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The next VDTA/SDTA Convention & Show will be in
New Orleans, LA
February 27 - 29, 2012
at the Ernest Morial Convention Center

2009 Las Vegas Seminars
Partial List (as of 1-12-09)
Dates and times will be announced later.

IQAir's Air Cleaner College
Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Breakfast and lunch and snacks will be provided)
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center – Room N243
This is IQAir’s original, intensive, 1-Day air cleaner seminar hosted by Frank Hammes, President of IQAir. You'll learn everything you need to know to boost your bottom line and maximize your air purifier sales by becoming a residential air-cleaning expert. This seminar is ONLY available to IQAir Authorized Dealers and covers all aspects of indoor air quality including the differences between air cleaning technologies and different air purifier brands. This year's seminar includes a dedicated whole-house air purification segment to introduce you to IQAir’s whole-house air purification sales program. It will allow you to supercharge your sales with both room AND whole-house air purifiers. Attendees who complete the course will receive a certificate of completion and will leave armed with expert knowledge to guide their customers in selecting the best IQAir air purification solutions. Expert knowledge is what closes the sale, so becoming an IQAir air-cleaning expert will boost your bottom line. Space is limited so register early to guarantee seating.

IQAir's Advanced Dealer Training
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (Refreshments will be provided)
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center – Room N243
This three (3) hour IQAir Authorized Dealer update is for those who have already completed IQAir's full day Air Cleaner College in past years and would like to keep up to date with new IQAir developments. If you are new to IQAir, please attend IQAir's one (1) day Air Cleaner College, as the Advanced Dealer Training will provide you with only the latest information regarding technology and product developments. This seminar includes a dedicated segment covering how to add IQAir whole-house air purification sales to your business. It will allow you to boost your sales with both room AND whole-house air purifiers. Attendees who complete the advanced course will receive a certificate of completion. Space is limited so register early to guarantee seating. This seminar is available to IQAir Authorized Dealers ONLY.

Boost Your Bottom Line with IQAir Air Purification
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009
Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center – Room N243
A one (1) hour course designed to show you how to create an new profit center by adding IQAir room air purifiers AND whole-house air cleaning systems to your existing business. Watch your profits soar, even in a recession, by joining IQAir’s elite group of authorized air cleaning experts. Learn why IQAir offers the best products and best dealer support in the industry. Ryan Albretsen of IQAir will host this course. Everyone is welcome to attend, but register now as spaces fill quickly.

Supercharge Your Sales with a Laser Particle Counter
Date: Friday, March 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Place: Las Vegas Convention Center – Room N243
This one (1) hour course will show you how a laser particle counter works and how to use it to upgrade your customers to the quality air cleaners and vacuum cleaners that your customers deserve. This course is designed for IQAir dealers that already own a particle counter and those interested in learning more about the benefits of using this amazing sales tool to double their high-end sales. It covers many do's and don’ts in creating a successful sales presentation. Michael Marques of IQAir will host this course. Everyone is welcome to attend, but register now as spaces fill quickly.

Turn Online Traffic to Foot Traffic in Your Store. Are You Getting Found?
Instructor: Where2GetIt Staff
Local independent dealers, retailers or franchisees need to get found online to increase sales. This session will give participants an understanding of the fundamentals of online marketing, allowing them to establish a clear Return On Investment (ROI) for their online advertising. Where2GetIt will be offering exclusive discounts to VDTA members at the show for three affordable online marketing packages. Where 2 Get It is the leading provider of Local Search Marketing Services. Hundreds of companies, like Hoover, Eureka, Miele, Bosch, Electrolux and Frigidaire rely on us to provide complete and accurate information about their retailers, so customers know where to find their products and services. Where 2 Get It is also an authorized Google AdWords Reseller.

Wincor Inc. Wants To Help Central Vacuum Dealers Unlock Profits from Their Existing Customer Base?
Instructor: Rob Heater, Wincor Inc.
Are you looking for a proven method to restore profits to your dealership, profits that have been steadily eroded by fuel price increases, lower sales, and Internet competition? Or, are you just looking for a simple and effective way to earn more money this year, and every year after? TORNADOPOWER® Central Vacuum Maintenance Cloths by Wincor Inc. can help dealers develop a recurring revenue stream, while they benefit from increased customer contact, enhanced professionalism and higher customer satisfaction ratings. Rob will explain the simple steps that dealers have used to generate $5,000 or more in increased profits per year utilizing TORNADOPOWER® Central Vacuum Maintenance Cloths. Rob will also present marketing and sales support ideas and materials to help increase the profitability of the service side of your business.

Selection and Care of Vacuum Cleaner Motor-Blowers
Instructor: Ken Girt, Ametek Lamb Electric
Navigating the Ametek Floor Care and Specialty Motors Web site for the selection of the appropriate vacuum motors. This seminar will review the latest products and technology for vacuum motors. The care and maintenance procedures related to vacuum motors will be discussed.

Education That Sells
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Elna Inc
Education is one of the best marketing and sales tools if used properly. Learn techniques for planning, promoting and benefiting from company education events in your store that sell.

Updated Demo Techniques for Updated Consumers
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Elna Inc
Do your potential consumers seem a little short on attention span? Are they a little more skeptical than they used to be? Do they come to your store armed with information from the Internet? Here are some updated demonstration techniques to hold their attention and interest.

A Balancing Act – Internet and In-Shop Education, Support and Marketing
Instructor: Bernadette Griffith, Elna Inc.
Technology you can’t afford “not” to have for education, support and marketing. Balancing Internet options with in-store options – the best of both worlds. Ideas for locating, keeping and affording tech savvy staff will be shared during this seminar.

Point of Sale Sewing and Vacuum Dealers
Instructor: Joe Martinez, JMM Software, Inc.
Come learn about JMM Software’s Total Retail Solution, the leading Point of Sale and marketing tool for the sewing and vacuum industries. Easily track sales, manage your inventory, simplify the repair process, streamline class enrollment, track leads, handle orders, do targeted marketing, send bulk email plus much more.

Business Insurance Basics
Instructor: Del or Levi Fishman, Fishman Agency, Inc.
Are my goods in repair covered? Do I need work comp coverage? Am I covered for central systems? You know vacs and sewing machines. We know insurance and will answer your questions.

Sewing Machine Demos, Sales and Training
Instructor: Dagon Browning, A1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply
Dagon has been in the sewing industry for over 25 years. He has sold Bernina, Viking, Pfaff, Elna, Janome, Brother, Singer, as well as industrial machines. He started as a repairman and offers a unique slant on selling. His focus is on educating his customers on the importance of the mechanical and computerized advantage, which he has combined with a simple demonstration. The demo includes a series of props that reinforce those advantages and leaves his customers understanding exactly what machine best suits their current and future sewing needs. Dagon will review details on this strategy during the seminar and share the three keys to a successful demo which include:

  1. Understanding your customer.
  2. Determining when and where to start.
  3. Getting the customer to ask you for a demonstration.

ESSCO Performance Pet Center: Your New Profit Center for 2009
Instructor: Dennis Ronowski, ESSCO
New Revenue & Profit Opportunity - Take a few moments of your time to see the new exciting assortment of pet related equipment, cleaning, odor control & pet shampoo products that ESSCO is now offering our valued vac shop dealers. Our assortment includes quality products from such vendors as Cirrus, Fresh Wave, Nil Odor, Germ Guardian, Kirby, Stain-X & Hoover, and features a deluxe, specialized upright vacuum cleaner with HEPA filtration, carbon filtration for odor control and a pet hair air driven upholstery brush. Be sure to join our seminar so you can take advantage of our promotional incentive offered during the show. Lastly, we will also take a moment to describe our Jan/San/Commercial offering as well.

Navigating ESSCO.net: Your One Stop Source for Vacuums and Parts
Instructor: Tom Stockard, ESSCO
Essco.net is the premiere one-stop source on the web for vacuum cleaners, parts and accessories. The site has many key features that make it an invaluable source of reference for vac dealers across the country. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Essco.net is ready to take your order or give you real-time pricing and availability of the 9,700+ parts in our inventory. In my presentation I will be going over these areas and the basic navigation of the site which include:

  • Navigation of our schematics database which has over 4,000 models represented.
  • Our online Sales Flyer
  • Navigation and use of our intuitive online ordering system
  • Real-time price and availability lookup

The Coming Retirement Income Crisis
Instructor: Jeff Bratz, Legacy Financial Group
This class will address the many challenges that retirement presents. This ranges from health care challenges, to estate planning, and how minor mistakes in retirement can be very costly.

What To Do After the Last Paycheck?
Instructor: Jeff Bratz, Legacy Financial Group
What will you do after your last paycheck? Jeff Bratz will help guide you in this seminar which has been designed to educate you about financial life in retirement. It addresses important issues on the minds of those approaching retirement. Topics will include fear of outliving income, asset management strategies, inflation, and taxation concerns. Additional discussion will focus on the importance of continuing to manage and grow your nest egg during retirement-after the last paycheck arrives.

How Do I Turn My Business into my Retirement Paycheck
Instructor: Jeff Bratz, Legacy Financial Group
This informational seminar will focus on addressing the challenges of selling a business. Jeff Bratz of Legacy Financial Group will discuss how you might turn the sale into a functional cash flow for retirement.

Vacuum Cleaner Demos, Sales, and Training
Instructor: Dagon Browning, A1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply
Dagon has been in the vacuum industry for over 25 years. He has developed a unique demonstration that revolves around a simple demo that leaves the customer understanding the basics of vacuum design. His demo leaves the customers feeling confident about the vacuums that will best suit their needs. Dagon will share details during this seminar on what he feels are the three keys to a successful demo. They keys include the following:

  1. Understanding your customer.
  2. Determining when and where to start.
  3. Getting the customer to ask you for a demonstration.

ZIP Couture
Instructor: Linda McGehee, Ghee’s
Zippers have been puzzling for many years. They have gotten a bad rap as being difficult to insert. Yet, they are simple to install when stitched correctly with the proper feet. Learn how to insert zippers in minutes using the All Purpose Foot and the Edge Stitching, Edge Joining or Ditch Quilting Foot. You’ll marvel at the ease of inserting zippers in pockets, pillows, handbags and garments. Let the zipper make a statement on your next project by using decorative zippers. The opportunities are endless and the results so much fun. Whether for garments or bags, insert zippers trouble free, the easy way. Please take note—I’ve just figured out how to inset a zipper at the top of a handbag for opening without having a long zipper tail extending from the bag. Come join me and learn the new tricks with zippers.

Dealing With The Violent Storm
Instructor Panel: Sandy Berkshire Keith Quimby, Fran Tabor, Ron Mancil, Dagon Browning, Lynette Bullis, Claude Whitacre
Moderator: Ron Mancil
If you've ever felt like throwing in the towel, attend this event. Employees disappoint you, competitors aren't fair, and the government seems to have it in for you, yet you are expected to smile at the next person who walks in your shop. You are expected to give that customer your positive best, because if you don't, someday there won't be a next person. Well, this seminar will involve leading vacuum cleaner store retailers from around the country who continue to grow their businesses. The speakers will take turns sharing their secrets and their formulas for past success as well as their plans for continued growth. Panel members will include Sandy Berkshire of Stuart’s House of Vacuums in Billings, MT, Keith Quimby of Don’s Vacuum Villa in Ogden, UT, Fran Tabor and Dagon Browning, both of A1 Vacuum & Janitorial Supply of Kalispell in Kalispell, MT, Claude Whitacre of The Sweeper Store, Lynette Bullis of Jeff.s Vacuum Center, and Ron Mancil of Midway Vac & Sew Inc. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. These people are ready to share their survival tools. Each presenter is a seasoned veteran who has survived tough times and emerged still in love with his/her customers, passionate about business and enthusiastic about the future.

Green & Totally Clean! How The Joy of Green Cleaning Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Instructor: Leslie Reichert, The Back Door
Would you like to learn how to add green cleaning products to your store? Would you like to know how to teach and encourage your customers on how to “Green” their cleaning and add some green to your bottom line? Join Leslie, a certified green cleaner, for a workshop on Green Cleaning at the VDTA Show!

Knowing The Monogram Wizard Janome Special Edition
Instructor: Chris Murphy, Parametric Systems/Needleheads
This seminar will cover the product positioning of the Monogram Wizard Janome Special Edition to leverage sales production, sales and presentation training for the product and user training.
Scheduled for these times:
March 11 from 1 pm to 3 pm
March 12 from 12:45 pm to 3 pm
March 13 from 12:45 pm to 3 pm

Making Your Credit Card Processing Work For You
Instructors: Kimberly Layton & Alicia Umber, Elavon
Learn how to maximize your merchant processor’s products and services. Discuss the pitfalls of fee downgrades, security requirements and more. Bring your questions and experiences to this enlightening and dynamic discussion for solutions to help you serve your customer and keep your processing costs/fees down.

Schmetz Certification: Get to the Point
Instructor: Rhonda Pierce, Euro-Notions
Not all machine needles are created equally. Schmetz is the best! Create an educated customer using Schmetz materials. Learn about the new Schmetz certification program complete with Power Point Presentation and support materials. Schmetz certification covers needle basics appropriate for staff training and consumer classes. Schmetz certification is available to machine dealers, educators and designers.

VDTA/SDTA Member Benefit: Siriani & Associates
Instructor: Donn Buenafe, Siriani & Associates
VDTA/SDTA Freight Savings Plan offers huge savings on shipping expenses. Program carries include FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery®, FedEx Freight, Roadway, New Penn. Discounts on outbound prepaid, inbound collect and third party shipping. Free enrollment, no shipping quotas! For information, call program administrators, Siriani & Associates at 1-800-554-0005.

Guess Who Manufactures The Only Space Heater With a Proven 30-Year Record?
Instructor: Jan Mohr, SunCloud Distributors
SunCloud Distributors is the only company that makes a space heater that has been around for over 30 years and to this day has never been duplicated. Those original units are still operating with the same efficiency. When you see the knock-offs, you will always buy Solar Comfort!

HOST Carpet Care Seminar
Instructor: Geoff Greeley, HOST
The HOST Carpet Care Seminar is a comprehensive course that will help you to understand carpets, soiling and cleaning. Included in the course will be carpet fiber characteristics, carpet construction, the soiling process, comparisons of cleaning methods, spot removal techniques, how HOST Dry Cleaner works, how to properly maintain carpet and an indoor air quality update. This seminar is only offered to dealers free of charge at the VDTA Show. Outside this show, the fee to attend this course is $75 per person.

Central Vacuum Installation Seminar
If you are interested in joining the growing field of central vacuum system sales and service and would like to learn how to do it right, then you should plan to attend the 2009 VDTA Central Vacuum Installation and Service Seminar. Those who would like to take part in this class must be new to the central vacuum industry and not have attended this seminar in the past. This seminar is designed to give new central vac dealers a hands-on look at planning an installation, proper installation procedures, and “tips of the trade” to do a great job and make a healthy profit. The purpose of the Central Vacuum Installation Seminar is to give new dealers an expert example on how to properly install a central vacuum system and the tools necessary to do the installation and do it right. Sponsor of this seminar for 2009 will be H-P Products Inc.

How to Sell CVS at the Higher Price & Make Full Profit
Instructor: Vincent Ciernick, A1 Central Vacuum Inc.
Tired of working so hard just to pay the bills? Tired of losing sales? This seminar will teach you how to stop giving the store away and make the money you deserve. In this class you will learn why you and your products are worth more of their money. Part of your sales is knowledge of proper installations.

Investing In Your Business
Instructor: Howard Anderson, Stony Book Sew & Vac
In this seminar you will learn NEW ways not previously presented at VDTA to find money making ideas inside and outside of our industry to make more money in our business. In the turbulent times we are now in, you need to find new proven ways and systems to provide a strong future for your business. You will also learn the importance of investing in your business with time tested ideas that will work when implemented properly. Howard will also update you on the latest news on the Vacuum and Sewing Dealers Forum and the Ultimate Profit Explosion Boot Camp 2009 at this seminar.

Sew-Cess 2009
Master of Ceremonies Claude Whitacre of The Sweeper Store will speak on the most profitable ideas he’s learned from the world’s best salespeople. Then he will introduce Amy Baughman of Amy Baughman Sew & Quilt who will share “Fuzzy Shark Marketing.” Also taking the stage will be Brad Faber of Discover Sewing, LLC, who will share how you can improve your store, starting the week you get home from convention! And Howard Anderson of Stony Brook Sew & Vac will be the fourth speaker, sharing “Using What You Already Know To Grow Your Business.” Plan now to attend! Link to SewCess page

SuckCess 2009:
The Future of Floor Care -- “Building Tomorrow’s Floor Care Center”
SuckCess 2009: “Building Tomorrow’s Floor Care Center” will provide you with the common sense tools to form a well thought out plan for your business. During the presentations, you will hear tips and techniques for tactical planning, tactical sales, tactical marketing and tactical growth. SuckCess 2009 will feature a variety of speakers including Art Butler of Best Vacuum & Janitorial Supply, Aaron Park of Vacuums & More, Lynette Bullis of Jeff's Vacuum Center and Bill Dedich of Vacuum Express, Inc. Host of SuckCess will be Cliff Brady of Lindhaus USA. Link to SuckCess page

Clean Air is A Human Right!
Instructors: Anna Sarat & Zach Tinkle, Blueair
Indoor air pollution is among the top five environmental risks to public health! This class will discuss the health risks to us and the environment and what can be done to help you minimize the risks and add value and revenue to your store. This class includes a complimentary lunch sponsored by Blueair, Inc. It is scheduled for March 12 from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

How To Use Advertising To Send Your Sales Through The Roof
Instructor: Claude Whitacre, The Sweeper Store
Have you ever run an advertisement and had it fail? You’re not alone. How would you like every dollar you invest in advertising to return $5-$20 in net profits? It’s not only possible, but it’s done every day...consistently by vacuum cleaner and sewing retailers who know the secrets of effective advertising. Spend less on advertisng and get better results. Claude will also be sharing “The Seven Deadly Myths that Advertising Reps Tell You.” This talk will be stuffed to the gills with strategies that you can use right away. Bring a pen, take notes, and fasten your seat belts!

Central Vac Education Track (Part I and Part II)
Instructor: Grant Olewiler, M.D. Manufacturing, Inc.
The Central Vac Education Track is back in 2009 by popular demand! M.D. Manufacturing will take your business to a new level when you attend their comprehensive training track designated for central vacuums. Classes in the track will run one after another, each lasting approximately one-hour long and a 10-minute break will allow brief interludes. The Education Track classes will include: Basic Installation, Advanced Installation Techniques, Large Home Installation, Existing Home Installations, Marketing and Selling Central Vacuums, Central Vacuum Technical Theory, Central Vacuum Service, and The Future of the Central Vacuum Industry. M.D. greatly encourages pre-registration of this seminar track to ensure a customized training manual for each of the registrants. M.D. expects to provide almost 50 pages of effective training information to be a part of this program. TO REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK: http://builtinvacuum.com/vdtaseminar/

What is Encapsulation? How Does It Make Carpet Cleaning Better?
Instructors: Mark Johnson & Dave Lupyan, Kirby Home Care Products
The term “Encapsulation” is often used in the professional carpet cleaning industry to by synonymous with the top-of-the-line shampoos and cleaners. These encapsulating shampoos and spot removers do not leave dirt attracting residue, create cleaner carpets, and are perfect for all carpet cleaning applications, even commercial pile, Berber, and tough to clean wool-blend Orientals. This talk will illustrate how vac shops can sell this advantage to their customers plus understand how these simple features and benefits can accelerate the sales of these products.

Why Are They Called “Box” Stores?
Instructor: Randy Zielsdorf, Advanced Vapor Technologies
Because the Boxes, Not People do the Selling
Have fun in this seminar discovering the following:
*Why there’s a professional standing in your store.
*Why there should be “hard” to sell products in the store.
*The advantages of marketing high-end products.
*How to create traffic and sales in your shop.

Setting Up A Sewing Room
Instructor: Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni
This seminar gives guidelines for providing sewing instructors with a special curriculum and a method of teaching sewing for stores, 4-H Clubs, Girl (and Boy!) Scout troops, and schools. The program gives a very organized, efficient and practical lesson plan requiring minimal preparation time. It allows students to learn the sewing process, as well as their sewing machines, in a basic and comprehensive manner for beginners as well as more advanced students. Many frustrations of sewing can be eliminated through this new approach to teaching sewing. Your customers will be able to develop a basic knowledge of fashion sewing and continue to sew for many years. If you want to nurture a love for sewing and pass on the fun to others, this is the seminar for you.

Diversify! Learn How to Demo a Sewing Machine
Instructor: Ray Winslow, Allyn International
Are you interested in selling sewing machines? This class will cover the basics of how to “sell” your machine to a prospect. Topics covered include demo preparation, customer qualification, and specific high impact demonstration techniques that will help you close the sale. For those who want to sell sewing machines, fit this class into your schedule!

Central Vacuum Certification & Proper Installation Technique
Instructor: Vincent Ciernick, A1 Central Vacuum Inc.
This class will be the most comprehensive, complete central vacuum certification and proper installation technique seminar to date! The class is for beginners, veterans and manufacturers. The first half of the class will be for beginners and the second half will cover more advanced topics. The seminar will include illustrations of good and bad installations of new and existing construction and proper underground techniques. The objective is to stop the poor installations that hurt the industry’s future sales due to poor performance and unnecessary service calls. You do not have to be a VDTA member to attend; however, if you wish to obtain your certification during class, you need to be a current member of the VDTA. Attend this seminar and receive the VDTA Installation Manual on CD!

Fashion & Color Forecast 2009-10
Instructor: Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni
With a strong emphasis on fashion, the new sewer is ready to learn how to predict future fashions and color. This class will guide you in staying on top of the market information and how to predict future color and fabrics for your store. Whether your customer sews home dec projects or fashion clothing projects, this program will help guide them in today’s lastest color, fabric and fashion trends. Connie has the information you need to update your sense of style and color.

KEYNOTE:
When The Going Gets Tough
Keynote Speaker: Michael Guld, The Guld Resource Group
Successful entrepreneur, radio commentator, and nationally recognized author and speaker Michael Guld will present the keynote on March 12 at 8:30 a.m. During the keynote, Guld will share insight on how to take charge and regain control of your destiny by showing you how to ignite (or re-ignite) your passion for the business, redefine and live your value proposition, successfully compete in a crowded marketplace, and maximize the three legged stool for new business development success (sales, marketing, and PR).

Build Your Profits Through People, Promotion And Passion
Instructor: Michael Guld, Entrepreneur, Author, & VDTA/SDTA 2009 Keynote Speaker
Michael Guld of The Guld Resource Group will present this class on March 13. Speaking about the seminar, Guld said, “Too often in today’s competitive business environment, the focus of attention is on profit. Like the winning score in a ballgame, ‘profit’ is the end result of playing a great game! By focusing your energy on just three areas, you will win over your employees, win over new customers -- and profits are sure to follow.”

Recession Proof Your Business
Instructor: Ricky Brooks, RNK Distributing
Learn why some succeed while others fail when business is soft. This will be a motivational class designed to get your business out of the economic blues and into the black. It will also serve as a good check list to make sure nothing is taken for granted.

How to Succeed In The Home Sewing Industry During A Global Economic Disaster
Instructor: Debbie Homer, RNK Distributing
Success is not predestined it is the result of preparation and execution. This class is designed to give you ideas to help “stabilize” your business even in the worst of economic conditions.

Make Your Notion Department Pay Your Rent and More
Instructor: Sheila McNeeley, RNK Distributing
A good notion department can be your best source of income when machine sales are slow, but too many dealers have been selling notions only because of machine sales. I will teach you how to sell machines because of your notion department.

Eight Foot of Wall Space Pays My Overhead
Instructor: Ange Ross & Debbie Homer, RNK Distributing
I will show you how I developed a sewing supply business with almost no investment upfront. The key is to choose a product line designed to sell itself. Once you introduce your customer to a Jenny Haskins Product, they will automatically purchase the others.

Hands-on” Digitizing Class for Software Sales People
Instructor: Walter Floriani, RNK Distributing
Bring your lap top. This will be one of the most helpful classes you have ever attended on software and it doesn’t matter what brand of software you sell.

Jenny Haskins, Australian, Artist, Designer, Creator, Mother, Grand Mother
Instructor: Simon Haskins, RNK Distributing
Who is Jenny Haskins? This class will help you understand the person, which will give you extraordinary
insight to her creativity and inspiration.

What makes Floriani Products Different
Instructor: Kay Brooks, RNK Distributing
What is it about Floriani Products that make consumers vow they are the best you can buy? In this class we will explore the difference and what I did to each product to make all embroidery machines perform better.

Projects Designed to Inspire, Motivate, and Enthuse, but most important SELL!
Instructor: Debbie Homer, RNK Distributing
With all you have to do to run a business the last thing you should be worried about is what you are going to teach this month. This class will send you home with a year of projects that will sell machines and keep customers coming back in the door between each class. Your customers will love the classes and you will have less to worry about.

Floriani Software Training for Sales/Educators
By DJ Anderson, RNK Distributing
If you are thinking of selling Floriani Software, or if you are a dealer looking for help, look no further. This class is for you! In no time at all you will see just how simple the Floriani Embroidery Software is to learn and teach.

A Touch of Magic with Every Stitch
Instructor: Ange Ross, RNK Distributing
Get the Jenny Haskins Quilt Perfect Software Demo and Training you have been waiting for. You will not only be able to show or sell the software, but teach others how to use it.

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