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We are officially announcing our spring conference in the Hudson Valley of NY for APRIL 11, 2026. We are hoping to get a small group of people from the region to join us for a round table discussion on all things soapy, candle, and cosmetic (packaging, sales techniques, economic issues, good old fashioned gossip, and more!). Agenda listed below!
The price is $32 per person including lunch. Tix deadline is 4/1/26
We also have a discount available at the Fishkill, NY Courtyard Marriott if you would like to stay over.
Feel free to contact me or click the link below for ticketing!
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**AGENDA**
8:30am- Check-In and Coffee
9:00am- Welcome Speech
9:15am- Presentation: “Spilling the Tea on Tallow” with Barb Fischer
• What Is Tallow & Why It’s Trending
• From Raw Fat to Skincare Ingredient
• What Can I Make with Tallow?
• Behind the Scenes: Soap in Action
•Q&A
10:15am- Marketing, Messaging & Momentum- Roundtable Discussion
• Building a Brand That Stands Out
• Sales Tactics That Actually Work
• Making Social Media Work for Your Business
• Creating Loyal Customers
• Using AI in Your Business
11:15am- Presentation: “The Big Leap to Brick & Mortar” with Kristie Wade
• Why Go Brick & Mortar?
• Location Matters More Than You Think.
• Know Your Margins
• The Real Investments Required
• Lessons from the Front Lines
•Q&A
12:15pm- Lunch and Mingle
1:15pm- Supply Chains, Tariffs & Turbulence- Roundtable Discussion
• Strength in Numbers: Forming a Purchasing Collective
• Tariffs & Trade Policy
• Global Conflicts & Economic Ripple Effects
• Open Exchange of Ideas
2:15pm- Presentation: “Hosting Workshops For Adults And Children” with Angela Carillo
• Planning & Prepping Your Workshop
• Workshop Walkthrough: Melt & Pour Soap Making
• Adults vs. Kids: What Changes
• Creative Activity Ideas
• Pricing Your Workshops
• Creating Opportunities
• Q&A
3:15pm- DeStash and Network!
• Let’s clean out those supply closets and see what we can sell/trade/give away.
• Bring a pile of business cards- let’s keep in touch!
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Event Venue
Courtyard Marriott, 17 Westage Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524-2241, United States
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