The schedule is set! The 2021 NCA Success Summit, March 23-24, will be packed with education and socializing. The event, which is free and open to all current, former and prospective NCA members, is designed to help costumers blast through the COVID doldrums and get their businesses revving again. To reserve your spot in the Success Summit, simply click here.
Here is the schedule:
Day One
Tuesday, March 23 (all times are Central)
10 a.m.: Coffee Hour - Pour yourself a cup of joe, sit in front of your computer, and chat with friends and peers! This virtual coffee hour will the kick-off social events of the Success Summit and will be set up to allow conversations in side rooms so that the main room doesn't get noisy.
11 a.m.: Improving Your Online Sales - Even when COVID ends, selling online will still be important for successful costume shops. This panel discussion will feature three costume shop owners who have succeeded with their online sales. They'll explain what works for them and then take questions from the attendees.
Noon: Serving the Theater Community During and After COVID - The theater community was completely shut down by COVID, which means that revenue dried up for most costume shops. But a new season is upon us and slowly things are opening up. This panel discussion will include experiences and insight from two costume shop owners and one vendor who are all serving the theater community. Hear what they're doing and ask any questions you have!
1 p.m. Bitch Session - Want to let off some steam? This is your chance! As the closing event of the first day of the NCA Success Summit, we're inviting attendees to let it all hang out. We want to hear your problems and complaints, and hopefully other attendees can provide a few solutions....or at least sympathy!
Day Two
Wednesday, March 24 (all times are Central)
10 a.m.: Coffee Hour with NCA History Presentation - Drink your coffee and watch a slide show packed with old photos from NCA's 90+ years of history! Who knows, maybe you'll even see yourself!
11 a.m.: Selling to Unconventional Markets - Sometimes success involves just finding the right market. This panel discussion will feature costumers who have succeeded in selling to Cosplay enthusiasts, the drag community, and various other unconventional markets. Learn how they reach and serve these markets!
Noon: Selling Non-Costume Retail Items - Your customers might walk in looking for a costume or some make-up, but why not add a few other items to their shopping cart? This panel discussion will cover the selection and sales of games, magic, toys, impulse items and other fun retail items that can add profit to your store. Each panelist will share their experiences and offer tips.
1 p.m. Fancy Hat Ball - Let's close out the 2021 Success Summit with a cocktail and some fun! The Fancy Hat Ball will be a chance for you to show off your favorite headgear and chat with friends and peers on more time.
To reserve your spot in the Success Summit, simply click here.