Speak at IBS 2019

The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is the perfect place to share your knowledge and expertise on topics ranging from remodeling and design, green building and more. IBS is the housing industry’s largest annual light construction show in the world, serving an audience of more than 60,000 in 2018.

Now is the time to get in on the action and submit a proposal to present an education session at IBS 2019, February 19-21 in Las Vegas....

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IBS Education On Demand

Get the maximum benefit from your IBS
investment by viewing more than 140 sessions from IBS 2018—with IBS
Education On Demand.

With IBS Education On Demand, you can access a
library of all recorded sessions from IBS 2018. Sessions on Business Management
& Operations, Custom Building & Remodeling, Sales, Marketing &
Customer Focus … and more are all available to you!

IBS Education On Demand...

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IBS 2018 Master Session: Back to Basics: Marketing Essentials to Build Your Brand

There is a lot of discussion about these new marketing
buzzwords: content marketing, social media and SEO. With so much focus on
big-picture ideas, many builders are uncertain about how to apply these new
tactics to their business. 

In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master Session, “Back
to Basics: Marketing Essentials to Build Your Brand,” you will go back to
basics to learn how you can set up an annual...

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IBS 2018 Master Session: How Do I Avoid This? Conquering Home Performance Errors Before & After Construction

Often, design and construction practices can have unintended consequences, and not addressing them up front can result in significant—and expensive—fixes later on. This can be especially problematic with remodeling and retrofits, where controlling air moisture movement can be more difficult than new construction.

The NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master Session, “How Do I Avoid This? Conquering Home Performance Errors Before...

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IBS 2018 Master Session: #Visions: 10 Innovations That Sell More Homes!

When a consumer can picture themselves inside one of your
homes, you are only steps away from securing the sale. What factors in 2018
will help people visualize and help you sell more homes? 

In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master Session, “#Visons:
10 Innovations That Sell More Homes!”, our experts will explore how designers
and salespeople can best use elements, such as color palettes, smart home
technology, fit and...

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7 Tiny Reasons You’re Not Closing More Sales

Have you ever noticed that one
agent who always seems to be selling more, always seems to be in first place,
and tends to always have the highest production numbers? They appear to have it
all together and sell more than anyone else. Oftentimes, we assume their
success is attributed to how long they have been in business, or that customers
tend to flock to them to buy. That could not be further from the truth.  

In reality, the habits of...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Rusty Meador

Rusty Meador is the owner of Beach & Barn—a lifestyle
apparel brand that inspires memories of the simple pleasures that coastal
living and country life bring. He’s used social media and highly focused
branding to build Beach & Barn into a company with retailers from Delaware
to Georgia. Rusty also does custom carpentry under the name, “The Preppy Carpenter.” 

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS), Rusty is
presenting...

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Meet Our Speakers Series: Randi Busse

Randi Busse is the founder and president of Workforce
Development Group, Inc., a training and coaching organization that specializes
in improving the customer experience, increasing customer retention and
maximizing revenue. She challenges business leaders and employees to think in
innovative ways when it comes to taking care of their customers. 

At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS),
Randi is presenting, “Rants
into Raves: Turn Your Customers On...

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IBS 2018 Master Session: Advanced Strategies to Attract & Convert More Online Sales

Your website is the cornerstone of your marketing efforts, and when it is engaging and easy to navigate across all devices, it will give you a competitive advantage to reach more home buyers. Even so, your website is just the beginning of your home buyer’s journey.

In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master Session, “Advanced Strategies to Attract & Covert More Online Leads,” you will learn how to create an...

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IBS 2018 Master Session: Build Profits by Shaping Culture

What is company culture? The Balance, a popular personal
finance and career website, defines it as “the personality of the company … [and]
includes a variety of elements, including work environment, company mission,
value, ethics, expectations and goals.”1

While company culture is a phrase that you’ve heard
plenty of times, for most building professionals, it’s always been a
“nice-to-have” part of your business. But with increased...

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