SEE YOU IN
LAS VEGAS
Above EDGE OCT 23-25
Factory Sharpening Practices and
Professional Selling Conference
Join us in Vegas for 3 days factory sharpening demonstrations,
hand-on practices, and professional selling skills.
Continental breakfast and buffet lunch included.
Las Vegas, Tuscany Suite & Casino 255 EAST FLAMINGO RD.
HOTEL RESERVATION
Show Agenda
Discover creativity and innovation at Above Edge 2023! Explore design trends, experience manufacturing demos, sharpen your skills at the workshop, and witness captivating hair-cutting and pet grooming demonstrations. Elevate your expertise with our professional selling seminar. Unleash your potential at this inspiring event!
dates & hours
10/23 Mon 10am-6pm
10/24 Tue 9am-6pm
10/25 Wed 9am-4pm
7:30am
Continental Breakfast
9:30am
Registration, Greeting, Grouping, Team Member Introduction
10:00am
Why We Above-How we design and develop shears (Chao Wei, President, Above Shears)
11:15pm
Functional Shears Demo (Hong Zhu, Former Chief Instructor of Toni&Guy, International Freelancer)
12:15pm
Coffee Break
12:30am
How to Start-up a Sharpening Business (Bonnie Megowan, President, Bonika Shears )
1:00pm
Buffet Lunch
2:00pm
From A Metal to a Blade-How we make shears (Above Factory)
3:00pm
Factory Sharpening Techniques & Practices 1, Convex-Edge (Above Factory)
3:45pm
Coffee Break
4:00pm
Precision Cutting (Daniel Holzberger, Award-Winning Stylist, Chief Instructor, Aveda)
4:30pm
How to Simplify Sharpening Business (Dennis Brooks, President, SharpEdge)
5:00 pm
Factory Sharpening Techniques & Practices 2, Ride-Line (Above Factory)
5:45pm
New Products Demo, Release, & Announcement
6:00pm
Q&A Close
7:30pm
Round Table Q&A (Optional)
7:30am
Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Review Hot-Points
9:30am
How to Deal with your Competition (Jim O’Donnell, President, On the Edge)
10:00pm
Factory Sharpening Techniques & Practices 3, Setting (Above Factory)
11:30am
Coffee Break
11:45pm
Factory Sharpening Techniques & Practices 4, Hollow Grinding (Above Factory)
1:00pm
Buffet Lunch
2:00pm
Factory Sharpening Techniques & Practices 5, Polishing (Above Factory)
3:15pm
Pet Grooming by Curve Shears (Tessa Koenig, Owner at Sweet Pea Grooming)
3:45pm
Group Sharpening Practices
5:45pm
Q&A
6:00pm
Close
7:30am
Continental Breakfast
9:00am
Photo-Taking
9:15am
Concept Shears Show
9:30am
Professional Selling Skills (Chao Wei, President, Above Shears)
11:00am
Coffee Break
11:15am
Selling by Effective Scheduling (Randy Levin, VP, NBTSG)
11:30pm
Helping you Succeed-Sales with Shears’ Knowledge (Alex Lee, VP, Above Shears)
1:00pm
Buffet Lunch
2:00pm
Certification
2:30pm
What Makes us Different (Sharpener Reps)
3:00pm
Panel, Discussion & Conclusion
4:00pm
Close
Visit this link by 7-30-2023, for a special rate of $89!
Or call The Hotel: 702-893-8933 and mention Above Edge Event.
Twin beds and king beds available.
Among the largest standard guest rooms in Las Vegas, you'll enjoy the residential ambiance of our Deluxe ExecutiveSuites. Measuring over 625 square feet, there's more than enough room for work or relaxation. Relax in the comfort of apillow-top mattress, sumptuous duvet, and plush pillows. Refresh with a spacious bathroom featuring a relaxing tub,separate shower, and water closet. Unwind in your comfortable living area with a full-size sofa and chair. Recharge atyour wet bar, equipped with coffee maker, refrigerator, and dining table & chairs.
Vendor Booth Available:
Please contact Alex Lee for vendor booth
At the event, the vendor show will be open where you can talk, network,and shop with the best in the industry! Plus Exclusive Deals of Above Shears.
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