OSW #1

Note that a special Walk The Floor With A Mentor OSW takes place on Friday, April 1, 2005! This is OSW #1 Your Mentors: Peter Wolf, Jon Hoffman, Peter Bates, Bill Potts.

Below is our line-up of HOT OwnerShare Workshops selected by YOU! They feature expert moderators from our network around the globe, as well as top-quality, Member-endorsed vendors who are specialists in their fields. No Sales Pitch-- Just Information Rich! 

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & OPENING ADDRESS + SPECIAL WELCOME 
Teresa M Young, President/CEO, Sign Biz, Inc.

8:30 to 10:30

Planning for the Ultimate Transition From Business-- It's the Every Shop Workshop!
Everyone will be attending this special seminar! Business owners at every stage of entrepreneurship need an Exit Strategy that brings together the ultimate plan for merger, acquisition and retirement. 

Your speakers, Henry (Hank) James, and Gary P. Gardner bring together the most enlightening & critical resources and thought processes today, to create a Continuing Education Credits seminar that is in great demand nationwide. They now bring you a special two-hour version of this acclaimed program to develop your exit strategy! They also offer invaluable access to state-of-the-art investment, tax and estate planning solutions for complex situations.

This is the roadmap for your business future. Start here, and the following OSWs will gain new meaning for you! 
Moderator: Bill Potts / Guest Speakers: Hank James & Gary Gardner

The facts and stats that you need to know! Increase sales with better knowledge of trends and technologies. 

Moderators: Teresa M Young, Sign Biz, Inc. and industry guests from IT Strategies (*)

Sponsor Contributor: 
Stouse (*)

Build a sign program and proposal,  using better materials and techniques. Design, Price, & Install Vehicle Wraps with expert advice from Members & Industry Leaders! Moderators: Ryan Myer of Wolfpack Sign Group, and guests Bob Kuhlmann and Greg Owen. 
Sponsors: Advantage Sign Supply (*)
& Speedpress (*)

Price Philosophy 101: 
Cost Plus? Bid? Estimate? How to get top dollar at the bottom line! Pricesheets, Bluebook, and the value  of new technologies!

Moderators: Les Lewis & Bill Potts

Salespeople = Problem-Solving Estimators:
"How to Train; Manage, Compensate & Motivate!"

Moderator: Paul Williams & Michael Quigley

MARKETING DP PRODUCTS!

Sample scripts & letters;

new publications for 2005;
successful selling techniques!

Moderators: Keith Willis, with Guest Linda Levitan,  and Sponsoring Vendor Dr. Graphix(*)

Outside The Box and Exploring Niches: 
Routing, DP, Wayfinding, Vehicle Wraps, Electrical, Tradeshow Booths, and More!

Moderators: Peter Bates + Peter Wolf--  
The Dynamic Duo! 

 The Famous Sign Biz Cocktail Party! 

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CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

ACROSS THE BOARD -- YOUR FAVORITE VENDORS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!

LED, Boards, Vinyl, DP Media, Adhesives, Architectural Products, and more! The latest and greatest! Members and Manufacturers share the latest & greatest components of our industry. 

Moderator: Peter Wolf-- Sponsored by:

SPECIAL:  8:40 - 11:40

FLEXI SIGN FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN!

3-Hour Special - Full Feature Solo Color Program and Vinyl Production. A workshop for Graphic Artists, presented by Certified Trainer Mark A. Rugen, Corporate Training Manager for Scanvec Amiable

NEW PRINT TECHNOLOGIES
Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask!

Solvent, Newest, Latest, and Greatest, + Lamination and More!

Moderators: Greg Owen & Fred Barbaria

Sponsor Contributor: NuSign (*)

WAYFINDING:

Braille & Beyond!

Build a sign program & proposal, using better materials and techniques!

Moderator: Jon Hoffman
Sponsors: Accent's Bill Rufen (*)

Noon-1:30

SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION + SHARING SUCCESSES!

Marketing Collateral Samples Required (bring copies) "Effective Sales Aides such as flyers, postcards, messages from Members, and evaluation of effectiveness, the target market, and measurement tools. Bring a tale that tickles or teaches, and share the success!"

Moderators: Paul & Janice Glaab and Guest Contributors Sue Chesler and Ameriban (*)

WEBSITE RANKING RULES + TOOLS!
A World of Resources You Can Use NOW!

  "Cross linking, meta keywords, content, and descriptions  -- Claiming the most web real estate!" 

Moderators: Michael Barnes, Sign Biz, Inc.
Guest Contributors: Sign Presence (*)

Mentor Session: Stick around and get some one-on-one time with your mentors in the Sign Biz Network!

Moderator: Steve Scalph