Pros to share business strategies at Cabinets & Closets 2017
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Chip Wade, HGTV host and construction entrepreneur, demonstrates his newest ventures, and how he’s applying leading-edge, immersive 3D renderings to present his designs, and sell projects to clients. Chip Wade is part of an April 12 Green Cabinet Conference sponsored Columbia Forest Products for its PureBond Fabricator's Network, and open to all cabinetmakers. This half-day conference provides an immersion in sustainability issues, such as EPA rules on formaldehyde, Lacey Act rules on outlawed wood species, plus trends in marketing. The event also allow opportunities for peer networking, and a free pass to the exhibitor floor at Cabinets & Closets Expo.  

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Dynamic and inspirational, Chris Stevens was the business manager who launched the Keurig Coffeemaker line. An associate professor at University of Notre Dame Mendoza School of Business, Stevens is continually tapped for his expertise in business development. Learn more>>

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During her presentation, "Real Fakes," materials and design specialist Grace Jeffers will examine the origin of colors and patterns entering the lexicon of surfaces and panel specification. She will explain how to shift the conversation with clients to get them try new looks and approaches. Jeffers speaks April 11 during the Closets Track at Cabinets & Closets 2017. 

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In Taking Your Closet Business to the Next Level, Bob Lewis will share the inside story on how he has grown his companies - More Space Place and Closets & Storage Concepts - into a leading national franchise for home storage. His presentation won raves at the International Woodworking Fair last year. Don't miss this legendary closet business entrepreneur. Learn more>> 

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Rick Thaler, president of OGB Architectural Millwork, will share insights from operating a business that provides both residential cabinetry, and architectural millwork and interiors. His presentation is part of the Cabinet Track on April 11, at the Cabinets & Closets 2017 event in Schaumburg, Illinois. Learn more and register>>

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Brad Cairns at the Center for Lean Learning (he also runs Signature Wood Systems, a thriving cabinet and millwork shop) will show how to use Lean Management, a fundamental business approach to improve employee engagement and happiness on the job - and to use it to help solve a growing problem, workforce shortages. Learn more>>

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In How to Photograph a Closets Project, Paul Donohue tells step-by-step how to capture your closet and cabinet projects, so you can share your work on Houzz, Facebook, Pinterest and other social media to drive more business. You'll see why Donohue was able to developed professional caliber photography as a second career. Donohue earned acclaim as the founder of Ridgewood Closets. Learn more >>

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In Lead Generation Myths that Cost Closets Companies Money, Todd Bairstow, principal, Keyword Connects, explains how easy it is to misallocate your Google Adword investment, and how to make sure you get maximum leads and attention online. Get a sample: Bairstow shares 5 Ways to boost Web Performance in 2017. Learn more>>

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Matt Krig, president of the Cabinet Makers Association and successful owner of two businesses - Northland Woodworks, and Affordable Closets - has complete changed how he runs his business. He'll share how he has mined his business data to structure daily steps that are growing his businessses it to the next level of sales and profitability. Learn more about the conference program and register >>

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Denise Butchko, principal Denise Butchko Design, compares Millennials versus Boomers, what makes them tick, what they buy, and where they look when they want home remodeling, closet organization, and design. Learn more>>

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Chris Farrell, dynamic manager of Inter Ocean Cabinet Company, brings conference attendees on a personal tour of his 25,000 square foot plant i, which handles high-end architectural interiors with a lively crew and fully integrated design and production technology. Learn more>>

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Lindsey Thudin, Houzz Inc., keynotes April 13, Day 2  of Cabinets & Closets Expo. This free presentation is open to all conference and expo registrants. Thudin will share the newest developments at Houzz.com, and new strategies to keep your sales funnel filled. Learn more>>

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Can the same custom kitchen really cost three times as much from one shop as another? The answer is a resounding yes, and the same is true for many projects when pricing is compared from across the country in the annual FDMC Pricing Survey.  Will Sampson explains the variances during his session at the Cabinets & Closets Conference April 11 in Chicago. Learn more and register>>
 

A day-long conference takes place April 11; and exposition takes place April 12-13, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. The 2017 Cabinets & Closets Conference will feature an all-star field of business management experts, from every walk of the industry. Leading off with blockbuster keynote speaker Chris Stevens, the conference, networking luncheon, cabinet company plant tour, and evening reception will be loaded with people who can help you take your business to the next level of success and profitability. 

Cabinets & Closes Expo and Conference has been running for the past 12 years, part of the events programs produced by Woodworking Network. Learn more and register>>

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.