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AI MASTERY FOR BUSINESS:

The Future-Forward Blueprint for Your Success

Top AI Sales Expert Victor Antonio

Victor Antonio

Top AI  Expert Sam Richter

Sam Richter

Business Leaders Breakfast Forum

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Hopkins Center for the Arts

Limited seating available. Register today as the event will sell out quickly.

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Leverage the Most Disruptive Tool Since the Internet to Maximize Your Performance

Elevate your business acumen to new heights. “AI Mastery for Business” will demonstrate the potential of Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Copilot, etc.) in your professional world. Join us as Victor Antonio and Sam Richter, two sought-after experts of modern sales and innovation, share the secrets of integrating Generative AI into the art of operations, marketing, sales, and leadership.

 

This high-energy, super entertaining, and jaw-dropping program will show you how these remarkable tools and resources will open capacity for you to nurture your relationships, understand client needs, improve your revenue, and add more client and customer value. Their combined insights are set to spark a revolution in your strategic thinking and business processes.

Discover the "How to Use" and the "Where This is Going" - Master Generative AI

Key Program Takeaways

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  • AI Unveiled: Grasp the essentials of AI, Generative AI, and large language models like ChatGPT in an accessible format. Understand what this means for your business and how embracing these technologies grants you a formidable competitive advantage.
     

  • The ‘AI Sales Framework’: Discover how to innovate your sales process for cutting-edge efficiency and profitability.
     

  • Strategic Implementation: Learn hands-on tactics to turbocharge communications, sales, customer support, research, and operational efficiencies. Shift your focus from mundane tasks to strategic customer value and growth.
     

  • Strengthen Relationships: Discover innovative ways to provide value to prospects and clients and ensure differentiated relevance in your communications.
     

  • Eight Pivotal Predictions: Learn to anticipate and prepare for the future of an AI-powered business and how it will impact your organization.
     

  • Ethical GPT: Navigate the intricate ethical landscape and moral decisions that AI adoption means for your company and employees.

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Attendee Value-Add Bonuses ($297 value!)

All attendees receive complimentary access to tools and resources that make it easy (and fun) to implement what was learned including...

  • A downloadable copy of the presentations.
     

  • Video library featuring Victor and Sam's sales and business success strategies, tactics, and secrets.
     

  • Article and book library featuring Victor and Sam's bestselling work.
     

  • SearchLink.ai - a powerful AI-powered search application to help you identify key opportunities, decision makers, and more.
     

  • eVictor and eSam - ask a question and get an answer from your two presenters all trained on thousands of hours of keynote presentations, videos, bestselling books, articles, interviews, and more.
     

  • Plus more bonus surprises!

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Meet Your Presenters

Victor Antonio
www.victorantonio.com

With tens of millions of YouTube views and followers, Victor Antonio's journey is one of remarkable triumph over adversity. His roots, set in one of Chicago’s toughest neighborhoods, provided a strong foundation for a career defined by perseverance and excellence.

Victor’s academic achievements, marked by a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, were the springboard into a 20-year career that saw him rise to
the pinnacle of sales leadership as the President of Global Sales and Marketing for a $420M company.
 
Victor's transformative approach to business and sales has been recognized at the highest levels, including his selection to the prestigious President’s Advisory Council for a Fortune 500 corporation.

He is a sought-after keynote speaker at events around the globe, and he has shared the stage with top business speakers: Zig Ziglar, Daymond John (Shark
Tank), John Maxwell, Paul Otellini (CEO of Intel), and John May (CEO of FedEx Kinkos). 

"Victor not only inspires and motivates but he also impacts measurable business results. His creative and high energy delivery keeps our audience engaged and learning, even after the conclusion of the event. I've hired Victor three times, and I'd do it again."

     - Sheri Bennefeld, NexStar

Sam Richter, CSP, CPAE
www.samrichter.com

Sam Richter stands among the elite as a Professional Hall of Fame speaker and a bestselling author on the convergence of technology, sales and business.
 
Sam delivers keynote presentations around the globe, and he is the creator of the Intel Engine and SearchLink, AI-powered tools that are pivotal resources for professionals across various industries. He was inducted into both the National Speakers Hall of Fame and the Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame, he was named one of the World’s Top 50 Sales Keynote Speakers, one of the World’s Top 25 Most Influential Sales Leaders, and one of Top 15 Highest Rated Virtual presenters.
 
Sam’s thought leadership is regularly showcased in articles and programs, including USA Today, Forbes, Fortune, and CNN. He has been recognized with a Gold Award at the International Film Festival and a Codie Award, the ‘Oscars’ of the software industry

"You are the best speaker in our organization's history, and your competition is strong… we have had the President, sports stars, and some of the most well-known speakers in the world. For you to be placed at the top…WOW! 

     - Terry Moskus, Express Employment Professionals

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Sponsors and Partners

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Diamond Sponsors

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For more than 30 years, Hillary’s has lived the idea of making the people who matter feel like they matter. This is more than a saying; it is a way of doing business that puts empowering, recognizing, and celebrating people first. Hillary’s knows: people matter, first and forever. Whether it is building strategies to engage employees, celebrate client relationships or build company culture, our experience in putting people at the center of what an organization does delivers results. Our four-part approach is practical, holistic, and sustainable for leading you to the results you want.

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The Minneapolis Regional Chamber is the largest and most diverse local business association in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region. Founded in 1881, the Chamber today includes more than 1,500 member organizations. The Chamber is the region’s chief leading advocate to improve economy and quality of life. We bring people and organizations together around issues that matter to our economic competitiveness, including workforce development, education, transit and housing. Through a unified voice, we convey the needs and priorities of our region to decision makers and urge action to constantly improve our standing.

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BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America and one of the country’s most-respected banks, with a reputation for being a strong, safe and stable financial services partner. Our commercial banking experts, based in Minneapolis, focus on building relationships with middle market companies in Minnesota, by offering financial solutions to help increase enterprise value, fund business growth, manage cash flow and optimize working capital.

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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment in the growth of small businesses. We help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing access to education, capital and support services. With a curriculum designed by Babson College, the nation’s top-ranked school for entrepreneurship, you’ll engage in an intensive multi-week business education program with like-minded small business owners and receive one-on-one business advice while learning valuable skills to help you grow your business. 100% funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation.

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Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract talent and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, legal, and marketing and creative roles. Named to the Fortune® Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®, a global consulting firm that provides internal audit, risk, business and technology consulting solutions.

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As a 100% employee-owned company, SRF’s engineers, planners, and designers collaborate with our clients and their partners to develop lasting solutions to strengthen communities. Our award-winning infrastructure projects range from designing roadways, bikeways, parks, and bridges to planning statewide transportation systems to revitalizing neighborhoods and urban spaces. We connect people and places to enrich everyday experiences.

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Website: www.mnretail.org

Minnesota Retailers is a purpose-driven membership organization striving to enrich our communities through a comprehensive investment in retail. As the driving force behind the evolution of Minnesota's retail landscape, we actively advocate for the industry, offer valuable insights, and champion retail innovation. Our focus is on ensuring collective success throughout Minnesota by consistently advancing retail--encompassing retailers, partners, employees, consumers, and policymakers.

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Website: www.skolmarketing.com

Skol Marketing is a local digital marketing organization that specializes in amplifying your business online presences. With founders who worked at Google our agency offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including website development, digital marketing strategy, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and social media marketing. Since 2012, we have been a trusted partner for clients seeking to navigate the digital landscape. Focusing on driving growth and enhancing visibility for businesses in a competitive online environment, ensuring clients receive the support necessary to thrive...SKOL! 

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Website: www.mnsales.com

Minnesota Sales Institute works with business owners, CEO’s and salespeople who are committed to learn, grow and change their selling skills and process to adapt to the current marketplace. If you believe there are more opportunities in the marketplace and you want to convert more conversations to commitments, we should talk. We offer full and half day, interactive workshops; onsite classes; individual coaching and executive consulting.

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Scale Bank, formerly Fidelity Bank, located in Edina, MN, is a commercial bank dedicated to meeting the needs of business owners and leaders. At Scale Bank, our focus is on the client’s vision of success and how we can help them achieve it. We are not just bankers but business experts and advocates for our clients. We take a genuine interest in our client’s business, work to understand their goals, and provide solutions for their business needs. Clients can access decision-makers and receive quick responses to their requests and proactive advice.

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Alerus' mission to provide proactive advice and technology that supports people in their daily lives and guides them on their financial wellness journeys. For our business clients, that approach takes their employee benefits to the next level with an integrated financial wellness program. For our personal clients, it’s a customized approach that empowers them to set and achieve goals and make smart financial decisions. No matter the financial goal or challenge, Alerus supports people and businesses with an array of products and services all delivered through a seamless and personalized experience.

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Tired of clunky CMS systems with limited options? At Ittrium, we believe content management should be powerful, flexible, and accessible to everyone. That's why we've built a revolutionary hosted CMS that empowers marketing teams to do more efficiently. Unlike other CMS solutions that tie you down with restrictive templates, Ittrium gives developers the freedom to build anything, from intricate features to unique website designs, while also enabling first-time CMS users to easily create and manage content. Whether you're trying to generate qualified leads through organic search, deploying a customer onboarding solution, or taking online class registrations, Ittrium provides customizable website solutions to meet your specific needs.

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With an innovative approach to civil and structural engineering, BKBM Engineers strives to enhance the built environment by combining creativity, responsiveness, and collaboration. Utilizing our extensive local knowledge and advanced technological solutions, we aim to optimize project efficiency while fulfilling the ever-changing needs of our clients.  BKBM delivers solutions for architects and developers in the following markets: Education/Municipal, Healthcare, Multi-Family Housing, Recreation, and Commercial/Office.

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Website: www.omodtassociates.com

Omodt & Associates Critical Communications is a full-service communication firm dedicated to telling your story when communications are critical to your success. Blending more than 35 years experience in public relations and crisis communication alongside reputation management and brand building, Omodt & Associates brings a best-of-breed approach to solving communication challenges and delivering impact. Led by nationally recognized communicator Paul Omodt, Omodt & Associates is known for its innovative and strategic approaches to making lasting change.

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The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal is where you'll find the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day. Get a subscription to our print and/or digital publications and sign up to receive any of our email products including daily business news updates, dozens of popular topics from around the nation, and the latest networking and marketing alerts.

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Website: www.nsa-mn.com

The National Speakers Association, Minnesota Chapter, is the premier organization for professional speakers who want to become a better speaker and build a better business. Our vision is to provide growth, learning, support, and connecting opportunities for our members and related professionals. The value of our profession is, first and foremost, connection. Second to that is our chapter events where we feature nationally-renowned speakers who share their wisdom on platform skills, business strategies, and tips and tricks of the business of public speaking.  

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Your brand communication deserves more. Imagine syndicating your content to the best media sites—guaranteed. Imagine promoting your content on category section-fronts, where your target audience already lives. Imagine guaranteed traffic and engagement with your content. Imagine new interactive content formats, and new categories like advocacy content.

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Website: www.entrepreneursrally.org

EO Minnesota presents the Entrepreneurs’ Rally XII on May 9, 2024. The Rally, an annual event, is built by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs. EO is a high-quality support network of 14,000+ like-minded leaders across 61 countries. We help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through the power of life-enhancing connections, shared experiences and collaborative learning.

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The Upper Midwest Association of Promotional Professionals is a trade association whose members are companies established in the promotional products industry. UMAPP connects industry professionals by hosting trade shows, education and social events, in addition to providing tools and resources to enrich businesses.

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Website: www.hbcamn.com

The Hopkins Business & Civic Association (HBCA) is a collaborative network of businesses, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and city officials.  Together, we are dedicated to promoting Hopkins organizations, services, and the business community.

Meet us at our next meeting. Visitors are always welcome!

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Website: www.hopkinsartscenter.com

Hopkins Center for the Arts is a regional destination for arts, culture, and entertainment. Building community through the arts, it offers artistic and educational opportunities for people of all ages. A full calendar of theater, concerts, exhibitions, classes, and other events support this mission. Amenities include a 715-seat theater, black-box theater, art galleries, dance studio, classroom, meeting, and multi-purpose spaces. In addition to the Centers' events and exhibitions, it has a variety of spaces available for rental events. Located on Mainstreet in downtown Hopkins, MN it is within walking distance of many restaurants, shops and free parking.

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Location

Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
952.548.6485

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Contact

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For information about tickets, the benefits of sponsorship or being a marketing partner, please contact:
Hillary Feder
952.933.8365
hillary@askhillarys.com


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Sam Richter
612.655.3397
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