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Saturday, October 18, 2025 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

 

4D Show & Tell: Peek Inside Our Marketing Toolbox

  • Explore essential digital marketing tools such as Canva, MailChimp & Hootsuite, & understand how they support content creation, social media management, email marketing & SEO
  • Discover real-world applications of these tools by examining examples like branded graphics, newsletters & short videos to see how they can elevate your marketing efforts
  • Assess the best-fit tools for your business by evaluating platform features, technical requirements & how each aligns with your skills, goals & workflow needs
  • Learn how to streamline marketing processes by integrating tools like AgilityPR and Formstack to automate tasks, improve consistency & save time
  • Gain confidence through expert demonstrations that show you how to set up accounts, navigate interfaces & begin using each tool effectively from day one
  • Develop a personalized action plan to implement at least one new marketing tool in your business while learning how to avoid common pitfalls & ensure long-term success

Presenters: Jaymie Shook and Madi Hill, Wheaton | Bekins, Indianapolis, IN 

 

12D Safety 1st! Protect Your Team, Clients & Bottom Line

  • Discover how to identify common environmental hazards found in client homes—such as mold, pests, poor air quality & structural risks—as well as understand their potential impact on health & safety
  • Learn to assess safety conditions before entering or working in a client’s home, with a focus on recognizing red flags & preparing for potentially hazardous situations
  • Understand & apply the Clutter Hoarding Scale to evaluate the safety of home environments, determine appropriate interventions, & identify when conditions require enhanced precautions for move managers
  • Explore how to select & use the right personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the level of risk & practice proper donning & doffing techniques to reduce exposure to contaminants like bed bugs & airborne particles
  • Gain practical experience in creating hazard remediation plans that prioritize both safety & professionalism, ensuring respectful communication with clients while minimizing risks to workers
  • Discover best practices for handling environmental contaminants in the field & learn how to respond effectively in various real-world scenarios to protect yourself & your team

Presenter: Jill Yesko Diana, Discover Organizing & Safe Moves for Seniors, Pittsburgh, PA

 

20D The Job-Sharing Cheat Sheet: Swap Stress for Success

  • Learn the key decisions & steps to ensure a smooth collaboration
  • Hear how to vet, select & team up with the right company—even when a NASMM member isn’t nearby
  • Understand how to navigate money & agreements––such as pricing differences, referral fees & financial logistics
  • Discover how to streamline collaboration & learn best practices for seamless coordination & execution of the job share
  • Learn exactly how to pivot, problem-solve & keep the job on track, when things go sideways (because they often will)

Presenters: Charna Kinneberg, Moyer Move Management, Clarksburg, MD and Marnie Dawson, Dawson Relocation, Chicago, IL

 

28D Elevate Efficiency & Accelerate Growth with AI

  • Understand core AI technologies—including automation, machine learning & data analysis––& explore how they apply specifically to the unique demands of senior & specialty move management
  • Discover how AI can improve operational efficiency by streamlining workflows, enhancing scheduling, optimizing inventory management & reducing manual tasks across the move management process
  • Gain insights into AI-driven data analytics & learn how to use these insights to inform strategic decision-making, improve client services & support long-term business growth
  • Evaluate the benefits & challenges of implementing AI in business operations, including considerations around cost, integration, staff adoption & long-term value creation
  • Explore how AI-powered tools can elevate marketing strategies, personalize client engagement & increase brand visibility through more targeted & efficient outreach.
  • Understand the legal, ethical & compliance considerations of AI adoption, including data privacy, regulatory requirements & the importance of transparent, responsible use

Presenter: Chantale Bordonaro, Simplicity Source, San Francisco, CA

 

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