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This conference is built around a simple but powerful idea: the best sales approach is not manipulation or pressure. It is service, empathy, clarity, and the ability to create value for others. Whether someone is building a business, leading a team, growing a client base, or simply trying to communicate more effectively, strong sales skills matter.

We invite you to explore this concept at Eastern Illinois University’s student-led sales conference, driven by Evan Kubicek, co-hosted by The Illinois SBDC @ EIU.

The event will feature speakers and conversations focused on practical, human-centered sales topics such as:
Preparation
Emotional intelligence
Timing
Clarity of message
Higher-value and purpose-driven appeals

Speakers include:
Christi Brown
Polly Claney
Craig Hohberger
Ambder May

This is designed to be an energizing and accessible event for a broad audience, including:
Small business owners and entrepreneurs
Economic development professionals
Chamber and community leaders
Students and emerging professionals
Anyone interested in ethical, effective sales and relationship-buildings

In addition to speaker sessions and panel discussions, the conference will also include a special Community Impact Sales Pitch during lunch. This featured session will give students and community members the chance to deliver a live 2-minute pitch for a cause or organization they care about, with a $500 award going to the winning pitch.

Tickets:
General Admission | $23.18
Online | $12.51

Visit us @eiusalescon on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin for more information! More speakers to come!