Speakers Announced for 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention

Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2024-The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) have announced a lineup of speakers for the 2024 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention, being held October 22 to 24 in New Orleans.

The diverse slate of subject-matter experts includes:

*Lauren Saidel-Baker, CFA, speaker and economist at ITR Economics. Her presentation will provide information on necessary tactics and strategies to help attendees prepare for an upswing in the business cycle after 2024.

*Alex Chausovsky, renowned market researcher and analyst with more than 20 years of knowledge centered on economics, business cycle analysis and industry-specific trends. Tag-teaming with his brother Eugene--senior director for analytical development and training at the New Lines Institute think tank--he will share a sharp analysis of how the latest geopolitical events will impact the macroeconomic landscape and how they could affect the outlook for attendee businesses.

*AmyK, an international award-winning speaker, Amazon #1 best-selling author of the books "GET IT: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want" and "The Secrets Leaders Keep," as well as founder of the global community shegetsit.com. She will share how to generate more creative ideas and how to take these ideas to market.

*Kevin Brown, creator and best-selling author of "The Hero Effect." His interactive session will show how to create a deep, values-based connection between businesses, clients and prospective clients.

*Gail Alofsin, national keynote speaker, workshop leader, author, adjunct professor, career coach, radio show host and business development executive. Her presentation will explore the importance and benefits of networking as a critical and impactful business skill.

*Doug Howard, president and founder of Growth Team Strategies. His session will explore strategic planning circumstances of succession.

For more information about the convention, visit www.distributorconvention.org.