What You’ll Learn:
• Use AI to stand out: Turn reviews into insights, optimize your website, and fine-tune your sales messaging.
• Master follow-ups that work: Keep leads engaged without being pushy or overbearing.
• Get ghosted less: Learn how to build trust and stay top-of-mind with hesitant couples.
• Book more gigs: Create personalized proposals and consultations that make couples excited to work with you.

Why Attend:
Couples and clients today have endless options for DJs and Photo Booths, and they’re looking for pros who “get them” and make booking easy. This workshop will show you how to stand out from the crowd with smarter follow-ups, a polished sales process, and AI-powered tools that give you the edge. Leave using proven strategies to connect with your leads, close more bookings, and grow your business.

This engaging session is designed to inspire and educate attendees through a series of compelling stories, practical tips, and innovative strategies that have defined the success of LA Photo Party.

It seems that every time you blink, another new competitor has come into your market. With a finite number of weddings and events, how do you maintain and grow your market share, especially with more businesses vying for the same events?
Why new competition isn’t a bad thing
Advantages you have over newer competitors
What you can learn from new competitors

Description:WeddingPros in the entertainment category who excel in transforming leads into confirmed bookings, are always refining their approach. Following up on leads and improving their content to encourage two-way conversations. This is particularly crucial when engaging with the Generation Z demographic, where establishing trust and rapport is key. In this presentation, we'll reveal essential strategies to enhance engagement, foster genuine conversations, and minimize the rate of ghosting. These 8 insights are designed to enhance your conversion rate by increasing the proportion of leads participating in meaningful two-way conversations leading to bookings.
Goals for this session:
Strategize to improve your lead process to minimize ghosting
Reduce ghosting by improving lead follow-up content that encourages two-way conversation
Enhanced insights into Generation Z to help build trust and rapport that lead to bookings

This year the PBX and MEX Hall Of Fame awards will be presented on Monday in the main ballroom (2nd floor PBX Seminar Room). There will be 10 winners of each. Nominations opening soon! Plan to attend and show your support for those who have contributed the most to the Photo Booth and DJ Professions!

In this crash course, we’ll explain the basics of each type of IP protection and provide real-world examples of safeguarding your name, logo, slogan, photos, videos, and proprietary information. We’ll also discuss the risks of using AI tools like ChatGPT for content creation.

Additionally, a live demonstration will show you how to check if your company name can be trademarked and how to file your own trademark in under five minutes, including costs and timelines.

Scott Kartsounes, who manages hundreds of trademarks and copyrights, will share valuable lessons from his experiences. If you’re not actively protecting your brand, you’re exposing yourself to significant risks.

Key Takeaways Include:

- **A Proven Framework:** Discover how to stop competing solely on price and start highlighting your unique value to attract premium clients.

- **Mastering the Mindset:** Shift from a scarcity mindset to a value-driven approach. Recognize your worth and learn how confidence in your pricing can transform your business, draw in premium clients, and increase profitability.

- **Automated Pricing Systems:** Apply the Anchor Pricing Method to simplify your pricing structure, enhance consistency, and scale your business with confidence.

This session provides actionable strategies that you can implement right away to boost profitability, work smarter—not harder—and create a business that supports your lifestyle instead of the other way around. Learn how to raise your rates, attract premium clients, and design a business model that allows you to earn more while working less.

Learn the five key client opportunities and actionable strategies to attract them - corporate events, schools, community centers, event venues, and non-profit organizations. Sharone will share networking, marketing, and sales techniques to stand out and build relationships with decision-makers. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business and work-life balance. 

Peter Holding and Steven Honeywell from the UK kick off the evening with trivia, leading into some killer sets by several top DJs. It promises a wonderful opportunity to have fun and network in the Showroom's vibrant atmosphere.

The perfect way to start your day with a smile!

You'll discover how to monitor your actual profitability, take charge of your margins, and prevent cash flow catastrophes before they occur. We'll address the typical errors that lead to business failure, such as failing to track important metrics, splurging on inappropriate items, or burnout from doing everything by yourself. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to simplify your operations, improve your bottom line, and build a business that works for you - not the other way around. Whether you're just starting out or already scaling, this talk is your roadmap to running a smarter, stronger business that lasts.

AI has revolutionized many industries, and the photobooth sector is no exception. Join us for an engaging hour with Jordan St. Jacques, who will discuss eight top tools designed to enhance the productivity of photobooth operators and improve your business. There will also be a Q&A session, where you can ask any AI-related questions you have.

If your old techniques don't work, it’s time for a refresh. Fine-tune your inquiry process into a profitable sales machine.

Learn to spot a fake lead from a real one
Should you reply differently to leads from different sources?
How to get better ROI from your current leads

Having your website found in the top three positions of Google organic search should be a target for all photo booth companies.

Google uses over 200+ factors in their algorithm including social signals, user-interaction and trust.The reality is you will never be able to hit all 200 right away. I don’t use everything. Why? Because it’s nearly impossible. I’ve figured out a handful of tactics that move the needle and I will be sharing these techniques with you, so you can implement on your photo booth website.

Join Ursula in this transformative session, where she will guide you through a fresh, innovative approach to growing your photo booth business.
Key Takeaways:
Create Unforgettable Experiences: Learn how to design unique experiences that will not only set you apart from the competition but also delight your clients.
Smart Marketing Strategies: Discover proven marketing techniques to ensure your distinctive experiences get noticed by the right audience.
Master the Art of Sales: Equip yourself with powerful sales strategies to confidently charge higher rates and successfully convert leads into loyal customers.

Bill Vahrencamp is one of the most popular presenters at PBX, known for his expertise in sharing practical information that can significantly reduce stress for PB operators. In this seminar, Bill provides valuable tips for troubleshooting during events, ensuring you have the right backups, avoiding potential issues, maintaining your equipment, and much more.

This talk delves into creating a foolproof backup plan to tackle hardware glitches, software errors, and workflow disruptions with confidence. Discover practical strategies, essential tools, and proactive solutions to ensure a seamless experience for organizers and attendees alike.

Discover how to plan your first event, market your services effectively, and provide unforgettable experiences for your clients. Plus, get an exclusive introduction to the all-new Photography Mode from Curator Live, a game-changing tool for capturing high-quality photos with ease. Whether you're just starting out or looking for fresh insights, this session will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to set yourself up for success.

Takeaways:

Learn the basics of photo booths, 360 setups, and event photography.
Explore cost-effective tools and techniques to kickstart your business.
Discover innovative ways to market and grow your brand.
See a live demo of the latest technology designed to make your work easier.
Perfect for newcomers and anyone ready to take their first step into the exciting world of photo booth and event photography!

The PBX/MEX Showfloor is a hub of innovations, fantastic deals, knowledge, and ideas for your Photo Booth, DJ, or Mobile Event business, all within a vibrant carnival atmosphere. The doors open at 5PM, but the line starts forming much earlier, with excitement building as Show Producer Rob Savickis counts down the minutes until the doors swing open and the 2025 show floor is unveiled.carnival atmosphere. The doors open 5PM but the line starts forming much earlier and the excitement builds as Show Producer Rob Savickis counts down the minutes until the doors swing open and the 2025 show floor is revealed.

More details to be announced with a stellar lineup and giveaways!

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Photo Engineers

Event Intelligence is the industry’s original and most trusted event booking, planning, and management platform, trusted by thousands of DJs and photo booth operators in over two dozen countries since 2002. Give your clients a best-in-class experience. Event Intelligence transforms your existing website into a full-service portal, allowing prospective clients to check your availability, request a quote, generate a contract, make a payment, and log into a secure event portal to fill out planning forms, timelines, request lists, surveys, and more. Clients can plan their entire event from their smartphone. Event Intelligence will digitally store all your event information in one secure location, accessible 24/7 by you and your staff. Event Intelligence will organize your schedule of events and sync with your calendar or smartphone. Send clients automated emails & texts and generate custom PDFs. Event Intelligence seamlessly integrates with popular apps and devices like Spotify, Promo Only, Mailchimp, iPhone, Android, PayPal, and more. Live demo, no sales pitch. Seating is limited.

The PBX/MEX Showfloor is a hub of innovations, fantastic deals, knowledge, and ideas for your Photo Booth, DJ, or Mobile Event business, all within a vibrant carnival atmosphere.

Learn about implementation, best practices, capabilities and more, with deep dive into these four key areas:
Integrating Glambot® into your photo booth business
Capabilities, Setup and operation
Becoming the "Director"
Tips and Tricks

We’ll cover:
New Features: Get up to speed with the latest updates, including new customization options, streamlined workflows, and advanced settings. …………yes, AI will be one of the topics!
Hands-on Demonstrations: Walk through the features with practical examples that you can apply right away.
Pro Tips: Discover expert tricks to enhance your photo booth setups, improve user experience, and troubleshoot common issues.
Efficiency Boosters: Learn shortcuts and settings that can help you save time during events and ensure smoother operations.
You'll have the tools to make your photo booth experience more professional and enjoyable for your clients.

Platforms versus Overhead/Top Spinners,

Hear insightful information from the original conceptualist/Inventor of 360’s (Like: Pluses and minuses of each, Software or “Bare”, Why “Ring lights” and “Tube lights” are generally NOT 360 friendly, as well as Why the “copycat Knockoffs” push them)

More details to come.

Join Check Cherry co-founders Judd Lillestrand and Matt Goatcher for an interactive seminar designed to help you get the most out of your Check Cherry subscription. Discover tips, tricks, and strategies to streamline your business, increase bookings, and wow your clients. Whether you're a current Check Cherry user or considering switching from another CRM, we'll demonstrate how Check Cherry can simplify your workflow and help your business thrive. Learn about our newest features, how to seamlessly transition from your current system, and why Check Cherry is the ultimate tool for photo booth professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business!

Event Gallery – A Better Way to Share
In this sesson, Eugene Wise will show you how Event Gallery will allow you to share your photo booth images easily & instantly. We will cover the different uploads and sharing options, like linking images using QR codes or using Event Gallery as a sharing kiosk. We will also cover updating Event Gallery’s event settings and master settings to meet your customers unique needs while staying “on brand”. If you are looking to streamline the process of sharing digital images from your photo booth, this class is for you!

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Shani Barnett- the Party Producer hand picks the DJs (who DJ as a favor to her) that will make you Sing, Dance, and Have Fun all Night Long to end the Conference on a High Note! Shani has brought back MC Jordan Marshall to hype up the party once again.
We've seen people dancing on tables (NOT recommended), Body Surfing, and other things that only happen in Vegas at this All Star Party.
There is even a Moment where the entire Club does a Toast with all the Djs on Stage during a Set which is a Cool Photo/Video Moment.
You don't want to miss this Party before you head home from the Conference.
See you on the Dance Floor Wednesday from 8pm- 1am!

More details to come.

The PBX/MEX Showfloor is a hub of innovations, fantastic deals, knowledge, and ideas for your Photo Booth, DJ, or Mobile Event business, all within a vibrant carnival atmosphere. Don't miss the final 4 hours when the deals are the greatest!

This hands-on session will equip you with proven strategies for lead tracking, timely follow-ups, and leveraging key lead sources like web, social media, and referrals. Whether you're a small business or a growing enterprise, this masterclass is designed to help you maximize sales potential immediately.

Key Takeaways:
Build a Winning Funnel: Design and refine a sales process tailored to your business, from lead capture to closing the deal.
Track, Follow Up, and Win: Master tools and techniques to track leads effectively, follow up at the right time, and close deals confidently.
Ready-to-Use Resources: Walk away with free tools and templates to enhance your sales efforts right away.

Over the past 16 years, Jamie has helped thousands of people achieve the same transformation. It offers a fun, heartwarming, and revealing look into the missteps encountered and the successes that led to where he is today.
KEY BENEFITS/TAKEAWAYS

• How to get out of debt and stay out of debt
• You are not alone when it comes to money problems/questions
• Jamie gives real life examples that have worked for his family and shares a lot of stories about how they did things both wrong and right along the way
• Jamie shares the struggles encountered along the way, including a plane crash and the marital problems that financial problems brought into his family – and ways to remedy them

Jodi will keep it moving as she covers:
How to win industry awards (and why they matter for your brand).
PR hacks to get your business in the spotlight.
Networking secrets that open doors to new opportunities.
Building a rockstar team that shares your vision and passion.
Social media tips to attract clients and grow your audience authentically.
It’s all about real-world, actionable strategies that you can take home and start using right away. If you want to stand out, grow your business, and have some FUN while doing it, this is the session for you!

More information on next year's event coming soon.