THIS IS YOUR NU EXPERIENCE

Full, fast-moving days built with intention to make
the most of our time together and give you as much
real, usable education as possible.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH 

Thursday | 5:30pm - 9:00pm

REGISTRATION | Grab your student ID, get checked in, and jump right into the NU experience.

Thursday | 6:30pm - 7:00pm

NEW ATTENDEE FRESHMAN ORIENTATION | First time here? This is your starting line. Meet your people, get your bearings, and feel at home right away.

Thursday | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

TAILGATE PARTY | Step into the energy. This is where connections start, conversations spark, and the weekend officially begins. This is definitely not your awkwar social hour - be ready to have some fun and meet so many people! We want you to come as you are. Straight from the airport? You’re a walk-on. Throw on your favorite college tee or just show up as you. No pressure, just a fun, easy way to jump in and get connected right away.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26TH

Friday | 8:00am - 8:25am || University Center Foyer (Ballroom)

REGISTRATION | Grab your student ID, get checked in, and jump right into the NU experience.

Friday | 8:30am - 9:45am || University Center (Ballroom)

ALL CAMPUS KICK-OFF | Start the day together. Welcome to campus, meet the people leading the experience, and get a clear look at what’s ahead so you can make the most of every moment.

Friday | 10:00am - 4:00pm || City of Tucson

FIELD STUDY BUS TOUR | Get out of the classroom and into real stores. See ideas in action, ask questions, and take notes you’ll actually use.

Friday | 4:00pm - 4:30pm || University Center (Ballroom)

FIELD STUDY WRAP-UP | Bring it all back together. Share what you saw, what stood out, and what you’re taking home with you.

Friday | 4:30pm - 5:00pm || University Center (Ballroom)

IMPLEMENT THIS IDEA | This is where curiosity turns into action. We’ll show you a simple, modern tool you can start using right away along with real ways to bring it into your store experience, marketing, and customer touchpoints. You’ll walk away thinking, “I can do that.”

Friday | 5:10pm - 5:30pm

FACULTY SPEAKER MEETING | A quick but important touchpoint for our speakers to connect, align, and get ready to deliver an experience that truly serves the

Friday | 7:00pm - 9:00pm || University Center (Ballroom)

RESALE RUSH & PIZZA PARTY | Fast-paced idea sharing with a slice of pizza. Walk away with pages of ideas you didn’t know you needed.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH

Saturday | 7:30am - 8:00am || Unniversity Center Foyer (Ballroom Area)

REGISTRATION | Grab your student ID, get checked in, and jump right into the NU experience.

Saturday | 8:00am - 9:40am || University Center (Ballroom)

ALL CAMPUS RALLY | Start the day together with energy and focus. You’ll also hear from two strong sessions to kick things off including Managing for Sanity with Meagan McDonald of The Green Monkey in our host city of Tucson, and AI for Resale: Work Smarter, Sell Faster! with Abe Sanchez of Article Consignment in Sacramento, CA.
Meagan McDonald, The Green Monkey in Tucson, AZ || Resale isn’t just about product. It’s people. And people are where things either work or fall apart. If you’re leading a team, you already feel it. If you’re part of a team, you’ve lived it. The miscommunication. The unclear expectations. The feedback that never quite gets said or doesn’t land the right way. The moments where everyone’s working hard, but it still feels harder than it should. This session is about fixing that from both sides. For owners and managers, you’ll walk away with practical ways to communicate clearly, give feedback that actually helps, and create accountability without constant tension. For employees, this is your inside look at what strong leadership actually looks like and how to be part of a team that runs smoother, communicates better, and feels more aligned day to day. Because no matter your role, when communication improves, everything improves. The team. The environment. The customer experience. Whether your store has 3 people, 33 people, or you’re doing it all yourself, this session will help turn everyday management struggles into real, workable leadership.
Abraham Sanchez, Article Consignment Boutique in Sacramento, CA || AI isn’t just for big tech companies anymore. It’s a practical, everyday tool that resale businesses can start using right now. If you’ve felt unsure where to start, overwhelmed by the options, or just too busy to figure it out, this session is built for you. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll see real, usable ways AI can support your store. From creating social media content and writing product descriptions to improving customer communication and organizing daily tasks, you’ll learn how to use AI to save time, streamline operations, and take pressure off your already full plate. This isn’t theory or tech talk. It’s simple, practical application. You’ll walk away understanding how AI fits into a resale business, how it can improve efficiency without adding more work, and which tools can help you brainstorm, write, and manage information faster. Whether you sell clothing, furniture, or anything in between, you’ll gain confidence using AI, even if you’re starting from zero. Most importantly, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action immediately so your business can run smarter, not harder.

 

Saturday | 9:45am - 10:45am || Learning Suites

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS | Step into structured sessions built to give you real strategies, clear direction, and tools you can use immediately. Or join a Lab that's structured to give you hands-on information that you can use immediately.

 

Robyn Hicks & Heather Nay of Another Season Consignments in Waco, TX || Numbers never lie, and your store numbers hold the answers. Discover how to analyze your sales and how to apply those numbers for intentional decision-making. Over the past year, Another Season has taken a deep dive into their numbers, using real data to evaluate their processes, sales floor, and more to drive their decision making. In this session, they’ll share their process for evaluating and tracking data, as well as the changes they made along the way.
Cecile Reynolds & Brooke Reynolds, Brooke’s Boutique in Pearland, TX || A hands-on lab workshop that walks you step by step through creating engaging videos that connect with your audience. Learn what types of videos work best for resale businesses, how to define your message, and what your target audience wants to see. This session also covers simple techniques for filming and editing short-form videos, along with guidance on who on your team should handle content creation and how to make the process manageable.
Lori Hannon, Emily’s Closet | Lancaster, NY || The session will help potential new store owners get ready to open a store providing information and ideas for all the things you need to do and think about prior to opening. It will also look at what to expect during your first few years in business and provide tips to get through the growing pains.
Lisa Ibias, Alaskan Dames | Juneau, AK || Sustaining a resale business for three decades requires more than hustle, it requires systems. In this session, Lisa Ibias shares the seven foundational systems that have supported the longevity and profitability of her women’s consignment boutique. Attendees will receive a high-level framework of all seven systems and a deeper dive into three that directly impact inventory flow, team performance, and revenue stability.

 

Saturday | 11:00am - 12:00pm || Learning Suites

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS | Step into structured sessions built to give you real strategies, clear direction, and tools you can use immediately. Or join a Lab that's structured to give you hands-on information that you can use immediately.

 

Lou Ray & Erin Ray-LaBarr. Deja Vu Furniture & Accessories of Clinton, IA || The Multi-Small Business Event Blueprint is a practical class for shop owners, downtown organizations, and community leaders who want to create a collaborative event that brings customers into multiple local businesses. Instead of competing for the same shoppers, this class shows how small businesses can work together to turn a normal shopping day into an exciting destination event.
Angie Houloose, NARTS of Polk City, FL || Ready to stop ordering 200 pieces of something you only need 25 of? Step inside the SubliMaker’s Lab and see how sublimation and heat press equipment can transform your promotional strategy. In this hands-on session, you’ll walk through the full process of creating custom branded products and walk out with a one-of-a-kind item you created.
Jody Czako, My Cousin's Cottage in Westerville, OH || Your store operations manual functions as your voice, so make it speak clearly and confidently! This presentation is full of helpful tips and practical suggestions you can use to build a strong, beneficial tool for your team. Together we’ll discuss choosing topics, consistent presentation, and some legal necessities. This seminar is not just about writing, either. From AI analysis to YouTube videos, there’s more than one way to create meaningful content. Bring your current manual (in whatever form) and we’ll work together to enhance your business.
Kelli Hulslander, Your Other Closet | Albuquerque, NM Explore the potential provided by hosting special collections and curated promotions. By offering a quick and specific promotion, shops can (1) enhance both the customer and consignor experiences, (2) investigate the potential saleability of a variety of items, and (3) boost sales during traditionally slower sales seasons. The workshop will include a guide on how to prepare, host and review a special collection.

 

Saturday | 12:00pm - 1:30pm || University Center (Ballroom)

LUNCH & LEARN | Strong, focused education served alongside your lunch. No fluff, just real strategies and ideas you can take back and put into action right away.
Deanna Thompson, Leprix Wholesale in Irvine, CA || In this session, Deanna Thompson draws on 15 years of luxury resale expertise to show secondhand store owners exactly how to tap into one of retail's fastest-growing markets. From why every resale store should be carrying pre-owned luxury to how to source easily and at scale, attendees will walk away with a clear, actionable roadmap. Deanna will also cover the ROI potential of even a small luxury section, how to find the right authentication partner, and the red flags every seller needs to know when handling luxury handbags. The session also tackles two of the most misunderstood areas in the space, how to safely sell upcycled trademarked items without legal exposure, and where the luxury resale market is headed. Whether you're just getting started or looking to grow what you already have, this presentation delivers the strategy, resources, and confidence to do it right.

 

Saturday | 1:45pm - 2:45pm || Learning Suites

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS | Step into structured sessions built to give you real strategies, clear direction, and tools you can use immediately. Or join a Lab that's structured to give you hands-on information that you can use immediately.
Janna Sewell, StillGoode in Spring, TX || Session topic to be announced.
Deanna Thompson, LePrix Wholesale in Irvine, CA || Hosted by luxury resale expert and authentication pioneer Deanna Thompson, this session gives business owners a rare opportunity to get up close with both real and counterfeit luxury handbags, learning to spot the difference through touch, sight, and guided instruction. Whether you're new to luxury or looking to sharpen your eye, this is the session that changes the way you look at every bag that walks through your door.
Brittany Moore-Deno, Camila's Closet in Evansville, IN || The Creative Advantage teaches how to turn creativity into real sales results. In this practical, hands-on session, you’ll learn how to make customers stop, look, and click using smart design and strategic advertising. Discover the essential do’s and don’ts of effective marketing, where and when to show up, and how to maximize visibility without a big budget, so your products don’t just look good, they get noticed and sold.
Stela Jantzen, Park Avenue Thrift in Enid, OK || This session will share Park Avenue Thrift’s approach to keeping donations moving from the donation door to the sales floor. We will walk through our systems for processing, pricing, and stocking inventory, with a focus on improving flow and show how to support staff along the way.

 

Saturday | 3:00pm - 6:00pm

MARKET+EXCHANGE (formerly SourceMart) | Explore solutions, meet partners, and discover tools that can make your store run stronger and smarter.

Saturday | 7:00pm - 9:30pm || University Center (Ballroom)

HOMECOMING CELEBRATION | A night to celebrate, connect, and have some fun. Great food, great people, and an auction that brings a little excitement while supporting the community.

SUNDAY, JUNE 28TH

Sunday | 9:00am - 10:00am || University Center (Ballroom)

FINAL ASSEMBLY | A strong close to the learning experience. One last focused session to help all store owners and their teams.

Sunday | 10:00am - 11:00am || University Center (Ballroom)

PANEL DISCUSSION | Real talk from real store owners. Ask your questions, hear honest answers, and learn from experiences you won’t find in a workbook.

Sunday | 11:15am - 12:00pm || University Center (Ballroom)

COMMENCEMENT | A moment to celebrate what you’ve gained and who you’ve become over the weekend. You came to learn, now you leave ready to lead.