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Education Day – Thursday, January 27

Business

  • Setting Up Shop

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    Presented By Yvan Lacroix

  • The Wall

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    Presented By John Corinella

  • 3 Things You can do to Improve Your Business Today

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    Presented By Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey, Zenware

  • Position Yourself as the Expert

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    Presented By Evelyn Cardenas

  • Systems & Scaling

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    Presented By Cory Kleinfeldt & Matt Hidinger

  • Prioritizing Profits

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    Presented By Marcy Tran, Clean Car Custom

  • Improve Your Communication Skills to Speak with Confidence

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    Presented By Glenn Daniels

  • Leading to Attract, Retain, Motivate, Inspire Your Employees to Peak Performance

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    Presented By David Suson

Detailing

  • Thinking Outside the Box with Your Detailing Business

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    Presented by Joel DePalme

  • WTF Are You Thinking? Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

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    Presented By Renny Doyle

  • WTF Are You Thinking? Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

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    Presented By Renny Doyle

  • The Mindset of Efficient Detailing

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    Presented By Yvan Lacroix

  • Branding and Your Detailing Business

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    Presented By Jim Lafeber

  • Microfiber 101

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    Presented By Levi Gates

  • Ask a Pro

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    Presented By Justin Labato, Autogeek

  • The Power of Add-On Services

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    Presented By Justin Labato, Autogeek

  • Knowing your Numbers: Revenue & Expenses

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    Presented By Jason Otterness and Greg Natonson

  • Knowing your Numbers: Revenue & Expenses

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    Presented By Jason Otterness and Greg Natonson

Detailing with Mike Phillips

  • Boat Detailing

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

    Gelcoat Correction and Ceramic Coatings

  • Topical Glass Polishing & Ceramic Glass Coatings

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • How to Safely Remove Orange Peel via Hand Sanding

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • Sub-Surface Glass Polishing Including Machine Wetsanding

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • How to Install an Acrylic Tire Coating

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • How to Safely Machine Sand to Remove Surface Texture and Other Paint Defects

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • How to Correctly Perform and Sell One Step Paint Correction

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

  • How to Become the Recognized Ceramic Coating Expert in Your Hometown

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    Presented By Mike Phillips

Digital/Marketing

  • Marketing Through Branding

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    Presented By DJ Patterson

  • Top Social Media Marketing

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    Presented By Myke Toledo

  • The Truth About Branding

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    Presented By Mary Toledo

  • The Truth About Marketing

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    Presented By Mary Toledo

  • PDR Marketing Savage

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    Presented By John Highley

    How to become a Marketing Savage and dominate any market.

  • Sell Your Used Equipment, Old Stock or Product Line on Ebay

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    Presented By Paul Apollonia

  • Sell Your Used Equipment, Old Stock or Product Line on Facebook Marketplace

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    Presented By Paul Apollonia

  • Social Media

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    Presented By Levi Gates

F1RST PDR – Gatlin A1

  • Putting PDR 1st

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    Presented By F1RST PDR Sponsors

    Putting PDR 1st in the Automotive Collision, Hail, and Dent Repair Process

  • Trends in the Automotive Collision Repair Industry Part I

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    Presented By Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International

    A Deep Dive into Complexity, Economics, and the Future Applications of PDR

  • New Hail Chasing Technologies and Opportunities

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    Presented By USAutoScan

  • Trends in the Automotive Collision Repair Industry Part II

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    Presented By Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International

    A Deep Dive into Complexity, Economics, and the Future Applications of PDR

  • Putting PDR 1st

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    Presented By F1RST PDR Sponsors

    Putting PDR 1st in the Automotive Collision, Hail, and Dent Repair Process

  • The Increased Prevalence of HSS in Major Exterior Panels and the Potential Impact to PDR

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    Presented By Jerry Gastineau, Mitchell International

  • The Need for Diagnostic Scanning and Calibrations

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    Presented By Tim Burr, Mitchell International

  • New Hail Chasing Technologies and Opportunities

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    Presented By USAutoScan

F1RST PDR – Gatlin A2

  • Electric Vehicles

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    Presented By Vale Training

    The Must Knows for Proper Damage Estimating

  • Get Ready for Hail Season

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    Presented By Pushin PDR

  • Open Forum

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    Presented By Pushin PDR

    Stop in during this hour to ask questions about Your online presence

  • Training the Future

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    Presented By Vale Training

    Key insights on programs and career opportunities from Vale Training

  • Estimating Tractor Trailers and Heavy Equipment Damage

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    Presented By Vale Training

    Tips and Techniques from Vale Training

  • Be Found in Your Local Market

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    Presented By Pushin PDR

  • Get Noticed

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    Presented By Pushin PDR

    Stand Out from the Competition

  • Generate Leads

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    Presented By Pushin PDR

    Learn How to Get Exclusive Leads and Dominate Your Local Market

F1RST PDR – St. John 22

  • Session TBD

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    Presented By F1RST PDR

  • Taking Control Of Your Future By Learning PDR

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    Presented By HM Dent Works Academy

  • Retiring from the Storm – Becoming an HM Certified Instructor

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    Presented By HM Dent Works Academy

  • Auto Estimating Best Practices – Key Insights from Vale Training

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    Presented By Vale Training

  • Timing is Everything

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    Presented By Diane Chaîné, President & CEO, Progi

  • Taking Control Of Your Future By Learning PDR

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    Presented By HM Dent Works Academy

  • Leveraging Technology in Estimating Damage – Tools and Techniques

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    Presented By Vale Training

  • Retiring from the Storm – Becoming an HM Certified Instructor

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    Presented By HM Dent Works Academy

IDA

  • Sell Without Selling

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    Presented By John Corinella, CD-SV, MC

  • The Future of Detailing

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    Presented By Jim Lafeber, CD-SV, RIT

  • RV Detailing – Pricing and Services

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    Presented By Kyle Clark

  • Detailing Software Panel

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    Panel from Urable, Mobile Tech RX, Zenware, and Detail Bookie

  • Becoming an Unconventional Detailer in a Conventional Industry

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    Presented By Sydni Gwinn, CD-SV

  • Targeted Marketing to Attract Top Talent

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    Presented By Sarah Turner, CD

  • Targeted Marketing to Attract Top Talent

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    Presented By Sarah Turner, CD

  • Targeted Marketing to Attract Top Talent

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    Presented By Sarah Turner, CD

  • Marine Detail Training

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    Presented By Dustin Jackson, CD-SV, MC;

  • 3 Levels of Paint Correction

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    Presented By Jason Rose, CD-SV, RIT

    Make money while giving your customers what they want.

PDR/NAPDRT

  • Big Damage for the PDR Tech

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    Presented By Gene Fetty

  • Removing Major Damage Using Electrical Powered PDR Machines

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    Presented By Rob McDowell, Paintless Dent Repair University

  • Make Money Doing Wholesale PDR Smash, Crash, & Crush Repairs

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    Presented By Rob McDowell, Paintless Dent Repair University

  • The Power of the Mastermind

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    Presented By Gene Fetty

  • Hail Talk

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    Presented By Luke Price

    An all-encompassing guide to maximize, improve and become as efficient as possible in all aspects of the hail business.

  • OEM Procedures in Today's Market

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    Presented By NAPDRT

  • Keeping Your PDR Business Relevant in Today's Market

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    Presented By NAPDRT

RUPES

  • 5 Paint Polishing Myths Busted

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • Collision Course

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • 5 Ways To Improve Polishing Performance

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • 5 Ways To Up Your Sanding Game

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • Dieback, Fillers & False Results

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • Not Your Dad's Wool Pads

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

  • Polishing Pads

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    Presented By Todd Helme & Jason Rose

Technology Talks

  • How to Make Windshield Repair a Successful Profit Center

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    Presented By Aric Haarala

  • Demystifying Ceramic Coatings

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    Presented By Jeff McEachran, Gyeon Quartz USA

  • Buffing and Polishing Technology

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    Presented By Kelly Harris, Lake Country Mfg.

  • Build a $1,000,000 Distribution Business

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    Presented By Marshall Hill

  • Types of Leather & Color Mixing for Repairs

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    Presented By Ram Iyer & Lars Pickhardt

  • Types of Leather & Color Mixing for Repairs

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    Presented By Ram Iyer & Lars Pickhardt

  • Types of Leather & Color Mixing for Repairs

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    Presented By Ram Iyer & Lars Pickhardt

  • Types of Leather & Color Mixing for Repairs

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    Presented By Ram Iyer & Lars Pickhardt

  • A Deeper Look at RoadFS and How It Can Help Your Business

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    Presented By Jody Sedrick and Rod Puzey, Zenware

  • Do You Have a Sales Process? – Utilizing a CRM

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    Presented By Dann Williams and Damon Gray

  • Machine Polisher Action Technology

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    Presented By Kelly Harris, Lake Country Power Tools

    The Science Behind the Motions

Friday, January 28

8:00 AM (Gatlin A3) – IDA Certification Event – Phase I (CD) (Separate Registration with IDA Required)

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Gatlin E2) – PDR Estimating Technology – Present and Future

Presented By Bob Finkle, Vehicle Service Group

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – XC Technology/Battery Information Center

Battery Technology, EV’s, Tips, and Tools

Presented By Ben Wrightsman, Refinish Performance Advocates

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Gatlin E2) – Paint-Tech Talk

Presented By Kelly Harris, Lake Country Manufacturing

1:00 PM – IDA Certification Event – Marine (MC) (Separate registration with IDA Required)

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – IDA Annual Business Meeting and Awards Celebration

Conway Room

Saturday, January 29

8:00 AM (Gatlin A4) – IDA CD Testing (Separate Registration with IDA Required)