About 20 years ago, veteran trainer Lloyd Smigel launched the first Discovery Retreat as a way to help PCOs concentrate on improving their services, cut back on turnover and increase profits.

Smigel combined with Pat VanHooser’s 25-plus years in the industry for the events, which concentrate on both the people side of management as well as family businesses.
Oct. 28-29, 2016: Commercial Sales — This retreat is for sales managers and sales reps. Set up goals, target accounts, learn the correct way to prospect, and strategies that coincide with the owner’s vision.
Feb. 3-4, 2017: Hiring, Firing and Retaining Employees — The people side of managing in today’s ever-changing world.
Aug. 18-19, 2017: Surviving a Family Business — The name says it all. Be there or suffer the consequences. If you don’t take the time to learn this the chaos will continue to get worse.
Nov. 10-11, 2017: The Future of the Industry and How to Get There, Successfully. Where are we going? New challenges legalities, technical advancements for sales, service and office and personnel
To learn more, contact Pat VanHooser (816/888-9146) or visit www.lloydsmigel.com. Limited space available.
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