Playback - Winter 2008 - (Page 7) {NAMM university Breakfast Sessions} If you’re craving results in your business, try starting your day with a serving of industry ideas and information. NAMM U’s Breakfast Sessions give you the opportunity to “fuel up” while getting some great tips and techniques for your business— the perfect way to start the morning before hitting the show floor. Join us daily in the Hilton Anaheim’s Pacific Ballrooms for a complimentary hot breakfast at 8 a.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. panel discussion with industry leaders. { ThurSDAy: Breakfast of Champions { { FrIDAy The BIG Issues: Time & Money { { SATurDAy: The retail Apprentice { In this session, NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond and a panel of leaders will offer a rare glimpse into the thinking that drives our industry’s champions. Learn how they navigate the challenges and opportunities facing the music products business and listen in on their strategies for 2008 and beyond. If you own a business, these two commodities are always in short supply. In the latest BIG Issues session, Bill Hinely will moderate a diverse panel discussing the most effective and profitable ways to invest time and money during the next year to grow your business. They’ll examine case studies of successful small MI businesses and explore the broader trends and expectations for the year ahead. “You’re fired!!” But before you go, tell us everything you know! In this fun-filled “game show” session, our own Donald & Ivanka (a.k.a. Alan Friedman & Danny Rocks) will interview a panel of industry veterans about various business practices and learn which ones actually work (and which don’t) in running today’s competitive music store. You’ll learn lots of insider tips and tricks—then help us decide which panelist will be told, “You’re fired!” {Sunday: Best in Show—This year’s hottest Products} Join Music Inc. Publisher Frank Alkyer and his “motley” panel of retail buyers, media and gearheads as they share their favorites after scouring the aisles to find the best products, ideas and trends at the 2008 NAMM Show. WINTER 2008 7
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