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Sessions (27)

Cyber Liability Exposures (Room 320)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Brett Russell ; Kim Sherwood
This presentation will focus on the ever increasing cyber exposures in today's world and the types of attacks we are seeing which may impact yo... More...

Preparing For The 2019 Work Force: Are You Ready? (Room 415)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): BOB RUSSELL ; MARK KREMEN ; ROBERT KANE ; Ron Derven
Challenges & Solutions: The Future of Employment in the Pool & Spa Industry The upcoming 2019 season will present many challenges in te... More...

Question Based Selling (Room 417)

28 Jan 19
12:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): GUY GRUENBERG ; kim paradis-gray ; Pat McDougall
A unique perspective on how to enhance your sales communications with asking the proper questions at the right time. This will help everyone in sal... More...

The Importance of Pool Contractors Having Fleet Safety Controls To Reduce Liability (Room 320)

28 Jan 19
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): GEORGE KAZDIN ; Justin Francini ; KEVIN MCDONOUGH
This presentation will review frequent automobile claims which occur across the pool & spa industry, explain the importance of having exposure ... More...

Detailed Overview of Employee Handbook and Importance of Job Description (Room 318)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Frank Preto ; Richard Gaynor
Does your company have an Employee Handbook?  Do your employees know what is expected of them during their employment with your company? In th... More...

Hiring Right the First Time (Room 313)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): MARK KREMEN ; ROBERT KANE ; Ron Derven
This program is designed to help you with the entire selection and hiring process. It begins by addressing methods of identifying your staff needs,... More...

Interviewing and Bonding with the Client (Room 414)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): MICHAEL GIANNAMORE ; Pat McDougall ; Scott Cohen
The quicker you can get to know your potential customers the better qualified you will be to design the project winning proposal. Attend this s... More...

Job Costing: Running Your Business by the Numbers" (Room 415)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): GUY GRUENBERG ; Joe Koch
It is all about People, Profits and Planning Job Costing is the “P” for profit in this formula! This session is foundation for c... More...

Taking Your Facebook Marketing to the Max (Room 314)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Ed Weeks ; Kate Rabe ; RICHARD SHAVER
Have you ever felt that Facebook Marketing doesn't work?  Are you tired of spending money without seeing any results?  This interacti... More...

The Benefits of Routing & Scheduling Software (Room 315)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jennifer Angevine ; Mike Leone
If you are using paper, google calendar or some combination of the two, come learn and see how a scheduling software can drastically reduce the tim... More...

Women's Leadership Workshop: Enhancing Your Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills (Room 410)

29 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Denise Migliaccio ; DONNA COULSON
This is an interactive forum for women who want to enhance their problem solving and decision making skills at work. You've decided to end a re... More...

A Leader's Role in Conflict Management (Room 313)

29 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Alexa Blanda ; Donna Scimia ; Kim Sherwood
As a business owner and executive, conflict management is a key factor in business success. Your role as a leader is to identify, manage, and contr... More...

Fair Labor Standards Act and Form I-9 Employment Verification (Room 318)

29 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Frank Preto ; Rose Ludgate ; Tara McGonigle New Jersey
In this session, PAYCHEX will cover details regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), such as who is covered under the Act; exempt vs. non-exe... More...

Refresh & Repeat: 10 Secrets To Keeping Your Store New and Exciting (Room 320)

29 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Linda Cahan
Blow the dust out of your store and give it fresh appeal - affordably. Learn 10 secrets (and easy!) ways to create a new feeling in your existing s... More...

What's In Your Contract? (Room 417)

29 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jennifer Angevine ; Richard Gaynor ; STEVEN GETZOFF
In this session, attendees will learn how to protect their businesses by understanding Federal Laws and Regulations that affect the poo... More...

How to Find and Keep Today's High-End Pool Owner Customers (Room 309)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Steve Berens
This digital and health-conscious era can either be a challenge or an opportunity for pool businesses.  Successful pool professionals must und... More...

How to Start Creating Engaging Videos and Pictures for Your Pool Company (Room 313)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Cristian Shirilla ; RICHARD SHAVER
The session will provide information on capturing and editing video and photos that will engage consumers on websites and on social media. Attendee... More...

Store Design On A Shoestring: Design or Renovate - great store design tips from start to finish (Room 410)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Linda Cahan
All the basics of affordable spa store design and more! Do it right the first time to create a great image for your brand while learning the secret... More...

Streamlining Your Service Department for Maximum Profits (Room 301)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Mike Leone ; Sheryl Heather
From the customer calling to creating schedules to jobs getting invoiced, are you structuring your service department for optimal efficiency? Evalu... More...

The Numbers Don't Lie: How To Use Your Numbers to Make Better Company Decisions (Room 419)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jay Forte ; Ken Caiafa ; Kim Sherwood
Numbers are the financial representation of the quality of your decisions. Every decision you make in your business - to hire or fire this employee... More...

The Value of In-House Training Programs to Develop Your Employees (Room 320)

30 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Kate Rabe ; Ray Kotz
Does it feel like you have to cut corners with employee training because you just don't have the time? Are you finding that you have to train f... More...

Alexa is Playing To Win - How To Beat The Internet (Room 414)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Kim Sherwood ; Tom Shay
Alexa is playing fair and she is playing to win - We all recognize the advantages the Internet has over our businesses. We need to look at our adva... More...

An Employee's Guide to Managing Conflict with Customers & Coworkers (Room 304)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Denise Migliaccio ; Donna Scimia ; Lana Ellington
In today's workplace, the need to get along with co-workers, customers, and everyone else, is paramount to your success - and to your empl... More...

Creating Effective Content For Your Online Marketing and Websites (Room 417)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Mike Ciavolino ; RICHARD SHAVER
Traditional marketing is becoming less and less effective by the minute; as a business owner, you know there has to be a better way. Enter c... More...

Why Should I Hire You? How To Host The Prove-It-To-Me Interview (Room 419)

30 Jan 19
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Jay Forte
Though it is ineffective, most of us still think an interview is sitting in an office or at a table asking a candidate questions. Thought talent-ba... More...

Developing Leaders Around You (Room 415)

31 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Denise Migliaccio ; Gwen Gnadt ; STEVE GORLIN
Interactive. The closest to the leader will determine the success level of that leader. It's not enough for a leader to have vision, energy, dr... More...

Pricing Strategies For Profits Plus (Room 309)

31 Jan 19
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Business

Speaker(s): Tom Shay
Pricing strategies - How do most businesses determine their prices? They take the cost and apply a multiplier factor to that cost. Using that metho... More...