Event Details for ASNOA Affiliates
This year we are combining all of our regional sales conferences into two large events to make everything bigger and better! That means more attendees, grander speakers, better educational value, larger receptions and more! We've also made it easier to register, pay expenses, sign up for activities. And, last but not least, we've created new scholarship opportunities, contest cash prizes, and more.
Enjoy Our New Format
The new agenda will include more: peer-to-peer learning, panels, breakout workshops, round-table discussions, longer breaks, happy hours, entertainment-based receptions, and more.
Basically, we are planning for more activities and less of the humdrum you get at typical sales conferences.
Pre-Plan Your Experience
Register for specific breakout sessions beforehand to better manage your time at the event.
Receive a map of trade show vendors to pre-plan and get the most out of your day.
Browse the many activities that will run alongside our events so you can bring your family too!
Keep Things Affordable
As always, our conferences are free to all ASNOA Affiliates. However, there are still those pesky travel expenses to worry about. ASNOA wants to help alleviate that stress by offering payment plans for lodging. Once you register, let us know your hotel needs and start paying off the cost in your ASNOA Monthly Statement.
Earn a Scholarship
Scholarships will be awarded to ASNOA Affiliates who qualify and span from "most new business premium written" to "most referrals submitted." In addition, we will be offering cash prizes for some friendly, fun competition. You can be the next "Niche Ninja" or "Social Savant" and win $500 cash! And lastly, but not least, there are still the trade show game prizes attendees can win. Stay tuned for this year's big giveaways!
REGISTRATION
June 24 - 26, 2020
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn
Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Agents from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, Texas, and Washington attend.
August 26 - 28, 2020
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
St. Charles (St. Louis)
1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles, MO 63301
Agents from Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin attend.
EXAMPLE AGENDA
Wednesday: Agency Workshop
This is no longer an Epic Class. Please visit ASNOA University to learn where the Epic in-person classes are moving.
Let's get things started off right!
Stand up, stretch, and grab of coffee!
(this workshop will include two expert speakers)
Take a break from all the brainstorming and networking and enjoy a hot meal
Obtain hands-on learning and first-hand knowledge of what works and doesn't work for insurance agency owners with special guest keynotesÂ
Stand up, stretch, and grab of coffee!
Go more in-depth and personal about the key topics of the day
Stand up, stretch, and grab of coffee!
Hear from and ask questions to agents who have been successful in the independent market
Let's end things with a bang!
Full bar, heavy appetizers, light entertainment and good company
Thursday: Sales Conference & Trade Show
Fuel up for the day with a full breakfast buffet
Hear from Joe Kobel and Ray Petrocelli about where we are and where we will be going as a network.Â
Let's get things started off right!
Use this time to quickly grab a coffee and navigate to your chosen breakout session room.
There will be two different breakouts to choose from. Choose the session that is most relevant to your business needs.
Track 1: Where Do I Find Prospects and What Do I Do Once I Have a List
Track 2: What are the typical metrics in a sales funnel and how do I measure up to industry standards?Â
Use this time to quickly grab a coffee and navigate to your chosen breakout session room.
Choose the session that is most relevant to your business needs (there will be 2 breakouts to choose from).
Track 1: The rise of millennial clients is officially old news, so who will I be dealing with next?!
Track 2: Uber, Lift, Other Rideshares, Drone Delivery, Driverless Vehicles...How Are All These Affecting Insurance Today?Â
Use this time to quickly grab a coffee and navigate to your chosen breakout session room.
Choose the session that is most relevant to your business needs (there will be 2 breakouts to choose from).
Track 1: Building your referral network, how to partner with key businesses in your area to build a customer base
Track 2: Content Marketing - The Upper Hand You Can Utilize for Free to Compete with the Insurance Goliaths Out There
Lunch will be served in the Trade Showroom so you can eat and network at your leisure throughout the afternoon.Â
Grab a stamp from every booth and enter to win bigger grand prizes this year!
Feeling networked out but still revving to learn more? Take a seat, put on some headphones and get dialed into an intimate silent session on the Trade Room floor.Â
Silent Session Topic: Most of Us Hate Social Media (I Know I Do) So How Do You Actually Use It To Build Awareness for Your Agency That is NOT a Time Waster
Learn from a pro who has been through the trenches too and can offer a tried and true solution in this can't miss session.
Use this time to quickly grab a coffee and navigate to your chosen breakout session room.
Choose the session that is most relevant to your business needs (there will be 2 breakouts to choose from).
Track 1: Do You Like Money? We Do! Let's Talk About Ways to Diversify Your Book Through Commercial Insurance
Track 2: How To Increase Your Efficiency When Servicing Clients?
Enjoy a drink, a much-deserved snack and finish your networking in the trade show in a more lounge-like atmosphere.
Feeling networked out but still revving to learn more? Take a seat, put on some headphones and get dialed into an intimate silent session on the Trade Room floor.Â
Silent Session Topic: Fun Ideas for Marketing Content - Let's Get Inspired and Make a Usable Plan!
Enjoy drinks & appetizers while you learn and are entertained by our closing keynote.Â
Have a sit-down dinner with colleagues and friends to celebrate all of your successes this year.
Friday: Networking Activities for All
Recharge your energy with a hot breakfast
Join in on a choice of activities to do with fellow ASNOA Affiliates, sponsors, ASNOA executive staff, partners and more
Finish off right...with more food!
TRAVEL & LODGING
June 24 - 26, 2020
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn
Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
There is no code needed to obtain your discount at the JW. Simply click on "Reserve & Pay On Your Own" to get started.
August 26 - 28, 2020
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa
St. Charles
1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles, MO 63301
Copy the code ASNH20A and paste in the "group code" spot when making your reservation on your own.
SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS
ASNOA is offering 10 scholarships (2 per event) to all eligible Affiliates. Every month there will be a new contest to win a scholarship for the event closest to you. Scholarship winners will be determined by data in Epic so be sure to keep all of your policies up-to-date to win!
ANYONE CAN WIN! IT IS ALL PREDICATED ON WHAT YOU ARE DOING NEW.
Scholarships include round trip airfare (up to $500) and lodging (one room per winner) for the duration of the conference. Scholarships are handled on a reimbursement basis.
Winners will be announced within one week of the contest closing (end of that month). Scholarship recipients will be contacted directly for travel details. Once receipts are turned in using this form, the scholarship recipient will see the reimbursement amount on the agency's next ASNOA monthly statement. If the scholarship recipient cannot make the event, the scholarship will be provided to the runner up. To be eligible, the Affiliate must be registered for one of the Annual ASNOA Sales Conferences & Trade Shows and not have any outstanding balances owed to ASNOA. Only ASNOA Affiliates (agencies) are eligible; essentially, the Agency is awarded the scholarship and the Agency can determine the individual to utilize the scholarship. All Partner Agencies are excluded.
*Warm referrals are people who are knowledgeable of ASNOA and are expecting a call from one of our sales reps (i.e. you have had a conversation with the referral and they are interested in a follow-up call. We verify this information by connecting with the referral before the scholarship is given.). This contest runs from February 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.Â
Winners are highlighted between sessions with a video demonstrating accomplishments and personal prize handoff. You must be registered for a 2020 Annual ASNOA Sales Conference and Trade Show to be eligible to win. All Partner Agencies are excluded.
CASH PRIZES
Winners receive $500 cash at the Annual ASNOA Sales Conferences and Trade Shows. Contest runs from February 1, 2020, through May 31, 2020.
TRADE SHOW PRIZE GIVEAWAYS
ASNOA Affiliates that participate in the "ASNOA Trade Show Game" (receive a stamp from every exhibitor by visiting every booth) can enter raffles to win prizes from participatory vendors and ASNOA Grand Prizes. (Prizes to be announced shortly.) ASNOA First, Second, and Third Place Grand Prize winners will be drawn during the honorary dinner on Thursday evening. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN. All Partner Agencies are excluded.