PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE MOVED THIS EVENT TO SEPTEMBER, 2018. WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED!
This is a limited seat event, so reserve your space soon!
Speakers & Topics include:
- Mason Tomaino of Hydramaster discusses the ABC’s of Residential Carpet Cleaning
Mason is a native of California with a long history as an entrepreneur. Mason started his carpet cleaning business back in 1994 and eventually built it to 7 vans with over 17 employees. He also operated a limo and party bus business growing it to a fleet of 10. Mason eventually sold his enterprises in 2009 and relocated from Southern California to Texas. It’s here where he established himself as a top regional producer in the hyper competitive market of truckmount sales initially with Interlink of Austin before moving on to Jon-Don. Mason recently joined Hydramaster as a regional truckmount sales director. He’s people-centric putting great emphasis on developing lasting friendships with customers and clients. Mason is also the lead administrator of the popular Facebook group ‘Masons Network’.
Learn how Mason grew his carpet cleaning business from 1 employee (himself) to 7 vans and an army of 17 employees. Mason will discuss the importance of service, customer interaction, ‘selling’ the residential job and more!
- Heather Pinckard of HeatherConsults.com discusses the Dollars and Sense of Business Budgeting
Heather is local Nashville resident and Tennessee native. Heather has over a decade of experience in the carpet cleaning industry having recently sold her very successful multi-truck operation. Growing from a single van to fleet size, high profit operator in less than a decade, Heather has garnered the critical insight that is required to develop a business from self employed owner/operator to an employee run, turnkey business. In addition to carpet cleaning, Heather has other past and ongoing ventures including a successful property management company. She also recently formed the consulting firm HeatherConsults.com. Heather emphasizes budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting as the core means to understanding and building your business. Heather holds a degree in Business Communication from Middle TN State University and is a Ramsey Solutions Certified Financial Coach.
Do you want to increase margins, get off the truck or figure out how to pay for some much needed new equipment? Heather will cover the basics of business budgeting that will help identify where you need to improve in order to get to where you want to be!
- Darrin Hickman of Clean Quick Carpet Services discusses the In’s & Out’s of the Apartment World
Darrin owns Nashville based Clean Quick Carpet Services. Established in 1984, his multi-truck operation offers a host of services including carpet, tile, stone, restoration, rug cleaning and more. Darrin also operates cleaning supply company JanRes Janitorial Hub. Darrin loves to market and engage his local clients whenever possible putting great emphasis on publicity generating campaigns. Clean Quick Carpet Services is a dominant force in the often talked about apartment segment. Darrin will discuss what it takes to make your business successful in the apartment market including services, pricing, marketing and more.
Has the apartment segment been a mystery to you? Do you want to learn how to build consistent, high volume, multi-service accounts? Darrin will tell you how!
- Steve Pike of ReNu Surface Restoration discusses the World of Large Property Commercial Cleaning
Steve Pike is a newcomer to the cleaning world, but has made significant headway in a short amount of time. Steve began his cleaning business with the Masters Touch program emphasizing tile and grout cleaning. However, he quickly expanded his offerings to include carpet cleaning – specifically low moisture. With a background in country club and sports facility management, Steve is extremely versed in large property operations. This experience gave him the ability to quickly excel with his upstart business. Over time, his ‘marketing first’ strategy allowed him to gain a foothold in a number of hotels, country clubs and more. He’s also successfully networked himself with a host of management and ownership groups that have become critical referral sources. Steve will discuss his journey in the commercial world and what it takes to successfully pursue and obtain large accounts!
Are you wanting to take on large property accounts? Steve will help prepare you for cold calling, B2B referral marketing and more!
Hands on-training includes:
- Jerry Valentine of Tri-Valley Carpet Care on the topic of carpet repair and spot dyeing
Jerry is a seasoned carpet cleaning veteran that has decades long experience in the competitive and high volume world of property management and apartment cleaning. He’s instructed employees and students on the lucrative subject of repair and dye. His one-on-one and small group approach will give you the knowledge needed to tackle repair work with confidence. Repair topics covered include patches, seams, tears and stretching.
In addition to repair, Jerry will also instruct on spot dyeing. Learn the steps needed to take on bleach stains and more. Quit leaving money on the table with these popular money makers!
- Monika Morales of Springer Home Services on the topic of rugs
Monika has worn many hats in this industry including that of owner/operator, manager, trainer and technician. Monika has years long experience and insight in many facets of carpet cleaning with an emphasis on low moisture and rugs. Monika will introduce you on the basics including rug types and care. Special emphasis will include the topics of in-home cleaning, the plant process and the ‘how-to’ of low moisture rug cleaning.
This is an excellent primer to the world of rugs and how to profit in this ever growing segment!
- Damon Williams of Encapstore on the topic of low moisture
Damon is a Las Vegas, NV based carpet cleaner in addition to being the Janitor & CEO of Encapstore. Damon started his carpet cleaning business nearly a decade ago with an emphasis on low moisture processes. This course will cover the core subjects of very low moisture (VLM) including machines, chems and pads. Hands-on will include the use of various low moisture machines in addition to discussion. VLM is quickly becoming the dominant method in commercial and finding a wider audience with residential consumers.
Leave this event with the knowledge needed to clean using VLM. Maximize your commercial profits with this easy to learn method!
WE’RE ALSO GIVING AWAY A HOST OF PRIZES INCLUDING A MYTEE ECO-13 LITE & MORE!
Networking & Activities
- Meet, eat and spend time with fellow cleaners! Networking is critical to helping cultivate new ideas and insight. We’ll have group activities that will give you the opportunity to get to know one another!
- Nashville, also known as ‘Music City’, is home to literally hundreds of restaurants, bars, clubs and music halls. There is a host of famous destinations including the Grand Ole Opry, The Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, Ryman Auditorium, District honky-tonks and more!
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