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| Water Garden Expo 2010 |
Contractors and Dealers ONLY!!
Growing Your Business In A Tough Economy
February 11th and 12th
Admission is "FREE".
Pre-Register Online Today!
Event Information • Track 1 • Track 2 • Track 3 •
Door Prizes • Hotels • Directions
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Pondliner presents the Water Garden Expo 2010 (formerly known as the Spring Kick-Off) on February 11th and 12th at the Shawnee Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Due to the growing number of attendees, this years event will be a little different than our events held in the past. This year we are holding the event at the Shawnee Exposition Center rather than at our facility. We will also have three different seminar tracks with a variety of seminars to choose from.
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| Thursday, February 11th |
Thursday, February 11th will start off with a continental breakfast at 7:00 a.m. followed by a tour of the Pondliner facility. The Hands-On Pondfree Waterfall Training featuring Rick Bartel, Certified Master Feature Specialist will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Shawnee Exposition Center. Rick will show you how to build waterfalls that will “Wow” your customers and set you apart from your competition.
Everyone is encouraged to visit the Mini-Trade show to learn about the water garden industry’s leading manufactures newest products and ask questions about any of their other products.
Everyone will meet Thursday evening at Unit Liner Company for a special dinner and live entertainment.
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| Friday, February 12th |
| Friday, February 12th will start off with a continental breakfast at 7:00 A.M. followed with a special key note address. The key note topic will be
"How to survive tough economic times and position yourself for growth when the economy improves."
The three tracks include: |
Track 1
Business Track Featuring: |
| 8:30 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. |
9:30 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. |
Sustainable Business Practices
by Jim Wullscheger
Insights to sound business practices that produce healthy companies. Learn why most small companies fail and what you must do now to ensure success in the future.
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Marketing and Promotion
by Jim Wullscheger
What are the most cost-effective ways to market your business? What promotions should you consider to generate leads and drive sales.
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| 10:30 A.M. -11:20 A.M. |
12:30 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. |
Pond Maintenance
by Paul Amos, Amos Sales
Not installing as many ponds as last year? Here’s a nuts and bolts approach to a profit center that is right under any installer or retailer’s nose.
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Design and Estimating Workshop
by Rick Bartel, Savio Water Feature Institute
Finally, a workshop to show you how to design and bid installation projects. Explore pricing strategies for long term growth and profitability.
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Lunch:
11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. |
Track 2
Contractor Track Featuring: |
| 8:30 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. |
9:30 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. |
Formal Waterfall Installations
by Allen Beech, Atlantic Water Gardens
Another easy way to add the element of water for the homeowner and for you to add extra sales and profits. See how easy it is to add a waterfall into a stone or block wall.
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EPDM Seaming / Repair / Penetrations
by Paul Amos, Amos Sales
Have you been working with EPDM liner but have doubts about seams, patching, or dealing with penetrations? Learn the simple techniques to do it right and common mistakes that lead to leaks and call-backs.
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| 10:30 A.M. -11:20 A.M. |
12:30 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. |
Putting Green Installation
by Nick Randolph, Pond Pro Shop
A great add-on sale for high-end customers. See how easy it is to add thousands in revenue for an extra day’s work.
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OASE Fountain Technology
by Frayne McAtee, OASE Living-Water
See OASE’s Fountain Technology products in action. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to program fountains and lighting for unbelievable effects. Huge sales potential.
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Lunch:
11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. |
Track 3
General Knowledge Track Featuring: |
| 8:30 A.M. - 9:20 A.M. |
9:30 A.M. - 10:20 A.M. |
Working With Pumps
by Andy Schoenberger, Franklin Electric
How to size and specify waterfall and pond pumps. Also covers the features and benefits of different pump technologies. Learn how tubing size can greatly affect pump performance.
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Pond Filtration
by Frayne McAtee, OASE Living-Water
Explore the basics of pond filtration. This seminar looks at everything from types of pond filters to different types of media. Learn how your choice in pond filter affects all other aspects of the water garden.
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| 10:30 A.M. -11:20 A.M. |
12:30 P.M. - 1:20 P.M. |
Fish Health
by Jay Warrick, North Carolina Aquarium
How to keep fish healthy and simple remedies to treat sick fish.
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Water Quality
by Jeff Spillars, Winston Company
Learn the ins and outs of basic pond ecology how to keep water gardens clean with the help of mother nature. Seminar also covers ways to deal with algae.
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Lunch:
11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. |
1:30 P.M. - ???
Round Table Discussion |
Round Table Discussion
with Rick Bartel - Savio Water Feature Institute, Jim Wullschleger and others.
Get your questions answered, some great advice, and tricks of the trade from industry experts and other contractors just like you. |
Following the Round Table Discussion door prizes will be handed out. This year's door prizes are the best we've ever had. You could have the chance to win a 18V Cordless Drill, a Tom Tom GPS, a Video Camera (Hard Drive), an IPOD Touch, or the grand prize of a 42' LCD HDTV. Door prizes are subject to change.
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List of Hotels
- Ask for Special Pondliner.com Rates - |
Hampton Inn
$79 Event Rate
4851 N. Kickapoo
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, 74804
405-275-1540
www.hampton.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express
$89 Event Rate
4909 N. Union
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, 74804
405-275-8880
www.holidayinn.com
LaQuinta Inns & Suites
$79 Event Rate
5401 Enterprise Court
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, 74804
405-275-7930
www.lq.com
America's Best Value Inn
$42 Event Rate
4900 North Harrison
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, 74804
405-275-4404
www.americasbestvalueinn.com
Motel 6
$43.99 Event Rate
4981 North Harrison
Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA, 74804
405-275-5310
www.Motel6.com |
| Shawnee Exposition Center Maps |
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Directions to Pondliner (Unit Liner Company) From I-40:
Take the Kickapoo Exit and drive North 2 miles. We are the first business on the right side of the road.
Directions to Shawnee Expo. Center From I-40:
Take the US-177 Exit (exit 181), drive South to Leo St and turn left into the Shawnee Expo Center.
Directions from South:
Take US-177 / US-270 / HWY 3W, North to Leo St. and turn right into the Shawnee Expo Center. |
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