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ADVERTISING/MARKETING/ WEBSITES ACA/ Advertising Concepts of America .11 Furniche.com...........................Furniche Knorr Marketing........................................5 Mail America.............................................3 Moso Graphics........................................38 Truckskin, LLC.................................... 37
BUSINESS CONSULTING FurnitureCore/Impact Consulting............20 The Furniture Training Company.............19 JRM Sales & Management........................ 7 Profitability Consulting Group.................30
FINANCIAL SERVICES Bristlecone Financing..............................23 Credit Source Finance...............................8 CrossCheck........................................28 EasyPay Finance.....................................25 Genesis Financial Solutions....................35 LendPro, LLC........................................ 1 Synchrony Financial...........................14 Tidewater Finance Company.....................4 Trekstone Financial............................26
PRODUCTS Guardian Protection Products...................2 NAHFA.................................................... .31 Quarz.........................................................6 Service Lamp Corporation...................... 27
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SOFTWARE Custom Design Software........................12 Furniture Wizard......................................15 Genesis Software Systems.....................29 FurnServe................................................10 MicroD, Inc..............................................16 Myriad Software...................................... 17 PROFITSystems, Inc...............................13 STORIS...................................................18
WAREHOUSE & DELIVERY Clear Destination.......................................9 Diakon Logistics......................................33 DispatchTrack.........................................34 DSI Delivery.............................................24 Speedy Delivery, LLC..............................36 United Steel Storage (USSI).................... 21
INSURANCE & WARRENTIES Association Insurance Services........32 Risk Assurance Partners, LLC................22
OPERATIONS Best Buy for Business…... .Social Spot Along with the many business service providers showing in the Retailer Resource Center, NAHFA is proud to feature Endorsed Program Partners. When researching your next partner, look for the Endorsed Program icon for exclusive NAHFA member discounts and/or services.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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Passing the Torch: 5 Keys for Successful Transitions
Mark T. Green Ph.D.,Family Business Consulting NGN endorsed seminar
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thinking with a Pencil
Social 2.0—Wait, What Happened to Social 1.0? Kevin Doran, R&A Marketing
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Successful Direct Marketing Strategies
Leo Bartsch, Mail America
Jody Seivert, One by One Companies
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
The Be-Back Bus Isn’t Coming Back
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
How to Get Your Entire Team on the Profit Bandwagon!
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Styles Evolve . . . So Should Your Lighting
John Egger, Profitability Consulting Group
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Crush Your Big-Chain Competition
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Top 10 Mistakes in Email Marketing and How to Avoid Them
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Selling to the Modern Man & Woman
Jeff Giagnocavo, Automated Mattress Profits
Brad Huisken, IAS Training
Jan Jucho, Service Lamp Corp
Ken Mahar, Email Broadcast
Joe Milevsky & Lorna Hunter, JRM Sales & Management
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 MONDAY, JANUARY 19
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. The Social Shopper: How Retailers Can Connect with Shoppers Online
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Make the Most of Your Online Presence!
Doug Knorr, Knorr Marketing
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
3 Ways to Boost Your Facebook Marketing Crystal Vilkaitis, Crystal Media 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ron Gordon, MicroD, Inc.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Four Digital and Direct Mail Power Plays that Drive Traffic!
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Retail Performance Metrics - Your Key to Sustained Success
Get a Grip on Your Marketing: Mobile Marketing for Today’s Businesses Pete Di Stefano, ReachLocal
Inspired Selling—Simple Yet Powerful Techniques Marty Grosse, Furniche, LLC
Is Your Store Ready for the Modern Consumer? Evan Faller, Furniture Wizard Software
David McMahon, PROFITsystems Performance Groups
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Marisa Peacock, The Strategic Peacock
The Rise of E-Commerce
Noah Brown & Reed Cullum, American West World Wide Express
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Passing the Torch: Top 5 Keys to Family Business Success Mark T. Green Ph.D., Family Business Consulting NGN endorsed seminar
Working with family and multiple generations is hard. Industry veterans and young leaders have to learn how to find a successful balance between the needs of the business and the people in it. Juggling the business and the relationship aspect often creates a lot of stress. For the business to thrive, we have to learn how to take care of each other’s needs and expectations. The challenge is we employ people with different goals, work ethics, expectations, and communication styles. Dr. Mark Green is an expert in helping people overcome these challenges. He speaks as a researcher, a professor, a consultant, and from his personal experience. During this powerful session, Mark will provide clear tactical keys to finding success. He will cover succession planning for both the successor and the generation taking the lead. This session will also share best practices, research based insights, and tips for clear communication between generations.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Thinking with a Pencil One by One Companies, Jody Seivert
Consumers need knowledge, salespeople need information. Here’s how to teach your staff to create a visually interactive conversation with a customer that will include qualifying questions, standard sizes of furniture and simple room layouts. You’ll also learn how to easily execute this process with every customer, every time.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Automated Mattress Profits, Jeff Giagnocavo
No amount of sales, special buys or discounts will ever be enough to match the advertising power of those “other guys” across town. Today you must have the tools, systems, and automation in place to succeed in areas those “big guys” simply ignore or miss out on. Jeff will cover unique business tools, discover new sales and marketing systems and discuss how to automate your systems to allow you to crush your local competition. If you operate a furniture or mattress store that competes with a large chain store or department store, this is a must attend session. By the time you leave you will see how following our simple Automated Mattress Profits Blue Print will make running your business profitable and fun again.
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Selling to the Modern Man & Woman JRM Sales & Management, Joe Milevsky & Lorna Hunter
Words can mean different things to men and women; so can body language. Sometimes what you think you sense or see is not really what’s being conveyed. Lorna Hunter and Joe Milevsky of JRM Sales & Management will present this clever, informative and entertaining seminar. Get ready for them to act out their roles as they demonstrate man versus woman, woman versus man, how they read each other, and make the emotional connections needed to succeed in a sales interaction.
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Make the Most of Your Online Presence!
How to Get Your Entire Team on the Profit Bandwagon!
MicroD Inc., Ron Gordon
Profitability Consulting Group, John Egger
Current surveys show that 89% of consumers begin their shopping online, even when they anticipate buying from a local brick-and-mortar retailer. As a result, your website has never been more important! Using technology properly will enable you to stand out against the competition, succeed in bringing customers into your store, and close sales. In this informative seminar they will present several practical ideas that you can use to market your products and services more effectively, more attractively, and in a way that will better engage your customers, making better use of your web presence to create greater opportunities on an affordable budget.
The most profitable stores in our industry develop systems and processes that hold everybody on their team accountable to profit and they share that profit with all their employees. John Egger has helped many hundreds of stores of all sizes increase their profits. This seminar is good for anybody in the industry and will be your most profitable hour at market!
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10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
Four Digital and Direct Mail Power Plays that Drive Traffic! Knorr Marketing, Doug Knorr
Learn how to get a bigger return on your advertising by combining the latest digital strategies with direct mail, “Fusion Marketing”! During this power packed 60 minutes Doug and Dan will present four advertising power plays that combine digital and direct mail strategies to increase store traffic and frequency shopping while reducing incremental advertising costs. This seminar includes case studies and handouts to empower you to start getting a greater return on your advertising and marketing budget immediately!
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Social 2.0—Wait, What Happened to Social 1.0?
R&A Marketing, Kevin Doran
It’s not just about being social anymore…it’s about your brand being in front of the consumer in a manner that tells a story that helps you create growth and revenue. Social media has turned into social content. It is the way a consumer connects, learns and informs herself about you long before she shops you.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Successful Direct Marketing Strategies
Mail America, Leo Bartsch
3 Ways to Boost Your Facebook Marketing
Learn tried and true methods for ringing the register and share your own successful direct marketing promotions with the group. With Are your fans seeing the posts you publish to your Facebook more than a billion marketing pieces delivered, the team at Mail business page? Chances are only about 6% are, if not less. America has observed retailer best practices for driving both sales Facebook is changing at what feels like lightening speed and in and store traffic using direct marketing. You’ll leave this presentation order to get the most out of your efforts (and to get your posts with several fresh marketing ideas to implement. This interactive seen by fans), you have to follow best practices and you need give & take session will be a rewarding hour that will deliver ROI to pay for it. During this seminar you’ll learn how to instantly on your market trip. increase fans through free and paid platforms plus you’ll learn a few tips that could potentially save you a lot of money. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Crystal Media, Crystal Vilkaitis
The Be-Back Bus Isn’t Coming Back
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IAS Training, Brad Huisken
Retail Performance Metrics – Your Key to Sustained Success PROFITsystems Performance Groups, David McMahon
In this presentation David will show you what the best operations in the industry track to maximize their performance to beat their competition. These metrics form the basis for strategic direction and help develop specific operational tactics that produce results. Leave this seminar knowing what to look for in your business to improve sales, profits and cash flow. Attend this seminar and receive an invitation to participate in a special industry study that will allow you to benchmark your business against your peers.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Rise of E-commerce
Brad Huisken will lead participants through a fun and motivational seminar on how to implement a productivity improvement program. He will discuss the five benchmarks for productivity improvement along with detailing non-negotiable sales and customer service standards, training techniques and his training checklist for sales people and sales managers. In today’s sales environment the only thing that separates one company from its competition (other companies, the Internet and other places where people are spending their disposable income) is its people. The main responsibility of a sales manager is to give their people the help, training, and guidance they need to achieve success. Only through the consistent application of sound business principles can we achieve increased productivity both now and well into the future.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
American West World Wide Express, Noah Brown & Reed Cullum
Styles Evolve . . . So Should Your Lighting Service Lamp Corp, Jan Jucho
Noah and Reed will discuss the effects of e-commerce in the marketplace, it’s growth and current trends. You’ll leave with Keeping up to date means more than the furniture styles you carry... a good understanding of e-commerce and what can be done it also applies to the lighting you select for your store. Learn how to capitalize on its growth and how to prepare for the future. to enhance your store while keeping your budget in check. Jan will
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discuss the importance of using LED technology to save money on your maintenance costs and energy bills. If you are considering any lighting renovation in your showroom or warehouse, come learn first hand what to look for in LEDs. Understand the terms used when discussing LEDs and feel comfortable investigating utility rebates for your location.
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
local search; how to add mobile to your advertising strategy to get found at the right time by the right consumers and which elements a mobile-ready site needs to convert traffic.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Inspired Selling - Simple Yet Powerful Techniques Furniche.com, Marty Grosse
10 Email Marketing Mistakes to Avoid Email Broadcast, Ken Mahar
In this fast-paced talk you’ll learn the top 10 mistakes businesses make with their email campaigns and how to fix them. Business owners and marketing executives looking to get the most from their digital marketing efforts will have immediate actionable items they can implement in their own campaigns, or what to avoid when launching one. Ken is the founder and CEO of Email Broadcast and has 14 years’ experience in this field. His company drove more than $6 million in sales for Mor Furniture for Less in 2013; which was directly attributed to email marketing.
Create sales meetings with lasting impact on the selling staff. Discover practical methods to systemize sales meeting processes. Learn how to find fresh, relevant, and energetic selling ideas everywhere you go. Learn how to develop a selling atmosphere that improves the individual salespersons performance and creates ongoing salesperson participation. Hear real world examples that you may take and implement immediately in store. You will leave this session with the tools to easily develop inspirational sales meetings on a consistent basis.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Is Your Store Ready for the Modern Consumer?.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
Furniture Wizard Software, Evan Faller
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
What does the modern shopping experience look like? Do you know what experience your customers have when they walk into your store? See modern technology put into place where and when consumers want it and make your retail establishment the place to invest in home furnishings.
The Social Shopper: How Retailers Can Connect with Shoppers The Strategic Peacock, Marisa Peacock
Considering that four in ten social media users have purchased an item online after sharing it on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest, there is much to gain by leveraging the loyalty and sustained satisfaction that social media can bring. Successful social media campaigns start with understanding the behaviors associated with your audience. Learn best practices designed to get the most out of social media as you launch campaigns to connect with customers.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Get a Grip on Your Marketing: Mobile Marketing for Today’s Businesses ReachLocal, Pete Di Stefano
Today’s consumers own multiple devices and move seamlessly between them throughout the day, with 85% of consumers citing their mobile devices as a central part of everyday life. Local businesses need to ensure they have the right mobile strategy in place to capitalize on this trend and ensure they’re not missing RRC Booth 26 out on leads and potential revenue. You’ll learn about trends in Trekstone’s staff, Amy Young, Rob Oliver, Bryant Llewelyn are ready to help mobile usage, including multiscreen behavior and its impact on you with any bankcard processing needs in the Retailer Resource Cemter . 60
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Delivering Satisfied Customers DSI Delivery’s “Whatever It Takes” approach to customized delivery solutions and distribution services for our home furnishings partners has resulted in long-standing relationships. Kurt Haines - President, Stoneledge Furniture “DSI Delivery’s expertise and professionalism have enabled us to more than double our delivery volume while providing a high level of service to our customers.“
Open-To-Buy’s multi-lender system is working great. We have seen a substantial increase in secondary applications. It has simplified the finance process and increased our approvals. - The Home Furniture Co., Lafayette, LA
Larry Miller - President/CEO, Sit ‘N Sleep “We’ve been absolutely thrilled with DSI Delivery. We have hundreds of deliveries going out daily. Outsourcing deliveries allows us to focus on what we do best - retailing.” Mike Combest - Vice President/Operations, Sleep Train “Our DSI Delivery account personnel and contract drivers strive to satisfy our customers and our consumer surveys show that they succeed.” • Over 7,000,000 deliveries since 1997 • Clearly Defined Core Values & Mission Statement • Specializing in Last-Mile White-Glove delivery Visit us at the Retailer Resource Center, Building B-1050 and learn how our “Whatever It Takes” philosophy can add value to your home furnishings business.
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Las Vegas Furniture Market January 18-22, 2015 495 South Grand Central Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89106 Retailer Resource Center Showroom B-1050
Retailers, plan on making NAHFA’s Retailer Resource Center (RRC), B-1050, a daily destination for networking, refreshments, education and business services. Catch up with friends and fellow retailers, get better acquainted with your Association’s staff, check out seminars from industry experts, and visit service providers for ways to improve and grow your business. It’s your office away from home.
Tupelo Furniture Market February 5-7, 2015 Tupelo, Mississippi Lunch and Learn Seminar Series 11:00-1:30 Co-sponsored by NAHFA and the Tupelo Furniture Market.
Enjoy hot waffles in the morning, and afternoon beer, wine and appetizers in the RRC’s Buyers’ Lounge as you take a few minutes to relax during your hectic market schedule.
Dallas Lunch & Learn
Contact membership@nahfa.org for details.
March 26, 2015 11:30-1:30 Dallas regional members are invited to this informational event at the Dallas Market Center in the Seasons Gallery. 2100 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
Exhibitors, Seminars & More in Showroom B-1050
Check out all that we have to offer at www.nahfa.org
Retailers interested in attending any of these high-impact events can visit www.NAHFA.org for event details and registration, or call us at (800) 422-3778.
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