Program Schedule
September 15, 9am-4pm, THE DELMAR DIVINE
Our lineup of speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to EMERGE: The Show. They will dive deep into topics that matter most to you, offering practical strategies and inspiring stories that you can apply to your own journey.
9-9:30 AM: Breakfast & Networking
Join EMERGE The Agency's co-founders, Daphne Benzaquen and Jessica Conick, for an immersive dive into the world of wholesale. From nailing down processes to crafting winning pitches and crunching the numbers, this session will be your comprehensive guide to wholesale excellence. We’ll go over your new Scale Through Wholesale Guidebooks to fine-tune your wholesale strategies and set you up for success. Get ready to master the nitty-gritty details and emerge as a wholesale powerhouse!
9:30-10:20 AM - Daphne Benzaquen & Jessica Conick - Co-Founders, EMERGE The Agency
Unlocking Wholesale Success: Inside Out with EMERGE Co-Founders
Join EMERGE The Agency's co-founders, Daphne Benzaquen and Jessica Conick, for an immersive dive into the world of wholesale. From nailing down processes to crafting winning pitches and crunching the numbers, this session will be your comprehensive guide to wholesale excellence. We’ll go over your new Scale Through Wholesale Guidebooks to fine-tune your wholesale strategies and set you up for success. Get ready to master the nitty-gritty details and emerge as a wholesale powerhouse!
Join us as Maxine Clark, the visionary founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, takes the stage to share her insights on scaling your business strategically. With a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering growth, Maxine will delve into the art of expanding your brand while maintaining a strong foundation. Don't miss her dynamic talk, packed with actionable advice and real-world strategies for taking your business to the next level.
10:30-11:20 AM - Maxine Clark - Founder, Build A Bear
From Vision to Reality - Scaling Your Business with Strategy
Join us as Maxine Clark, the visionary founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop, takes the stage to share her insights on scaling your business strategically. With a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering growth, Maxine will delve into the art of expanding your brand while maintaining a strong foundation. Don't miss her dynamic talk, packed with actionable advice and real-world strategies for taking your business to the next level.
Join Lisa Govro from Big Heart Tea to learn the art of packaging enchantment that captivates customers and boosts sales. Delve into the intricacies of wholesaling, from charming boutiques to conquering big retail. This workshop will unravel the secrets of winning packaging and guide you on when and how to leap into larger retail spaces, ensuring your brand's success in the wholesale world.
11:30-12:20 PM - Lisa Govro - Founder, Big Heart Tea
Wholesale Wonders: Packaging Strategies & Navigating Retail Expansion
Join Lisa Govro from Big Heart Tea to learn the art of packaging enchantment that captivates customers and boosts sales. Delve into the intricacies of wholesaling, from charming boutiques to conquering big retail. This workshop will unravel the secrets of winning packaging and guide you on when and how to leap into larger retail spaces, ensuring your brand's success in the wholesale world.
12:20-1 PM - Lunch & Mingling
Join Michelle Robinson of DEMIblue Natural Nails for an eye-opening session on excelling in a competitive landscape from a wholesale angle. Discover the strategies to strengthen relationships with retail partners and make your brand shine amidst the competition. Explore the world of third-party marketplaces and learn how to align with the perfect opportunities, including insights into partnering with big-box retailers like Walmart. Get ready to make your brand stand out and thrive!
1-1:50 PM - Michelle Robinson - Founder, DEMIblue Natural Nails
Navigating Wholesale Success: Setting Your Brand Apart
Join Michelle Robinson of DEMIblue Natural Nails for an eye-opening session on excelling in a competitive landscape from a wholesale angle. Discover the strategies to strengthen relationships with retail partners and make your brand shine amidst the competition. Explore the world of third-party marketplaces and learn how to align with the perfect opportunities, including insights into partnering with big-box retailers like Walmart. Get ready to make your brand stand out and thrive!
Step into the world of successful pitching with Connie Bourgeois from Conjetta Designs. Uncover the art of crafting impeccable line sheets and B2B marketing materials, along with in-person pitching tactics that grab attention. Dive into the nuances of trade shows versus pop-ups, from presentation prep to capturing buyers' interest. Plus, explore crucial financial elements like financing, delivery, shipping, and net term payments, all vital for a well-rounded business strategy.
2-2:50 PM - Connie Bourgeois - Founder, Conjetta Designs
Trade Show Triumphs: Line Sheets, Pitching, and Business Balancing
Step into the world of successful pitching with Connie Bourgeois from Conjetta Designs. Uncover the art of crafting impeccable line sheets and B2B marketing materials, along with in-person pitching tactics that grab attention. Dive into the nuances of trade shows versus pop-ups, from presentation prep to capturing buyers' interest. Plus, explore crucial financial elements like financing, delivery, shipping, and net term payments, all vital for a well-rounded business strategy.
Get ready to be inspired by Akeem Shannon, the mind behind Flipstik! Join us as he shares invaluable insights into the world of pitching your brand, revealing the key to perseverance in the face of challenges as an entrepreneur. Discover unconventional strategies that can give your business an edge, propelling your brand's growth and carving out a unique space in the market. Don't miss out on this empowering session that will transform the way you approach business!
3:3:50 PM - Akeem Shannon - Founder, Flipstik
From pitching Snoop Dogg to landing in Target and Best Buy: Thriving Entrepreneurship
Get ready to be inspired by Akeem Shannon, the mind behind Flipstik! Join us as he shares invaluable insights into the world of pitching your brand, revealing the key to perseverance in the face of challenges as an entrepreneur. Discover unconventional strategies that can give your business an edge, propelling your brand's growth and carving out a unique space in the market. Don't miss out on this empowering session that will transform the way you approach business!
October 12, 2023, 12 - 4 PM, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
Vendor Setup
11 AM
The Show Opens to Buyers
12 PM
Event Programming Details
Coming Soon
The Show Ends
4 PM