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.
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. 

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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.

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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.

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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)

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Today’s technology offers countless ways to save time and increase efficiency. However, relying too heavily on certain apps and systems can detract from the personal touch that customers crave. It’s a bright red flag when prospects start asking, “Why can’t I just talk to a person?” In this seminar, Judd will highlight common areas where over-automation may be an issue and provide alternatives that foster a more human approach, ultimately leading to more closed sales.

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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, I have lived this journey and helped thousands of people achieve the same transformation. It offers a fun, heartwarming, and revealing look into the missteps we encountered and the successes that led us to where we are today.
KEY BENEFITS/TAKEAWAYS

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

In Making Amazing Stuff Happen, Jodi covers actionable strategies to help you elevate your business, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. 
Key takeaways include how to build a standout brand, master social media and public relations, deliver unforgettable client experiences, win industry awards, and build a powerhouse team. Attendees will leave with practical tools to create lasting success, grow their network, and deliver the kind of amazing service that keeps clients coming back for more. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your business! 
KEY BENEFITS/TAKEAWAYS 
Build an Awesome Brand: Learn easy tips to make your business stand out and get noticed by using social media and winning awards. 
Keep Clients Coming Back: Discover how to give customers such a great experience that they'll want to hire you again and tell everyone about you. 
Create a Rockstar Team & Make Connections: Find out how to build a great team and make connections that can help you grow your business even more.