Check out all the events happening at Spark happening October 28-30th.
Schedule
Day 1
Monday, October 28th
Welcome Party & Check-in
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Day 2
Tuesday, October 29th
Registration Opens
8:00 am
Main stage talks and breakout sessions
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Day 3
Wednesday, October 30th
Coffee/Networking
8:00 am
Main stage talks and breakout sessions
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closing Party
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Branding and Leadership
James Nwobu
Marketing and Business
Amy Porterfield
Creative Agency Pivotal Moments
Mike Janda
Designing Showit Templates
Jen Olmstead
The One Business question to ask
Davey Jones
Keynote Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Design + Branding
Ready to unlock email marketing as a powerful yet fun marketing channel for your business? In this session, you will learn the strategies to grow your email list FAST, build genuine trust with your newfound subscribers, and write the kind of authentic emails that can sell your products and services...all without sounding salesy.
Email Marketing Mastery in 2024: How to Consistently Grow an Email List of Dedicated Fans and Write the Kinds of Emails to Them that Actually SELL.
Email Marketing
Angel Marie
Learn how to source inspiration, come up with original ideas & create iconic work that establishes you as an expert designer, marketer & visual artist for hire.
How to Create Work That Gets Noticed (& Makes You Irreplaceable)
Creative Design
Ariel Garcia
Learn the ins and outs of typographic principles and how to strategically source, pair, and utilize typefaces to create aligned, obsession-worthy brands.
How to Select & Pair Fonts to Create Obsession Worthy Brands
Type Design
Jen Wagner
Learn how to build immersive, layered brand worlds with Jonny Ashcroft. Jonny will share his unique Brand Worldbuilding framework that’s been developed over a 15 year career of developing brands at the highest level.
Brand World Building
Brand Strategy
Jonny Ashcroft
The crafting and weaving together of a narrative around an idea, from imagining to reality through storytelling.
The Clarity of Storytelling
Creative Storytelling
Thomas Adcock
Web, SEO
+ Showit
Selling website templates is the dream of any designer looking to make passive income. In 1 hour, we’ll make that dream a reality! This masterclass will include template must-haves, Showit template best practices, and more so you can walk away with tangible next steps to start and skyrocket your template shop.
Build Your Best Showit Template
Showit Design
Abigail Dyer
Getting equipped with coding basics will help you create better websites, streamline your website creation workflow, and accommodate tricky client requests. This hands-on workshop will take you beyond drag-and-drop and introduce you to simple coding tricks that will set your Showit websites apart!
Showit Development 101: Uplevel Your Designs with Code
Showit Design
Erica Carnohan
Learn how to deliver SEO friendly websites to your clients, how to educate your clients on the basics of SEO, and even offer SEO as a service to your clients! You'll not only learn the basics of SEO, but also Showit specific SEO tricks and tools you can use to impress your clients!
SEO for you and your clients
WEbsite SEO
Ryan Moreno
Want to launch a template shop? Come get the exact blueprint we teach to sell digital products and templates right from your Showit website.
Selling Digital Products & Templates with Showit
Selling Templates
Sam and Rachel
Marketing
+ Business
We will cover how to prepare for the perfect onboarding experience, delivering drafts, mastering the revisions process, collaborative tools for automation, and off-boarding like a pro. If you've just accepted the fate of a frustrated designer OR if you're just looking to optimize your process even more, this breakout session is for you!
Building A Seamless Workflow
Client Business
Bernel Westbrook
You may have heard of ChatGPT, but did you know there are thousands of other AI tools that can completely change how you run your business? Yes, thats right! Join us for a jam-packed breakout sessions where you’ll learn that AI isn’t just for those who are “Tech Savvy” - it’s for everyone!
Leveraging AI in your Business
AI + Business
Dawn Richardson
We all want steady income without client deadlines. In 1 hour, I'll show you how to integrate affiliate marketing into your design business, earning consistent income by promoting products you love. I'll share the strategies and overlooked techniques that can make this a lucrative revenue stream!
Affiliate Marketing for Designers: Unlock Lucrative Passive Income with Affiliate Marketing & Partnerships
Lead Generation
Elizabeth McCravy
Learn a streamlined, step-by-step marketing system for creating marketing content that drives organic traffic, increases search visibility (think Google), and enhances digital advertising efforts.
The Super Simple Process for Marketing Your Design and Web Template Business
Content Marketing
Krista Jones
I’m diving into the stuff most folks miss, the kind of insider secrets that have doubled conversions and skyrocketed revenue by over $100K for my clients. We’ll walk through the nooks and crannies of successful online shops and I’ll be sharing actionable insights and common failures that'll save you time and make you money.
Maximize Your Margins: Profit-Boosting Techniques for Your Online Shop
E-Commerce
Ingrid Urena
We've all had that sinking feeling around uncertainty. But what if I told you that same uncertainty is what will provide you the most clarity as you pursue your entrepreneurial dreams? Let's dive into the mistakes and wins I made at dash and how trusting our gut, & building systems around authenticity, will help you find the success.
Trust Your Gut - How Designers can Build a Studio and Find Success
Business Development
Mack Garrison
This super-fun class (from a nerd you actually want to spend time with) will teach you everything you need to know about bookkeeping and business finances! We'll cover what bookkeeping is, how to read a P&L for decision-making, how it all ties in with taxes and how to pay yourself!
Money Money Money: Business Finances for Your Creative Brain
Business Finances
Madison Brown
Join The Legal Paige, an expert in legal matters for creatives, in this breakout session focused on equipping website designers with essential strategies to safeguard their assets. Have your website templates been stolen and sold on other platforms? Learn how to draft robust contracts and implement effective protection measures.
Legal Strategies for Website Designers: Protect Your Assets!
Legal Protection
Paige Griffith
Join this 60-minute breakout session and discover how to plan an unforgettable photo and video shoot that goes beyond the white studio, coffee mug, and laptop shots. You'll learn how to plan a shoot that feel authentic and set you apart as a creative trailblazer in your industry.
Planning an Epic Brand Photo & Video Shoot
Content Marketing
Sarah Kleist
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