This was a favorite expression of one of my early bosses. It also describes the purpose of the MIA educational series for stone fabricators and installers. In today’s economy, what you know can make the difference between success and failure. Braxton-Bragg is joining with other companies to help sponsor the 8-city 2015 series. Take advantage of the knowledge and experience of G. K. Naquin, Tony Malisani and others. Some of the subjects covered in previous seminars include:    

Past Topics include:

  • Standards: Raising the Bar
  • Cleaning and Maintenance
  • Pricing and Profit
  • How to expand your business with equipment
  • Finding and keeping quality employees
  • Understanding business metrics (Benchmarking)
  • Shop and field safety
  • Shop efficiency
  • Are Pre-fabs right for you?
  • Reduce your labor cost
  • Improving your production
  • Direct Sale to owners and the effect on margins
  • Stone Identification and Classification
  • Marble installs

The 2015 Schedule 

February 18, 2015 — Salt Lake City, Utah

March 26, 2015 — Dallas, Texas

April 30, 2015 — Chicago, Illinois

June 4, 2015 — Edmonton, Alberta

June 18, 2015 — Denver, Colorado

July 16, 2015 — Kansas City, Missouri

September 24, 2015 — Boston, Massachusetts

October 8, 2015— Los Angeles, California

For more information:  http://www.stoneindustryeducation.com/

The seminars are open to MIA members and non-members alike. The price is very modest. There really is no excuse to ignore educational opportunities that can help you increase your earnings.

Here is the sales plug:   If you are in the stone industry, I think that it is your best interest to join the MIA. The industry needs a voice and the MIA is the strongest and best positioned to be that voice. Give it some thought and if you want to join, go to http://www.marble-institute.com/ and check it out. You can also call 440-250-9222.  Call now!

Have a good read.

Rich Hassert

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