Day 1 | Tuesday, June 25, 2024

8 am

Registration Opens

9 am - 3 pm

Exhibitor Set Up

10 am - 11:30 am

B4B Networking Event – Speed Meet

First come, first serve - this speed meet event allows fast networking from operators wanting to exchange businss with other operators - all within ONE HOUR!

Facilitated by Jim Luff, Aurora Payments

12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

LIMO U BOOTCAMP: HOW TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Basics:

  • Short-term goals: What is your 3-5 year plan?

  • How to find customers: How to assess your local market and what type of vehicle(s) you need to service it.

  • Other revenue streams and how to get that business

  • Pricing your business

  • Putting a financial forecast together 

  • Technologies and operating systems needed

  • Time management tips for home-based operators

Expansion:

  • Understanding your target market

  • Assessing fleet needs

  • Analyzing the competition

  • Identifying a value proposition

  • Establishing long-term goals

  • Financials for expanding – making the hard leap from small to mid-sized business

  • Picking a location with growth potential: 

  • Buy vs Rent business property

  • Building a team – who to hire and what to outsource 

12:30 pm - 1:50 pm

Bus Success Symposium

This program is all about buses:

  • The State of the Bus Market

  • The Bus Industry Pain Points Addressed

  • Driver & HR Discussion

  • DOT & Audits

  • Maintenence Matters

  • Marketing and Selling Charter Service   

Moderators: 
Tim Guldin, Temsa, Tom Holden, Transportation Advisors,

2 pm - 3:30 pm

The CONVERSATION

Join The Conversation and hear first-hand stories from three fascinating CEOs, all self-made and started at the ground floor level. This informal yet structured interview is a unique opportunity to uncover personal stories and ideas. This candid talk, spiked with humor, will be educational and inspirational. “The Conversation” is a must-see for all entrepreneurs, both new to business ownership to those who are about ready to let go of the reigns and all the up-and-comers in between.

  • Jim Keyes, former CEO of 7-11 & Blockbuster

  • Scott Solombrino, former CEO DavEl/Boston Coach & GBTA

  • Ricky Sitomer, former CEO of Blue Star Jets & CEO of Star Jets International   

3:45 pm - 5 pm

Grand Opening STATE OF THE STATE

Event Exclusive!

  • Unpacking the New Reciprocity Bill and How Operators Must Approach their Counties effective July 1, 2024

  •  Fact& Figures:  Is Our Industry Profitable?

  • Trends in Business, Luxury and Charter Travel

  •  Award Winners Recognition

Esteemed Colleagues:

Rick Versace, FLA President

Matthew Blair, Lobbyist

Susan Lichtenstein, a special presentation on the State of Business Travel

Glenn Cook, head of land, air, water, and space transportation at Lake Nona

5 pm - 7 pm

Welcome Reception & Exhibits Preview

*Media Central Open for Live Streaming Interviews

8 pm - 10 pm

Networking & Bites

Spruzzo, West Palm Beach

Day 2 | Wednesday, June 26, 2024

8 am

Registration Opens

9 am - 10:20 am

HR Workshop: Creating the Ultimate People Process!

Best Selling Author and Outstanding Visionary of People - Dr. Crosby will change the way you hire forever! Learn how to identify the right BEHAVIOR for your culture and the job at hand along with eliminating those bad apples that sneak through the cracks! 

Presented by: Dr. Don Crosby, president of the Global Behavior Companies

10:30 am - 11:20 am

Stand Out & Get Noticed with the NEW Driver Safety Certification Program

  • Basics of defensive driving for chauffeurs – what are the pitfalls?

  • Basics of distracted driving – what to do when dispatch calls?

  • How to flash your Safety Certs to Get More Jobs

  • How safety can SAVE you on insurance

Presented by: Dan Ford, Executive VP of Mears Transportation, Jorge DeLaHoz, Mears Security Director, Joseph Madiedo, Professional Insurance Center James Blain, PAX Training

11:30 am - 12:20 pm

General Session: Industry Trail Blazers: Secrets of Success

The industry is at another turning point in its journey towards maturity. These entrepreneurs have turned their small businesses that started in their homes into multi-million dollar enterprises and are aspiring to become the industry's first Billionaires. Their secrets to success will be shared with all attendees with in-depth questions on the most coveted insider information. 

  • Robert Alexander, founder of RMA Worldwide

  • Nour Elotmani, founder of Destination MCO

  • Reza Chaudry, founder of HYRIDE London

Moderators:
Rick Versace, FLA President & Larry Greene, FLA Treasurer

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Exhibits & Lunch Reception

(on showroom floor)

*Media Central Open for Live Streaming Interviews   

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm

Session: Mastering the Retail & Special Events Industry:

Weddings, Proms, Galas, Anniversaries, and Special Nights Out are 50% of this industry's revenue source. Hear from an expert marketer on how to make great money and have fun running a retail limousine business. 

Presented by: L. Necee Cooper, CEO of GoGo Party Bus

3:30 pm - 4:20 pm

Niche Marketing: Expanding Your Horizons With Jet Charter Business:

Learn how you can grow your revenue streams by tapping into the jet charter referral work. Never have downtime!  Find out what the secrets are to earning the FBO relationship. 

Presented by: Ricky Sitomer, CEO of Star Jets

4:45 pm

One for the Road Farewell Celebration

Restoration Hardware (RH) Rooftop

7 pm

Fundraiser Dinner for the FLA Defense Fund

Separate Fee

Flagler’s Steakhouse at The Breakers