Call for Speakers Open NOW through November 1, 2023
or Until Sold Out
Start, Grow, & Scale Conference, January 2024
The ONE Go-To Conference for Small Business CEOs and Entrepreneurs
About this conference:
It will be held over two days, IN PERSON in the Northern California area, near Sacramento. There will not be a virtual option or be hybrid. Dates TBA, but will be weekdays, not weekend days, mid to end of January. Conference will run from approximately 8:00 am – 5:00 pm both days with a VIP networking reception on the first night that speakers are expected to attend. Ticket prices for attendees will range from $47-$197 with a general and VIP ticket.
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Here is what you need to know:
- There are 15-20 Speaker spots available, all speakers will speak to the main room from the main stage.
- Speaker topics will be exclusive, no repeat talks will be accepted, apply early to secure your topic!
- All speakers will be able to make paid offers from stage up to $500, nothing over.
- Speaker Sponsor Spots range from $700 – $1,700 depending on how long they have on stage. (See below)
- All speaker applications are subject to approval by the conference committee.
- Speaker fees will be payable if or when you are chosen to speak, upon your acceptance.
- Speakers will have from 10-55 minutes to present depending on level of speaker sponsorship, see options below.
- Speakers are required to attend the entire conference to maximize your connections and leads but also to support other speakers and the event. There will be many networking opportunities, to meet and engage with attendees, share what you do beyond just your presentation.
- All speakers will have a vendor table for both days during the event. If you don’t wish to man a table, please tell us ahead of time.
Areas of Topics We’re Looking For:
- Business Start Up Processes
- Technology Tools, CRMs and AI
- Websites, Funnels and Online Marketing
- Video Marketing and Presenting
- Business Growth Strategies
- Sales and Selling
- High-End Offerings, Business Models, Memberships
- Marketing Strategies
- Financial Topics for Biz Owners
- Time Management and Productivity
- Automation and Systems
- Publicity and Podcast Guesting/Hosting
- Speaking for Business and Hosting Events
- Book Marketing & Publishing
- Mindset, Confidence, Courage, Faith
- Goal Setting and Accountability
- Outsourcing, Hiring and Training a Team
- Identifying Target Market & Database Marketing
- Social Media Marketing – general or by platform
- Referral Marketing & Affiliate and JV Marketing
- Blogging, Content Marketing, Email Marketing
- Couponing, Advertising via Mail and Online
- Don’t see YOUR topic? Apply anyway and share how it helps biz owners!
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Keynote Speaker Sponsor Options are as follows – read carefully:
Option 1 – $700 speaker includes (only two spots):
- 10 min talk time on the main stage during lunch – no paid offer is recommended for such a short talk, but you may have a free offer and/or invite people to your booth/table.
- Ability to donate a physical item, book, etc. to the Swag Bag (We estimate needing 100-200 items)
- Inclusion on the event website with your photo, your title, link to your website as well as your talk title and description.
- We do ask that you promote this event and yourself as a speaker which benefits the event and YOU, of course – swipe copy and images provided
- Exhibitor table
Option 2 – $1,200 speaker includes:
- 25 min talk time on the main stage – you may have a free offer or a paid offer under $500, and/or invite people to your booth/table.
- Ability to donate a physical item, book, etc. to the Swag Bag (We estimate needing 100-200 items)
- Inclusion on the event website with your photo, your title, link to your website as well as your talk title and description.
- We do ask that you promote this event and yourself as a speaker which benefits the event and YOU, of course – swipe copy and images provided
- Exhibitor table
- Video interview with Katrina prior to conference that we will share via social media to over 30,000 people, as well as inclusion of it on the event website. You will be able to share it out or use as you wish as well and we recommend it be part of your marketing strategy for the event.
Option 3 – $1,700 speaker includes:
- 55 min talk time on the main stage – you may have a free offer or a paid offer under $500, and/or invite people to your booth/table.
- Ability to donate a physical item, book, etc. to the Swag Bag (We estimate needing 100-200 items)
- Inclusion on the event website with your photo, your title, link to your website as well as your talk title and description.
- We do ask that you promote this event and yourself as a speaker, which benefits the event and YOU, of course – swipe copy and images provided
- Exhibitor table
- Video interview with Katrina prior to conference that we will share via social media to over 30,000 people, as well as inclusion of it on the event website. You will be able to share it out or use as you wish as well and we recommend it be part of your marketing strategy for the event.
- Post event email blast to all registered attendees with speaker’s free or paid offer and links.
**All speaker applications are subject to approval by the conference committee. Speaker fees will be payable if or when you are chosen to speak, upon your acceptance. Speaker topics will be exclusive, no repeat talks will be accepted, apply early to secure your topic!
Apply to Speak Today!
Additional Sponsor Options are as follows:
Exhibitor Vendor Only – $500 (Exclusive Company Categories):
- 6′ exhibitor table and 2 chairs (tables will line the conference room)
- Ability to donate a physical item, book, etc. to the Swag Bag (We estimate needing 100-200 items)
- Inclusion on the event website with your company logo and link to your website.
- We do ask that you promote this event and yourself as a sponsor which benefits the event and YOU, of course – swipe copy and images provided
- Ability to sell your programs, products, and services at your table within your category.
Swag Bag Sponsor – $750
- Your company logo along with event logo on outside of bag.
- Ability to donate a physical item, book, etc. to the Swag Bag (We estimate needing 100-200 items)
- Inclusion on the event website with your company logo and link to your website.
- We do ask that you promote this event and yourself as a sponsor which benefits the event and YOU, of course – swipe copy and images provided
- Ability to work the registration table where we will be giving the bags to attendees so you can spark up conversation about your company.