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A Dynamic & Engaging Conference With An Emphasis on Hiring, Retention, Communication and Culture.

May 4th – 5th, 2024
Dallas, TX

KNOW-HOW, KNOWLEDGE, AND NETWORKING

Promote to
Entice.

Attract, Recognize and Close the Best Candidates for Your Team!

Revamp Your Current Recruitment Systems;
Apply Surefire Methods to Secure Your A-Team.

Create an Environment Where Staff Won’t Leave.

Implement Deal Clinching Interviews

Sharpen One Crucial Skill That Makes It ALL Work.

Hiring Experts

Network on Steroids

PRESENTERS​

NANCY MURA

FOUNDER, PEDS-A-PALOOZA
COMMUNITY & CONFERENCES
PRESIDENT, SURVIVAL STRATEGIES, INC.

DIANE CRECELIUS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER, PT, FOUNDER
ABC PEDIATRIC THERAPY

Patrick Valtin

Speaker, CEO of Hirebox

EMILY WATKINS

SPEAKER, FOUNDER & CEO,
PEDIATRIC THERAPY PARTNERS

Our Sponsor

TICKET PRICES​

Virtual tickets

 

$450

Owners staying within hotel block

$650

Staff staying within hotel block

$575

Owners staying outside of hotel block

$700

Staff staying outside of hotel block

$625

Reserve your hotel room now!

The conference special rate has now ended, but you can still book additional rooms at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel by calling them directly at 214-922-8000. Let them know that you are part of the Peds-A-Palooza group.

Rise up to your full potential!

If there’s one profession that deserves a ton of help—and admiration—it’s pediatric private practice owners. You’ve dedicated your lives to helping kiddos in your community reach their full potential and that just blows me away! That’s why I’m on fire to tell you what we have in store for you at our upcoming RISE UP! Peds-A-Palooza® conference.
 
First off, just to let you know, our conference agendas are always based on surveys of private practice owners just like you. We want to know what keeps you up at night (and then help you kick it to the curb)! When we examined our most recent surveys, we saw that hiring and retention continues to come up as a major challenge.
 
So, we dug in deeper and discovered an underlying issue that also continues to come up: communication problems! That makes so much sense because communication directly affects hiring, retention, leadership and much more inside (and outside of) the clinic. That’s why we’ll be covering communication in-depth at our RISE UP! conference including how to:
 
• Quickly establish a genuine rapport with job candidates
• Determine if a candidate really is the right fit for your practice
• Strengthen retention by creating the culture you envision  
• Ensure the front desk is effectively handling callers and visitors
• Create a management team
• Become an even more powerful leader
 
Don’t worry, we will cover hard skills too—all new material for hiring and retention. But you’ll also learn the fundamentals of communication that can not only enhance your clinic but your life. The effects are far-reaching. You and your staff are going to absolutely love this!
 
Speaking of staff, be sure to bring yours with you to the conference. You’ll have the chance to:
 
• Amalgamate the staff to your vision
• Get everyone on the same page
• Collaborate off the grid
• Reward key staff
 
Our agenda is jam-packed. As always, Diane Crecelius, Founder of ABC Pediatric Therapy will be the keynote speaker. Diane built a multi-million-dollar, multi-location practice that has well over 3,000 visits per week and 200 staff! She loves to pay it forward by sharing how she achieved her success. Of course, we’ll have other industry experts speaking as well.
Yours truly will be your host which is my favorite thing to do. You can expect some inspiration, motivation and a few jokes. 
 
By the way, did you know that Peds-A-Palooza® Community & Conferences is entering its sixth year? We’ve now helped thousands of Private Practice Owners and their staff!  
 
When I originally came up with the idea for Peds-A-Palooza, I never anticipated it would mushroom into the thriving community it is today. It’s truly an honor to work with this noble profession!
 
Our RISE UP! conference will be centrally located in Dallas, Texas, to make it easier for people across the U.S. to attend. 
 
Because our conferences always sell out, you should register right now. It’s easy, just use the form below!
 
I am really looking forward to seeing you there!

Nancy Mura

A Dynamic & Engaging Conference With An Emphasis on Hiring, Retention, Communication and Culture.

May 4 & 5, 2024 ​

Agenda subject to change. All Times Are Central Time.

RISE UP! 2024 CONFERENCE AGENDA

All new material, never presented!

This problem is not solved yet. Survey says that hiring and retention is still something you need help with, so we are proud to bring to you a deeper dive into the topic!

Friday, May 3

7:30 PM – 9 PM

MEET & GREET
Location: Herb N Jungle

Saturday, May 4

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

REGISTRATION
Location: Dallas Ballroom Foyer

8:30 AM

GENERAL SESSION BEGINS
Location: Dallas Ballroom A

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

WHAT IT’S GONNA TAKE TO MAKE 2024 YOUR YEAR, AND WHAT DOES “RISE UP” HAVE TO DO WITH ANYTHING ANYWAY?
Presented by Host, Nancy Mura
Founder, Peds-A-PaloozaTM Community & Conferences Inc.

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

COMMUNICATION: THE SOLVENT TO ALL BARRIERS
Train And Elevate Your Communication Skills. 
Equip Your Practice With The Crucial Tool That Impacts Every Department. 
Presented by Diane Crecelius, PT,
Founder, ABC Pediatric Therapy Network
Keynote Speaker

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

GUESTS IN THE HOT SEAT
Hear from owners who are conquering the hiring battle and taking it to a WIN!

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

THE POWER OF A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: HOW TO CREATE YOURS!

Presented by Patrick Valtin, MBA

Guest Speaker

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

LUNCH*
Challenges for attendees during lunch:
– Owners: Add three owners’ names to your contacts!
– Staff: Connect with someone from another practice that holds the same position!

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

INSPIRATION STATION

2:15 PM – 5:30 PM

CONTINUING – THE POWER OF A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: HOW TO CREATE YOURS!
Presented by Patrick Valtin, MBA
Guest Speaker

Sunday, May 5

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CRUSHING THE STAFFING BARRIERS
Presented by Diane Crecelius, PT
Founder, ABC Pediatric Therapy Network
Keynote Speaker

  • Increasing Staff, Increasing Profitability.
  • Generating An In-House Recruitment Machine.

CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE STAFF WON’T LEAVE

  • Recipe for Successful Retention.
  • The Most Powerful Ingredient for Staff Longevity
  • What Else Is It Gonna Take?
  • How- To Give Your Staff Everything They Want Without Jeopardizing Your Practice.

IMPLEMENTATION

KEYS TO FOSTERING THE BEST RETENTION STRATEGY
People Vs. Profits, Celebrate Both And Everyone Wins.
Recognition Leads To Retention – From Praise To Profits

WORK LIFE INTEGRATION: THE ART OF BLENDING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL NEEDS.

IMPLEMENTATION
Location: Dallas Ballroom A

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

STAFF IN THE HOT SEAT
Reliable, Responsible, Integral: How to Attract and Retain the Best.

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

LUNCH*
Challenges for attendees during lunch:
– Owners: Add three owners’ names to your contacts!
– Staff: Connect with someone from another practice that holds the same position!

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

INSPIRATION STATION

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM

PEDS-IN-A-POD
You Asked, We Listened!
Problem solve, share and collaborate with same size clinics in these tailor made breakouts.
Staff to have their own breakouts and will be in “pods” (where space permits).

Location: Dallas Ballroom A, D1, D2 & D3 

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 

WHAT WORKS IN THE WORKPLACE: A DEEP DIVE!
Presented by Emily Watkins, MCD, CCC, SLP
CEO & Owner, Pediatric Therapy Partners

  • What Your Work Environment Communicates.
  • “Rise Up” To Raise Up Great Leaders.
  • Create A Climate Where Everything Grows.

    IMPLEMENTATION

THE SECRET WEAPON TO AN ENRICHED CULTURE: THE 1:1 INTERVIEW
A Live Action Role Play
Location: Dallas Ballroom A

*Lunch not provided

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