J.Hilburn’s Sales and Leadership Summit 2025 will be in Dallas, Texas, from Thursday, January 16th through Saturday, January 18th at the beautiful Statler Hotel! Over the course of a few days, we’ll come together as a community, learn from other successful Stylists, develop ways to increase your business, and more. Check out what’s in store at this year’s Summit!
LOCATION
1914 Commerce Street,
Dallas, TX 75201
Opened in 1956, the Statler in downtown Dallas is famous for its Mid-Century design and being America’s first modern hotel.
All Sales and Leadership Summit activities will be held in the Grand Ballroom.
PARKING
The Statler offers valet parking. There is also a public parking garage located within walking distance of the Statler at 408 S. Ervay Street, Dallas, TX 75201.
EVENT CHECK IN
Upon your arrival on Thursday, be sure to check in at the Registration Table. Registration is open 8:30am – 5:00pm. Early check-in will be available on Wednesday afternoon starting at 2:00pm.
SALES AND LEADERSHIP SUMMIT AGENDA
(Times listed are tentative and subject to change)
Thursday, January 16, 2025
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: The Custom-Made Difference
- The Future J.Hilburn – Our Journey Forward with Stein Ove Fenne
- Celebrating Success of Circle of Excellence
- Crafting the Client Value Proposition – Insights with Simon Kneen
- Unleashing Your Best – Beth Putman-Williams
- Tips from the Top – James Burgess
- The Unveiling – First Look at Spring with Simon Kneen
6:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Evening of Excellence
- Cocktails in the Foyer
- Honoring Excellence – Recognition Dinner
Friday, January 17, 2025
7:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Morning Connections
- Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Additional Workshops
- Fit Workshop with Danielle Petesic and Erin Murphy or IT Workshop with Ravi Soni
9:00 AM – 12:45 AM: Bringing the Product to Life
- Behind the Design – Spring Product Walkthrough with Simon Kneen and Nicole Coury
- Inspiring Experiences – Special Guest Dr. Tony Bridwell
- Spring’s Signature Looks – Robert Esparza
12:50 PM – 2:00 PM: Energize & Connect
- Lunch
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Additional Workshops
- Fit Workshop with Danielle Petesic and Erin Murphy or IT Workshop with Ravi Soni
2:00 PM – 6:25 PM: From Insight to Impact
- Stylist Stories of Client Experiences – Annette Dresser and Eugenie Carpenter
- Insights into Luxury Sales – Simon Kneen and Nicole Coury
- Creating Quality Client Experiences – Workshop with James Burgess
- Voice of the Client – Sally Michael & Top Client Panel
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6:25 PM – 7:30 PM: Elegance in Every Note
- End-of-Day Cocktails and Entertainment
Saturday, January 18, 2025
7:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Morning Connections
- Breakfast
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Driving Change – Raising the Bar
- Commitment to Excellence – Home Office Leadership
- Tips from the Top – Insights from Graham Shaffer-Rais
- Achieving Goals Together – Pacing Partners Workshop with RSDs
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: The Road Ahead
- Inspiring Takeaways – Share Out Session
- Growing Elite – Trip Announcement
12:30 PM: The Journey Continues
Make sure to visit the Educational Bars in the lobby of the General Session this year to speak with the Home Office Experts who can answer your questions.
- Fit Bar
- Tech Bar
- Studio Bar
Each Bar will be open before the General Session, during breaks, and after the General Session.
MEALS
On Thursday evening, dinner is provided in the General Session – Grand Ballroom. You will want to dress up as we will celebrate your amazing successes in 2024.
Breakfast and lunch are provided on Friday. After 7:30PM on Friday evening, you will be free for dinner on your own. We will be serving lire bites before we dismiss Friday night. Breakfast is provided on Saturday morning.
DRESS CODE
Dress Code for the Conference: Business Casual – We recommend bringing layers and a coat as indoor/outdoor temperatures in Texas during January can vary widely.
WHAT TO BRING
- Bring a list of Clients for scheduling appointments during downtime, and a list of potential Stylists to reach out to share your excitement for what’s to come in 2025!
- Bring your Apple iPad
- Bring extra travel bags or leave space in your luggage – You’ve earned your SPRING swatches! Stylists will receive their Spring 2025 swatches at Summit. Dimensions for the swatch package are 6″x 5” x 5″. We are not offering shipping for these items, so you should plan to take these home in your luggage.
We look forward to seeing you all at the Sales and Leadership Summit 2025 at the Statler Hotel in Dallas! If you have any questions, please email events@jhilburn.com.