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For my consulting friends in #education and #edtech... If you're considering Bett 2025, then consider joining in with USA EdTech. You'll have a place to hang your hat, a ready-made peer group, a space for meeting clients and prospects. And beer. So much beer. (or soda!) I first walked the halls of Bett as a solo operator in 2007. It was hard. And it never got easier. Until USA EdTech came along. What a world of difference because the world came to us, rather than us chasing the world. We've pitched a bigger tent this year to make room for everyone, including the individual operators. Check in out here -> www.usa-edtech.com #K12 #consulting #bett2025 DM me with questions!

Good News: We are opening up the #USAEdTech delegation for Bett 2025! Building on an incredible?2024 experience, we're pitching a bigger tent to include edtech solution?providers and B2B service providers alike. This is the only US-based delegation at Bett 2025, the world's largest edtech conference. Who should consider joining? Well, aside from everyone... ? Edtech solution providers that want to access global markets ? B2B service providers that want to help companies navigate into the US? ? Media partners that want to elevate their brand and reach new audiences ? Individual consultants looking for a leg up (and a place to call home) Bett 2025 will bring together 20,000+ education decision makers, school group leaders, university?executives, and corporate partners from around the world. Not to mention the 500+ exhibitors, resellers, and company reps who want to learn more about how to navigate US markets. What do delegation?members get? Well, aside from awesomeness... ? Inclusion in USA EdTech's centrally located exhibit ? Dedicated spaces for meetings, presentations, and demos ? Pre-conference marketing via directory listings, profiles, and more ? The exhibition's largest?Happy Hour (no, seriously we ordered a massive amount of beer and still ran out) We're currently evaluating capacity based on interest, so let us know asap if you want to join in the fun. There's a range of investment levels to make this as inclusive as possible, with no obligation until we reach minimum participation number. Learn more and register your interest: www.usa-edtech.com. #education #edtech #marketing #educationindustry

Happening now at #TLTechLive. Jim McVety, Managing Partner of First Step Advisors, emceeing the EdTech Exchange, welcoming attendees, and facilitating the rotation of small-group discussions. #educationmarketers #K12sales #education #edtech

"Given the chance to do it again, what would you care about more? What would you worry about less?" We're going to hear successful CEOs answer these questions and more during next week's Tech & Learning EdExec Summit. Along the way, we'll get expert insights on: ? Discerning the right product/market fit Education priorities are always changing. How should organizations do the same? Should they? ? Structuring organizations for growth Product, sales, marketing, service, ops.... the list is huge. How do you know when to pull the lever on staffing, systems, and all the things. ? Balancing strategy + tactics When do you think big thoughts, and when do you move the boxes around? Because at the end of the day, somebody's gotta move those boxes. ? Managing a reset No organization is immune from struggle. So when do you know its time to reset the business? How do you do that without upending your growth? I hope you'll join me alongside Jessica Parnell, Tory Van Voorhis, Chad A. Stevens, Ph.D., and Din Heiman. I'll be asking the questions. Some they're ready for, some they're not. It's gonna be a corker! #EdTech #Education #EdTechConference #EdTechTrends #TechInEducation #EducationTechnology #educationmarketing First Step Advisors is a proud sponsor the EdExec Summit.

Calling all Elementary teachers headed to #ISTE! Got 5 minutes for a $5 Starbucks gift card? JUST A FEW SPOTS REMAINING… for a fast five-minutes to get a fabulous five dollar gift card. We’re doing quick interviews with K-8 teachers to get real-world insights on what you and your kids need. Sign up here -> https://lnkd.in/eUb76HDk and we will see you there! ?#ISTE #ISTELive #ISTE2024 #ISTEDenver #Teacher #elementary

If you’re an elementary teacher headed to #ISTE2024, you’re gonna get your 10,000 steps in by 10 am, guaranteed. How about a quick sit down and a free Starbucks? We’re interviewing teachers on-site at #ISTELive to get insight on what they need. Just $5 min for a $5 gift card. Sign up here -> https://lnkd.in/eUb76HDk and we will see you there! And if you want to sit a while longer, we won’t stop you. ?#ISTE #ISTELive #ISTE2024 #ISTEDenver #Teacher #elementary

If there’s one thing every teacher at #ISTE2024 needs, it’s coffee. And if there’s one thing y’all deserve, it’s a coffee on us. Join us for a 5-minute interview on-site and we’ll give you a $5 Starbucks gift card. If you are a K-8 teacher who uses digital game and activities, join us for a 5-minute interview on-site and we’ll give you a $5 Starbucks gift card. Not a classroom teacher right now? Dang, this one isn't for you. But we'll have more in the future! And no, this is not an end-around to give you a sales pitch. We simply want to hear from the people who know best. Sign up here -> https://lnkd.in/eUb76HDk and we will see you there! **ICYM: This is an in-person, on-site interview at ISTE in Denver.** ?#ISTE #ISTELive #ISTE2024 #ISTEDenver #Teacher #elementary

Calling all Elementary teachers headed to #ISTE! Got 5 minutes for a $5 Starbucks gift card? We’re doing quick interviews with K-8 teachers to get real-world insights on what you and your kids need. Link is here -> https://lnkd.in/eUb76HDk Hope to see you there! This is for people attending ISTELive in Denver. These are in-person, on-site interviews. Thanks! ?#ISTE #ISTELive #ISTE2024 #ISTEDenver #Teacher #elementary

4 Simple Trade Show Mistakes That Tank Your Lead Generation ? Messy booths ? Poor booth design/layout ? Disengaged staff ? Unresponsive staff Any one of these leaves a bad impression on attendees. And a bad brand impression can mean the difference between *your* company closing the deal—or your competitor. Don’t take that chance. #TradeShows #LeadGeneration #EventMarketing #B2BMarketing #EdTech

Is your team guilty of committing these trade show transgressions? ? Messy booths ? Poor booth design/layout ? Disengaged staff ? Unresponsive staff? Any one of these can leave a bad impression on attendees. And a bad brand impression can mean the difference between *your* company closing the deal—or your competitor. Don’t take that chance. Here’s how you can make sure your team impresses attendees and outshines your competition. ? https://lnkd.in/drSypVmz We developed the Event Impression Score (EIS) to help EdTech companies maximize their trade show ROI. With more than 25+ years in the event landscape, the Navigate team knows tradeshows and is ready to help your brand show up strong. We have just a few spots remaining for our EIS evaluations at #ISTELive in June. ? Comment “EIS” or click the link to reserve your EIS for #ISTE today. #NavigateEdTech #TradeShows #EdTechMarketing Jim McVety