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Earn CMP credits!

ALL education sessions at this year's conference are approved by The Events Industry Council to count toward your CMP certification. Keep your professional status up-to-date while enjoying and learning from this incredible lineup of speakers.

Sales Powerhouses Live: A Consulting & Solutions Chat

Margaret Brower  (Owner, Rainmaker Sales & Marketing Group)

Jennifer Perna  (CEO, https://www.fultonmarketconsulting.com/)

Location: Ignite Stage 1 (in Exhibit Hall)

Date: Wednesday, February 14

Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Education Pass, Exhibit Hall Only, TSE Conference Pass, TSE Premium Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Sales, CS-Business & Professional Development

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: All

Navigating the intensely competitive world of catering and special event venues demands more than exceptional service and a good reputation. Success hinges on a steadfast pursuit of sales excellence, strategy, and the humility to recognize when help is needed. Join Margaret Brower and Jennifer Perna, esteemed sales consultants with a wealth of industry experience, as they delve into the complex world of catering and venue sales.

In this live, interactive session, they'll share strategies to bolster sales performance, skyrocket customer acquisition, and strengthen customer retention. It's an open forum designed to address your most challenging sales questions with immediate, effective solutions.

Come with your unanswered sales questions and scenarios in hand. Embrace this opportunity to seek expert advice, nurture your business's growth, and safeguard its future. Be part of this transformative journey to elevate your sales game and catalyze your business success.