Agenda
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2:00 - 6:00pm
Registration
3:15 - 4:00pmGeneral Session: Conference Kick-Off/Opening Keynote
Extreme Empowerment: Growing a Business by Growing PeopleGottlieb built Tundraland Home Improvements from a folding table in his garage to nearly $100 million in revenue and more than 400 employees. Gottlieb's credo of empowering people has guided his success, and in this talk, he’ll share expert advice on becoming the best leader you can be. Gottlieb will also reveal the 11 practices of high-performing managers and leaders that will help your business grow.Keynote Speaker: Brian Gottlieb4:00 - 6:00pm1:1 Subject Matter Expert Consultation (Pre-booked)
Attendees can choose 1 session with up to X amount of SMEs4:00 - 5:00pmNetworking Activity
Brainstorm, something new for sponsor/attendee engagement5:30 - 7:30pmNetworking Reception
Evening Reception / Meet the Sponsors (Taste Around the World) -
6:30 - 7:30am
Networking Activity
7:30 - 8:30amNetworking Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00amGeneral Session - Main Stage: Day 1 Intro
9:00 - 9:45amGeneral Session - Main Stage: Keynote Speaker
The Papale Playbook: How to Lead Others to the Next LevelVince's energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate style gives listeners glimpses of what it took to go from a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles to captain of the same team at the age of 30—without ever having played college football. He's the story behind Disney's movie Invincible, and he’s coming back home to Philly to prove that you have invincible traits inside of you, too. But Vince’s journey is more than a football story. It's a story about persevering when people say you can't accomplish something—like reaching a new revenue goal. Vince will share his Leadership Playbook and identify the characteristics that will help you lead others and take your remodeling or home improvement business to new heights. When Vince leaves the stage, you'll feel invincible and ready to tackle any challenge you encounter.Keynote Speaker: Vince Papale9:50 - 10:20amGeneral Session - Main Stage: Data Panel
Magnifying Glass Meets Crystal BallIn the midst of high inflation, rising interest rates, and consumer pullback, it's imperative that you have the right plan for your business. Join us for a discussion with industry-leading trend hunters who will put current market conditions into perspective. How much growth should you forecast? What numbers should you track for market insights? What regions are seeing the most slowdown? Many remodelers are unprepared for the future. How about you?Panelists: Eric Finnigan, Dave King, Carlos Martin10:20 - 10:35amNetworking Break
10:40 - 11:10amBreakout Sessions 1 (5 MINS TO TRANSFER)
None of us are as smart as all of us. Join in these dynamic peer-to-peer discussions led by an expert facilitator. Learn best practices from other business leaders dealing with the same challenges.Home Improvement Track3 Profit-Producing Sales and Marketing Opportunities to Overcome a Tightening MarketGindele has over 38 years of experience as a home improvement business owner accumulating more than $425 million in sales revenue. Today he is one of the industry’s most sought-after experts. In this talk, Gindele will reveal how to avoid becoming a lazy marketer by taking advantage of several lucrative lead gen opportunities. Plus, he’ll share processes and pricing strategies that will result in more structure and success for your sales team.Speaker: Charlie GindeleDesign-Build TrackTech Talk: What’s happening in technology and why you should careWhile the home improvement industry's tech revolution has dominated the conversation, design build remodelers have had a more quiet, but just as important, revolution of their own. The new tools entering the market (we're looking at you, AI), as well as increased adoption and creative use of existing ones, has changed the way an entire industry operates. This in-depth discussion features remodelers at the top of their tech game. Expect to come away with an insightful overview of trends, as well along with tricks for your own tech stack.Panelists: A.J. Ballantine, Wes Crockett, Dave Pollard11:15 - 11:45amBreakout Sessions 1
Home Improvement TrackSales Panel: Modern Sales Strategies from Successful Home Improvement Companies Experiencing Explosive GrowthLeads are softening and the market is uncertain. Companies that adapt the fastest to evolving conditions will grow the most. This panel, featuring several leading home improvement companies, will reveal secrets on best practices in process development, pricing strategies that increase closing rates and job sizes, the most impactful sales software and technology implementation, sales commission structures, and more!Panelists: Ian Foltz, Jesse Kreisman, Chris Lavoie, Cameron RootDesign-Build TrackLeading with VulnerabilityWhen Jef Forward’s wife was diagnosed with cancer, he had to change the way he managed his company of 30+ team members. There was simply too much on his plate to continue his traditional leadership style, and so he embarked on a journey to rethink his role. The result was increased revenue and a stronger, more invested team. Here, Forward will share his journey and the unexpected growth it produced.Speaker: Jef Forward11:50am - 12:20pmBreakout Sessions 2
Home Improvement TrackGeneral SessionSpeakers: Dawn Dewey & Jay ShahDesign-Build TrackGrowth Panel: How to Avoid Growing PainsLeads have softened post-pandemic, but there's still plenty of business out there. This panel features highly successful remodelers who are not just growing fast, they're growing smart. The lively discussion will focus on what growth means as well as provide actionable advice on scaling your operations; retaining (or increasing) margins; and threats to watch for while expanding your business.Panelists: Lane Boland, Greg Harth12:30 - 1:30pmNetworking Break
1:35 - 2:25pmBreakout Sessions 3
Home Improvement TrackTech - Roundtable 1ASales - Roundtable 1BRoundtable 1CDesign-Build TrackRoundtable 1ARoundtable 1BRoundtable 1C2:30 - 3:10pmBreakout Sessions 4
Home Improvement TrackRoundtable 2ARoundtable 2BRoundtable 2CDesign-Build TrackRoundtable 2ARoundtable 2BRoundtable 2C3:10 - 3:20pmNetworking Break
3:20 - 4:00pmGeneral Session: Wrap-Up
4:15 - 5:15pm1:1 Subject Matter Expert Consultations (pre-booked)
5:30pmNetworking Outing at the Philadelphia Phillies Game for early registrants
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6:30 - 7:30am
Networking Activity
7:30 - 8:30amNetworking Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00amGeneral Session: Kick-off / Sponsor Panel
9:00 - 9:55amBreakout Sessions 5
Home Improvement TrackRoundtable 3ARoundtable 3BRoundtable 3CDesign-Build TrackRoundtable 3ARoundtable 3BRoundtable 3C10:00 - 10:40amBreakout Sessions 6
Home Improvement TrackRoundtable 4ARoundtable 4BRoundtable 4CDesign-Build TrackRoundtable 4ARoundtable 4BRoundtable 4C10:45 - 11:40amGeneral Session - Closing Keynote
11:45am - NoonClosing Remarks
Agenda subject to change.
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