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Daymond John to Give Keynote at JCK Las Vegas
The entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star will share his top tips for success.
On Saturday, June 7, Daymond John is set to speak on his fundamental principles that he calls “S.H.A.R.K. Points,” along with providing actionable tips and inspiring insights into building impactful brands and scaling business growth.
Norwalk, Conn.—JCK has announced award-winning entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” star Daymond John as its keynote speaker at its upcoming trade show in Las Vegas.
His session, titled “Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points for Success” is set for Saturday, June 7, in the San Polo Ballroom inside the Venetian.
It will begin at 8:30 a.m., with doors opening at 8:00 a.m.
JCK said John’s highly influential marketing strategies make him the motivational speaker he is today.
John is also the author of six best-selling books and the recipient of hundreds of awards, including the Brandweek’s Marketer of the Year and Advertising Age’s Marketing 100 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign.
In his keynote address, he will provide attendees with actionable tips for building impactful brands, scaling business growth, and establishing the right mindset. He will also share the fundamental principles that he calls his “S.H.A.R.K. Points.”
“This year’s keynote speaker, Daymond John, brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for jewelry professionals and retailers, offering a perspective from outside our industry,” said Sarin Bachmann, senior vice president for the RX Jewelry Portfolio.
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His session, titled “Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points for Success” is set for Saturday, June 7, in the San Polo Ballroom inside the Venetian.
It will begin at 8:30 a.m., with doors opening at 8:00 a.m.
JCK said John’s highly influential marketing strategies make him the motivational speaker he is today.
John is also the author of six best-selling books and the recipient of hundreds of awards, including the Brandweek’s Marketer of the Year and Advertising Age’s Marketing 100 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign.
In his keynote address, he will provide attendees with actionable tips for building impactful brands, scaling business growth, and establishing the right mindset. He will also share the fundamental principles that he calls his “S.H.A.R.K. Points.”
“This year’s keynote speaker, Daymond John, brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for jewelry professionals and retailers, offering a perspective from outside our industry,” said Sarin Bachmann, senior vice president for the RX Jewelry Portfolio.
JCK has also announced the details of this year’s JCK Talks, the show’s educational programming.
It is free and open to all attendees of the JCK show on a first-come seating basis. Sessions will occur from June 5 to June 8 in the Venetian.
JCK Talks will deliver an insightful array of sessions tailored to the evolving needs of the jewelry industry, the organization said.
“Additionally, the multi-day JCK Talks program offers the latest insights and trends that businesses need to thrive in today’s dynamic market, with a new focus on how to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation in retail,” said Bachmann.
The education lineup includes eight key tracks designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and tools to meet industry challenges and seize opportunities, said organizers.
The programming will range from hands-on workshops to single-speaker sessions and multi-perspective panels.
The tracks include hot topics, trends, business management, sales, AI and innovation, customer experience, personal development, and marketing.
The 101 sessions, designed to expand attendees’ skillsets, are slated for Thursday, June 5 in Venetian Room 101.
JCK’s Social Stage is returning by popular demand, the organization said, to offer expert insights on what is trending by platform and unique strategies.
It will also offer a new Social Stage, named the Sustainability Stage, focusing on sustainability and ethics. It is slated for Sunday, June 8 and located adjacent to the Showcase Stage on level two of the show floor.
More speakers are anticipated with the release of the full program.
To view the complete education schedule with times and speaker details, visit JCK’s website.
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