The Fall Event 2016
Program
Thursday, September 29
of Garden Retailing
8:15am- 9:15am
Learning Lab: The Fall Event Houston Tour Review
Sharing is at the heart of what The Group is all about, and while most garden center tours fall short in providing details, our centers are always willing to share and allow us to dig deeper into the operational details that can help us be more successful.
This post-tour learning lab provides a time, as a group, to take a look at what we saw on this year’ s tour – and most importantly, examine what we learned. We will discuss the attributes of each center, share ideas and explore the possibilities of what you can take home to put into place at your garden center. This is a great opportunity to ask the owners / managers questions about operations, products, services, and more!
9:30am- 10:30am
The Art & Science of Surviving Success John Kennedy, John Kennedy Consulting
As we are well on our way to a rebounding recovery for the last few years, the statement John made five years ago...“ don’ t waste this recession” has now changed to“ don’ t waste this recovery!” There is an“ art” to driving engagement and momentum and that should be coupled with the“ science” of measurement and metrics, and John will craft a check list for you to begin implementing as you return back to your businesses refreshed, renewed, and energized.
Join John Kennedy as he closes our Fall Event by addressing the necessary steps you will be taking to survive this recovery, while at the same time, be ready for the next downturn( as with earthquakes
John Kennedy in California, its not a matter of“ if”… it’ s a matter of“ when”). From driving margin dollars to preparing for the changes on the horizon, John will balance a fast-paced presentation with insightful and topical business development strategies. John will also take the lessons of this year’ s Fall Event and pack them up in your“ carry on” for you to carry back and carry on!!!
John Kennedy has been a“ go to” consultant and strategist in multiple industries throughout the world, and has reached expert status in the“ garden center experience” world.
10:30am- 11:00am
Break & Face Time with Sponsors Last chance to visit with our Partners for Success and Sponsors!
There is an“ art” to driving engagement and momentum and that should be coupled with the“ science” of measurement and metrics. John, a“ go to” consultant and strategist, will craft a check list for you to begin implementing as you return back to your businesses refreshed, renewed, and energized.
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