Top 10 Tips for DECA Roleplays! | Tips+Advice From a 5 Year DECA Member

[@mikedonovan9033]

You've been in DECA longer than I've been a productive member of society.

[@JuliaWezio]

Highly doubt that LOL

[@Wilson-rw2sj]

Watching this 20 minutes before my second event lol

[@JuliaWezio]

I hope it went well! Rooting for you

[@promeni9132]

same💀

[@NetworthDividends]

How’d it go?

[@nottrademarked2957]

@@promeni9132 same lmao

[@raelasagna]

me too!

[@Ur_DECA_Mom]

I just wanna thank you for your advice, because at states I was in my hotel room with my partner taking notes from this video (just hours before our first event) and now we’re going to ICDC thanks to your help!!

[@JuliaWezio]

so glad it was helpful! congrats on advancing to ICDC!

[@maleahmitchell5033]

Congratulations! I’ll see you there

[@katiecreates2526]

I feel like wearing color is like a good luck charm 😂 at mass deca there was a girl wearing a yellow pantsuit who went to nationals, lots of girls wearing all red, maybe it’s a confidence boost 😂

[@JuliaWezio]

I honestly love that you brought this up! Color is actually proven to be a REALLY good choice when you present! It's eye-catching and makes you more memorable. Now there are definitely bad practices for this (I literally saw someone wear a camo blazer once, yikes) but especially if you're on a team, matching outfits can make you feel more confident and more coordinated.

[@kylerbritton7830]

IM GOING TO STATE!!!! THANKYOU!

[@JuliaWezio]

Congrats! I hope you have an amazing time there!

[@shivanishamar]

Kyler Britton good job!!!

[@shayayaya_]

my first competition is coming up and i really want to do my best! thank you for posting this!

[@JuliaWezio]

shayisabookworm congratulations!! I’m really glad you found this helpful and I’d love to share more about it in 2019

[@shelbo9195]

shayisabookworm mines February 6th I’m so scared and have never done it before

[@idek6914]

@@shelbo9195 how was it

[@shevaneleven8108]

First year member here. Thank you for this video! It really helps, I appreciate it. My first comp is in a month, even though it’s virtual.

[@JuliaWezio]

you're going to do AMAZING! I hope you have tons of fun at your first conference, even if it's virtual, and make it to ICDC!

[@shevaneleven8108]

Julia Wezio Watching this vid one more time for good luck! Comp is tomorrow!

[@sebastiancruz7338]

@@shevaneleven8108 mine a was due today bc of our ice storm in texas i was vibin

[@shevaneleven8108]

Sebastian Cruz how’d it go for you?

[@daisyrodriguez2216]

my first competition is next week and i’m pretty nervous so thank you for this video!!!

[@JuliaWezio]

you got this! first competition nerves are so real but wishing you the best of luck

[@gabi3742]

DUDE I got 1st place in my section of MCEC with these tips and this is my first year of deca 😭 they work so well

[@JuliaWezio]

CONGRATS! Wishing you the best of luck at your next level of competition

[@JuliaWezio]

Hey guys! I made a Part 2 to this video! Here's a link. Love you guys and you're going to do great!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJnPiGmNZ5yEq6M

[@darkrose3509]

I'm failing.

[@ShrimanSrinivas]

Thank you. This Deca video will really help me next year for the competitions and for ICDC hopefully. Thanks again and I got a lot of notes from you

[@JuliaWezio]

I’m so happy I could help! Wishing you so much luck

[@lelecheesy]

I go to competition in January and I'm so nervous. Pray 4 me

[@JuliaWezio]

Good luck! You’re going to do great. Believe in yourself and you will excel

[@cielohare6612]

My competition is today. I’m praying for us all

[@lelecheesy]

@@cielohare6612Hope you succeed. We just gotta believe in our self.

[@topaz4162]

My competition is in 2 days lol

[@lelecheesy]

@@JuliaWezio I made it to state thank God! And U

[@ella_throws_indiana]

I’m in 8th grade and this is my second year in DECA I got 3rd in district but middle schoolers can’t go to state I struggled with roleplay because I wasn’t really sure what I was doing but after watching this I am more confident for next year’s competition

[@JuliaWezio]

good to hear! trust me - DECA comes with lots of time and practice so placing 3rd in district as a middle schooler is so impressive! wishing you the best of luck

[@oprovo]

i placed first in my principals of finance event today!! thank you sm for the tips!

[@JuliaWezio]

Great job! I'm so proud of you

[@PhantomPvPz]

I love how there are comments from every year lol I always come back to the same DECA videos and there are always new comments

[@JuliaWezio]

LOL DECA is the place that never stops moving

[@Euphoric_nails]

Watching this the night before my regionals! 😭 Thank you for this I believe it will help me a lot.

[@JuliaWezio]

I hope it does! Keep your head up, you can do this!

[@estefaniachica8136]

SAMMEEEE

[@monetheart3459]

Watched this before my roleplay and I made it to state!!

[@JuliaWezio]

Wow this made me so happy!! Congrats!!! ☺

[@peachwallets7647]

ICDC role play tomorrow- thanks for the tips

[@JuliaWezio]

You've got this! Wishing you luck

[@shevaneleven8108]

Thank you so much! This video helped me place 2nd and I’m going to ICDC now! I appreciate it so much!

[@JuliaWezio]

No problem at all! I’m SO rooting for you and sending you my best wishes for ICDC!

[@contentdeleted3604]

It’s my first year and I’m doing MCS and I’m very nervous

[@JuliaWezio]

Don't be! You have got this. Are you competing at districts?

[@cjlemus]

I'm doing the same category and have my roleplay tomorrow lol

[@Spidermoney674]

Content Deleted ahhh it’s my first year tooo!!!!

[@CottageCheese77]

Im watching this before my first DECA competition tmrw. Well wish me luck

[@JuliaWezio]

let's GOOO! you got this

[@CottageCheese77]

Well I qualified for states so thanks!

[@unusualwalnut5192]

My competition is in four days and I’m terrified but also really excited! I’m doing the team entrepreneurship event and I’m wondering if you have any tips for that specifically? I’ve really just been trying to learn as many terms to use during the scenario as I can

[@JuliaWezio]

Honestly that is a great strategy as is! I competed in Entrepreneurship last year (individual) :) I would really just recommend making sure your communication with your partner is as smooth as possible and have fun with it! You can be as creative as you want in that event so run wild with it. Hope that helps!

[@unusualwalnut5192]

Julia Wezio Thanks for the advice! I qualified for states!!

[@aniketgupta2356]

Thank you so much! I'm going to ICDC now because of ur tips.

[@JuliaWezio]

That makes me so happy! You are going to ace it!

[@mya2357]

My first event is tmr and this is really helping me! Ty for making this video!!!❤

[@JuliaWezio]

good luck! I hope you ace it

[@anisyanair8364]

Thank you for this video and all your tips! I made ICDC this year!!

[@JuliaWezio]

Congrats!!! I hope you have a lot of fun, you earned it

[@bethanykomperda1691]

Im literally sitting in the auditorium to wait to go to our rooms... for districts. Im so nervous. and watching this to help me

[@JuliaWezio]

I hope your event went great! Rooting for you

[@andie-castillo]

thank you for the tips!! i made it to state (in TX) and i really hope i can make it to ICDC in Orlando, FL this year - it would be a great way to end my high school experience!!

[@JuliaWezio]

I hope you do too! It's such an incredible experience for sure

[@ayasaleh6164]

what did you placa ? i made it to orlando too !!

[@idek6914]

@@ayasaleh6164 how I’m starting for my first time I’m also very scared I want to do hospitality but I’m super scared

[@gummybear3031]

Mine starts Wednesday and I’m socially awkward but my teacher recommended it 😬 Edit: I think I did good but we find out on Monday if we go on

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm glad she did! DECA really helped me get out of my shell. Most judges are very understanding and are there to help you out

[@gummybear3031]

Julia Wezio thanks I can’t wait ✨😁

[@joshtusinger8357]

Did you go on

[@garrisonhanses6487]

thanks for making this vid, I'm a first year and a little nervous for districts but this really helped!

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm so glad! I love your profile pic by the way hahaha

[@ss.5329]

my roleplay is today and i’m very nervous 😣 thank you for the video!

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm so sorry you're feeling nervous! if it helps, I am super confident in you and I know you're going to do a GREAT job

[@ss.5329]

@@JuliaWezio thank you so much! it really does help. keep up with your videos, they’re awesome and you’re awesome too :)

[@ashleyharrell6425]

I’m a freshman... the only freshman from my school in DECA. My district competition is tomorrow! I am so so nervous. I have no clue how the freshmen only contests work! Wish me luck. I am beyond scared!

[@JuliaWezio]

Don't worry! Have you had any opportunities to practice?

[@ashleyharrell6425]

I practiced a bit, but I just competed and it went well! Just waiting to see how I did!

[@sees.]

Back at it again for state!!! Love utilizing these resources again and again. Thanks!

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm so glad that you've been enjoying them! Hope you have a great time at state!

[@sees.]

@@JuliaWezio I sure did!! I went home with 2 medals- State CDC Roleplay Winner and State CDC Finalist!!!

[@JuliaWezio]

Wow wow wow!!! What a boss! DECA diamonds up!

[@sees.]

ThereGoesInfinity I’m on my way to ICDC as I type!!! Could not be more appreciative of videos like this. 💎

[@mrmayonnaise8761]

Omg Thanks, I’m competing tomorrow 🙏🙏

[@JuliaWezio]

You've got this!!!

[@nesashah4132]

Omg, i kept these tips in mind and i ended up placing first in my event in regionals and now I'm able to go to states, tysm!

[@JuliaWezio]

yes yes yes! congratulations

[@nesashah4132]

@@JuliaWezio thank you!

[@nesashah4132]

@@JuliaWezio going to icdc now bc i placed 5th in states just to let you know! B)

[@BowtieGOAT]

Here are some more AWESOME DECA role play tips! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5yaYpaCmtOdg8U

[@JuliaWezio]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Eschatological88]

yo your video was recommended too

[@aliosman4022]

my competition is tomorrow, thank you so much I feel a lot more ready.

[@JuliaWezio]

Ali Osman you got this! I’m rooting for you

[@na-qh2bf]

Just passed districts a few days ago! Can't wait for states.

[@JuliaWezio]

Congrats! Hope you have an amazing state conference

[@PhamNguyenLinhLan]

This was a great video! Keep up the work!

[@JuliaWezio]

thank you! I'm so glad it helped!

[@spicey_holland5573]

I'm a freshman going into a competition tomorrow.. I'm doing the "Apparel and Accessories" Category, which is really something I'm good at talking about I think.. I'm pretty nervous about tomorrow but this video helped out so much!

[@JuliaWezio]

Sorry I didn't respond earlier. I am rooting for you, DECA icon!

[@sudeepjoseph69]

Thank you so much for this video, it helped a lot.

[@JuliaWezio]

Of course! Glad I could help

[@sudeepjoseph69]

@@JuliaWezio And it’s still helping me 😅 I have my state competition today

[@atlbolt445]

I really wish I would've seen this video before my state competition, but I'm gonna go back next year and I'm definitaly taking notes from this. Thank you So much!

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm sorry you only came across it now but I hope it was really helpful either way! I'm hoping to do more DECA videos in the future

[@aniketgupta2356]

Districts tomorrow!

[@gabep.8900]

I have my first practice deca role play this Monday and I’m beyond nervous😖

[@garrisonhanses6487]

same!

[@JuliaWezio]

Y'all are both going to do so great! I believe in you

[@alexandercoles5220]

Where is the best place to go to study the concepts for one's event? For example, Business Finance

[@JuliaWezio]

Sorry this is late but quizlet is really good! Just search up your event and people usually have slide decks with concepts and words

[@hermionegranger5530]

Half an hour before my role-play and this is the only thing I’m studying 💀

[@JuliaWezio]

LOL it be like that sometimes. Wishing you luck!

[@juliagrossman6996]

My second competition is on Tuesday! This helped so much

[@JuliaWezio]

You got this!!

[@verslibrary]

I have my first competition this weekend! SO NERVOUS!!!!!

[@JuliaWezio]

you're going to do GREAT! Focus on the case, be patient with yourself, and you'll be going places!

[@verslibrary]

@@JuliaWezio thanks!!!!!

[@derroneverest4511]

Just one week away from district comp, ready to impress!:)

[@JuliaWezio]

Love the positivity! You can do this

[@emmacalin4009]

Thank you for the awesome tips! I'm curious where you got your DECA diamond necklace from, because its super cute!

[@JuliaWezio]

Happy to help :) It was a gift from my advisor for graduation!

[@cindycarrizales6426]

My first DECA competition is this Monday... I'm so nervous !!

[@JuliaWezio]

Good luck! I know you can do it!

[@AshleyTienda]

I've made it to state thanks to this video!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@JuliaWezio]

WOW so excited for you!!! You're killing it

[@jojijoestar6768]

This is very useful. thanks for the tips! I got my first role play event next week and this helps

[@JuliaWezio]

You have got this! I'm rooting for you

[@nobooksleftbehind]

would you recommend joining deca in college? whats the difference between the high school deca vs college? are the case studies for collegiate deca more advanced/difficult? will joining deca impact your chances of getting more likely job offers? sorry for the questions! i've been considering joining one in my university @ThereGoesInfinity

[@JuliaWezio]

Oh my gosh I recommend it 110%! The best way to distinguish collegiate and high school DECA is that one handles JOB readiness while the other focuses on COLLEGE readiness. A lot of the things you learn in high school DECA prepare you for college-level business classes while collegiate is centered on getting you through tough interviews and presentations to your boss or employees in the future. Actually, I have found that the college studies are easier for me since they are much broader topics and there are less overall competitive categories. It is a much smaller branch of the organization in general so you really get one-on-one interaction with your team members AND you get to talk to the judges afterward. Job offers are much more likely after joining Collegiate DECA so I would really really recommend it. Sorry for the long reply! I just wanted to answer all your questions

[@nobooksleftbehind]

@@JuliaWezio thank you so much!!!

[@ashleyj.620]

I have competition tomorrow and I’m nervous that I will mess up and start stuttering. Please pray for me 🙏

[@JuliaWezio]

You can do this!!! I actually have my DECA competition tomorrow too so you! can! do! this!

[@mariumnaqvi8488]

Can you give an example of how you would make a "story introduction" please?

[@JuliaWezio]

Marium Naqvi sure! Lets say you have a topic that is about a dog daycare. You can start off by telling a little story about how you once went on vacation but was worried about your dog not having a good place to stay. You can talk about how your dog daycare fixes that problem by having 24/7 cameras in each kennel or something like that

[@JuliaWezio]

Marium Naqvi a good rule of thumb is to figure out what problem you’re trying to solve, then tell a story (it will probably be made up but doesn’t have to be) and use it to create a simple answer to your problem!

[@Settielite]

First competition next week!!!

[@JuliaWezio]

Exciting!!! Hope it goes great

[@fdddjkkk3757]

How do I get better at expanding topics? I just stop after like 2 minutes.

[@JuliaWezio]

This is super common! I find that it helps to start off each part of your presentation with a story or example. Sometimes, you can just set the scene by telling them about what made you think of an idea, challenges you faced, etc. It kind of takes practice but even just trying to narrate things in your head throughout the day can help you build those skills

[@fdddjkkk3757]

Julia Wezio thanks

[@cardfhjfanej7208]

i need to actually do a virtual roleplay because of corona, and i want to get into deca, im so nervous!

[@JuliaWezio]

totally hear you! I've been thinking of doing 1:1 calls for subscribers again to practice :)

[@astridramirez558]

@@JuliaWezio That's actually a good idea, i hope you do it because i really need practice

[@JuliaWezio]

of course! I usually post about them over my instagram @juliawezio !

[@garythesnail886]

Hiii I actually did my regionals role play a few days ago and this video really helped me out so thank you! Also, around what overall mark do you need in ASM marketing to get to provincials? Tysm again ☺️

[@JuliaWezio]

I am not exactly sure! I'm from the US and have been out of the high school competitive circuit for a few years now but typically it's somewhere around a 70%? Hope that helps!

[@grace-ih3ye]

i have a competition tomorrow & im nervous because i don’t have a blazer so ill just wear a sweater.

[@JuliaWezio]

You can do this! Ask someone if you can borrow a blazer for your presentation but a collared shirt and some nice dress pants goes a long way

[@sees.]

Thank you for this video!

[@JuliaWezio]

absolutely!

[@smugpotatoe1338]

Thank you so much I have deca tommorow

[@JuliaWezio]

woohoo! you’re gonna do great

[@smugpotatoe1338]

I ended up doing best in the exam in the event some how and did ok in role plays 😎

[@JuliaWezio]

boss moves only!! 💪

[@trishapuxsupachat5349]

Ahhh i have regionals on Saturday and I'm so nervous. I'm underprepared and I'm a 9th grader with no business classes history. I had only 2 weeks, thanks covid

[@JuliaWezio]

You have GOT THIS! My best advice: find some Quizlets for your event to learn the words and then try to fit in at least one practice roleplay (if that's the event you're competing in). I believe in you!

[@elenamichael2199]

i just got my case studies for tx states and i am crazy nervous. thanks for the tips

[@JuliaWezio]

You can do this! I will be rooting for you all the way to ICDC

[@asmital7160]

I’m in TX too! What was your event?

[@elenamichael2199]

@@asmital7160 HRM! Didn't qualify but theres always next year!

[@asmital7160]

@@elenamichael2199 absolutely! Best of luck :)

[@mariumnaqvi8488]

The judges mark based on P.I's so how do you make sure that you solve the case while still connecting it to the pi's?

[@JuliaWezio]

Personally, I write out the PIs on my sheet of paper first. Then, I look through the key information in the case (who I am, what my goal is, any obstacles we have as a company, etc) and jot those down to the PIs that they relate to the most

[@allentzlu]

LOL hi Marium

[@tatum8727]

this was very helpful, thanks! heading to nationals for principles of business in florida, can’t wait!

[@JuliaWezio]

I'm so glad to hear that! Congrats on making it to ICDC and I hope you enjoy the conference

[@heydiyavlogs9952]

where did you get your deca diamond necklace from?? it’s so cute i want one!

[@JuliaWezio]

my advisor made it for me as a graduation gift! They can be DIYed from graduation tassels from DECA pretty easily

[@MeghanFrancis]

I go to competition in March... very nervous

[@JuliaWezio]

You can do this! What event are you in?

[@tjdc25]

Hello! I just wanna say thank you for these tips! This is my first competition, as well as my other teammates', these tips will definitely help us prepare for our competition that is happening in less than a month from now. I just wanna ask if there are any tips, anything we need to know, or how to prepare for Marketing Management Team Decision Making and Hospitality Services Team Decision Making. I know this might seem a little unorganized as we are only preparing for it now, but my teammates and I were notified just recently about this and didn't have as much time as we wanted to prepare. Thank you so much!

[@JuliaWezio]

Totally understand - welcome to the DECA world! Outside of this video - I also recommend reading past case studies and practicing them as if you were in a real competition. Getting someone like your advisor, a parent, or even a friend to judge is also really handy!

[@AthleticGamers]

Dam I wish I saw this before my DECA competition

[@JuliaWezio]

Bookmark it for next year ;)

[@kateclifford4371]

Ah I have state in a couple weeks and I’m really nervous for the role play part

[@JuliaWezio]

Kate Sinclair you got this! Let me know if I can help you out at all

[@kateclifford4371]

Thanks so much! I just got back from competition and I placed first!

[@HemaV.]

Hi I have my DECA state conference in a week and I was wondering what would be an example of a "story" introduction you explained and if you have any specfic tips for Buying and Merchandising Team Decision Making? Thank you so much I will be sure to use them at state!

[@JuliaWezio]

Hi! I would check out a few TedTalks and pay attention to how they intro their presentations. Those usually ill include some kind of anecdote or story to set the stage of what their proposed solution/learning is. I don't have any personal experience in Buying & Merchandising but for TDM events, I think the best thing you can do is come up with a signal between you and your partner to pass off who's talking, split your PIs between you and your teammate, & leave time for questions at the end (2 mins is good enough). Good luck!

[@kemyiah6026]

Thank you sooo much I'm going to states next month and I'm soo nervous

[@JuliaWezio]

You've got this!

[@ryanstiles1634]

I have my virtual test tomorrow and I’m looking at this now😅

[@JuliaWezio]

You got this! Do you have anything in particular I can help you with?

[@Yash-ci2mj]

@@JuliaWezio I do, I have states role pay tomorrow. Any tips for the video making? Since we have 2 hours to make the video this time

[@ryanstiles1634]

@@JuliaWezio it actually went really well!

[@layla2678]

i just went to states and we did so so good on the roleplay but didn’t place and aren’t going to icdc 😭

[@JuliaWezio]

Ugh so sorry to hear that. Keep at it and you guys have got this!

[@marcusclement5251]

THanks for the advice, after i watched this I got disqualified from mock competition

[@JuliaWezio]

You've got this! Rooting for you and proud that you gave it your best shot regardless

[@whebbedheeve4266]

Dude thanks to this video I just qualified to be on the board of directors for the national Kentucky appreciation association!

[@stevenl9713]

any tips for rfsm (restaurant food service management)?

[@JuliaWezio]

I did a similar event (SBE) and visuals really help! Judges are usually watching so manay presentations that if you have something cool and visually unique to show them it makes the world a difference

[@karnsingh7293]

I was thinking of just wearing a black and white mix because I don’t know where to get a deca blazer?!

[@karnsingh7293]

Also I’m competing this Saturday 😄😄 I’m so nervous

[@JuliaWezio]

It depends on what state you live in! For most states, district and state/provincials do NOT require a DECA blazer, only internationals. They can be ordered online at DECA.org or you can do a google search "shop DECA". Don't stress about it at lower comp levels though! Black and white as long as it's business professional should do the job

[@karnsingh7293]

ThereGoesInfinity thank you so much !!😄

[@akinvests]

For everybody who went to states, what competitions did you do?

[@JuliaWezio]

I did a collegiate event called Entrepreneurship Operations! It's really similar to the Entrepreneurship Roleplay for HS :)

[@rodrigovillar5488]

just won deca regionals by using her tips lmao

[@JuliaWezio]

Congrats!!!

[@graceconway5514]

I have my first team role play friday.. it’s for financial services.. any recommendations ??

[@JuliaWezio]

Grace Conway sorry for not seeing this earlier! I always share this tip with people, but turn either your intro or outro into a story about your topic! It helps captivate the judge

[@SiddhanthTatavarthi]

deca necklace WHERE?! I NEED ITT

[@JuliaWezio]

Thank you! It's a DIY actually :)

[@elliegee7746]

@@JuliaWezioNo way it’s too cute!! Can I ask how you made it to try and make one of my own?

[@iolishrivastava1799]

hi i'm gonna be doing a role play next week and it's on human resources management do you have any tips for that specifically? thx!

[@JuliaWezio]

Google "Trends in HR management" and learn about a few of them by reading articles over the next few days. Try to apply them when you're in the competition with your judge. They like to see active learning and it will almost always differentiate you from others! Otherwise, just keep practicing and having someone judge your presentations. Good luck!

[@Subtome345]

I am in middle school and my competition is next week I am really scared but this helped a lot, also a question if we stand up and then sit down at the table, should be unbutton our bladed before or unbutton it while we sit down, because I feel that it would be a little weird if I do it after I sit down

[@JuliaWezio]

no stress! I personally remain buttoned until I'm done shaking the judges hand, then I unbutton to feel more comfortable sitting down. You can always ask the judge to sit down and get permission from them if it feels more comfortable / natural to you as well :) wishing you luck!

[@Subtome345]

@@JuliaWezio Of course I saw your reply the day after the competition 💀

[@kathryncantrell9960]

STATE BOUNDDDD

[@JuliaWezio]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must be stoked right now

[@kairycastro-barrios3615]

Hi! for the clothes, like the blazer, would you recommend buying one from DECA?

[@JuliaWezio]

if you plan on doing DECA for more than 3 or 4 years then yes! I don't know if they're still an ICDC requirement but if so, I would try to rent one if you're only planning to stay in DECA short-term

[@awacisse2775]

Wish me luck!

[@JuliaWezio]

you've got this!

[@janellemartinez3173]

How old were you when you joined DECA? I just got recruited and I’m joining next year as a senior :)

[@JuliaWezio]

Janelle Martinez I wanna say I was 14? I joined freshman year of hs!

[@janellemartinez3173]

Julia Wezio my school is barely adding DECA but we’ve been having a global business law and government academy for the longest 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@JuliaWezio]

keep advocating for it!! I'm serious, if you need someone to be a spokesperson for DECA let me know!

[@adea652]

My competition is tomorrow I am so nervous 😩

[@JuliaWezio]

You can do this!! Don't let your nerves get to you

[@adea652]

ThereGoesInfinity update: IM GOING TO STATE !!!

[@aubervince]

Regionals comp tomorrow wish me luck 😭

[@JuliaWezio]

YOU GOT THIS! I hope you win!

[@pedrosobral2955]

I’m going to states!!!

[@JuliaWezio]

congratulations! I hope it goes great!

[@blazet95]

Im in grade 9 and i just randomly joined the deca club. I dont know anything about business and how to study deca. Im regret joining deca now bc i paid $200 for the test in febuary and i just wasted money

[@JuliaWezio]

Try to make the most of it with the rest of the school year and see how it goes :) DECA can be a challenge but it’s paid off in my life tremendously

[@briiiii.0402]

My first year do you have any advice for solo fashion marketing??

[@JuliaWezio]

Outside of this vid, I also recommend: research trends in the fashion industry, practice past case studies (and try to do it in a professional setting or with a timer), and make sure you're familiar with basic fashion marketing terminology that might give you a leg up or an example to reference in the prep room! Hope this helps

[@gabrielnogoy]

Going to internationals tomorrow 😨

[@JuliaWezio]

YOU'VE GOT THIS!!! Stay confident and make sure to have fun, ICDC is the best

[@gabrielnogoy]

thank you so much !

[@hagopalajajian4878]

Hi, I have a quick question. I'm a high school students and very interested in deca, but my high school doesn't have it. Is there any way I can join deca from some other program?

[@JuliaWezio]

I would try to see if there's a high school in your area that would allow you to register under their name! You can also try seeing if there's a teacher at your school who would be willing to register your school for a chapter!

[@maciemillikin9819]

Soooo where’d you get the deca necklace 👀

[@JuliaWezio]

LOL gift from my advisor but super easy to DIY! I bought one of the DECA graduation tassels from Shop DECA (it was like $6) and then used pliers to take it off and reattached it to just a random silver chain from Michael's.

[@Chaplip]

Is deca hard? I’m going to start on Monday any tips for sports marketing?

[@JuliaWezio]

It’s challenging but rewarding! I recommend reading some past case studies (you can find them on DECA’s website or on Google) for your event and practicing creating your own responses! Wishing you luck

[@dipdyed1ys115]

Do you think you could give an example of a story you would use for your intro or what you would say?

[@JuliaWezio]

Dipdyed1ys sure! So for example if your presentation is about declining basketball ticket sales, you might start off with a “news reporter” voice and tell the story of an intense basketball game and then transition into your presentation by talking about how not enough people were in the arena to see it. Totally a hypothetical but it’s just a little hard to write out!

[@JuliaWezio]

Sorry I didn't see this! Hmmm... usually when I start off I'll introduce myself and whatever role I am playing in the scenario (such as a manager or something like that) and let my partner do the same. Then, I usually would use a transition sentence that is still relevant to my introduction OR you can even say "Last time that we met, we talked about XYZ" which will make it feel like more of a conversation with the judge

[@Adrianavictoriat]

District is coming up and it was cancelled last year so I have no idea what to do 😭😭😭

[@JuliaWezio]

you've got this! what event category are you competing in? :)

[@Adrianavictoriat]

@@JuliaWezio thx~~ doing Marketing Communications individual series.. studied a roleplay scenario in class and it's so intimidating

[@hannahvallejo5307]

I signed up for deca because I was peer pressured into it by my smart friends. Please pray for me it’s tomorrow and I forgot that I signed up

[@JuliaWezio]

you have got this! wishing you the best of luck

[@hannahvallejo5307]

@@JuliaWezio I QUALIFIED FOR STATE

[@JuliaWezio]

WOO CONGRATULATIONS!