Conference Lineup
We are currently developing a blockbuster conference program designed to give independent garden centers the tools, tricks and tips they need to better their businesses. Stay tuned for the complete lineup of sessions and speakers. Here is our current lineup:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
Tuesday, August 9
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: David Kepron
Information coming soon.
Tuesday, August 9
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Speaker: Andrea Hill
For many people, understanding SEO (or search engine optimization) might as well be speaking Greek. Andrea makes this topic easy to understand and will…
Tuesday, August 9
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: Ron McCabe
Creating effective social media can be a nightmare…
Tuesday, August 9
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: Andrea Hill
Even before the internet changed everything about selling and marketing, running a small business was...
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10
Wednesday, August 10
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Speaker: Katie Dubow
Why should you care about trends? It’s simple. Trends drive consumers and consumers…
Wednesday, August 10
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speaker: Kim Hartmann
The session will encourage small group discussion, reflection and sharing of scenarios and how to…
Wednesday, August 10
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Speakers: Mike O'Rourke and Scott Sandstrom
You're less likely to bring them into your center, so…
Wednesday, August 10
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Speaker: Ron McCabe
Up to 62% of a customer’s decision on whether to do business with your company or another is…
Wednesday, August 10
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Speaker: Gretchen Peczkowski
Learn everything you need to know about shipping including...
Wednesday, August 10
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Speaker: Katie Dubow
Gardening is on the tip of everyone’s tongues in 2021 as unprecedented millions embraced the activity in 2020. But is the industry…
Wednesday, August 10
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: TBA
Create memorable customer experiences, along with insights to the…
Wednesday, August 10
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: Kim Hartmann
In this panel discussion, we will listen to four typical garden center consumers discuss...
Wednesday, August 10
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speaker: TBA
Join us for an indepth discussion and tutorial on live streaming success.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
Thursday, August 11
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Speaker: TBA
Information coming soon.