Gold Coast Promotional Products Association upcoming events

(copy) Coffee & Conversation (09/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Coffee & Conversations is heading back online!

Grab your coffee and join GCPPA President Jeff Greenberg for a casual virtual conversation with the GCPPA community. There’s no formal presentation or agenda, just an open forum to talk shop, discuss what’s happening in the industry, exchange ideas and best practices, and connect with fellow members.

Have a question or topic you’d like to discuss? Bring it! Just want to listen in and hear what others are seeing in the market? That works too.

Pour a cup, log in, and let’s talk promo!

Tuesday Learning Lab: "The Hidden Profit Formula" (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Most business owners are bleeding money they'll never see disappear. Not because of bad service or high prices. Because nobody ever showed them the hidden formula that separates businesses clients stay loyal to from businesses clients quietly abandon.

In this free training, Disney Business Consultant Vance Morris reveals the exact system he used inside Walt Disney World, and now uses across his own home service businesses, to turn ordinary clients into fiercely loyal fans who stay longer, pay more, and can't stop referring their friends.

Learning Outcomes:

Know exactly why your team's experience is silently sabotaging your client experience, and the shockingly simple fix most business owners never think to make.
Discover the ruthless truth about why "good service" is quietly killing your referrals, and the specific shift that transforms forgettable transactions into unforgettable, talked-about experiences.
Uncover the hidden systems breakdown draining your profits behind the scenes, and how to bulletproof your operations so your business runs flawlessly whether you're in the building or not.
Master the one marketing secret almost every business owner gets backwards, and walk away with a proven formula for turning the clients you already have into your most powerful, most profitable growth engine.

About the presenter:

Vance is a former Birth Control Factory Security Guard and turned that into a wild journey from Disney leader to bankrupt out-of-work executive to carpet cleaner to successful entrepreneur.

Today, he’s the guy businesses call when they’re bleeding profit and can’t figure out why. He delivers real-world systems that stop customers from quietly disappearing and stop money from leaking out the back door. He’s the only expert on the planet, who blends direct-response marketing with engineered customer loyalty and retention.

Wild Wednesday Webinar: "Win the Year Before it Begins. Strategic Planning that Turns Intentions into Results" (09/30/2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Most professionals wait until January, if at all, to start planning the new year, and by then, they’ve already lost momentum. In this powerful session, Cliff Quicksell reveals why strategic planning before the year begins creates a competitive advantage. Learn how reflection, clear metrics, and intentional discipline position you to lead, not react.

Three Learning Outcomes:

Reflect Strategically on the Previous Year: Learn how to analyze what worked, what failed, and what opportunities were missed so you can build a smarter and more intentional plan for the year ahead.
Build a Clear, Measurable Strategic Plan: Understand how to translate goals into actionable metrics by reverse-engineering annual targets into monthly, weekly, and daily activities.
Create Momentum Before the New Year Begins: Discover why planning in advance provides a competitive edge, allowing you to enter the new year with clarity, confidence, and forward momentum while others are still trying to figure things out.

About the Presenter

Cliff Quicksell, CSP, MAS+, MASI, is a seasoned expert with over 40 years in promotional marketing. As a highly regarded speaker, trainer, and consultant, he has spent 40 years helping associations and national business groups enhance their marketing strategies, improve team motivation, and drive business growth.

Cliff holds the prestigious MAS+ professional designation and has worked with top-tier clients including Dixon Ticonderoga, Fruit of the Loom, and Geiger, among many others. He regularly speaks at industry events like PPAI EXPO and ASI Shows, earning accolades for his impactful presentations. A 48+ time PPAI Pyramid Award winner, Cliff has also garnered numerous honors, including PPAI’s Ambassador Speaker of the Year for six years and the Distinguished Service Award in 1997. In 2024, Cliff received his CSP, Certified Speaking Professional, designation. The CSP is held by less than 7% of all speakers globally.

2026 GCPPA FallExpo - EXHIBITOR (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

October 1, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Join us for the exciting 2026 GCPPA Fall Expo, this year we're sticking to the tradition table top format to maximize the amount of attendees, and we're returning to the tried and true newly rennovated Ft. Lauderdale Marriott North.

SCHEDULE*:

September 30, 2026

3:00pm - 7:00pm - Exhibitor Set up (ballroom)
6:30pm - 8:30pm - Casually pre-show meet & greet (hotel bar)

October 1, 2026

7:00am - 10:00am - Exhibitor Set up (ballroom)

9:30-11:30am - GCPPA Membership & Awards Brunch (TBD)

11:30am-3:00pm - Show open to distributors and clients (ballroom)

*Schedule subject to change. All exhibitors and attendees will be notified with schedule changes that affect them.

By registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in the 2026 GCPPA Fall Expo Contract.

2026 GCPPA FallExpo - DISTRIBUTOR (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

October 1, 2026

Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
6650 N Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

DISTRIBUTOR & CLIENT REGISTRATION

SCHEDULE*:

September 30, 2026

6:30pm - 8:30pm - Casually pre-show meet & greet (hotel bar)

October 1, 2026

9:30-11:30am - GCPPA Membership & Awards Brunch (TBD)

11:30am-3:00pm - Show open to distributors and clients (ballroom)

*Schedule subject to change. All exhibitors and attendees will be notified with schedule changes that affect them.

By registering for this event to agree to abide by GCPPA's governing documents and policies.