Jumpstart Workshop

Summer 2026

Jumpstart is the only business workshop and networking event built exclusively for professional AV event companies. No generic sales talk—just real-world strategies, candid peer conversations, and practical tools you can put to work immediately.

Early Bird pricing available for a limited time when you use the code 40OFF.

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors

The Event Overview

Shop Crawl & Networking

Business Workshops

Agenda

MondayTuesdayWednesday

Monday — Arrival & Welcome

5:00–7:00 PM: Welcome Reception
This is where it all kicks off. Come ready to connect with the peers who actually get what you do — with plenty to eat and a full open bar on us from 5 to 7. And once the reception wraps, if Vegas is calling your name, grab an old friend (or make a new one) and go enjoy the town.

Tuesday — Shop Tours + Education Begins

7:30–9:30 AM: Breakfast
8:30 AM: Load Buses
9:00 AM: Shop Tours

9:00 AM: Exhibitor Set-Up
12:00–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM: Opening Keynote – State of the Industry (Tom Stimson)
Tom built Jumpstart because he kept having the same conversation with owners: the business was working, until it wasn’t. Growth has a way of exposing problems that small size used to hide. This keynote looks at where the industry stands right now, where demand is heading, and the capacity decisions owners need to make before growth forces their hand.
3:30–5:00 PM: Breakouts
Mark Wells — THINK: The Architect Mindset
Walk away with a strategic framework for evaluating and adopting AI, so every tool decision serves your business instead of chasing the latest trend — the Architect Mindset Framework, clear Evaluation Criteria for any AI tool, and an Adoption Roadmap for what to tackle first.
Lindsay Schwartz — Stop Looking Like Everyone Else
Most websites, social, and sales decks in the AV and live events industry sound exactly the same. This session uncovers what actually makes your company different and how to communicate it so the right clients come looking for you specifically — before you ever get on a sales call.
5:00–6:00 PM: Happy Hour

Wednesday — Full Education Day

7:30–9:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00–10:00 AM: Jumpstart | Staying on the Cutting Edge of Technology (Shane Smith, LMG)
Technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it harder than ever to know where to invest your time and resources. In this session, Shane Smith introduces a practical decision-making framework that helps leaders cut through the noise, identify the technologies that matter, and build trusted relationships that lead to consistently better technology decisions.
10:30 AM–12:00 PM: Breakouts
Mark Wells — BUILD: Practical Systems
Leave with practical systems you can use immediately for more capture, context, and consistency in your daily workflow — a Capture System, a Context Toolkit, and a Consistency Playbook that keeps it working after the initial excitement fades.
Karl Becker — Growth Roadmap
Walk away with action items you can do immediately to improve your revenue organization — a Revenue Equation Workshop, a Growth Roadmap of immediate actions, and a Sales Placemat mapping every stage of your funnel and who owns it.
12:00–1:30 PM: Lunch
1:30–3:00 PM: Breakouts
Karl Becker — Revenue Playbook
Build your own Revenue Playbook from sales-proven templates your team can modify — plays for Networking, LinkedIn Outreach, Discovery & Intake Meetings, Trial Balloons & Pitching New Ideas, and Proposal Presentation & Next Steps.
Lindsay Schwartz — Build a Marketing Machine That Doesn’t Depend on You
If your marketing only happens when you find a spare hour, that’s a marketing emergency. Build simple, repeatable systems that keep your company visible and generating opportunities — so growth isn’t tied to how often you remember to post.
3:30–4:30 PM: Closing Session (Tom Stimson)
4:30–5:00 PM: Ask Anything Panel (Tom, Lindsay, Mark, Karl)
5:00–7:00 PM: Closing Reception

Presenters

Fees & Registration

Jumpstart Workshops 2026 are designed for AV business owners who are serious about growth—not casual curiosity.

Registration is $2,500 and includes all workshop sessions, curated peer discussions, and hands-on working time focused on modernizing your sales approach and revenue strategy.

For a limited time, Super Early Registration is available at 40% off with the code 40OFF.

This workshop is intentionally limited in size to ensure meaningful interaction, direct access to faculty, and real takeaways you can implement immediately.

If you’re ready to sharpen how you sell, price, and position your AV business for 2026 and beyond—this is your moment to commit.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

July 20-22 2026

FAQs

Q: If something comes up, and I can’t attend, can I get a refund?

A: Single ticket refunds are available until June 12, 2026. But, you could transfer your ticket to someone else or to a future event in 2026 at no additional cost.

Q: I have dietary restrictions. What are the food options?

A: Everybody likes a sandwich from time to time, but we like hot meals and variety. There are always vegetarian and gluten-free options, but if you have other needs, please let us know.

Q: Who should attend? Is this just for Owners or Executives?

This event is built to support your entire Management Team in making stronger long-term strategic decisions. For your organization to thrive, your team should be just as informed and aligned as you are.

Q: I haven’t decided who can attend; can I still make my purchase?

A: Yes. During registration, you’ll be asked for attendee names and emails. Simply enter your name (or a placeholder name) and complete the registration. You can email us updates later.

Q: Will my competitor be there?

A: Organizations from the same industry regularly participate, and that’s often where the strongest ideas and most valuable partnerships emerge. Don’t let that hesitation keep you from joining.

Q: What’s the dress code?

A: You know how it goes… hot outside and sub-zero in the ballroom. Dress accordingly and don’t feel pressured to be too formal.

Jumpstart Workshop

Summer 2026

Countdown is finished!

Thanks to the generous support from our sponsors

The Event Overview

Shop Crawl & Networking

Business Workshops

Agenda

Presenters

Tom Stimson

Shane Smith

Karl Becker

Lindsay Schwartz

Mark Wells

Heidi Brumbach

Fees & Registration

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

July 20-22 2026

FAQs

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