A Hall of Fame Member on WHY to Attend TE Connect

Last year, recruiter Ann Boland of The Boland Group was inducted into the Top Echelon Hall of Fame.

Ann has been a recruiter and search consultant for 27 years, and The Boland Group joined TE Network in November of 2001.

Since then, Ann has made 76 split placements in the Network that have brought her a cash-in total of more than $995,000. (Very soon, she will be a member of TE’s exclusive Million Dollar Club.)

There are few, if any, recruiters who have more credibility than Ann, especially when it comes to her views on how to be successful in TE Network. That’s why when she tells you that you should attend the upcoming TE Connect Spring 2026 convention in Tampa, Florida . . . you should listen.

This is what Ann had to say recently on the TE Network Discussion Forum:

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“New TE members, come to Tampa in April. You will NOT regret it. A veteran TE member encouraged me to go to a [TE] conference only a month after I joined. I hesitated because of the cost and (candidly) not knowing anyone. I’m SO glad I did because it has made all the difference. I’ve attended at least one conference every year since we joined TE and it covers all my firm’s TE expenses many times over. Without the conference, I’d never have worked with fabulous veterans like Steve Brody and Pat McCombs or current superstars like Amy Chapman and Christina Boudreaux.

“There is a (very rational) trust that is built between people who have met in person—be it over breakfast, at the bar, or in the gym. This year’s agenda includes all the elements that make every conference so valuable. The focus is on learning from each other in small groups and showcases consistently successful TE members like Maria Hemminger, who is happy to share her team’s secrets for success. A rising tide does lift all boats. I’ve shared and learned best practices and ideas that have made/saved my year.

“Don’t hesitate to commit the time and cost to attend this conference. TE has kept costs low by foregoing an expensive industry trainer and will use AI to ensure that every time you switch tables, you’ll be with a completely different group of people. It’s better than speed dating because you never know when you’re going to need that recruiter outside your niche to ensure you can serve your most valued clients.

“I look forward to meeting you in person!“

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TE Connect Spring 2026 is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, in Ybor City near Tampa, Florida. The cost of Early Bird Registration is just $325 per person and that price is valid through Friday, April 3. After that date, Regular Registration will begin at the price of $375 per person.

Just like Ann, I strongly encourage you to attend this event. Countless members have told me during the past 20 years that they were hesitant to attend one of these events, but once they did, they were blown away by the value they received.

That value is waiting for you at TE Connect Spring 2026. Register now at the Early Bird price and get ready to network, learn from your peers, and make split placements and more money in 2026.

I’ll see you in Florida next month!