Handi Quilter Retailer Academy: June 21-24, 2024
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Handi Quilter Retailer Academy
June 21-24, 2024 • $695.00
Davis Conference Center, Layton, UT
- * Early Bird registration discount: March 4 – March 31, 2024
- Join us for two and a half days of learning, connecting and getting inspired on how to boost your business.
- This year, we will have tracks focusing on the skills and solutions you are looking for to increase your sales, up your tech game, and increase your longarm machine knowledge.
- Check in is from 2:30-6:30 pm on Friday, June 21st at the Davis Conference Center reception desk.
- If you will not arrive until later, you can check in Saturday morning during breakfast at the reception desk.
- A Welcome Dinner and Keynote speaker Sam Glenn will follow from 5:30-8:00 pm in the Expo A room.
Principal Track:
Owners/Managers: Empower Your Business: Elevate your longarm business with insights for Owners and Managers. Build your Handi Quilter business by discovering strategies to enhance sales, captivate customers, and turn your patrons into delighted quilters.
Classes Include:
- Mastering the Mix: Learn what’s New at HQ & How to Blend that Knowledge Into Sales!
- Mastering Pro-Stitcher Performance: Addressing Common Challenges with Confidence
- Pro-Stitcher Feature Fun: Pro-Stitcher Hands-on Training
- Roadshow Revelations: Your Comprehensive Guide to Hosting an HQ Van Event at Your Shop
- Mastering Events: Strategic Planning & Impeccable Execution Unveiled
- Buffett’s Banquet: Elevate Your Business Acumen with Wisdom from Warren Buffett
- Ignite Your Marketing Potential: Unlocking the Power of HQ Tools & Resources at Your Fingertips
- Strategic Facebook Event Marketing: Precision Targeting, Amplifying Awareness, & Ensuring Packed Attendance for Your Events
- Peer to Peer: Insights. Engage. Absorb. Succeed! Sales Strategies Backed by Proven Results from Fellow Retailers
- Peer to Peer Panel: Connect. Immerse. Prosper. Education Event Strategies Proven Successful by Fellow Retailer Trailblazers
Shop Staff Track:
- Longarm/PS Trouble Shooting
- Know the Product
- What New at HQ
- Basic Tech for Sales
- HQ Tools that Increase Sales
- All Feet On Deck!
- PS Pocket Projects
- No Fear Longarm Basics
- Keys to Selling Longarms
- Bring Them Back!
Hands-on Teaching/Training Track
- Pro-Stitcher Feature Fun
- Designer Basics
- What’s New at HQ
- Basic Tech for Sales
- Bring Them Back!
- Free Motion Challenge!
- Quick Longarm Projects
- New Release Rulers
- PS Pocket Projects
- All Feet On Deck!
Foundations/Basic Tech Track
Tech Essentials: Foundational training for new retailers. Fulfill your tech training requirements and set the groundwork for a tech-savvy retail journey.
Intermediate Tech Track
Advanced Tech Mastery: Hone Troubleshooting, Technical, and Repair Skills. Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations/Basic Tech Training.
Optional Activity:
Tour of Handi Quilter – join us to see where Happy Quilter Days are made!
We have two options available:
- Catch a ride on the Fun Bus (we have a limited number of seats that will fill up quickly!)
- Provide your own transportation and meet us at Handi Quilter at 3 pm on Monday, June 24.
- Handi Quilter, 501 N 400 W, North Salt Lake, UT 84057
Friday, June 21, 2024
2:30 pm-6:30 pm: Registration Desk Open
5:30 pm-7:00 pm: Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet
7:00 pm: Keynote Speaker – Sam Glenn
Saturday, June 22, 2024
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:45 am: Classes
9:45 am -10:15 am: Break
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Classes
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 pm – 5: 00 pm: Classes
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Dinner
Sunday, June 23, 2024
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:45 am: Classes
9:45 am -10:15 am: Break
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Classes
2:45 pm – 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 pm – 5: 00 pm: Classes
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Meet the Educators
5:30-6:30 pm: Dinner
Monday, June 24, 2024
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast
8:00 am – 9:45 am: Classes
9:45 am -10:15 am: Break
10:15 am – 12:00 pm: Classes
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch and Closing Remarks
1:30 pm: OPTIONAL ADD-ON ACTIVITY – Handi Quilter Tour
Sam Glenn
audiences of all sizes – some audiences as large as 75,000 people at stadium events. Sam has
spoken for just about every industry you can imagine. When it comes to attitude – nobody is
excluded. Organizations get better when their people get better and it all starts with attitude.
Attitude is the driver of everything and Sam knows exactly how to recharge and rekindle that
positive spark that empowers leaders to give, do and be their best. Things weren’t always so
picture perfect for Sam. At one time he was homeless, depressed, defeated and negative. It was
a chance encounter at a buffet, where Sam accidentally knocked over the legendary Zig Ziglar.
This led to a positive friendship between the two and with Zig’s encouragement, Sam got his life
pointed in a better direction. Today Sam Glenn is one of the most recognized and trusted
keynote motivational speakers in the speaking industry. He is most notably sought after for his
captivating kick off and wrap up general session speeches. Sam’s award winning speeches set a
positive and energetic tone that gets audiences engaged and ready to learn, grow and have fun.
Audiences gravitate to his humor, relate to his stories and embrace his relevant ideas for
improving their personal and professional life. Sam Glenn has been honored by being named
Speaker of the Year on several occasions by meeting and event organizations and won two
national awards for his training videos. He is the author of more than 30 books based on his
research. Hundreds of organizations use Sam’s videos – weekly to kick off their staff meetings
and cultivate positivity in the workplace. Sam’s Motivated by Art © Training has become the
new buzz in creating engagement in the workplace. Not only does his creative art bring energy
to the walls in any workplace, but the art is used for training purpose to enrich the quality of
personal and professional performance. What makes Sam different than most is he works hard
to customize not only a great talk, but something unforgettable that sticks and groups retain for
a very long time. We tend to forget things quickly and that is why Sam’s speech is positively
unforgettable. Sam weaves his very uplifting story into his topics, which revolve around attitude,
empowerment, leadership, peak performance, employee engagement, transformation,
customer service and teamwork. Sam Glenn is an expert at igniting personal and professional
positivity. Sam’s most rewarding title in life is being called Dad by his three kids and husband by
his super awesome wife. They currently reside in Indianapolis. However, Sam is originally from
Minnesota.
The conference hotel for Handi Quilter Academy is the Hilton Garden Inn in Layton, UT. (BLOCK WILL OPEN ON WITH REGISTRATION)
Make your reservations by phone: (801) 416-8899, ask for the Handi Quilter block rate (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Be sure to mention Handi Quilter to take advantage of the reduced rates we have negotiated for Handi Quilter Academy.
Hotel details
Hotel amenities
Maps and directions
Guest Rooms
Guest rooms offer one king or two queen or two double beds, hospitality center, high speed Internet access, large business desk, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, coffeemaker, refrigerator, microwave, two line phones and voicemail.
You may also choose one of the other hotels near the Davis Conference Center. Many are within walking distance, but if not, you will be responsible for your own transportation to and from the Davis Conference Center.
Home2Suites by Hilton, Layton – (801) 820-9222 Special Rate Available
Fairfield by Marriott, Layton – (801) 444-1600
Hampton Inn, Layton
Holiday Inn Express, Layton
Best Western Plus Layton Park, Layton
Towneplace by Marriott, Layton
Courtyard by Marriott, Layton
Comfort Inn, Layton
La Quinta, Layton
***PLEASE NOTE: Handi Quilter is not responsible for transportation or details. We merely provide options here for our attendees.***
Flying – Salt Lake International Airport
“The approach to Salt Lake International Airport is one of the most impressive in the country, with the Wasatch Mountains rising abruptly to the east and the Great Salt Lake glistening to the north. From the air you get a great view of Salt Lake’s downtown district and you see just how close, and convenient, the airport is to the city.
Salt Lake City International Airport is located just five miles northwest and 10 minutes away from downtown Salt Lake City. Buses, trains and parking lots are all accessible at the airport. The airport works with all major U.S. airlines, including American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, US Airways, Continental, SkyWest, jetBlue, and United; it services several non-stop international flights.”
The Davis Conference Center is located off I-15 in Layton, Utah, and is just 20 minutes north of the Salt Lake International Airport. Utah’s Frontrunner Commuter Rail system is only minutes away. The Salt Lake International Airport Website provides additional transportation information for your convenience including Trax, buses, shuttles, cabs, Paratrans, and route/parking information.
Utah Transit Authority – (Trax, Bus & Trolley)
Public transportation to and from the Salt Lake City International Airport is provided by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA)
The address to enter for your destination is:
1651 North 700 West
Layton, Utah 84041
Shuttles, Taxi, Uber, Limo, or other transportations can be found on their pages, or summarized on the Salt Lake City Airport Transportation Page.
Other Ground Transportations including Rental Cars, Taxi and other options can be found at: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/getting-around/ground-transportation
- Check in is from 2:30-6:30 pm on Friday, June 21st at the Davis Conference Center reception desk.
- If you will not arrive until later, you can check in Saturday morning during breakfast at the reception desk.
- A Welcome Dinner and Keynote speaker will follow from 5:30-8:00 pm in the Expo A room.
- All class supplies will be provided.
- All hands-on classes are two/three/four people per machine.
- Room temperatures fluctuate, so we advise wearing layers.
- Comfy shoes are a great idea as well!
- Transportation- Handi Quilter does not provide transportation to/from the airport.
- Suggestions are listed for you on the Handi Quilter website.
- Meals- Breakfast and lunch will be provided Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
- Dinner is provided Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Please do not bring any guests that are not paid Retailer Academy attendees to any meal.
- Academy concludes at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 24.
- Please make your travel arrangements accordingly.
- If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to your TSM.