The ASI Show! is where the most successful, growing distributors and suppliers connect and build their businesses. With five shows annually and hundreds of industry-specific educational sessions available, there are workshops for every level of experience!

Dates and Locations

 • Chicago: Jul. 22-24 2008
 • Orlando: Jan. 3-5 2009
 • Dallas: Feb. 4-6 2009

The ASI Show! Chicago Schedule at a Glance

Choose a Date: TUESDAY, JULY 22 WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 THURSDAY, JULY 24
TIMENew DistributorsSalesSales 2MarketingInternet MarketingBusiness ManagementHot Niche MarketsTechnology TrainingSupplier MarketingWearables UniversityASI Product TrainingFactory TourHalf-DayFull-Day
7:45 AM -
8:30 AM
First Time Attendee Welcome  ▪  Natalie Townes                         
8:30 AM -
9:30 AM
Industry Overview: The Nuts and Bolts of Success in Advertising Specialty Sales  ▪  David BlaiseTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsTimothy M. Andrews Keynote Presentation: Lessons Learned from Leaders — Experiences from Interactions with CEOs, Top Leaders and Mentors  ▪  Timothy AndrewsHow to Build an Apparel Program  ▪  Ira NeamanESP – Shortcuts & Tips for Successful Searches  ▪  ASITrainers Factory Tour of American Greenwood Selling Online Company Stores and Keeping Them Profitable  ▪  Mitch EmoffGrow Your Sales and Double Your Income Selling Creative Marketing Campaigns  ▪  Cliff Quicksell Jr.
9:45 AM -
10:45 AM
Inside the Mind of the Advertising Specialties Client  ▪  David Blaise8 Biggest Mistakes Distributors Make & How to Avoid Them  ▪  Rosalie MarcusSelling In Your Slippers: Make Money Without Leaving Your Office  ▪  Bill JonesPrice Wars: Overcome Price Objections Without Losing Your Shirt  ▪  Danny FriedmanWeb Site Marketing: Simple Strategies That Work  ▪  Dale DenhamSecrets From the Fastest Growing Distributors  ▪  Melinda LigosHot Niche Market: Selling Successful School Fundraisers  ▪  Craig MertensBasics of Computer Graphics  ▪  Don ArbucklePowerful Supplier Marketing Strategies: Get Noticed in Today’s Competitive Industry  ▪  Mary KilburnSecrets To Upselling T-shirts  ▪  Tom VannBasic Features of ESP Online  ▪  ASITrainers      
11:00 AM -
12:00 PM
Don’t Sell Stuff, Sell Solutions  ▪  Lisa LeitchSelling Has Nothing to Do with Selling  ▪  Rick FarrellScore Big with Rewards & Recognition Programs  ▪  Fern SilverThe Green Revolution: How to Prosper While Helping Customers Grow Their Brand  ▪  Kris RobinsonEmail Marketing: 10 Steps to Creating Successful Marketing Campaigns  ▪  Jake KrolickFrom Cold Calls to Cash: 10 Keys to Measure Your Financial Health  ▪  Vera Muzillo Hot Niche Market: Selling into the Health Care Industry  ▪  Bill Jones    T-shirt Ink – The Old, The New & The Trendy  ▪  Tom Vann       
12:00 PM -
1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloThe Latest Apparel Decorating Techniques  ▪  Don AndersonLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg MuzzilloLunch & Learn: Achieve Your Wildest Dreams by Working Smarter (Not Harder!)  ▪  Greg Muzzillo
1:30 PM -
2:30 PM
Cashing in on Niche Markets: How to Target Those Most Likely to Buy  ▪  David BlaisePhone Power! Turn Your Telephone into Your #1 Tool for Success  ▪  Danny FriedmanThe Women’s Selling Advantage: 10 Things Every Woman in Promotional Products Sales Must Know!  ▪  Rosalie Marcus10+1 Sure Fire Ways to Differentiate Yourself as a Promotional Expert  ▪  Lisa LeitchMarketing in a Web 2.0 World: How Small Business Can Be Heard in a Big Way  ▪  Bobby LehewCustomer Service Clinic: Turning It Inside Out  ▪  Fern SilverHot Niche Market: Selling Eco Friendly Products  ▪  Kris RobinsonIntroduction to CorelDRAW: The Essential Skill Set  ▪  Craig MertensAdobe Illustrator: Basics for Beginners  ▪  Deb NortonEmbroidery 101: What You Need to Know to Sell Profitable Embroidery  ▪  Brian GreulAdvanced Features of ESP Online  ▪  ASITrainers Profit Maker Update Version 8.3  ▪  Wayne WilliamsMission Possible: Starting Smart with an Outside Sales Force  ▪  David Fellman 
2:45 PM -
3:45 PM
Time Management:Boost Your Profits by Streamlining Your Advertising Specialties Business  ▪  Don ArbuckleLIVE! New Product Showcase: Accelerate Your Sales with Innovative New Product Selling Ideas for 2008  ▪  Lisa LeitchCalendar Daze: Create a Season-by-Season Sales Plan  ▪  Joel SchafferHow to Market Yourself in an Already Crowded Market  ▪  Fern Silver  Tap into the Diversity Market: Benefits of Becoming a WBE (Women-Owned Business Enterprise)  ▪  Rosalie MarcusHot Niche Market: Made in the USA  ▪  Mel Ellis    How to Sell Uniforms to Every Customer  ▪  Barbara Herman       
4:00 PM -
5:00 PM
Putting It All Together: Rapport-Building Tools: How to Interview Your Client  ▪  David Blaise  Selling to Different Personality TYPEs  ▪  Don ArbuckleGet a Piece of the Advertising Pie: Lure Business Away from Ad Agencies  ▪  Andrew CohenCoaching Clinic: Create Winning Online Videos  ▪  Jake KrolickMaximize Your Creativity to Win Clients and Boost Sales  ▪  Michael CrawfordHot Niche Market: Trade Show Marketing  ▪  Bill JonesCreating Artwork for Embroidery in CorelDraw  ▪  Craig Mertens  Hot Topics in the Apparel Market  ▪  Nicole RollenderESP Product Idea Searching  ▪  ASITrainers      
5:00 PM -
6:00 PM
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