2026 - 2027 Meeting/Event Information
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Our event season begins in September and extends through May. We provide 8 regular chapter meetings, each 3-4 hours in length generally on Fridays starting at 8:30am. At most meetings, a meal is provided.
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Beyond Applause: Creating Sustainable Income and Impact Through Training | Presented by Jason Hunt, CSP
May 16, 2025
9:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT
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Moore Lake Community Building
5890 Central Ave NE
Fridley, MN
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Speaking is just one way to make an impact—but it’s not the only way, and for many, it’s not even the best way. Training allows you to go beyond the stage, beyond one-time events, and into deeper, more meaningful work that creates lasting change. Imagine building long-term partnerships where you work with the same organization over multiple sessions, creating real transformation, rather than constantly chasing new clients for single engagements. This is the power of training. Whether you want to supplement your speaking or focus entirely on training, this session will help you build a profitable, sustainable business by mastering the structure, content, and sales of training. If you want to move beyond applause and into real, lasting impact—while building a business that doesn’t rely on the next speaking gig—this session is for you!
- The Marketing of Training - How to position yourself as a trainer and land long-term clients.
- The Structure of Training – How to put together and organize training programs for consistent revenue rather than one-off gigs.
- The Content of Training - How to develop interactive, engaging, and results-driven training that participants love.
- The Sales of Training - How to create and package training programs that align with client budgets and maximize profitability.
- The Impact of Training - How to ensure your training delivers measurable change, making you referable and in demand.
If you want to move beyond applause and into real, lasting impact—while building a business that doesn’t rely on the next speaking gig—this session is for you!
Bio: Jason A Hunt makes it easier for people to like and follow their leaders. He is the founder and CEO of Eye Squared Leadership and has had the pleasure of working with over 30,000 people in organizations large and small. Jason's first major leadership role was to run a branch of 100 church members in outer Siberia when he was 19. Since then, he has served in several leadership positions, including principal of a school, where he failed miserably. Jason has a master’s degree in leadership, is certified by the John Maxwell Leadership Institute, and is the author of five books. He is also the current president of the National Speakers Association of Minnesota and holds the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. Jason lives in Owatonna, Minnesota with his wife and four kids.
Program Agenda
8:30 AM - Gathering/Networking with light snacks and coffee
9:00 AM - Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM - Deep dive with Jason A Hunt
10:30 AM - Break with light snacks
10:45 AM - Deep dive continues
12:00 PM - Meeting concludes
Program Rates
- $ 0 - Professional and Speaker Academy members
- $25 - Guests
Accommodations, Special Instructions and Comments
- Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes you are not able to attend an event that you have paid for. All attendees are factored into our event expenses and therefore, we are not able to offer refunds, but would be happy to move your registration to the next event for you. Please contact our office for additional details. - Photography/Video Policy
NSA Minnesota reserves the right to use any photograph or video taken at any event sponsored by NSA-MN, without the expressed written permission of those in the photograph or video. - Accommodations
If you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in an NSA- MN chapter event, Please email your request to Jasmine Brett Stringer at: [email protected] a minimum of five (5) business days in advance of the event for arrangements to be made.
Tickets
$25.00 Guest
$0.00 Professional Member
