A diverse lineup of subject-matter experts will lead sessions designed to help conference attendees gain the insights needed to enhance operational efficiency, increase the bottom line and ultimately, grow their business at the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention held October 22-24, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The speaker lineup will include:

Kevin Brown: Creator and best-selling author of The Hero Effect. His engaging and interactive session will show how to create a deep, values-based connection between businesses, clients, and prospective clients.

Eugene Chausovsky: Senior Director for Analytical Development and Training at the New Lines Institute, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He will provide a fascinating and objective look at the motivations, driving factors, and consequences of the latest geopolitical events.

Alex Chausovsky: Renowned market researcher and analyst with more than 20 years of knowledge centered on economics, business cycle analysis, and industry-specific trends. Tag-teaming with his brother, Eugene, he will share a sharp analysis of how those geopolitical events will impact the macroeconomic landscape and how they could affect the outlook for attendee businesses.

AmyK: An international award-winning speaker, the Amazon #1 bestselling author of the books "Get It: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want" and "The Secrets Leaders Keep" as well as the founder of the global community shegetsit.com. In her provocative and eye-opening presentation, AmyK will share how to generate more creative ideas and how to take those ideas to market.

Gail Alofsin: National keynote speaker, workshop leader, author, adjunct professor, career coach, radio show host and business development executive. Her presentation explores the importance and benefits of networking as a critical and impactful business skill.

Doug Howard: President and Founder of Growth Team Strategies. As a leading authority on small business strategy specializing in business growth, improving processes, increasing profitability and succession planning, his session will explore strategic planning circumstances of succession.

Lauren Saidel-Baker: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), speaker and economist at ITR Economics. She provides consulting services for small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across various industries. Her presentation will provide information on necessary tactics and strategies to help attendees prepare for an upswing in the business cycle after 2024.

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