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
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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 |
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Best Ways to Handle Buyer Prospect E-mail Inquiries
Jeff Jones, ASA, CBA, CBI |
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Five Deal-makers, Five Deal-killers – How Credit Analysts Actually Look at Your Deals
Dave Phillips; Matt Austin; Don Rudnik |
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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 |
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High Probability Selling
Pino Bacinello, CBI, M&AMI, CMEA, CSBA |
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Don't Lose a Buyer - Develop a Buy Side Franchise Practice
Tom McLenahan, CBI |
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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
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| 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
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Business Valuation in a Recovering Economy
Louis Pereria, MBA, CBI, CBA, ASA |
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How Brokers Can Earn Non-Contingent Fees Advocating for Buyers
Ted J. Leverette |
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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 |
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Saving Your Greatest Asset with Business Succession
Dr. Bart A. Basi, CPA/Attorney |
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Forensic Accounting: Uncovering Fraudulent Schemes and Activities
Monty Walker, CBI, CPA, BCB |
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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 |
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Mastering LinkedIn & Finding Time to Do It!
Glen J. Cooper, CBI, CBA, BVAL |
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Don't Just List ... List to Sell
Carl E. Grimes, CBI |
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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 |
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Market Your Brokerage Business on the Web
Hector Vazquez |
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How to Implement and Effectively Use a CRM System Plus IBBA's New Web Initiative
Steve Wain, CBI, M&AMI |
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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 |
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Search Engine Optimization for Business Brokers
Lisa Leach, CBI |
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Selling/Buying a Distressed Company
Donald M. Rudnik |
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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.