PHOENIX CONVENTION CENTER SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
FEATURED SHOW AREAS
Exhibitor Hall
Meet great vendors with unique services to help your business grow.
Workshops
30 minute sessions led by Industry Experts in various fields.
Keynote Theatre
Learn from iconic Business Leaders on The Main Stage.
Speed Networking
Meet 1-on-1 with other Businesses in these quick & efficient mini 2-minute networking sessions. (Gold, Platinum, VIP & Elite Badges)
Industry Meet-Ups
Meet & Network with Business Professionals in your Industry or other Industries of interest.
Happy Hour
Join us from 4-5 PM to wind down the day in a relaxed, fun networking atmosphere. Perfect for fostering new connections made during SBE. (Gold, Platinum, VIP & Elite Badges)
Business Card Exchange
Market yourself & your business to other SBE attendees by displaying your business card.
Photo Opps
Capture memorable moments at our designated Photo Opp Backdrops and share them on social media tagging #smallbusinessexpo
OUR SPONSORS 2024
2025 TOUR
10:30AM - 11:00AM
TODAY’S AGENDA
W Crucial Tax Tips for Entrepreneurs Starting and Operating a Business
Christine Footit, Internal Revenue Service Workshop Room 1 (Located Behind Check-In)
Tired of being a backseat driver with your small business taxes? It’s time to take the wheel! Join us to revolutionize your tax handling with expert strategies and insider tips. Navigate tax challenges with confidence and steer your business toward a profitable, tax-trouble-free future!
W Free Your Time, Fuel Your Growth: The Secret of Funded Tech Apprentice
Navonna Morrison, Openclassrooms Workshop Room 2 (Located Behind Check-In)
Is your time being swallowed up by everyday tasks? Join us for a workshop that uncovers funded tech apprenticeships. Discover how you can delegate marketing, website building, and tech tasks to skilled apprentices.
10:40AM - 11:00AM
Meet-Up
11:00AM - 11:20AM Banking, Insurance, Real Estate, Finance, Investors
Meet-Up M
11:00AM - 11:45AM
S Speed Networking Session Gold, Platinum, VIP & Elite Badge Holders
11:15AM - 11:45AM
Meet-Ups (Located Back of the Exhibitor Hall)
W Leveraging AI for Effective Marketing
Alan Steinberg, Brainiest AI
In this workshop, explore how AI can transform your marketing strategy. Learn how to generate content, address ethical considerations, engage with case studies and exercises, customize AI for your needs, and discover future trends.
Small Business Tax Strategies You Can’t Afford To Miss!
Vlad Rusz, Centaur Digital Accounting
Workshop Room 1 (Located Behind Check-In)
11:40AM - 12:00PM
W Workshop Room 2 (Located Behind Check-In)
Are you a small business owner navigating the complex world of taxes? Are you taking advantage of every tax strategy in your business? Do you want to ensure you’re not leaving money on the table come tax season? This expert-led workshop is designed specifically to help small business owners minimize taxes.
W Stearns Bank: Empowering Underserved Businesses for Growth
Tom Hosier, Stearns Bank
Kris Holm, Stearns Bank
Shari Stults, Stearns Bank
Michelle Hensley, Stearns Bank
Discover how Stearns Bank empowers underserved businesses with flexible deposit and lending solutions. Learn how our community-focused approach helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, manager cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth. Join us!
Workshop Room 3
(Located Behind Check-In)
12:00PM - 12:45PM
12:00PM - 12:45PM FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
7 Elements to Scaling Your Business
Brandon Dawson, Cardone Ventures
Brandon Dawson is a business scaling expert with decades of experience in growing companies. Come and learn the 7 crucial elements every business owner must know in order to take their business to the next level.
1:00PM - 1:30PM
W Your Hidden Revenue Leak: Find + Fix it With Conversion Optimization
Karen Cummings, Radiant
Tired of website visitors leaving without buying? Master conversion rate optimization (CRO) to transform your website into a sales powerhouse. Learn to understand your customers, craft irresistible offers, and design high-converting landing pages.
Chris Evans, EazyDI
Transform your SMB with our workshop! Learn to harness EazyDI for powerful data integration, optimize operations, and drive growth. Gain essential insights and strategies to excel in today’s competitive market. Join us to elevate your business with data!
W Amazon PPC Mastery: The Playbook to DOUBLING Your ROI in 90 Days
Jerry Vida, Peak ROAS Sid Param, Impact Driven Grants (Google Ad Grants)
Unlock massive growth with proven strategies, data-driven insights, and expert tips to scale your campaigns fast. Join us for a masterclass in DOUBLING your ROI in just 90 days! Plus, as a BONUS: Learn how to get $10,000/month with Google Ad Grants.
1:00PM - 1:45PM
Workshop Room 3
(Located Behind Check-In)
Marketing Workshop Room 1
(Located Behind Check-In)
Keynote Theatre
Keynote Theatre (Located Behind Check-In)
1:00PM - 1:20PM
eCommerce, Manufacturers, Retail, Distributors Industry Meet-Up
M Industry Meet-Ups (Located Back of the Exhibitor Hall)
1:20PM - 1:40PM
M Professional Services Industry Meet-Up
1:40PM - 2:00PM
M Healthcare, HR, Employee Services Industry Meet-Up
1:45PM - 2:30PM
FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Video Marketing for Small Businesses
Nick Capozzi, SpliceVideo
Industry Meet-Ups (Located Back of the Exhibitor Hall)
Industry Meet-Ups (Located Back of the Exhibitor Hall)
Video grows your brand, connects with customers, and stands out in a crowded market. Whether you’re new to video or looking to take your content to the next level, Nick’s practical tips will provide you with the tools you need to succeed.
2:00PM - 2:45PM
2:45PM - 3:15PM
W Why a Relationship With Your Banker Matters: A Conversation with ONE Community
Angela Hughey, ONE Community
Mario Velasquez, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Anca Bec, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Learn how your business can benefit from a trusted banking relationship. Angela of ONE Community shares why they value their relationship and how their banker helped them find solutions that save time and money and defend against fraud.
Workshop Room 1 (Located Behind Check-In)
W Never Miss a Lead Again: Master Automation for Your Business
Darin Adams, Keap
Are your leads and follow-up falling through the cracks? Learn how to use automation to capture, follow-up, nurture and track your leads, schedule appointments instantly, assign tasks to your team, and more.
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6 Habits of Growth to Become a High Performance Business Owner
Colleen Biggs, LEAP
In this workshop, we’ll explore how small changes in Motivation, Focus, Confidence, Energy, Purpose, and Leadership can create life-changing habits. Practical tools will help overcome stagnation and reduce stress. You’ll leave empowered to apply these habits in all areas of your life.
3:00PM - 3:20PM
Workshop Room 2 (Located Behind Check-In)
3:00PM - 3:45PM
Workshop Room 3 (Located Behind Check-In)
3:15PM - 4:00PM FEATURED KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Thrive, Don’t Just Survive: The Entrepreneur’s Blueprint to Sustainable Success
Nicole Denise, meMarketing
This session will guide you through the process of creating a Business, Branding, & Well-Being plan that will help you launch & grow. You’ll develop a greater understanding of your business, what you want to achieve, and how to get there. You’ll also create a roadmap for success that you can refer back to again and again. All entrepreneurs run into the same fundamental problems. Getting stuck after having an idea, running at a loss, losing clients… The good news? This Trifecta is a 100% practical guide to branding, launching and profiting. This will help you get started with your ideas, shorten the times it takes to see results by avoiding business pitfalls and keep cash flowing. Don’t waste more time struggling with it alone. Tap into the minds of experts and scale your business.
3:20PM - 3:40PM
Keynote Theatre (Located Behind Check-In)
Keynote Theatre (Located Behind Check-In)
Speed Networking (Located Back Left of the Exhibitor Hall)
