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BREAKOUT SESSIONS

** All times listed are Eastern Time. **

Tuesday, January 16

10:45 a.m. – Noon 

General Session: ADAPT
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olution-Driven Discussions

Join us in a unique opportunity to glean insights from your peers who have successfully navigated today's most formidable challenges. Jump to a table that resonates with your interests and immerse yourself in the collective wisdom shared by presenters and fellow participants at the table. It's not just about learning; it's about drawing inspiration and practical lessons from those who have triumphed in the face of challenges, fostering a community of shared knowledge and growth. We’ll have time for two discussions, so pick your most important one first.

Facilitated by: Dan Macuga, Chief Marketing Officer, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.

Choose from the following table discussions:

  • Prioritize the Distributor Relationship in Your Customer-Focused Campaigns
    Ashley Collins, EVP of Marketing, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.
  • Best Practices to Communicate with Your Field
    Kirsten Aguilar, EVP Marketing, SeneGence International
  • Field Tools that Deliver ROI
    Darla Brown, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Winners Formula
  • Promotions that Generate Sales
    Chuck Thompson, Chief Consultant Engagement Officer, Scentsy, Inc.
  • Demographic Shifts – Recruiting Younger People
    Jill Taylor, Executive Vice President of Sales, Stampin' Up!
  • Adapting New Technology without Disrupting Your Field 
    Tyler Whitehead, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ENKRATEIA Strategies
  • Using Tech to Build Communities
    Scott Kramer, CEO, MultiBrain
  • Brand Building
    Brian Gill, Chief Marketing Officer, 4Life

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions

Engage in meaningful dialogue during these roundtable discussions that address current and future challenges within the direct selling channel. Seize the opportunity to glean insights from the experiences of your peers, fostering a deeper understanding of key business areas that will propel your company forward in the coming year. It's not just a chance to learn; it's a collaborative journey to fortify your business and navigate the evolving landscape with collective wisdom. Pick one of the following areas to lean into:       

  1. Sales & Marketing   
    Ashley Collins, EVP of Marketing, USANA Health Sciences
    Jeffrey Pearson, Executive Vice President, Sales, Young Living 

  2. Communications
    Calvin Jolley, Vice President, Communications, 4Life
    Kirsten Aguilar, EVP Marketing, SeneGence International

  3. Legal & Regulatory 
    Travis Wilson, Director of Business Development, Momentum Factor 

  4. Finance, Tech & Operations   
    Rob Marriott, Chief Revenue Officer, GOBI and
    Adam Moon, Vice President – Finance, USANA Health Sciences, Inc.     
                         

  5. CEO to CEO
    Kevin Guest, Chairman, USANA
    Mindy Lin, CEO, Damsel in Defense

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

10:45 a.m. – Noon

What’s Working, What’s Not

Dive into fast-paced discussions where session leaders will swiftly share their top examples from the past year, focusing on key performance indicators (KPIs) that boosted activity, productivity, efficiency, or sponsoring. Facilitators will unravel the actions that fueled their success, offering insights into effective strategies and, where applicable, lessons from missteps. Choose your area of interest—Party Plan, Legal & Regulatory, Tech & Operations, or Person to Person—and come prepared to contribute your experiences. This collaborative exchange promises to extract maximum value from collective successes, creating a rich learning environment for all participants.

  • Party Plan

    Jill Blashack Strahan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Tastefully Simple, Inc.

  • Legal & Regulatory
    Travis Wilson, Director of Business Development, Momentum Factor

  • Finance, Tech & Operations
    Colt Passey, Chief Executive Officer, GOBI
    Rodger Smith, Chief Marketing Officer, EXIGO
  • Person to Person 
    Tyler Whitehead, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, ENKRATEIA Strategies 
  • Infotrax

    Infotrax

  • Jenkon

    Jenkon

  • Multibrain

    multibrain

  • ADI

    ADI

  • Amway

    Amway

  • Exigo

    Exigo

  • GoBi

    GoBi

  • MomentumFactor

    MomentumFactor

  • NuSkin

    NuSkin

  • PayPal

    PayPal

  • Payquicker

    Payquicker

  • Rallyware

    Rallyware

  • WinstonStrawn

    WinstonStrawn

  • 4Life

    4Life

  • Avalara

    Avalara

  • BakerHostetler

    BakerHostetler

  • Disney-Meetings

    Disney-Meetings

  • Foley

    Foley

  • Hussle

    Hussle

  • Kelley-Drye

    Kelley-Drye

  • Nexio2

    Nexio

  • PRO-Insurance

    PRO-Insurance

  • Quickbox

    Quickbox

  • S4DS

    S4DS

  • smart-office-solutions

    smart-office-solutions

  • Amware

    Staci Americas

  • Sunwest

    Sunwest

  • USANA

    USANA

  • Worldpay

    Worldpay