Thursday, October 23, 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Lisa Ryan
Retaining top talent is critical to success in the hardscape industry. In this engaging session, learn proven strategies to build a workplace culture where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated to stay. Explore practical approaches to hiring, onboarding, recognition, and leadership development tailored to contractors and dealers. Walk away with actionable ideas to reduce turnover, boost productivity, and create a thriving workforce that grows with your business.

Thursday, October 23, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Sam Gembel
Industry expert Sam Gembel will share how God has consistently shown up in the business world, guiding us through both triumphs and challenges, yet most owners and leaders are afraid to talk about it. Explore how you can integrate your faith into your Hardscape organization in a way that honors God while respecting the diverse perspectives of your employees and clients. With practical takeaways, Sam will show you how to drive values into your leadership and daily operations that will create a workplace culture that reflects your guiding principles without alienating others. Tune in for insights on becoming a leader who positively influences both your business and those you serve!

Thursday, October 23, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Karen Long
Join Karen Long, from the Kentucky Department of Transportation who will enlighten all attendees with a highly informative CDL driver information session, providing critical insights on licensing laws, application requirements, medical cards, DACH, HAZMAT, and license classes/endorsements. This is a session you won’t want to miss to ensure you and your crews are traveling safely and legally!

Thursday, October 23, 8:00 - 9:00 AM

Frank Bourque
This session will dive into effective recruitment strategies for the hardscape industry. You will learn how to identify top talent, create a robust hiring process, and implement onboarding systems that set new employees up for success. By the end of the session, you'll understand the keys to building a strong, reliable team capable of driving your business forward.

Thursday, October 23, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Lisa Ryan
Discover the secrets to building genuine connections with prospects that lead to long-term partnerships. This high-energy session provides practical strategies to craft memorable outreach, follow up effectively, and establish trust with potential clients. Learn how to position yourself as the partner they can't wait to work with and stay top-of-mind for future opportunities. Ideal for contractors, dealers, and distributors ready to boost their sales by cultivating authentic relationships.