2025 Exhibitors by Category
Get Your Weekends Back! 5 Clients That Will Keep Calling.
Learn the five key client opportunities and actionable strategies to attract them – corporate events, schools, community centers, event venues, and non-profit organizations. Sharone will share networking, marketing, and sales techniques to stand out and build relationships with decision-makers. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your business and work-life balance.
About Sharone Reid
Sharone Reid is a dynamic speaker and expert in the Photo Booth industry. As the owner of Focus and Fabulous Events, a successful photo booth rental company, she has been actively involved in the field since 2013. Sharone earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Howard University.
She is a sought-after keynote speaker at industry events, including the International Photo Booth Expo and the Strong Women Photo Booth Conference. Additionally, Sharone hosts the Chit Chat Photo Booth Podcast and serves as a brand ambassador for Pic Pic Social software.
Known for her exceptional networking skills, Sharone has received praise for her training sessions, including one on “Growing Your Business Through Networking.” She has served on the Photo Booth Professional International Advisory Board and the board of directors for the Virginia Chapter of the International Live Events Association. In 2020, she was nominated for the Metropolitan Business League’s Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
With a passion for her work, Sharone lives by the motto, “If you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life,” making her an ideal speaker for any event.
8 Proven Follow-Up Tips to Help Minimize Ghosting
WeddingPros in the entertainment category who excel in transforming leads into confirmed bookings, are always refining their approach. Following up on leads and improving their content to encourage two-way conversations. This is particularly crucial when engaging with the Generation Z demographic, where establishing trust and rapport is key. In this presentation, we’ll reveal essential strategies to enhance engagement, foster genuine conversations, and minimize the rate of ghosting. These 8 insights are designed to enhance your conversion rate by increasing the proportion of leads participating in meaningful two-way conversations leading to bookings.
Strategize to improve your lead process to minimize ghosting
Reduce ghosting by improving lead follow-up content that encourages two-way conversation
Enhanced insights into Generation Z to help build trust and rapport that lead to bookings
About Tom Chelednik
Tom Chelednik has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, with 16 specifically in the wedding industry. From 2008 – 2020, Tom held several sales positions at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Training and Enablement. He led teams instrumental in growing and retaining new business across 20 states and Canada, ultimately helping wedding professionals book more weddings and grow their businesses. During his time at The Knot, Tom traveled the country 70% of each year to speak with and learn from wedding professionals. Tom is passionate about sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years and continues to coach pros, specifically to help them increase their leads and bookings. In addition to The Knot, Tom was the COO of The Treasury Venue Collection in St. Augustine, Florida, where he learned firsthand what it was like to operate a wedding venue. During that time, he also helped build an online learning platform called Venue Profit Pro, designed for wedding venues nationwide to improve their marketing and sales results. Tom rejoined The Knot Worldwide in the summer of 2022 and is now The Director of Vendor Engagement. When he’s not traveling around the country, Tom can spend time with his family, which now includes three grandchildren.
7 Lessons from a 7 Figure Photo Booth Company
This engaging session is designed to inspire and educate attendees through a series of compelling stories, practical tips, and innovative strategies that have defined the success of LA Photo Party.
About David Miller, CEO, LA Photo Party
David Miller is the CEO of LA Photo Party, creators of award-winning photo booths, software, and event technology. Formerly the Head of New Technology, David now spends his time shaping the future of the business and managing offices nationwide that utilize and pioneer new photo booth solutions. His degree as an engineer has lead him to work in many exciting places including NASA.
Alan Berg To Offer Special Mini-Mastermind at PBX/MEX
Alan Berg’s 3 hour Mini-Mastermind
(There is an additional cost for this presentation; it is NOT included with MEX or PBX Key Passes)
February 17
Monday 8:30 AM 3 Hours
Would you ask how to convert more of the leads you’re getting, how to get ghosted less, how have better conversations, how and when raise your prices and… how to make more sales? Alan literally wrote the books: “Shut Up and Sell More Weddings and Events”, “Why Are They Ghosting Me?” and “Stop Selling and Help Them Buy” – in this small-group mini-mastermind you’ll be able to pick his brain, and walk away with actual wording to use in your initial replies and follow-ups, discuss pricing on websites and much more.
Come to this special 3-hour mini-mastermind. Here are just some of the things you can ask about:
The 4 Steps to More Sales
How to reply to inquiries – including the dreaded “How much do you charge?”
When and how you should follow up
How to handle the price question
Handling Objections
Should you put pricing on your website?
And much more!
Normally a Mastermind with Alan costs $1000 or more. And you’d pay many times this to have a private consultation with Alan (he gets $400/hour, so this is a steal!) In order to have time to answer your questions, this mastermind is limited to only 25 people, so get your seat(s) now!
Save $100 with this special PBX/MEX Link:
https://tinyurl.com/LVMini100
Everyone’s Faver-ite MC/Presenter returns for PBX.X
Breakfast With The Game Master
Tuesday 2/18 8AM in the main PBX seminar room on the 2nd floor
Scott Faver has been an integral part of PBX since its inception. He not only ensures that the show runs smoothly from a technical standpoint, but he also manages all the introductions and is always ready to step onto the stage if needed. Entertaining is second nature to Scott, as he has been speaking at DJ events from coast to coast for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has helped countless DJs and Photo Brothers enhance their businesses by providing exceptional customer service and high-quality performances. Bring your own breakfast and take advantage of the experience and wisdom of the GameMaster!