Expo: April 13-15, 2027 
Education: April 11-15, 2027 
Las Vegas Convention Center

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Dan Collier

Dan Collier

OwnerPizzaMan Dan's
Dan Collier is President and co-founder of PizzaMan Dan's, with 9 pizzerias in Southern California. Dan has been a speaker & educator at Pizza Expo since 2001 and writes articles for Pizza Today Magazine.
Tue Mar 249:30 AM – 10:30 AMW216

S11 The Art of Upselling

 Master the craft of boosting sales without the hard sell! Join industry expert Dan Collier for “The Art of Upselling,” where you'll discover proven s… Master the craft of boosting sales without the hard sell! Join industry expert Dan Collier for “The Art of Upselling,” where you'll discover proven strategies to increase check averages, enhance customer satisfaction, and turn every order into a win… Master the craft of boosting sales without the hard sell! Join industry expert Dan Collier for “The Art of Upselling,” where you'll discover proven strategies to increase check averages, enhance customer satisfaction, and turn every order into a win-win. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your sales game!  Master the craft of boosting sales without the hard sell! Join industry expert Dan Collier for “The Art of Upselling,” where you'll discover proven strategies to increase check averages, enhance customer satisfaction, and turn every order into a win-win. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your sales game! Show MoreClick the title to see all details

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Dan Collier
Dan CollierOwner, PizzaMan Dan's
Capacity Unlimited:No
Wed Mar 252:30 PM – 3:30 PMW215

S32 Leasing vs. Buying

 In this seminar geared towards those about to open their first pizzeria — or those looking to add a new one — Dan Collier will weigh in on the pros a… In this seminar geared towards those about to open their first pizzeria — or those looking to add a new one — Dan Collier will weigh in on the pros and cons of buying versus leasing the building. Learn how to evaluate what’s best for your pizzeria, … In this seminar geared towards those about to open their first pizzeria — or those looking to add a new one — Dan Collier will weigh in on the pros and cons of buying versus leasing the building. Learn how to evaluate what’s best for your pizzeria, maximize your investment and set your business up for long-term success. Don’t miss this essential session for smart decision-making.  In this seminar geared towards those about to open their first pizzeria — or those looking to add a new one — Dan Collier will weigh in on the pros and cons of buying versus leasing the building. Learn how to evaluate what’s best for your pizzeria, maximize your investment and set your business up for long-term success. Don’t miss this essential session for smart decision-making. Show MoreClick the title to see all details

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Dan Collier
Dan CollierOwner, PizzaMan Dan's
Capacity Unlimited:No
Mon Mar 238:00 AM – 12:00 PMW221

W08 Navigating the Learning Curve: Using AI to Help Run Your Business ($250)

AI isn’t just for tech geeks — it’s for pizza geeks, too! Dan Collier and Fred Langemark have been using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence too…AI isn’t just for tech geeks — it’s for pizza geeks, too! Dan Collier and Fred Langemark have been using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools to supercharge their business, and they’re here to share the secrets and the results. Just one ex…AI isn’t just for tech geeks — it’s for pizza geeks, too! Dan Collier and Fred Langemark have been using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools to supercharge their business, and they’re here to share the secrets and the results. Just one example — when they asked ChatGPT to apply color psychology to their arcade kiosk, the average ticket went from $14 to $21. That’s a 50% increase! With sales boosting ideas to streamlining operations, t…AI isn’t just for tech geeks — it’s for pizza geeks, too! Dan Collier and Fred Langemark have been using ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools to supercharge their business, and they’re here to share the secrets and the results. Just one example — when they asked ChatGPT to apply color psychology to their arcade kiosk, the average ticket went from $14 to $21. That’s a 50% increase! With sales boosting ideas to streamlining operations, this workshop will show you how to harness AI’s power without the headaches. If you’re ready to work smarter, not harder, this session is your shortcut to success.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

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Dan Collier
Dan CollierOwner, PizzaMan Dan's
Fred Langemark
Fred Langemark
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