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Tom Vogel

This is a session for the contract cleaner that will save them money. Learn how to repack a pump, troubleshoot a machine and provide "in the field repairs" to your equipment. The equipment presentation starts with a session in the conference room with general information on maintenance repair. The learning continues in the Saturday afternoon open networking session where you will an up close opportunity to see and learn about common repairs and  repacking your pump..

This session is presented by Tom Vogel of ACR Products. Tom has 20 years of contracting experience and currently owns a distributorship in Easton PA. ACR is home to one of the largest repair centers in Southeastern Pennsylvania for pressure washing equipment. Bring your questions to the event and get them answered. Do you have a piece of equipment in need of basic repair. Call us to see if we can get it looked at while you are at the event
 

Robert Hinderlighter

"Environmental Compliance"  are words that will either haunt you as a contract cleaner or you can use these words to add to your annual sales and profit. The Clean Water Act regulates wash water discharge for our industry. There are simple ways to deal with simple situations and comprehensive systems to deal with challenging situations of wash water discharge.

This program topic will be presented in the conference room and during the Saturday afternoon open networking session. Come see a video about EPA compliance and hear the pioneer of reclamation - Robert Hinderlighter, Delco Cleaning Systems, Fort Worth Texas - will give a brief overview of what is required for compliance and types of the equipment are available for the contract cleaner to comply with the federal regulations.

Robert Hinderlighter will have the Delco Cleaning System Reclamation Trailer at the event. This trailer is a self contained unit to wash, recover water, filter it and use it to wash again. He has graciously agreed to demonstrate the unit at the event for all who are interested. In addition, Robert Schmitt of H2O Pressure Washing Albany New York will have his recovery equipment available to view.

Don's miss this opportunity to see many versions of the equipment that has the key to future income, offering a unique service and ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act. This information will help you get the edge over your competition from the start of the bidding process to the cashing of the project check!!
 

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Robert Szpila

All to often, it is tempting to 1099 a person or pay them in cash to avoid the workers comp and payroll taxes. Where does the employer liability stop when you pay your help like this?

Come listen, bring your questions. Using a payroll company to secure your workman.s compensation insurance and process your federal, state and unemployment reports may be the answer to these daunting task.

Jeff LeCours

Looking for a new avenue to increase sales and profits. Many contractors fear large projects or lack the knowledge to land and execute them. Do you feel comfortable signing on the dotted line for a 40 unit project? Do you know how to get your foot in the door to even get the property manager to talk with you? What does it take to keep the property manager happy? Can you talk the property manager lingo? Do you know what a CAM charge is?

Jeff LeCourse of JL Pressure Wash, Myrtle Beach South Carolina will give you the answers to all of these questions. Jeff has spoken nationally on this subject and is recognized as an expert in condominium and multi-project cleaning. His fundamental approach to dealing with the property manager's and project completion have placed him in a league of his own. In contrast to this, his multidisciplinary approach to marketing and networking has proven to be very effective getting his foot in the door of property managing companies throughout the Carolina's.

Bring your questions; take time to chat with Jeff.  Both of these will be instrumental in your business growth and success!
 

Mathew Johnson

This session addresses potential power washing injuries. You will learn about the emergency first aid that you can provide to yourself and employees immediately after the injury occurs. This basic approach to rendering first aid will benefit all who attend. Chemical injuries, burns, bleeding and falls are just a few of the topics that will be prevented.

This session is taught by Mathew Johnson. With his past employment as a National Registered Paramedic and Critical Care Registered Nurse, he has several years of experience teaching emergency care to EMT's, Paramedics and ICU nurses. His basic fundamental approach will provide instruction in a manner that will easily allow the attendees  to provide care to the injured person

Additionally, you will hear about simple measures you can take to limit the severity of the injury and contain the financial impact that an injury to yourself or an employee has on your company. Come find out low cost secretes to getting medical aid for your staff without exposing yourself to a lawsuit.
 

Carlos Gonzales

You see, Carlos had a vision a few years ago that he shared with a few contractors in the industry. He knew then, what many know now, that there is a need for a national contractor organization. He set out to develop an organization that would be established "By the contractors, for the contractors". His vision has evolved into a reality.

Sit back, relax and listen to Carlos's insight into the power of networking for the contractor through the gateway of a national organization. He will present the UAMCC organizational framework, national structure, mission statement, and benefit package to the seminar attendees. Carlos has spoken at pressure washing events across the country over the past year where contractor response has been overwhelmingly positive. Bring your questions, have them answered, The UAMCC is our national organization of the future.

Pierce Fitchette

This will be a session available in the Saturday Afternoon open networking workshop, Pierce Fitchette, National Sales Manager for ReadySeal stain manufactured in Texas will be presenting a demonstration on staining with sharing some trade secretes to assessing a job, bidding a job, cleaning and sealing and most importantly of all, keeping the customer engaged for a long term maintenance contract.

There are only a few quality oil sealers available on the market today. The VOC laws have required many manufactures to reformulate their products to comply. Come see this product and its unparallel ease of use compared to other oil based deck stains on the market. ReadySeal is advertised as "goof proof". Seeing is believing.... come see for yourself. Ask Pierce about marketing and technical support available. Bring your questions and turn this session knowledge into cash in your pocket.
 

Mathew Johnson

What is Marketing? What is Advertising? Which one is better, cost less, more effective? Is there a difference between the two? Have you thought about ways to build your business and increase sales. Matt will share some ideas and marketing strategies that he has used in the past and how networking has become an integral part of his marketing plan.

"There are never problems in the business, just opportunities for growth and success." This  is the approach to business  Pressure Washing Services, Inc. uses in the course of daily business operations. This has resulted in increased sales, equipment acquisitions, business acquisitions and services that PWSI offers.

The final part of the presentation will look at turning opportunities into cash. Networking is an essential part to tackling any challenging or new job that lands in your lap. Know who to call and what to ask when faced with a project that you fear bidding on or falls out of your scope of business practice. Bring your questions, there will be time for open discussion.

• Payroll Processing and Workmans Compensation
• Chemical safety and application