EAW 2023, Charleston, SC, Agenda

Earn up to 10.25 ISA CEUs and 1 CTSP CEU

Monday, May 1, 2023

Location: 2851 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, South Carolina 29455 (It is approximately 15-20 minutes from the hotel.)

Fee: $65 (Includes lunch.) (You must arrange your own transportation.)

Join us for a pre-conference workshop to get a walkthrough of the TCIA accreditation process from Charleston Tree Experts, a TCIA accredited company.  Accreditation helps consumers identify qualified tree care companies who conduct business in a safe, legal and ethical manner.

Marshall Badeaux, President-Charleston Tree Experts, LLC and Ashley Connelly, Business Development Manager, Lead Sales Arborist-Charleston Tree Experts, LLC will present all the business aspects of accreditation including human resources, operations and safety requirements and how it has helped their company.  This is a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the entire accreditation process and how Charleston Tree Experts runs their day-to-day operations.

This event is not included in the price of EAW. It is an optional event and you must register for it separately. The fee is $65 and it includes lunch.  Transportation is not provided.

Erin Demers, Manager of Workforce Recruitment & Retention, TCIA

Cultivating a diverse employee population where everyone feels comfortable bringing their best selves to work is not only the right thing to do, but it’s also good for your business. Erin received her certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace and will share the role DE&I has in recruitment and retention to attract and maintain quality employees. Learn how it contributes to your business’s overall success, productivity, and sustainability. In addition, discover the “dos and don’ts” of implementing DE&I in the workplace to help you mitigate bias and create policies & practices. It will help you implement successful organizational strategies that support your employees, your business, and your community.

Fee: Free if registered for EAW. If not, $50.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Larry Weaver, International Motivational Speaker, and Comedian

In this interactive and engaging presentation, comedian and keynote speaker Larry Weaver uses clean humor and show business anecdotes to illustrate the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. Key points include:

  • Energy – improve health and wellness, live a balanced life, prioritize self-improvement.
  • Attitude – become more positive, embrace change, and reduce stress.
  • Motivation – increase ability, commit to lifelong learning, and overcome obstacles.

These skills are crucial to success in any venture, whether your focus is on Leadership, Customer Service, Sales, Change, Safety, Stress Reduction, or simply Having More Fun at Work.

Chris Ahlum, President, Ahlum & Arbor Tree Preservation

Everyone has different approaches to networking but making connections and cultivating them is one of the most important things you can do for your business. Gain some fresh insight into how and where to make connections and how to nurture and grow them over time. Chris will share how his relationships have helped him strengthen his business and how you can too.

Bryan Zlimen, Managing Attorney, Zlimen & McGuiness

Whether your worker is a contractor or an employee depends on more than whether you give them a 1099 at the end of the year. Correctly classifying employees and independent contractors keep your business on the right side of the Department of Labor and Internal Revenue Service and could help you avoid costly fines and penalties. Bryan will dive into the differences between W-2 and 1099 workers and what you need to do and not do to ensure workers are properly classified. Hear specific business examples and get your questions answered.

Suzanne Guzman, Director of Business Solutions, TCIA

Every company has a unique set of needs and challenges with opportunities to grow their sales, staff, and strategies. Join Suzanne to learn about all the programs TCIA currently offers to help tree care companies advance their business. Learn about free programs offered to TCIA members, such as the Business Mentor Network, the Storm Network, and the Wage & Benefits Survey, a unique industry tool. And explore paid programs that can also help elevate and advance your business, such as TCIA’s 401k Plan, Peer-to-Peer Groups, and Accreditation Programs.

Erin Demers, Manager of Workforce Recruitment & Retention, TCIA

Seize an opportunity to learn from your peers and share details of your workforce development measures and strategies for recruitment, retention, and training. Hear real-life situations and share your successes and challenges to get feedback from the group. Take away new ideas and insights and connect professionally with the tree care community.

Jeff Grewe, Founder, Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service and Amy Grewe, President of Arbor Aesthetics Tree Service

Business partnerships can be as challenging as they are powerful. Jeff & Amy will share their experiences and practical tips to strengthen your partnerships, achieve alignment and fulfill your ideal roles in your organization to bring out your innate, working geniuses.

Join us for a GPS-based scavenger hunt that combines the power of play with strategy, communication, and an opportunity to foster connections. You’ll see Charleston’s famous hotspots and hidden gems while solving some clues using photos, videos, brainteasers, riddles, and comfort zone stretchers. Have some fun and test your hand at your navigation and communication skills.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Lisa Manning, Lisa Manning, Entrepreneurial Operation System® (EOS) Trainer

Your vision for your company doesn’t have to be 50 pages long. Learn a simple but effective way to build your business plan. Lisa will teach you how to craft a two-page plan that crystallizes your vision and helps you achieve it. Leave this session feeling confident about your business plan and learn the first step of five foundational tools utilized in the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).

Marshall Badeaux, President-Charleston Tree Experts, LLC, and Ashley Connelly, Business Development Manager, Lead Sales Arborist-Charleston Tree Experts, LLC

If you’ve witnessed the growth of accredited companies and are ready to go to the next level but are apprehensive of how challenging the process may be, this session will guide you step-by-step around what it entails. Hear the ins and outs of the process first-hand from a smaller company that has doubled in size since achieving accreditation in 2020. Get more insight on how to prepare and what to expect from pre-qualification through to evaluation.

Josh Zeidman, Managing Director at Lazear Capital Partners

Employee Stock Ownership Plans, (ESOPs) are increasingly seen as a good fit for tree care companies considering a transition of ownership. Learn what an ESOP is, how it works, and why companies are choosing ESOPs to:

  • Maximize the outcome for selling shareholders
  • Protect your company’s legacy and market share
  • Attract and retain talent
  • Incentivize a high-performing culture
  • Drive operational excellence
  • Boost health and safety performance

Virginia Gregoire, Director of Curriculum and Course Design, TCIA

Your employee training is an instrumental part of the growth and development of your employees and your company. Learn about some powerful resources available through the Tree Care Academy that will elevate your training initiatives immediately, easily, and at a fraction of the cost of most training solutions. Learn the essential steps you can take as a company to access and implement these resources and how they can support your employees’ career pathways. It is not an all-or-nothing training improvement plan, but simply a plug-and-play as your needs are realized.

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Download the TCIA mobile app and set up/log in with your TCIA account to keep the conversations going. Access Tree Care Industry-specific highlights on the newsfeed, message other tree care professionals on the app, and set up your agenda to never miss a thing. The app is free and a great resource for anyone attending the TCI EXPO 2021!

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