Builders, Contractors and Remodelers Track

Builder, Contractor and Remodeler Track

The Best Flooring Solutions For Your Clients

You work hard to stay up-to-date on everything from building codes to design concepts. You have expert insights and seek out opportunities to expand your skill set and knowledge base.

Whether you’re working on a kitchen or bathroom, an existing room or a new addition, there is much to consider when it comes to flooring.

At DOMOTEX USA, we are convening the best of the flooring industry - the entire supply chain - in one convenient venue to facilitate the connections, education and access to information you need you to grow your skill set and satisfy your clients.

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“The success of any retail operation is education. If you want to see what the rest of the world is doing, this is the show to go to.”

Mark Galey
Owner
Master Home Remodelers

Ideal For construction business owners and operators

Keep your business going and growing strong with solution-driven sessions that cover it all—from finding and retaining qualified flooring installers to optimizing your social media presence so it generates more leads. Be ready to take notes because this block is packed with actionable insights from flooring insiders at the top of their game. How do you find the right flooring to fit the job? How can you appropriately set customer expectations and avoid mistakes that squeeze your profitability? Find out here.

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2020 Builder, Contractor and Remodeler Sessions

Targeted sessions that will help you anticipate what buyers want — and deliver it long before your competition does.

Feb. 5, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Planning With Optimism

1-Day Education Pass (WED) All Access Conference Pass

B206

The last two years have provided for many headlines, but did those headlines help or hinder your business? Presidential politics are fascinating, and we will explore the likely impact, if any, on the …

Keynote / Featured Speakers Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Alan Beaulieu
International Economic Analyst and President
Institute for Trend Research

Feb. 5, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

10 Ways to Deal with Difficult Customers

1-Day Education Pass (WED) All Access Conference Pass

B207

If you’re in business, you understand more than anyone else’s business is not about product features and benefits, it’s about people. The problem with that heartwarming statement is the reality …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler

Lisbeth Calandrino
Chief Inspiration Office, Director
Lisbeth Calandrino

Feb. 5, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

How to Optimize LinkedIn to Support Your Brand & Generate Leads for Your Flooring Business

1-Day Education Pass (WED) All Access Conference Pass

B207

LinkedIn is the #1 professional networking site, but do you really understand what it is and how to use it effectively? Those who understand how to use LinkedIn effectively find it to be an effective …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler

Brenda Meller
Chief Engagement Officer
Meller Marketing

Feb. 6, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Brand Leadership: How to Build a Rock Star Brand

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

B206

You know how great brands dominate their fields. You experience it every time you pay a premium for a certain type of jeans, or see a line of people camping out to catch the newest smart phone release …

Keynote / Featured Speakers Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Denise Lee Yohn
Brand Leadership Expert, Business Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author
Denise Lee Yohn, Inc.

Feb. 6, 2020
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

State of the Industry Panel: Part 1, The Manufacturer Perspective

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

In this half-hour session, Kemp Harr will guide the discussion of these industry leaders on a range of topics impacting manufacturing, innovation, regulation, style trends and brand marketing in the f …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Kemp Harr
Moderator

Piet Dossche
President
USFloors, EVP Hard Surfaces–Shaw Industries

Neil Poland
President
Mullican Flooring

Bruce Zwicker

Floor Covering Distributor Consultant

Feb. 6, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Solutions to the Labor Crisis & Keys to Reliable Labor: Recruiting, Training and Retaining

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass

B207

Contractors relying on professional labor will want to sit in on this presentation from INSTALL. It covers all the components a business needs in securing a reliable, professional labor force. Getting …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler

Daniel Hicks
Southeastern Council Representative
INSTALL

Feb. 6, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Moving Mountains Together

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

Join us as we discuss how we begin to Move this Mountain … with solutions to the shortage of professional installers … with you and the Floor Covering Education Foundation working together! Resear …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Kaye Whitener
FCEF National Manager / Client Relations
World Floor Covering Association

Feb. 6, 2020
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Hiring to Win in 2020

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

Susan and her panelists will share advice and best practices for recruiting, training and retaining the best people for your business. With the employment rate at an all time high, it can be extremely …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Susan Weller
Founder
Flooring Careers

Feb. 6, 2020
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Discussion Hub with Daniel Hicks

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

Booth 2241

Following his session, Solutions to the Labor Crisis, Keys to Reliable Labor - Recruiting, Training and Retaining, join Daniel from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. for the Discussion Hub in Booth 2241 in th …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Discussion Hub Networking Events

Daniel Hicks
Southeastern Council Representative
INSTALL

Feb. 6, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Improve Your Contracts, Lower Your Risk, and Make More Money

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass

B207

In this session, you’ll know how to assess, negotiate, draft and modify your contracts to lower your risk, make more money, and sleep better at night. Learn to analyze construction contracts like a …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler

Eliot Wagonheim
Attorney
Wagonheim Law

Feb. 6, 2020
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Strategies for Selling Today’s Internet Savvy Customer

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

Selling today’s Internet-savvy customer isn’t difficult, it’s different. If you’re planning on selling them, you will have to get on target. We are in the age of the customer, there’s no dou …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Lisbeth Calandrino
Chief Inspiration Office, Director
Lisbeth Calandrino

Feb. 6, 2020
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Moving Beyond Social Media to Crush Your Competitors

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

"In today’s world you’re either predator or prey. This presentation will present advanced tactics including leveraging satellites, copping apps and other digital tactics to help you gain share of …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Chris Ramey
President
The Home Trust International

Feb. 6, 2020
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

Discussion Hub with Eliot Wagonheim

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

Booth 2241

Following his session, Improve Your Contracts, Lower Your Rick, and Make More Money, join Eliot from 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. for the Discussion Hub in Booth 2241 in the Builder/Contractor/Remodeler se …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Discussion Hub Networking Events

Eliot Wagonheim
Attorney
Wagonheim Law

Feb. 6, 2020
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

4-Step System to Close More Sales and Command Higher Margins

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

This session will guide you to get out of the estimate business and start closing sales. Learn a system for selling. Avoid the big mistake made by most salespeople. Takeaways: 1. How to take contr …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Jim Augustus Armstrong
Founder and President
Flooring Success Systems

Feb. 6, 2020
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Hot Topics Live with Eliot Wagonheim and Daniel Hicks

1-Day Education Pass (THU) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

Booth 2241

From 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., the Discussion Hub will feature an hour-long Hot Topics Live discussion in the Builder/Contractor/Remodeler section of Booth 2241 led by Eliot Wagonheim and Daniel Hicks. …

Hot Topics Live Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Discussion Hub Networking Events

Eliot Wagonheim
Attorney
Wagonheim Law

Daniel Hicks
Southeastern Council Representative
INSTALL

Feb. 7, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Solving The Pace Of Innovation, One Innovation At A Time

1-Day Education Pass (FRI) All Access Conference Pass

B206

It all starts with a simple realization summarized in these words from Starbucks TRYER Innovation Center Director: “None of us are shopping the same way we were three years ago”. He then continues …

Keynote / Featured Speakers Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

James Dion
Founder and President
Dionco Inc.

Feb. 7, 2020
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Does Your Website Measure Up?

1-Day Education Pass (FRI) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

Separate yourself from the competition with the online technology you offer. Today’s consumers expect to shop for flooring the way they shop for everything else online. We will review the top 10 dig …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Jay Flynn
VP Sales and Marketing
Creating Your Space and Bridgeway Interactive

Feb. 7, 2020
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Remodelers and Flooring Dealers: How to Build a Successful Partnership – Powered by NARI Atlanta

1-Day Education Pass (FRI) All Access Conference Pass

B207

In this session, you will hear from NARI Atlanta member remodelers and flooring dealers on the best ways to establish a business connection, cultivate the working relationship, and navigate the ins an …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler

Moderator Kathryn Stempler
Executive Director
NARI Atlanta

Dean Howell
Owner
MODA Floors & Interiors

Judy Mozen
President
Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Daniel Weidmann CR, CAPS
President
Weidmann Remodeling, Weidmann & Associates, Inc.

Feb. 7, 2020
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Does Your Digital Marketing Strategy Measure Up?

1-Day Education Pass (FRI) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

DOMOTEX USA Plaza

The tools and resources used to drive consumers to your website and then into your store to purchase are essential in today’s business: SEO, SEM, directories and other digital tools. - Understa …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Designer Installer Retailer

Layla Evans
Director, Search Engine Marketing
Creating Your Space and Bridgeway Interactive

Feb. 7, 2020
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Discussion Hub with NARI Atlanta Panel

1-Day Education Pass (FRI) All Access Conference Pass Expo Hall Pass

Booth 2241

Following their session, Remodelers and Flooring Dealers: How to Build a Successful Partnership – Powered by NARI Atlanta, join the NARI Atlanta panel from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. for the Discussi …

Builder/Contractor/Remodeler Discussion Hub Networking Events

Moderator Kathryn Stempler
Executive Director
NARI Atlanta

Daniel Weidmann CR, CAPS
President
Weidmann Remodeling, Weidmann & Associates, Inc.

Judy Mozen
President
Handcrafted Homes, Inc.

Dean Howell
Owner
MODA Floors & Interiors