Rodeo Business Conference June 18th, 19th and 20th in Wall, S.D.

It doesn't matter if you are a up an comer or a seasoned veteran in the rodeo world, but this conference is for you !!! We can not stress enough the importance of being marketable to obtain sponsorships. Sponsorships are often the key to keeping a rodeo career alive and moving and this conference will teach you thus business side of things that you so dearly need in that department. Check out the information, schedule of events as well as the talent roster for both the speakers and the attendees and you will quickly see why this conference is for everyone. Stay tuned to Where They Buck for more news and information surrounding the Rodeo Business Conference.

·         Rodeo Business Conference – June 18th, 19th, 20th – in Wall, SD
REGISTRATION: $200.00 to help cover the costs of bringing in the first class line-up of instructors. Message me on here or call/text me at 605-515-4313 to get registered. Payment due at check-in. - Registration spots are still available.

Speakers will include: Teresa Underdown, J.W. Kirkham, Liz Kirkham, David Hilton, Dave Morrison, and maybe a few surprises.

Subjects will include everything from media relations, tv interviews, attaining sponsors, keeping sponsors, how to make rodeo a career and not just a hobby, marketing yourself, character - integrity – purpose, etc. This isn’t just for contestants. Anyone involved in the rodeo industry at any level and aspect could benefit from the knowledge that can be received from these sessions. I guarantee the info received will be priceless.

We already have a great line-up of PRCA, and PBR contestants registered, some already on the BFTS tour. If you are a young bull rider, bareback rider, and/or bronc rider – Not only will the conference be beneficial, but those coming to the conference will be available to help you fine tune your skills during the Roughstock portion of the school as well. JJ Elshere & Cole Elshere will be on hand to help any young bronc riders, and we will also have many other professional roughstock contestants on hand in the other events as well. Stock will be on hand from beginner to advance levels.

Talent alone can’t keep you on the road. It takes that extra boost to keep you out there so your talent can shine. These rodeo business conferences are the result of the vision of Teresa Underdown, David Hilton, and J.W. & Liz Kirkham and their experience and knowledge in these specific fields, and with the burning desire to pass it on to you.

TENATIVE SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
8:00AM – 9:45AM – Check-in at the Wall Community Center
(on main street, across the street from Wall Drug)
10:00AM – 11:00AM – Morning Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
11:00AM – 1:00PM – Lunch Break – Free time – One on One sessions if wanted.
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Afternoon Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
2:00PM – 7:00PM – Bucking Barebacks, Saddle Broncs & Bulls at Arena – Roughstock Clinic also One on One sessions if wanted.
7:00PM – 8:00PM – Night Speaking Session – Either at Arena or Community Center – TBD

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013
10:00AM – 11:00AM – Morning Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
11:00AM – 1:00PM – Lunch Break – Free time – One on One sessions if wanted.
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Afternoon Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
2:00PM – 7:00PM – Bucking Barebacks, Saddle Broncs & Bulls at Arena – Roughstock Clinic also One on One sessions if wanted.
7:00PM – 8:00PM – Night Speaking Session – Either at Arena or Community Center – TBD

Thursday, June 20th, 2013
10:00AM – 11:00AM – Morning Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
11:00AM – 1:00PM – Lunch Break – Free time – One on One sessions if wanted.
1:00PM – 2:00PM – Afternoon Speaking Session – Wall Community Center
2:00PM – 5:00PM – Bucking Barebacks, Saddle Broncs & Bulls at Arena – Roughstock Clinic also One on One sessions if wanted.
5:00PM – 6:00PM – Night Speaking Session – Either at Arena or Community Center – TBD

For those already registered, here’s an idea of what the three days will look like. Please keep on spreading the word and get more people registered. I don’t want anyone to miss out on what’s being available to them.
Lodging will be available for the 18th & 19th for an additional $56.00 ($28/night).

If you don't want to bunk with others, and would like to reserve your own private room, contact the Best Value Inn in Wall, SD at (605) 279-2127.

SIDE NOTES: Teresa Underdown will be our main speaker, she was Dale Earnhardt & Dale Earnhardt Jr's PR person (She IS the woman that turned Dale Earnhardt into Dale Earnhardt) along and basically wrote the manual for nascar's sponsorship plan in the 80's/90's... she then moved over into the PBR and Rodeo world where her passion is to teach cowboys how to be marketable. Along with Teresa, there will be finals contestants, speakers who have the experience, Wrangler - Ariat - Ressistol personalities on hand, and a few surprises that I am also working on.

David Hilton was Herrington's flank man and bull hauler back in the glory days when they dominated the Cups.

Some already registered participants that you may know are: Jory Markis, Nathan Schaper, Matt Triplett, Zac Peterson, Josh Ehlers, John Jacobs, Kayley Hook, Sadie Berger, and some dang good South Dakota talent.