Speakers

Danny Cahill
Owner
Hobson Associates
Todd Bossler
Training and Support Manager
Top Echelon Software
Alexis Albright Meschi
CIO and Co-Founder
ORA Marketing

Agenda

Wednesday March 19
1:00 -3:15 PM
TE Recruit: Beginner to Novice Training
Join your fellow Top Echelon recruiters for a open bar, some hor dourves, and networking at the Bankers Alley - Hilton.  Make some new friends and pick from any of the local Nashville spots to dine.
 
 
There are so many restaurants in the area...
 
 
3:15 - 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 - 5:00 PM
TE Recruit: Advanced Methods and Integration Mastery
5:00 - 5:30 PM
Free Time
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Ice Breaker -Networking Event
Join your fellow Top Echelon recruiters for a open bar, some hor dourves, and networking at the Bankers Alley - Hilton.  Make some new friends and pick from any of the local Nashville spots to dine.
 
Thursday March 20
7:30- 8:30 AM
Breakfast Convention Check-In
Church Street Breakfast:
  • Freshly baked pastries, whipped yogurt with granola and honey, fresh sliced fruit.
  • Free range scrambled eggs, skillet potatoes, hickory smoked bacon
  • Orange juice, Apple juice, coffee and tea.
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Top Echelon Connect Kick-Off
Top Echelon President/CEO Mark Demaree welcomes you to TE Connect '25-Nashville where networking is done at its finest. Mark will give an review of what has happened over the last two years with the company, the software and what changes we have to look forward to; all for the best interest of you. Drea Codispoti, Network Director will then guide you through the TE Connect Events and help everyone understand how to maximize their networking efforts at the convention.
9:00 - 10:15 AM
Danny Cahill: Part 1: The Reality of AI in Recruiting Danny Cahill

Part 1: The Reality of AI in Recruiting

  • Introduction to the AI landscape in recruiting
  • Debunking the extreme viewpoints:
    • AI is just a fad
    • AI will eliminate recruiting entirely
  • Understanding the balanced perspective: AI as a tool for prosperity
  • What the next 3-5 years will look like in recruiting before AI evolves further
10:15 - 10:30 AM
Break
The Sheraton II room will be hosted from 9:00-11:00 AM and 1:00 -4:30 PM by a member of the Top Echelon Staff (either River Kale or Todd Bossler) to answer any of your support questions and needs regarding the software or making more placements in the Network. Kate Tack, Top Echelon' Lead Product Designer will be demonstrating some of the new designs and features in future updates as well as seeking your feedback on the software. Kate is collecting new ideas that drive her team to design the system that successfully runs your agency.
10:30- 11:30AM
Lightning Rounds Networking Session

Objective: To facilitate connections among over 20 recruiters through a fast-paced Lightning Rounds Networking session, where participants will engage in discussions on key industry topics, exchange insights, and begin to build valuable relationships enhancing recruiting strategies and learning new things from your peers.

Instructions: The first person who sat down at the table is the moderator. Be sure to give others a time to share.  Each person introduces themselves by stating their name.  Then start the discussion based on the topics listed for the round.
 
Each round is 20 minutes.
 
 
11:30 - 11:45 AM
Break
The purpose of the Lightning Rounds is to connect as many of the attendees together as possible and discuss a few key topics. In this legendary Networking session, you will meet upwards of 20 other recruiters and share ideas prompted by thoughtfully constructed questions.
Click here to view the Topics
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Maximizing Revenue with TE Network's Most Powerful Tools Todd Bossler
Unlock the full potential of TE Network's powerful tools in this essential session designed to boost your placements and revenue. Learn from experts how to effectively utilize the split placement network to increase your success rate. This session will provide you with practical demonstrations and insights into the most impactful features of TE Network, guiding you towards more efficient placements and greater financial rewards. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your recruiting capabilities and drive your business forward.
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Bankers Gallery Lunch
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Baby Lettuces Salad
  • Entrees: King Salmon & Pan Seared Chicken
  • Desert: Triple Choc' Crunch Tart
1:30 - 2:30 PM
Business-Building Discussion Groups PT I Networking Session
Description: In this Networking Session, sit down with two separate selected groups of recruiters and discuss the topics that really matter and change the course of your business. This is an iron-sharpening-iron knowledge exchanging session where members unite to help one another's business. Conquer topics such as, planning for slow times, new sourcing tools and methods, and candidate and client psychologies. 

Objective: Discussion Group objectives are clear: to share ideas, solve problems, and strengthen your businesses. Work together to overcome obstacles, drive growth, and ensure the continued success of our recruiting businesses.  


Instructions: The first person who sat down at the table is the moderator.  Each person introduces themselves by stating their name.  The moderator can decide which of the following topics to start discussing.  Be sure to give others a time to share.

2:30- 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Turning Your LinkedIn Profile Into a Client-Attracting Asset Alexis Albright Meschi

Most recruiters treat their LinkedIn profile like a resume—bland, generic, and completely forgettable. They follow LinkedIn’s prompts, slap on a logo, write a standard About section, and wonder why their profile does nothing to warm leads or spark interest. So they are blended in with all the other users who look just the same.

In this session, I’ll show you how to do a LinkedIn overhaul in a way you’ve never heard of and turn your page into a high-converting sales page that sells for you. You’ll learn our proven strategies to optimize your profile like a marketing pro, making it more compelling, engaging, and positioned to attract your ideal clients. I’ll show you the exact strategy we use with our clients then I’ll be workshopping a live example so you can see exactly how to make these changes in real time. I want you to walk away with clear, actionable steps to transform your profile into a pipeline builder.

3:45 - 4:00 PM
Break
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Danny Cahill: Part 2: Preparing for Success in the “Pre-AI” Era Danny Cahill

Part 2: Preparing for Success in the “Pre-AI” Era

  • Shaping the right mindset for recruiters
  • Adapting workflows to integrate AI efficiently
  • Challenging outdated beliefs about sourcing, business development, and engagement
  • How to leverage AI while maintaining human-driven strengths
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Personal Time
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Nashville Style Gala at the Valentine on Broadway
Mingle, Dine, Dance with everyone you met and celebrate a great day of learning and networking by blowing off some steam Nashville Style at the Valentine on Broadway.
Meal, Live Music, Dancing Included.  
 
 
 
Friday March 21
7:30 - 8:30 AM
Networking Breakfast
Church Street Breakfast:
  • Freshly baked pastries, whipped yogurt with granola and honey, fresh sliced fruit.
  • Free range scrambled eggs, skillet potatoes, house country sausage
  • Orange juice, Apple juice, coffee and tea.
8:30 - 9:45 AM
Danny Cahill: Part 3: SWOT Analysis for Recruiting in the AI Age Danny Cahill

Part 3: SWOT Analysis for Recruiting in the AI Age

  • Strengths: Identifying what makes great recruiters irreplaceable
  • Weaknesses: Addressing gaps in cold BD, sourcing, and adaptation
  • Opportunities: Using data-driven insights to seize AI-powered growth
  • Threats: Tackling industry challenges with confidence and action
9:45 - 10:00 AM
Break
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Business Building Discussions PT II Networking
Description: In this Networking Session, sit down with two separate selected groups of recruiters and discuss the topics that really matter and change the course of your business. This is an iron-sharpening-iron knowledge exchanging session where members unite to help one another's business. Conquer topics such as, planning for slow times, new sourcing tools and methods, and candidate and client psychologies. 

Objective: Discussion Group objectives are clear: to share ideas, solve problems, and strengthen your businesses. Work together to overcome obstacles, drive growth, and ensure the continued success of our recruiting businesses.  


Instructions: The first person who sat down at the table is the moderator.  Each person introduces themselves by stating their name.  The moderator can decide which of the following topics to start discussing.  Be sure to give others a time to share.

10:45 - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AI: A Practical Approach to Power Usage
We will close TE Connect - Canton -'24 with a new tradition that will go down in history, literally!
Closing Ceremonies
Closing Comments on TE Connect '25-Nashville

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