Wednesday’s Can’t Miss Sales and Marketing Sessions – IBS 2020

We know after your first full day at the International Builders’ Show on Tuesday, you’re going to need some motivation to get moving. Here’s what we suggest to perk you up and get your brain back on track. Follow us on Twitter for daily reminders and access the full list of our faves here.

What’s the Tea? 6 Ways to Connect with Young Professionals | IBS 2020 #NAHBYP
Speakers: Adam Van Bavel, ONeil Interactive, and Chelsea Kennan, Group Two
Wednesday, January 22 | 8:00 – 8:30 AM
Event Type: Centrals Education
Location: LVCC – Sales Central – South 219
Why it’s Can’t Miss:

The Sale Begins with Your Website: Providing Comfort & Avoiding Complication
Speakers: Megan English, ONeil Interactive, Jenna Verrecchio, ONeil Interactive, and Beth Russell, Stylecraft Builders
Wednesday, January 22 | 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Location: LVCC – South 221
Why it’s Can’t Miss: This topic is near and dear to our heart because we live it everyday! Our very own Jenna and Megan take the stage alongside one of our favorite marketers, Beth Russell of Stylecraft Builders, for a trip down home shoppers lane. Learn how we addressed specific challenges during this Texas home builder’s website redesign. We know it’s a little early, but grab your coffee and settle in for a fun hour.

Clash of the Titans! Marketing Megaminds Debate Today’s Hottest Topics
Speakers: Dennis O’Neil, ONeil Interactive, Kevin Oakley, Do You Convert, Will Duderstadt, M/I Homes,  Kristi Allen, Woodcastle Homes, Alaina Money, Garman Homes and Fresh Paint, Ali Weber
Wednesday, January 22 | 10:15 – 11:15 AM
Location: LVCC – South 233
Why it’s Can’t Miss: It’s a Can’t Miss Session three-peat for these marketing “Titans” and we’re banking on nothing but “edu-tainment” from some of the industry’s brightest marketing minds. If you need a dose of levity with your digital marketing, put this one on your calendar.

Facebook Is Your Friend: Successfully Mix Posts, Ads, Messenger & More for Maximum Return
Speakers: Carol Morgan, Denim Marketing
Wednesday, January 22 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Location: LVCC – South 220
Why it’s Can’t Miss: We sure don’t feel like Facebook is our friend with all the changes they’ve made for businesses and marketers in the past 18-months. Carol is a social media pro and will help mediate this complicated relationship we’re currently in with Facebook because we know it’s a crucial part of any comprehensive digital marketing plan.

2020 NSMC Super Sales Rally: How to Win More Sales & Live an Unleashed Life
Speakers: Molly Elkman, Group Two,  Myers Barnes, Myers Barnes Associates, Quint Lears, NewHomeSales.com, Mary Marshall, Forrest Performance Group
Wednesday, January 22 | 2:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: LVCC – Spotlight and Game Changer Session – South 223
Why it’s Can’t Miss: Will you take a look at this year’s speaker lineup at the Sales Rally?! There’s a lot to offer Wednesday afternoon in regards to great session content, but make sure you pop in on this high-energy event for an endorphin boost.

Under 40 Builders: Panel Discussion & Mixer #IBSLive
Wednesday, January 22 | 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Speakers: Adam Van Bavel, ONeil Interactive, Jacklyn Graniczny, Sublime Homes, Brandon Patterson, Home Builders Association of Des Moines, and Tessa Smith, Artisans Group
Event Type: Floor Education
Location: LVCC – IBS Live – SU873
Why it’s Can’t Miss: I think we can all agree that the future of home building depends on the cultivation of the industry’s young professionals. Venture to the show floor to hear this standout panel of devoted YP representatives share specific tools and best practices that have set them up for success in their respective fields. We’re proud to have Adam repping the ONeil name on this one!

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Megan English

Megan English

Vice President

A homebuilding industry veteran and a marketer at heart, Megan makes it her mission get to the core of what you're trying to say and then find the best way to say it online. If you can get a few leads and laughs in the process, mission complete.