Tropical Storm Milton Update

Based on new information from local officials, Barkleigh Productions has made the decision to postpone Fun in the Sun, to ensure the safety of our attendees, vendors and staff. 
 
We are in discussions with the Hyatt Regency Orlando to explore potential dates in the future and will make an announcement in the coming days regarding new updates for the show. 
 
We will be contacting attendees and vendors who purchased packages and booth space to discuss options in the coming days. 
 
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these circumstances.

Sunday Programs

Everyday 9-5 Grooming

Kelsey Ann Sexton

Let’s get in the flow and enjoy the workday! Join Kelsey Ann Sexton as she shares and demonstrates some quick tips to zhuzh up your everyday dog grooming routines. You will learn tips for home-grooming fixes that took out hair in all the wrong places and leaving hair in certain areas to give owners the fluffy illusion without sending home higher-maintenance grooms. She will also discuss tactics for strategic mat removal that keeps the dog comfortable and how to make even a shave-down look cute!

Bichons in Non-Traditional Style

Olga Zabelinskaya

Olga Bichons are one of the most stunning breeds, and Olga has made her mark all over the world with her award-winning Bichon grooms. Olga is also known for all her "Modern Styles" grooming seminars and magazines. In this seminar she takes one of her favorite breeds and grooms them to be cute and cuddly by accentuating their beautiful features. Olga will share her knowledge of balancing breed profiles while giving them their own unique personality through their trim.

What's Your Worth, and Is It Worth It for Them?

Jameson Kon

If a potential client is a job you're about to apply for, what can you write on your resume that will make you stand out for them to hire you, in this case, as their personal groomer? Are you charging enough for what you're doing? What If you're having challenges in raising your rates and don't know how to proceed? This class will discuss how you can impress your clients with your own resume, including how you can raise the rates for your more tenured clients or how to attract new clients with your newly acquired skillsets. This is your time to showcase your worth to your clients!

Theory of Different Headpieces

Grazia Adriani

Eyebrows, falls, beards! There are subtle differences between Lakies, Welsh and Wire Fox Terriers, and nailing those differences is not easy! Join Grazia Adriani, one of GroomTeam USA’s travel members, for this seminar on terrier heads. Grace will demonstrate and explain the differences between each of these terriers and show you how to achieve the look that is so particular to each one of them.

Hot Mess to Marvelous

Mindy Dinwiddie

Mindy will take a mess of a dog and transform it into something marvelous, showing you when to use different products and tools for the best results. This class is based on what we all have coming into our salons on a daily basis.

Caring for the Challenging Dog

Melissa Jepson

There are many terrific handling classes out there, but instead of focusing on the dog, this class is going to focus on you, the groomer. How can you set yourself up for success before you even step foot to that grooming table with the dog on it? What are the steps you need to take to ease your stress of difficult clients and work together to have a positive session? This class is going to completely change the way you approach your problem customers and give you the tools you need to turn frustration into victory!

Bold and Beautiful: Poodle

Sue Zecco & Jay Scruggs

If there's a single breed that you're certain to find coming to you for grooming, it's the Poodle. All of them—no matter what size, trim, style their owners select—should be elegant, well-balanced, and scissored. Grooming difficult feet, achieving a beautiful topknot, and getting that overall balanced look are not the easiest tasks in the world. Jay and Sue will demonstrate techniques and shortcuts, provide timesaving tips, and show you how to do quick and stylish everyday pet trim.

To Shave or Not to Shave?

Dr. Cliff Faver & Suzanne Marchetti

What does the science tell us as to shave or not to shave? Why do our clients insist that we shave? What should we tell our clients when they ask? This seminar will address all those hard questions that groomers face on a daily basis on this subject from a scientific perspective.

Add to Your Bottom Line with Add-On's

Elli Bultemeier

Do you want to add to your bottom line but not sure how? The answer is add-on's! In this seminar, Elli will walk you through how to implement add-ons, which ones to pick, and what pricing can look like for you and your customers.

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