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Dancing on the Edge of a Revolution: Helping People and Building a Business in the Connected World

General Session

Photo by Jill Greenberg Monday, October 28
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Seth Godin
Bestselling author, teacher and entrepreneur

Anyone with a smartphone knows how much the world has changed and how fast it continues to change. Attention is precious, yet the noise around us continues to increase. Best-selling author Seth Godin will take you on a fast-moving tour of how the new economy offers each of us a priceless opportunity to tell stories that resonate and to ultimately earn the trust of those we seek to serve.

Generously sponsored by:


Photo by Jill Greenberg

Honor, Duty, Sacrifice

General Session
Wednesday, October 30
12:45 - 2 p.m.

Ethan Morse
Filmmaker, U.S. Army veteran, Tomb Guard Sentinel

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary series Honor Guard with producer Ethan Morse. Narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Sam Elliot, the series showcases the inspiring dedication that members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard") unceasingly exhibit to pay their respects to those who gave all. Filmed throughout our nation's scenic capital region, this documentary highlights the mission, training, history and impact of the soldiers in The Old Guard, the oldest and most prestigious active-duty infantry unit in the U.S. Army.

 

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“Seth offers a unique and critically important approach to marketing and service, and we are proud to play a part in bringing him to this year’s convention. Our primary goal at eFuneral is to help funeral professionals serve consumers where they’re spending most of their time: online. In this, our values align with Seth’s – we believe the most successful marketing results from going where consumers are and earning their attention in those spaces.”
Luke Frieberg
President 
eFuneral

 

“Homesteaders is proud to bring Ethan’s talent, enthusiasm and charisma to this year’s convention. His award-winning documentary, ‘The Unknowns,’ highlights the dedication and hard work of our active duty military and his own experience as a former U.S. Army Veteran and guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His documentary offers an ideal vehicle for funeral professionals to better connect with Veterans in their communities.” 
Steve Shaffer
President & CEO
Homesteaders Life Company

 

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