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NAMM University Sessions

Breakfast Sessions

NAMM U offers our popular breakfast sessions each morning in the Hilton Anaheim Ballroom
(FREE breakfast served 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.; session 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.)

Join us for in-depth panel discussions and guest speaker presentations featuring industry insiders discussing their ideas and strategies for doing business in today's competitive marketplace.

TimeThursday, Jan 14Friday, Jan 15Saturday, Jan 16Sunday, Jan 17
8:00 A.M.Breakfast of ChampionsThe Post-Crisis ConsumerStrategies for a Changing Retail WorldBest in Show—This Year’s Hottest Products

Idea Center (Booth 5501)

Idea Center sessions are loaded with great business-building ideas that you can put to use right away. Catch as many as you can and take the opportunity to learn what is and isn’t currently working for music retailers.

TimeThursday, Jan 14Friday, Jan 15Saturday, Jan 16Sunday, Jan 17
10:30 A.M.How Do I Make Time to Market My Business? Where the Wild Things (and People) Are: Facebook for Beginners Rock Star Retailers—Real Results from Using Social Media (Part 1)Social Media, I Get It...But Where Do I Start?
11:00 A.M.The 5 Silver Bullets For Productivity Improvement (Part 1)Marketing? Promotion? It’s Your Store…and Your Money!Rock Star Retailers—Real Results from Using Social Media (Part 2)Getting Twitter: Much More than Meets the Eye
11:30 A.M.The 5 Silver Bullets for Productivity Improvement (Part 2)5 Secrets to Closing a Sale When a Customer Starts to WalkTake Control of Your Web SiteGetting Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Social Media
12:00 NoonHow to Build and Maintain an Effective e-Mailing List (Part 1)Math for Musicians: How to Read a Financial Statement (Part 1)How to Design a Year-Round Promotional Calendar (Part 1)The Power of YouTube
12:30 P.M.How to Create an Effective e-Newsletter: Before and After Make-Overs (Part 2)Math for Musicians: How to Read a Financial Statement (Part 2)How to Ensure Successful Promotions (Part 2)Get Found Online
1:00 P.M.Creative Ways to “Beat the Market” Four Keys to Making Money with RMM Piano Classes Show Me the Money NOW! Sure Ways to Get FinancingIndustry Panel: Trends in Music Education
1:30 P.M.The Magic of Wish Lists: Build Your Business Year-RoundCreative Merchandising: Make the Most of What You Have!Guiding Your Customers through the Decision-Making Process
2:00 P.M.How to Take Advantage of NAMM U OnlineIgniting the Spark In Your StoreBecoming a Retail Superstar: Business-Building Lessons from America’s Best Independent Stores2010 Best Tools for Schools Awards
2:30 P.M.Your Business Budget: Plan to Make a Profit!Rock ’n’ Roll Retail: How to Turn Your Salespeople into Retail Rock Stars
3:00 P.M.Do It Today, Be Ahead Tomorrow: Taking Advantage of the Current Slowdown to Put Your Best Foot ForwardThis Is How I Manage My StoreFrom Legacy to Exhibit: Exploring the Impact of Bob Moog's Work on the Music Industry Past, Present and Future
3:30 P.M. If You Rent It…They Will Come: Short-Term Rentals The Wanna Play Experience: The New Opt-In ProgramMusic Industry “Regs and Legs”
4:00 P.M.Create It, Date It and Do It (Part 1)Lesson Strategies for the New Decade! (Part 1)7 Ways to Thrive in Any Economy (Part 1)
4:30 P.M.The Power of Passion (Part 2)Lesson Strategies for the New Decade! (Part 2)7 Ways to Thrive in Any Economy (Part 2)
5:00 P.M.The Power and Profit of Teaching—Empowering the Teachers to TEACH and SELL (Part 3)Lesson Strategies for the New Decade! (Part 3)7 Ways to Thrive in Any Economy (Part 3)

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