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Stevens & Tate speakers Make Things Happen^™ with engaging, meaningful and informative educational sessions tailored for your industry, audience, company, brand, and goals. Take a look at the sample topics and speaker bios below to learn more.

Recent & Upcoming Speaking Engagements

June 19, 2024

FABTECH North America 2024

June 18, 2024

LeadingAge Illinois Annual Meeting & Expo 2024

June 18, 2024

74th Annual IHCA Convention & Expo

March 19, 2024

LeadingAge Pennsylvania 2024 Annual Conference

Women in the Construction Industry Wisconsin

February 21, 2024

BuildX Conference – Women in Construction 2024

SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

…wonderful presentation…great deal of valuable information and thought-provoking insights. [Dan] has a talent for offering information in an entertaining and engaging manner.

Bernadette "Dee" LaRocca, Executive DirectorAddison Chamber of Commerce & Industry

This presentation was great. One of the big takeaways for me (that wasn’t necessarily the main point of the presentation) was helping me to understand how to organize and present my marketing plan in a way that will make sense to my leaders.

Lindsay, Director of Marketing and Communication

Very enlightening and enjoyed getting to hear new initiatives in marketing, especially with technology.

Susan Blakenship, Director of MarketingWesley Village, Kentucky

I love the passion behind the presentation.

Rajeena, CEO

Very informative!

Shannon, VP of Marketing and Communications

Dan and Nicole were very easy to work with and we really appreciate the level of professionalism and value they brought to our event. THANKS!

Jennifer D. Mayhugh, Director of Resource Development and Member ServicesLeadingAge Kentucky

Good practical content we can use.

Jodi, Partner

Nicole was one of the best sessions that I’ve attended at LeadingAge Conference.

LeadingAge Kentucky 2013 Annual Meeting & Expo attendee

Excellent! Very insightful.

Monica, Community Relations Coordinator

Your presentation was very informative and helpful…we will be able to benefit from it as we move into the months ahead. Thank you so much. I loved it.

Sharon L. Samford, Director of ActivitiesSayre Christian Village Healthcare Center, Kentucky

Nicole has spoken at our event for the last two years, most recently as our breakfast keynote…she keeps the attendees focused and entertained…engaging everyone. I would definitely recommend her and love to have her back.

Elizabeth N. Baun, E-Marketing & Event Services ManagerChicago Southland CVB

I was very pleased that your presentation was geared to my level. Thank you for sharing real examples of clients who are integrating Social Media into their strategies.

Rich Duran, PresidentVillage of Peotone

I enjoyed this presentation as much as my first one last year. Nicole is always engaging and informative.

Lauren Summers, Business DevelopmentMartin Whalen Office Solutions

Dan’s speaking manner was relaxed, informative and he shared how his company can help ours in a non-judgmental way.

Sheila Rutledge, Business OwnerCaptured, Inc.

Dan’s presentation kept them interested and participation kept them engaged. We would highly recommend him to anyone who is wanting to give their marketing a boost.

Patricia Haskins, Executive Vice PresidentWestern DuPage Chamber of Commerce

Dan captured the attention of our members by targeting their concerns. Attendees said they could use the take-a-ways to improve their website’s online performance.

Tim Walter, Executive DirectorCatholic Press Association of the United States and Canada

Very informative program and right on target with the changes in the industry.

VP of Sales and Marketing Fellowship Senior Living

Inbound Marketing
Creating and sharing compelling content, designed specifically to appeal to your target customers, will naturally attract qualified prospects and empower them through the buying lifecycle. Learn how a solid inbound program is more than blogs, posts and press.

Search & Social
The growing online landscape has dramatically changed how consumers interact with your brand. Being part of the conversation where they are at is essential. Discover keys to developing solid strategies to engage, get found, drive traffic, and generate leads.

StoryBranding
The most well-known and established brands have a thoughtfully designed story that creates a natural connection with customers. Uncover the secrets to magnetize the influence of your brand and build a stronger following through the power of story.

Attraction Marketing
Explore a series of proven strategies that, when used together, are designed to make your brand, product, and company more attractive to potential clients and business partners. These innovative processes combine to draw in prospects and drive success.

Dan Gartlan – President

Dan has been building success in B-to-B and consumer marketing for 25+ years, working with clients large and small. His extensive background and experience throughout various industries make him a thought-provoking and motivating speaker, presenting on key topics such as Attraction Marketing, high-level advertising strategies, and more.

Dan recognizes and responds to the changing marketplace, and understands how to shift strategies to meet these demands. He continues his growth as an educator, and a student, through affiliations like Vistage and Dale Carnegie Training. He continues to showcase his expertise at top industry events across the country each year.

Nicole Wagner – Internet Marketing Director

Nicole is an online marketing expert in all things interactive and digital. With over a decade of key industry knowledge, she specializes in creating highly effective Internet solutions for clients spanning retail, food/grocery, homebuilding/real estate, hotels/resorts, hospitality, senior living, medical & healthcare, non-profits, and B-to-B industries.

Nicole brings her passion, energy and insight to engaging presentations, seminars and Webinars on topics such as search engine, social, online, and mobile marketing; strategic planning and web development; and more. She continues to receive exceptional reviews that lead to her being asked for repeat speaking events by leading organizations nationwide.

Jim Signorelli – Business Development Director

The award-winning author of StoryBranding 2.0: Creating Standout Brands Through the Power of Story, Jim is a renowned speaker, educator, and skilled marketing veteran specializing in building brands through proven storytelling techniques. Jim’s impressive career spans over 30 years, working with many top national brands and prominent big-name companies.

Named one of the “Top 50 Marketing Thought Leaders Over 50” by the readers of Brand Quarterly Magazine, and a recipient of U.S. Bank’s “Smart Leaders Award,” Jim now focuses on educating business leaders on the incredible power of story to maximizing following, and the essentials of this core marketing topic. His entertaining and engaging style resonates with audiences of all sizes.

Recent Speaking Engagements

FABTECH North America 2024 – Orlando

IHCA Convention & Expo 2024 – 74th Annual Conference

LeadingAge Pennsylvania Annual Meeting & Expo 2024

BuildX Coference 2024 – Women in Construction

Caring Communities 2023 Webinar

IHCA Convention & Expo 2023 – 73rd Annual Conference

2023 AHCA/NCAL Convention and Expo

FABTECH North America 2023 – Chicago

LeadingAge Illinois Private Duty Symposium

Pennsylvania Marketing & Public Relations Society of Senior Housing and Service Professionals

Precision Metal Forming Association

LeadingAge Iowa

LeadingAge Illinois

LeadingAge Pennsylvania Annual Conference

LeadingAge Tennessee

FIME 2015 International Medical Expo

GlobalShop

Chicago STYLEMAX Show

National Association of REALTORS® Michigan State Convention & Expo

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association Management Conference

DuPage Chamber of Commerce “Women With Vision” Annual Fall Seminar

Chicagoland Southland CVB’s Social Media Summit

LeadingAge National Annual Meeting & EXPO

Midwest Foodservice Expo

LeadingAge Missouri Annual Conference & Expo

LeadingAge North Carolina Annual Conference & Trade Show

Life Services Network (LSN) Annual Meeting & Expo

LeadingAge Texas Annual Meeting & Trade Show

LeadingAge Ohio PRAMD Conference & Annual Meeting

Addison Chamber of Commerce Multi-Chamber Luncheon Meeting

LeadingAge Kentucky Annual Conference

Illinois Food Retailers Association (IFRA) & Grocery Merchandising Association (GMA) – Marketing for Grocers Webinar Series

LeadingAge Indiana / INALA / IHPCO / HOPE Spring Conference & Trade Show

Women with Vision, Western DuPage Chamber – “Step Out with Bold Moves” Seminar

Illinois Food Retailers Association (IFRA) Annual Conference

Catholic Press Association – Search Engine Marketing Webinar

Homebuilders Association of Greater Fox Valley – Social Media for Homebuilders Webinar

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The Use of Inbound Marketing in the Manufacturing Industry

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When it comes to B2C marketing, inbound marketing has long surpassed traditional marketing as the most popular way to advertise a business. However, many businesses, especially manufacturers, still assume that traditional marketing is the best way to go when it comes to B2B. This is no longer true. In fact, there are some real benefits when it comes to inbound marketing for manufacturers that you will want to take advantage of.

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