductive tasks that they are not good at, don't enjoy doing and waste their most precious asset..their time. Truly successful visionary leaders create ecosystems that allow them to work hard for fewer hours and play hard for more hours. They've learned that they need to focus their time and efforts exclusively on using their unique talents only on things that matter most. The Profit Zone’s mission is to empower you to eliminate the challenges, threats and stresses that devour valuable time, energy and resources so you can live the life of freedom, fulfillment and financial rewards of your dreams. In this program, we will share the vital systems and training that you need to equip you to be the best leader possible, attract and develop extraordinary talent so you can elevate your game through internal and external delegation. *Attendees will receive free 30 day access to Lead Now, the best leadership program available in the world, used by some of the largest institutions in the world.

4:30pm – 6:00pm

I MAIN STAGE: Success By Design The 7 Keys to Build a 7 Figure Business

Speakers: Bill Walsh

• Turn your Talents into Income• How to Position Yourself to WIN • Hottest New Ways to Market Your Business • Build a Rockstar Success Plan • Bonus Session on Public Speaking 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater (Main Stage)

A The Ofﬁcial Networking After Party @ Concrete Cowboy (co-hosted by Network After Work)

Join us after the Expo from 6:00-9:00 PM for our After Party, hosted Concrete Cowboy (646 N. Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654) in conjunction with Network After Work. Includes 1 hosted drink ticket (valid from 6:00PM - 7:00PM). Exhibitors & Sponsors receive free entry. The After Party will take place at Concrete Cowboy, 646 N. Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654

BECOME AN

EXHIBITOR AT THOUSANDS OF SMALL BUSINESSES SHOPPING FOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES JUST LIKE YOURS! VISIT OUR REGISTRATION AREA TO GET MORE INFO ABOUT EXHIBITING IN ONE OF OUR 18 CITIES!

INSPIRATION2020 SHOWCASE THEATER

4 30 PM - 6 00 PM Success By Design:

The 7 Keys To Build A 7 Figure Business by Bill Walsh, Founder and CEO of Powerteam International

Bill’s inspiring Inspiration2020 Showcase Theater Presentation will cover: • Turn Your Talents Into Income • How to Position Yourself to WIN • Hottest New Ways To Market Your Business • Build a Rockstar Success Plan • Bonus Session on Public Speaking

About Our Speaker: Bill Walsh is the CEO/Founder of Business Coaching/Venture Capital firm Powerteam International. Bill hosts and speaks at events all over the world! His passion is to empower entrepreneurs and business owners to create massive success. He loves to help people to understand specifically what it takes to build successful companies. He is an accomplished author, speaker, radio personality and movie celebrity. He has a very successful background in finance and marketing. He has spent two decades working with start-ups to major global brands increasing sales, productivity and overall success. He is an innovator with a remarkable ability to determine and dictate success strategies to seize global market opportunities. 18

One-on-one. Let’s get things done. You’re the expert on your business. Bank of America Small Business Bankers are the experts in finding the financial solutions that help make running your business easier. Get personal attention with the power from our national network to help protect and grow the business you’ve built. Let’s meet and get started. To ﬁnd out how a local Small Business Banker can help you, contact us at 800.975.5534 or visit bankofamerica.com/smallbusinessbanker

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$0 COPAY Unlimited, Primary Care Visits at Harken Health Centers You get more with Harken Health insurance by giving your employees access to a plan, a place and a personal team all focused on their needs.

TO DI SCOVER TH E D IFFER ENCE, C A LL 8 0 0 .6 0 1 .5 4 5 0 O R V IS IT U S A T B O O T H # 4 1 6 For every tote bag Harken Health gives away at the expo, we will donate a backpack to a local child in need. Insurance coverage provided by Harken HealthTM Insurance Company. | © Copyright 2017 Harken Health Insurance Company | 1158NA01NA0916-01 Harken Health Insurance Company does not determine what care is provided to patients at the Harken Health Centers. For costs, benefits, exclusions, limitations, eligibility, and renewal terms, call a broker.

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From BROWSE to BUY in three easy steps.

Discover a new and different way to purchase health plans for your small business. Are you looking for a better way to buy health coverage for your employees? Are you looking for a faster, easier process? Now you can buy a health plan online in about 20 minutes from UnitedHealthcare. Pick from plan options that help fit your budget and then empower your employees to choose the plan that best fits their needs. Browse to buy in three easy steps: 1. Select benefits 2. Tell us who you are insuring 3. Set your budget Visit smallbusiness.uhc.com to get started and stop by Expo booth 208 for a one-on-one demonstration of our new online store.

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Empowering Business Growth

BreezeMaxWeb™

Through Cutting Edge Digital Solutions

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More than just a Google Advertising Company BreezeMaxWeb™ manages Google advertising and internet marketing campaigns for local businesses using geo targeted search to increase our clients’ online profile, ensuring maximum local exposure and increased lead generation. Our no cookie cutter approach provides an exceptional customized online marketing campaign for any business.

Lead Gen & ROI On the Go & Mobile Branding & Creative Reporting & Analytics

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BreezeMaxWeb™ Chicago’s Leading Provider of Online Media Solutions

THE ULTIMATE GAME PLAN FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Visit BreezeMaxWeb & Learn Valuable Insights

BreezeMaxWeb’s Seminar Schedule - Booth #110 10:30 -10:50am 11:10 - 11:30am 1:00 - 1:20pm 1:40 - 2:00pm 2:10 - 2:30pm 2:45 - 3:05pm 3:15 - 3:30pm 3:40 - 4:00pm

Overview of digital advertising Digital advertising insights Google advertising How to get onto Google Google products you may not know Developing a Strategic Marketing Plan Is Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for you? Ask the Digital Advertising Experts whatever you want 27

Human capital management shouldn’t be diﬀicult. You need to ﬁnd, hire and manage great talent. We have the technology and data to make it happen. It’s that simple.

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CHERRY INSPIRES CONFIDENCE. Think of CHERRY as your small business safety harness. Your business can rely on CHERRY products in all situations. As one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most certified manufacturers of computer input devices, our keyboards and mice will not let you down.

Visit Booth 509 for a chance to win Cubs tickets! www.cherryamericas.com

Every small business has a unique motivation. A reason you get out of bed in the morning and put in the long hours. Something that drives you to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. Your why. To celebrate Small Businesses, we started #MySmallBizWhy.

Swing by Booth 419 to see the inspiration that drives other great small businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and make sure to add yours too.

ARE YOU READY TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS? You know the industry, we know business. Let’s partner and ensure you grow.

We work with small businesses on a monthly basis to teach skills, systems, and processes that enable growth. We partner with you as a coach and consultant to help you to achieve the following...

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Cultivate quickly highlighted that I was “ missing critical skills and insight into how best to grow and scale my business(es).”

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Stop by booth #104 to see if you qualify for a free session.

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Unified Communications for Small Business: - Service-driven IT partners - Reliable, secure alternative for business phones, fax and conferring - Disaster Recovery and hosted colocation services - Managed IT services for desktop and networking - Web design and SEO Marketing - US-based 24/7/365 technical support by experts

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Come Visit Us at Booth #205 Stop by the First Communications booth to get the latest scoop on:

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Come by booth #205 and learn how these products plus other products can help improve your business. First Communications is a leading technology solutions provider offering data networking, voice, and managed services throughout the Midwest. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio and with a 24x7x365 Network Management Center in Chicago, First Communications is dedicated to pairing effective customer communications with next generation technology. Combined with a strong focus on the customer experience and operational expertise, First Communications bridges technology with world class customer service.

About GRIMM: Led by former military officers and industry experts, GRIMM provides tailored cybersecurity research, development, testing, training, and consulting services. Our practices build on operational experience in cyber mission support for national defense as well as business and service improvement. Contact: +1 (202) 810-3015 | info@grimm-co.com | www.grimm-co.com

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Head to the Microsoft booth and enter our sweepstakes! Be sure to stop by Booth #319 to sign up for your chance to win a Microsoft Surface Pro 4*. And don’t miss our exciting Workshop “Top 10 Tips to Skyrocket your Productivity” with entrepreneur and author Barry Moltz at 10:30am.

Don’t miss out. Stop by Booth #319.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to event attendees who are authorized representatives of a small business with 100 or fewer employees and are a legal resident of the 50 U.S. + DC 18+. For unique Entry Periods and additional details, click on the link below to view the Official Rules. https://aka.ms/smallbizexpo2017

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official after party for small business expo hosted by : Network After Work is Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier face-to-face business networking company with monthly mixer events in over 80 cities catering to over 6 million members.

Concrete Cowboy 646 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654

thursday Jun 1. 2017 6-9 pm

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