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Must-See Education Sessions for Home Builders at IBSx
IBS as a virtual trade show will be a unique experience for everyone. While you won’t be walking the showroom floor this year, you can still stop by our virtual booth from February 9 to 12 to say “hi” to the ECI crew.
Learn more about the newest solutions for custom home builders, remodelers, and trade partners added to the ECI production portfolio and exciting new functionality for LotVue interactive site maps. If you haven’t had a demo, stop by for one of the scheduled demo times or book another time that fits your schedule.
And don’t miss some of the great education sessions for production and custom home builders as well as remodelers are available with your All Access pass! A mix of live, semi-live, and on-demand, take a look at the events you won’t want to miss.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ECI’s On-Demand Session (All Access Pass required)
Getting Your House in Order: Leveraging Technology Across Your Organization for Growth & Profit
SPEAKERS: Robert Cain, CGA, ECI Software Solutions, Matt Collins, Elliott Homes, Sven Gustafson, Stonewood, LLC
Networking/Q&A Sessions at the ECI Booth (Exhibitor Pass)
Register for one of our networking sessions as the ECI Booth!
Women in Building & Construction | Tuesday, February 9 | 11:00 - 11:30 AM EST | 30 Minutes
Join us for a Q&A with an all-female panel of leaders in the industry moderated by Monica Wheaton, Director of Customer Success, Residential Home Construction at ECI.
Upgrade Your Tech to Reduce Stress | Date & Time: Wednesday, February 10 | 1:00 – 1:30 PM EST | 30 minutes
Is your work-life balance suffering because of bad technology? Connect with others in the industry to discuss how to stay in control of your business from anywhere, access your data at any time, and take back your personal life. Find out how technology can make a big impact on your day-to-day.
Trends and Polls | Date & Time: Thursday, February 11 | 10:00 – 10:30 AM EST| 30 minutes
What a year 2020 was! Many of the challenges facing builders and suppliers will continue into this year. Join us to share insights and hear from peers on hot topics like selling and working during a pandemic, dealing with challenges like labor shortages and lumber pricing, and balancing supply and demand, with housing starts on a constant rise and the remodeling index at an all-time high.
Preparing for the Future | Date & Time: Friday, February 12 | 10:00 – 10:30 AM EST| 30 minutes
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s what we need to build a resilient business. Register for this session to discuss what you are seeing and hearing in the building and construction industry. We want to know how you’ve changed your business model to adapt to new changes, withstand extraordinary circumstances like COVID-19, and thrive.
IBS Education Sessions - All Access Pass Required
Tuesday, February 9
Industry Trends: What You Need to Know in the Wake of COVID-19
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Tuesday, February 9 | |11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EST
SPEAKERS: Robert Dietz, PhD, NAHB, Ali Wolf, MSc, Zonda, Stephen Kim, Evercore ISI, Danielle Hale, MS, realtor.com
Managing the Custom Building & Remodeling Process for an Exceptional Homeowner Experience
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Tuesday, February 9 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM EST
SPEAKER: David Lupberger, Remodel Force
Pandemic Project Management: How to Estimate, Schedule, Maintain Cash Flow & Keep Your Jobs Moving
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Tuesday, February 9 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM EST
SPEAKERS: John Barrows, Master CGP, GMB, P3 Builder Group, Vince Butler, GMB, GMR, CAPS, Butler Brothers Corporation
The Future of Community Design in a Post COVID-19 World
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Tuesday, February 9 | 2:30 - 3:15 PM EST
SPEAKERS: Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, MS, tst ink LLC, William Crump, RLA, BSB Design, Peter Dennehy, JD, Newland, Dean Wehrli, PhD, John Burns Real Estate Consulting
Mastering Profit Margin: A Custom Builder & Remodeler’s Guide to a Better Bottom Line
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Tuesday, February 9 | 6:00 - 6:45 PM EST
SPEAKER: Al Trellis, Home Builders Network
Wednesday, February 10
Building a Culture of Profitability: How Top Builders Maximize Margins & Protect Profit
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-live | Wednesday, February 10 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM EST
SPEAKER: Bobby Whitten, SMA Consulting
From Onlooker to Leader: Becoming the Exceptional Project Manager Your Jobs Deserve
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Wednesday, February 10 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM EST
SPEAKER: Norb Slowikowski, MA Industrial Relations, Slowikowski & Associates
The Five Functions of a Successful Building Business: Creating a Structure for Profit, Peace of Mind & Market Value
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Wednesday, February 10 | 6:30 - 7:15 PM EST
SPEAKER: Fred Reikowsky, Licensed Professional Business Coach, Legacy Business Leaders, LLC
Thursday, February 11
Elevating the Virtual Experience at Every Customer Touchpoint
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-live | Thursday, February 11 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM EST
SPEAKERS: Tim Costello, BDX, Melissa Morman, BDX, Jacob Atalla, KB Home, Rob Krohn, Epcon Communities, Brian Bullock
Think Like a Homeowner: Build Trust, Reduce Conflict & Provide the Experience Customers Expect
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Thursday, February 11 | 6:00 - 6:45 PM EST
SPEAKER: Ed Earl, MBA, Residential Contractor Services Group
Friday, February 12
A Systematic Approach for Hiring & Training Your Project Managers
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-live | Friday, February 12 | 12:00 - 12:45 PM EST
SPEAKERS: Bobby Whitten, SMA Consulting, Joe Stoddard, Mountain Consulting Group, LLC
Cash Cow: Demystify Your Financials, Improve Cash Flow & Build More Profits into Every Job
VIRTUAL FORMAT: Semi-Live | Friday, February 12 | 1:30 - 2:15 PM EST
SPEAKER: Shawn Van Dyke, Built to Build Academy
ON-DEMAND SESSIONS
5 Steps to Improving Your Bottom Line by 5%
SPEAKERS: Carrie Roeger, MBA, White Stone Residential, Bobby Mink, MIRM, GMB, CGB, CSP, CMP, CAPS, JMT, CHOICE CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT, LLC
Breaking the Barrier to Superior Profitability
SPEAKERS: Stephen Moore, CGP, BSB Design, West Ed Hauck, Builder Partnerships, Jim Weigel, MBA, Builder Partnerships
Designing Your Ideal Week: Effective Time Management Through Block Scheduling
SPEAKER: Shawn Van Dyke, Built to Build Academy
Land Acquisition to Community Sales Success: Why Tying It Together Brings Competitive Brilliance
SPEAKERS: Carrie Roeger, MBA, White Stone Residential, Irene Hall, MFA, Marketing in Motion, Myles Cardenas, McKinley Homes, Kathy Tucker, MBA, CSP, Kathy Tucker Coaching & Consulting
Leading Through Chaos: Surviving & Thriving in Turbulent Times
SPEAKER: Fred Reikowsky, Licensed Professional Business Coach, Legacy Business Leaders, LLC
Standard Operating Procedures: Keeping Your Company Organized & Ready for Growth No Matter What the Conditions
SPEAKER: David Lupberger, Remodel Force
By ECI Staff
ECI Staff loves to share their insights and expertise on a variety of topics including sales, marketing, cloud, ERP, and SMB development as well as on product specific education. With offices throughout the United States, Mexico, England, the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand, more than 40 employees contribute to blog on a regular basis.
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