Workshops

LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS

BECOMING THE LEADER YOUR TEAM WILL FOLLOW TO THE TOP
  • You achieved your management appointment, now what? Our panel of Conklin leaders will share strategies for setting expectations and training your new Distributors and existing members of your team to develop their skill sets to move up the Conklin management ladder and become leaders in their own right. Learn key leadership strategies to increase your impact as a leader.
  • Presenters: Panel of Directors including Director Andrew Gingerich, National Director Simon Lee, Director Karen (Livesay) Fitch, and Director Verle Yoder, moderated by Senior Director Rod Livesay
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 1:00-2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Cooper Creek 1-3
THE OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN CONKLIN
  • More than 74% of the 20.5 million people involved in direct selling in the United States in 2016 were women. These woman bring special skills and attributes to the direct sales industry, which is built upon word-of-mouth marketing and the power of relationships. Catch a new vision of the opportunity for women in the Conklin business by joining this dynamic panel of influential Conklin leaders sharing valuable insights on the significant role and impact of women in Conklin.
  • Presenters: Panel of top Directors including Mary Ann Lengacher, Sheila Livesay, Kris Pierce, and Laurie Schwartz, moderated by Katie Hedrick
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 8:00-9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Cooper Creek 1-3
GROW FASTER AND GO HIGHER WITH EFFECTIVE SPONSORING
  • Sharing the products and business opportunity is one of the most important skills to master to grow a successful Conklin business. Learn proven strategies for becoming more effective in attracting more prospects, building relationships, and effective sponsoring. If you are struggling in your sponsoring efforts, this workshop is for you.
  • Presenters: Panel of new and veteran President’s Club members including Regional Director Alma Kurtz, National Director Kent McSpadden, and District Manager Bill Rostad, moderated by National Director Lester Yutzy
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 1:30-2:45 p.m.
  • Location: Cooper Creek 1-3
IMPROVE YOUR TRADE SHOW SKILLS FOR GREATER SUCCESS
  • Did you know 85% of a trade show exhibitor's success is determined by the people staffing the exhibit booth? Unfortunately, many people don't have the knowledge and experience required to properly engage visitors. In this engaging workshop, learn techniques for generating booth traffic, starting conversations, appropriately engaging visitors, and effectively following up after the pipe and drape have been carted away.
  • Presenters: Panel of Distributors including National Director Don Benson, National Director Marian McSpadden, and Director Francis Taphorn, moderated by Animal Product Specialist Dr. Ashley Bruce
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 3:00-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 3-4

AGROVANTAGE® PRODUCTS DIVISION

YIELD CHAMPIONSHIP STRATEGIES
  • Hear from yield champions regarding strategies for contest plots and methods they implement on their entire farming operations to achieve greater yields and profits.
  • Presenters: Panel discussion featuring State and National Yield Champions Jerry Cox, Kip Cullers, and Chris Ledbetter, moderated by Senior Director Curt Livesay
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Cooper Creek 1-3
INTENSIFY CROP PRODUCTION AND TAKE YOUR ORGANIZATION TO HIGHER LEVELS
  • Take advantage of the new Intensify™ Plant Growth Regulator, part of Conklin's AgroVantage System, to take your yields and organization to higher levels.
  • Presenters: Director Kip Cullers, former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, and Conklin Owner, Chief Executive Officer, and President Charles W. Herbster
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 8:00-9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Short Creek
PRO AG I FOR CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
  • Learn from these experienced Directors and Managers on how they promote Pro Ag I to prospects and new Distributors so they can take full advantage of the information, products, and ideas presented to enhance their farming operations.
  • Presenters: Panel discussion featuring National Director Mark Fillbrandt, Regional Director Dennis Dammen, Director Joey Doyle, Director Karen (Livesay) Fitch, and District Manager Todd Hoffman, moderated by Senior Director Rod Livesay
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 3:00-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 1-2

ANIMAL PRODUCTS DIVISION

TAKE YOUR FASTRACK® KNOWLEDGE TO A HIGHER LEVEL
  • Let's dig in to the product line fed to champions around the United States. This session is great for first-time attendees or those who have not yet attended a Fastrack training. We will discuss ingredients like direct-fed microbials, prebiotics, specialized proteins, and so much more. Learn what makes these products a great supplement for so many animals, from companion animals to livestock.
  • Presenter: Animal Product Specialist Dr. Ashley Bruce
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 1:00-2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Fall Creek
SORTING THE HERD OF FASTRACK® PRODUCTS
  • Have you ever wondered, "Which Fastrack product should I recommend for this customer?" This session will cover the differences among and between the gels, boluses, granulars, and powders. Understanding the comparisons between the Fastrack products will help you quickly differentiate the products, allowing for a stronger recommendation for your client.
  • Presenter: Animal Product Specialist Dr. Ashley Bruce
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Fall Creek
WINNING PRODUCT MANAGEMENT FOR CHAMPION RESULTS
  • Come join this workshop to learn how management of both animals and products makes all the difference. Find out what to look for on a farm that will properly manage Fastrack. Learn tips and tricks to share with customers so their animals can get the most out of the feed to get a stronger start on life and remain a champion.
  • Presenters: Regional Director Don Benson, Director Mary Ann Lengacher, and Animal Product Specialist Dr. Ashley Bruce
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 1:30-2:45 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 3-4

ROOFING SYSTEMS DIVISION

GO HIGHER IN 2018 WITH CONKLIN ROOFING SYSTEMS
  • Get a glimpse of what the future holds for Conklin Roofing Systems and its tested, proven, and trusted roofing products that have consistently delivered for more than 40 years. Presenters will provide a thorough review of roofing products, product warranties, and a recap of industry news from 2017.
  • Presenters: Roofing Systems Product Specialist Aaron Wagner, Marketing Director Beau McCoy, BASF Corporation Midwest Account Manager Tony Lund, and former Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 1:00-2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 1-2
BUILD YOUR ROOFING BUSINESS STRONGER
  • Is growing and building a roofing business strong enough to stand the test of time your goal? This panel of Conklin's first two quarter-century Preferred Contractors will share their personal stories and provide wisdom on how to build a successful business that can survive and thrive for decades.
  • Presenters: Guest panel featuring 25-year Preferred Contractors Sheldon Swartzentruber and Eli Yoder, moderated by Roofing Systems Marketing Director Beau McCoy
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 1:30-2:45 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 1-2
BUILD YOUR ROOFING BUSINESS FASTER
  • Are you looking for ways to rapidly build your commercial roofing business and your team of contractors? This workshop will feature three Preferred Contractors who have grown solid personal roofing businesses and contractor teams with speed. These contractors will share keys to making the most out of the booming U.S. roofing market.
  • Presenters: Guest panel featuring Preferred Contractors and Directors Wayne Miller, Ernest Schwartz, and Lavern Zook, moderated by Roofing Systems Marketing Director Beau McCoy
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 3:00-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: Cooper Creek 1-3

HEALTH & HOME PRODUCTS DIVISION

EMPIRICAL LABS & CONKLIN: NUTRITIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONS
  • Presenters will showcase why Empirical Labs and Conklin are not only better together, but are true champions!
  • Presenters: Empirical Labs Owner and Herbalist Kelly Goyen and Health & Home Product Specialist Sharon Wollard
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 1:00-2:15 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 3-4
BE YOUR OWN CHAMPION WITH LIFETRACK® NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS
  • See why LIFETRACK products are stronger, more powerful, and surpass any competitors in the nutritional field.
  • Presenter: Health & Home Product Specialist Sharon Wollard
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 3-4
CONKLIN CLEANING PRODUCTS: CLEANING TEAMS & OPPORTUNITIES
  • Learn why, in the competitive world of cleaners, Conklin Cleaners surge ahead in quality, cost, and savings!
  • Presenters: District Manager Jodi Stout and Health & Home Product Specialist Sharon Wollard
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 1:30-2:45 p.m.
  • Location: Fall Creek

VEHICLE PRODUCTS DIVISION

IN-DEPTH GREASE REVIEW FOCUSING ON CONKLIN RHINO® GREASE
  • Learn more about why Rhino #2 Parasynthetic Lithium Complex Grease with Moly has been providing ultimate protection under the most severe conditions for cars, trucks, and equipment for over 35 years at this informative workshop. Hear from Rhino's Grease Supplier Representative Jeremy Draper, who can share valuable insights on this proven product that has helped countless Distributors go Higher, Faster, Stronger with its longer-lasting formula that reduces maintenance time and costs.
  • Presenters: Martin Lubricants Representative Jeremy Draper and Vehicle Product Specialist John Rosanbalm
  • Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 2 — 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  • Location: Short Creek 1-2
CHANGES IN THE HEAVY DUTY ENGINE OIL (HDEO) MARKET
  • The trend of lower viscosity oils that have been common in Passenger Car Motor Oils (PCMOs) has now carried over into the Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) market; however, the PCMOs are drastically different from the HDEOs. Now that several viscosities are available for both customer bases, this workshop will explain the differences between HDEO viscosities and how to recognize the right oil for you and your customers.
  • Presenter: Vehicle Product Specialist John Rosanbalm
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 8:00-9:15 a.m.
  • Location: Fall Creek
TOP TIER DIESEL - UPDATES TO DIESEL FUEL AT THE PUMPS SET TO REINVIGORATE THE DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE MARKET
  • While a "Top Tier" standard for gasoline exists, a similar standard for diesel did not occur until September 2017! With its availability to the public in October 2017, what has changed now that a new standard has been set for Diesel Fuel Quality? Where does Conklin 4-Power® D and Diesel Plus® come into the equation? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this valuable workshop.
  • Presenter: Vehicle Product Specialist John Rosanbalm
  • Date/Time: Saturday, Feb. 3 — 3:00-4:15 p.m.
  • Location: Fall Creek