BizCon North 2025 Speakers & Seminars

Speaker: Dustin E. James

Building Your Sales Framework for Stronger Relationships

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Dustin E. James, known as America’s Top Corporate Energizer, brings his unique brand of high-energy, creative learning to this sales-focused session. With over 500,000 people reached through his motivational talks, Dustin’s interactive learning experiences will challenge your approach to sales. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for overcoming objections, building stronger customer relationships and maximizing time efficiency. This session is perfect for anyone looking to master the mental game of sales and create lasting, memorable sales experiences.

Speaker: Dave Molenda

Unlocking Team Excellence – 6 Steps to Cultivating Peak Engagement

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 8:00 am – 8:50 am

Dave Molenda, founder of Positive Polarity and a bestselling author, brings over 30 years of business experience to this engaging leadership seminar. In this session, Dave will cover six proven steps to cultivate an environment where teams feel valued, motivated, and aligned with company goals. Learn how to enhance team engagement, boost productivity and foster a culture that leads to long-term success. Perfect for managers and business owners looking to improve team dynamics and unlock peak performance.

Speaker: Craig Webb

Five Ways AI Will – or Won’t – Change Life at Your Lumberyard

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am – 9:50 am

As AI technology becomes more integrated into industries worldwide, Craig Webb, president of Webb Analytics and former Editor-in-Chief of ProSales Magazine, will demystify AI’s role in the lumber and building materials industry. Craig will dive into the AI trends you should pay attention to and the ones you can safely ignore. Learn how AI could impact day-to-day operations at your lumberyard and the potential opportunities for improving efficiency and profitability.

Student Career Panel

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 9:00 am – 9:30 am

BizCon North is excited to welcome local high school and college students for a special Student Career Panel. Industry professionals from both suppliers and dealers will share insights into the many career paths available in the lumber and building materials industry.

Following the panel, students will have the opportunity to explore the exhibit hall and interact with vendors. This is a great chance for students to discover potential career opportunities and network with industry leaders.

Encourage the students in your community to attend and explore what a career in LBM could offer!