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Learn from the experts who know this industry inside and out, and walk away with practical knowledge you can put to work immediately. These sessions are built to help you succeed — and they’re included with your registration.

All specific days and times are tentative and subject to change. Check back for more, as additional sessions are being added each week.

TrackTopic AreaSpeaker(s)SessionDayTimeLocation
TechnicalHearthTom ParksConquer the Current: Electricity for Gas Hearth ProsFriday3:30–4:30 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Technical
BusinessMarketingJennifer ZinkDemystifying AI Marketing Tools: Simple Strategies for SuccessThursday11:45 AM–12:45 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
Business*OperationsLarry OxenhamFireproof Your Finances: Legal & Tax Strategies For Your BusinessesFriday1:00–2:00 PMShow Floor Classroom #2SHL
BusinessGovernment AffairsJason TollesonFrom Capitol Hill to State Capitols: How Policy Decisions Impact your Showroom FloorFriday3:30–4:30 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
Business*MarketingCarter Harkins & Taylor HillFrom Leads to Lifelong, Happy Customers: Optimizing Marketing That Pays You BackFriday10:30–11:30 AMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
Business*OperationsKyle Titsworth, Daniel Hammer, & Barbara BrennanFuture-Proofing Your Business: Agility, Foresight & Exit StrategiesSaturday10:15–11:15 AMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
TechnicalOutdoor LivingChris WolfeGas Piping for Outdoor InstallationsFriday1:00–2:00 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Technical
BusinessOperationsJesse DoucetteGrowing Your Business through Hard ConversationsThursday10:30–11:30 AMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
BusinessHuman ResourcesMatt BradleyHiring & Inspiring Gen ZFriday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
Business*Human ResourcesAmy BakayHR Best Practices for Retail & Service CompaniesThursday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
TechnicalHearth/SafetyRyan HallLevel 1 & Level 2 InspectionsFriday11:45 AM–12:45 PMShow Floor Classroom #1SHL
BusinessSalesTim ReedMaster the Sales Process in Your CompanySaturday11:30 AM–12:30 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
Business*Customer ServiceRob CackowskiOperations & Customer Experience ExcellenceFriday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
TechnicalOutdoor Living/SafetyChuck ParsonsOutdoor Firepit & Table Installation TipsThursday1:00–2:00 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo StageTechnical
BusinessSalesTim ReedRate Installations to Maximize Revenue—and the ScheduleThursday1:00–2:00 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
TechnicalHearthRebecca Trojanowski, Vi Rapp, & Ana ComesañaResults You Can Use: Wood Heating Research for Real-World ApplicationSaturday10:15–11:15 AMShow Floor Classroom #2Technical
Business*SalesGideon HoneycuttStop Quoting, Start SellingThursday10:30–11:30 AMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
BusinessMarketingSean CoffeyThe Marketing Flywheel: How Automation Creates Sustained GrowthThursday1:00–2:00 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
BusinessHearth/Outdoor LivingElliott WhiteThe Open-Hearth Comeback: What’s Driving the ResurgenceFriday10:30–11:30 AMShow Floor Classroom #2Elective
TechnicalHearthEric AdairUL Solid-Fuel Insert Standards: What you need to know (Updated!)Saturday11:30 AM–12:30 PMShow Floor Classroom #2Technical
BusinessJill McClure, Kris Richardson, & Jessica Voss-KehlOpening SessionThursday8:30–10:00 AMLa Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom B
BusinessSalesTrevor AndrussUsing Social Media to Drive Sales: Turning Content Into CustomersThursday2:15–3:15 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
TechnicalHearth/SafetyJonathan ErdmanRaising Your Standards, Not Your Risks: Fall Protection for Roof WorkFriday2:15–3:15 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo StageSHL
BusinessSalesKenneth WalkerCreating a Winning ShowroomThursday11:45 AM–12:45 PMShow Floor Classroom #1Elective
BusinessOutdoor LivingDave AndersonBring the Vision to Life: Why Most Dealers Should Build an Outdoor ShowroomThursday10:30–11:30 AMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessOutdoor LivingMark TaylorBBQ Is Not Your Off-Season: Rebuilding BBQ Sales for Hearth DealersThursday11:45 AM-12:45 PMOutdoor Classroom / Demo Stage
BusinessDave Rettinger, Deb Hannig, Zack Fisher, & Tim ReedOpening Session PanelThursday8:30-10:00 AMLa Nouvelle Orleans Ballroom B

* One of six sessions included in the Business Bootcamp series.