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Early Registration for Custom Builder Symposium Ends Soon
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The Custom Builder Symposium will be held at the Lake Las Vegas Resort in Nevada on Oct. 27-29. |
Register now for the 2006 Custom Builder Symposium so you don't miss the Aug. 25 early bird registration deadline. Members will save $170 by registering by Aug. 25, non-members will save $70.
The symposium will be held Oct. 27-29 in the Lake Las Vegas Resort, Nev.
Featuring world-class education, plenty of networking opportunities and a practical take-home workbook packed with tips on marketing, management and customer service, the Custom Builder Symposium is a can't-miss opportunity for custom builders to learn from peers who build high-end homes for demanding customers.
In addition, the symposium's Andersen Home Tour will feature homes in all phases of construction created by leading Las Vegas custom home builders.
Learn From Peers and Other Industry Experts in Concurrent Sessions
The Custom Builder Symposium will feature education programs tailored to the needs of builders whose specialty is the discerning, high-end home client.
The following are just a few of the sessions offered:
- Outdoor Living Environments: Design for entertaining, relaxing and well-being. Drue Ellen Lawlor, of Education-Works Inc., will discuss the importance of outdoor living spaces for a sense of well-being and wellness.
- Profit Debate: Cost plus vs. fixed price. Dennis Dixon, of Dixon Ventures Inc., will help answer which option is simpler, generates more profit, is easier to manage and is right for your company and projects.
- Creating Greater Profitability. In assessing how to add 5%-7% or more to the typical builder's profit margin, Rob Robbins, of the Lee Evans Group, suggests focusing on a few key operational areas.
- Be Memorable or Be Gone. New millennium home buyers want more than good service and a good price and warranty. According to Paul Montelongo, of Paul Montelongo Enterprises Inc., they want a first-class, memorable experience. This session will teach techniques to make a lasting optimal experience for your customers that generates referrals, repeat business and maximum profits.
- Building for, and Selling to, Multicultural Customers. Sixty percent of all home buyers today are minorities, presenting a huge opportunity for builders who know how to meet the needs of Hispanic, Asian and African-American consumers. Michael Lee, of Seminars Unlimited, will explain how.
- The Top 10 "Must Have" Technology Trends for Homes. Utz Baldwin, of AD System, will present a technology overview enabling you to adapt your business model to home buyers’ new expectations for incorporating high-tech into their high-end homes.
To learn more about the Custom Builder Symposium or to register, go to www.nahb.org/custom.
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 NAHB Technology Solutions Directory Now Online
NAHB’s Technology Solutions Directory — an easy-to-use directory that enables builders, remodelers, contractors and other industry professionals to find information on software and IT solutions and services for their businesses — is now online. The directory is sponsored by the Business Management & Information Technology Committee.
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