YachtWorld.com is pleased to invite you to our next two Yacht Brokerage University events. We have teamed up with the Yacht Brokers Association of America to produce these full day events for our East Coast members, but all are welcome. Please find our complete list of upcoming events here.
August 5 – Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel, Warwick, RI
August 7 – Doubletree Hotel, Annapolis, MD
Join your fellow professional yacht brokers and industry leaders for these valuable one-day Yacht Brokerage University events. In this economy it is even more important to maximize your marketing advantage and stay connected with your industry. This informative event will help keep you up to speed with the recent changes in BoatWizard as well as delve into issues concerning yacht brokerage professionals such as yourself.
Register for the Aug. 5 Providence, RI Session Here
Register for the Aug 7 Annapolis, MD Session Here
Register today for this free full day Yacht Brokerage University event. You’ll get an in-depth look at how to leverage the Internet to sell more boats, detailed presentations by yacht brokerage industry professionals and an opportunity to network with fellow brokers. Please find the program agenda for each of these events below.
We look forward to seeing you soon. This year registration is exclusively online. If you have any questions or need assistance please feel free to contact us at 877.336.9527 x2.
Program Agenda – Providence, RI, Aug. 5
0800-0830 Continental Breakfast – Meet and greet
0830-0835 Welcoming Comments & Introductions, Jessica Muffett, Publisher Emeritus Yachtworld.com and Joseph Thompson, Executive Director, YBAA
0835-0910 Yachtworld.com Keynote Presentation, Jessica Muffett, Publisher Emeritus
0910-1000 What’s new with BoatWizard, Joe Lingerfelt, Customer Service Manager
1000-1015 Networking Break
1015-1045 Your Website, Your Business – Elements of a Successful Website – Larry Rains, Marketing Manager
1045-1130 BoatWizard Tips and Tricks – Enhanced Listings, Sponsored Search, Flex Print, Soldboats, Broker Permissions, etc. – Joe Lingerfelt, Customer Service Manager
1130-1200 Building Better Listings – Enhanced Listing Opportunities, Use of White Space and Easy Photo Tips – Larry Rains, Marketing Manager
1200-1245 Luncheon
1245-1300 YBAA Update
1300-1330 RI Marine Trades Assn. Update – Lisa DiRaimo, Exec. Dir.
1330-1500 Laws & Regulations / Ask the Attorney – Law Offices of David Bohonnon
1500-1515 Networking Break
1515-1600 American Arbitration Assn.: How it Works – Karen Jakut, District V.P.
1600-0450 Topic Table Discussions – Selected Brokerage Business Topics
1650-1700 Closing Comments
1700-2000 CPYB Exam – Requires separate application – see www.cpyb.net
Program Agenda – Annapolis, MD Aug. 7
0800-0830 Continental Breakfast – Meet and greet
0830-0835 Welcoming Comments & Introductions, Jessica Muffett, Publisher Emeritus Yachtworld.com and Joseph Thompson, Executive Director, YBAA
0835-0910 Yachtworld.com Keynote Presentation, Jessica Muffett, Publisher Emeritus
0910-1000 What’s new with BoatWizard, Joe Lingerfelt, Customer Service Manager
1000-1015 Networking Break
1015-1045 Your Website, Your Business – Elements of a Successful Website – Larry Rains, Marketing Manager
1045-1130 BoatWizard Tips and Tricks – Enhanced Listings, Sponsored Search, Flex Print, Soldboats, Broker Permissions, etc. – Joe Lingerfelt, Customer Service Manager
1130-1200 Building Better Listings – Enhanced Listing Opportunities, Use of White Space and Easy Photo Tips – Larry Rains, Marketing Manager
1200-1245 Luncheon & YBAA Update
1245-1315 MD Marine Trades Assn. Update – Susan Zeller, Exec. Dir.
1315-1345 MD Broker Licensing Update – Sharon Carrick, Dir. Licensing & Registration, MD DNR
1345-1445 Laws & Regulations / Ask the Attorney – Law Office of Gorman & Williams
1445-1500 Networking Break
1500-1530 MD Retailers’ Perspective – Tom Saquella, Pres., MD Retailers Assn.
1530-1600 Industry Education Perspective: ABYC & MITEC – Skip Burdon, Pres., ABYC
1600-1650 Topic Table Discussions – Selected Brokerage Business Topics
1650-1700 Closing Comments
1700-2000 CPYB Exam – Requires separate application – www.cpyb.net