Schedule at a Glance
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Fall 2010 Conference
Conference Schedule at a Glance

This schedule includes events taking place the week of the IBBA Conference for Professional Development. Courses on Monday-Thursday are not included with your Conference registration fee but can be added on to your agenda at any time. An additional fee applies for attendees who would like to participate in M&A Source Conference events and activities (highlighted in green). All other events are included with your registration as an IBBA attendee.

Monday, June 14 
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mixed-level Courses Click here for more information on courses offered in Orlando.

Tuesday, June 15
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mixed-level Courses Click here for more information on courses offered in Orlando.

Wednesday, June 16
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mixed-level Courses Click here for more information on courses offered in Orlando.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. How to Close Difficult Deals Using M&A Insurance Products
Mary McDougall Duffy, JD, Managing Director of Aon Private Equity & Transactions Solutions
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Overcoming Obstacles When Working With PEGs
Moderator: Ron Johnson, ABI Group, Inc.  Panelists: Jim Afinowich, Fox & FIn FInancial Group; Ron Chernak, First Business Brokers, Ltd.; Rob Firestone, Oklahoma Corporate Acquisitions;
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Creating a Sense of Urgency for Sellers in 2010
Panelists: Monty Walker, CPA; Michael Marks, Frontrange Business, Inc.; Marketing Representative from Constant Contact TBD
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. M&A Source Keynote Presentation: Midas Marketing
Rob Slee
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Right from the Start: Negotiate the M&A Client/Intermediary Representation Agreement You Want – And Need
Panelists: Gregory C. Yadley, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP; Terence M. Kelly, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mezzanine Finance: Its Use and Characteristics
Moderator:  Rob Firestone, Oklahoma Corporate Acquisitions  Panelists:  Mark Hunter, KLH Capital; Michael Becker, Plexus Capital, LLC; Seth Ellis, Florida Mezz
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

M&A Source Conference Opening Reception
Red Coconut Club 
sponsored by Prospect Partners, LLC

Thursday, June 17
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mixed-level Courses Click here for more information on courses offered in Orlando.
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Selling Automotive Garages as a Recession-proof Business
Joseph Harrel, CBI
  Best Ways to Handle Buyer Prospect E-mail Inquiries
Jeff Jones, ASA, CBA, CBI
  Five Deal-makers, Five Deal-killers – How Credit Analysts Actually Look at Your Deals
Dave Phillips; Matt Austin; Don Rudnik
  CRM Solution Due Diligence: ACT! Versus Salesforce
Todd Torquato
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  M&A Source Middle Market Expo Open
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Adding Consulting Revenue Streams to Your Brokerage Practice
Frank Sahlein, CBI
  High Probability Selling
Pino Bacinello, CBI, M&AMI, CMEA, CSBA 
  Don't Lose a Buyer - Develop a Buy Side Franchise Practice
Tom McLenahan, CBI
  Mastering LinkedIn & Finding Time to Do It!
Glen J. Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  IBBA Trade Fair Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in M&A Middle Market Expo
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in IBBA Trade Fair Hall
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. M&A Source Town Hall Discussion
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Reception in IBBA Trade Fair

Friday, June 18
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. IBBA Opening Breakfast (plated with a presentation)
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

IBBA Trade Fair Open

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CBI Refresher
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Coaching, Exit Planning and Lead Generation
Glen J. Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL

  Business Valuation in a Recovering Economy
Louis Pereria, MBA, CBI, CBA, ASA
  How Brokers Can Earn Non-Contingent Fees Advocating for Buyers
Ted J. Leverette
  Changing Market Multiples: Pratt's Stats Mid-Market and IBA Transactions
Warren Burkholder, CBI, CBA, ASA
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in IBBA Trade Fair Hall
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  IBBA Keynote Presentation: Larry Sternberg
Why Sales Training Doesn't Work
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.  Beyond the Standard Recapitalization – Three Innovative Ways to Partner with Private Equity Firms
Mark Hunter
  Saving Your Greatest Asset with Business Succession
Dr. Bart A. Basi, CPA/Attorney
  Forensic Accounting: Uncovering Fraudulent Schemes and Activities
Monty Walker, CBI, CPA, BCB
  Focus on You
Larry Sternberg
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Boom, Bust, Rebound, Build: Thriving in the Current Business Cycle
William B. Conerly, PhD
  Mastering LinkedIn & Finding Time to Do It!
Glen J. Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL
  Don't Just List ... List to Sell
Carl E. Grimes, CBI
  Think Outside the Box! What We Can Learn from Innovative International Practices
Edwin Lee, CBI, CPA, CFA

Saturday, June 19
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CBI Exam
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. The Value of Valuation in Healthcare: Understanding Hospital/Physician M&A Transactions
Alexander N. Fritz CPA/ABV, CVA
  Market Your Brokerage Business on the Web
Hector Vazquez
  How to Implement and Effectively Use a CRM System Plus IBBA's New Web Initiative
Steve Wain, CBI, M&AMI
  Broker Opportunities in the Private Career School and College Industry
Barry J. Berkowitz, PhD, CBI; Susan F. Schultz, DEd
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Using a Capital Corp to Boost Your Brokerage Business
Joe McCaul, CBI, M&AMI, MBA
  Search Engine Optimization for Business Brokers
Lisa Leach, CBI
  Selling/Buying a Distressed Company
Donald M. Rudnik
  Inexpensive Public Relations Tools and Strategies
Scott Mashuda

Connect with fellow brokers at the IBBA Spring Conference! 
This year's conference provides ample time to make plans to network with fellow attendees. Invite your peers to join you for dinner on Friday night, or share your workshop takeaways with colleagues over a lunch on Saturday afternoon. Take advantage of the hotel concierge and request a list of appropriate and affordable restaurants in the area.