Larry Cobb
Member
Lots of new developments:
Enjoyed meeting several more MB members during the exhibit times.
Enjoyed the MB dinner @ the Palm Restaurant @ Caesars.
Got to talk to Tom Monahan and Robert Mann about a few rug solutions involving some new technology.
I was able to attend a few of the educational seminars on mornings before the exhibits opened.
Upholstery Cleaning by Shawn Bisaillon
He had at least 10 different upholstery tools to try hands-on on the hotel furniture.
Mike West also attended, and both he and I liked a brand new tool that was improved SS model, from the old CFR upholstery tool.
Carpet Cleaning and Spotting Demonstrations - HydraMaster /U.S. Products - Steve Poulos, Doyle Bloss, Rick Evans
Doyle Bloss presented some important information on the cause of jet streaking with various wands. He talked about carpet types, pressure, jet angle and other factors.
Then back to the exhibits and many more conversations with attendees like Jeff Bishop, Mickey from Viking on their new Dehu,
Ed on the new PMF wands.
At the end of the exhibit time Ray & I were going outside to see the fire restoration demo, when it blew up showering debris on some of the MB members like Lockhart and significant other.
That night we went to the Prochem Party – Reception, Entertainment, Food and Drinks with Live Music (featuring the Paul Glover Band) The food was good and the band played some good dance music.
Next morning I went to this well-attended seminar:
Repairing Oriental Rugs; A Demonstration Of Basic Skills and Techniques. Robert Mann, of Robert Mann Oriental Rugs Inc. presented a hands on demonstration of simple repair techniques you can learn with a minimum of training and practice.
Next was a seminar from your favorite CRI:
Carpet and Rug Institute: Changing Products, Changing Landscapes, Pat Jennings Director CRI: How new developments in carpet will affect your business.
Pat talked about the changes in carpet soil for testing.
Finally, they will include 6% oily soil to more closely match what cleaners see in the real world.
How to Sell in 2013 - Bill Yeadon, Selling is not just about a product, it is also about selling your ideas to your customer and your boss.
Bill talked about introverts, extroverts and the best sellers, who were ambiverts.
He also talked about the importance of asking questions of your customers.
Finally, the last exhibit session where we talked to Ben Surdi about some new marketing material,
and later removed a furniture stain for one of Shawn Bisaillon's friends carpet sample with:
Dynachem POG, UV light & an Oxidizer
It was a good show for Ray & I,
but we were glad to get back, after 3 days of seminars and exhibits.
Larry
Enjoyed meeting several more MB members during the exhibit times.
Enjoyed the MB dinner @ the Palm Restaurant @ Caesars.
Got to talk to Tom Monahan and Robert Mann about a few rug solutions involving some new technology.
I was able to attend a few of the educational seminars on mornings before the exhibits opened.
Upholstery Cleaning by Shawn Bisaillon
He had at least 10 different upholstery tools to try hands-on on the hotel furniture.
Mike West also attended, and both he and I liked a brand new tool that was improved SS model, from the old CFR upholstery tool.
Carpet Cleaning and Spotting Demonstrations - HydraMaster /U.S. Products - Steve Poulos, Doyle Bloss, Rick Evans
Doyle Bloss presented some important information on the cause of jet streaking with various wands. He talked about carpet types, pressure, jet angle and other factors.
Then back to the exhibits and many more conversations with attendees like Jeff Bishop, Mickey from Viking on their new Dehu,
Ed on the new PMF wands.
At the end of the exhibit time Ray & I were going outside to see the fire restoration demo, when it blew up showering debris on some of the MB members like Lockhart and significant other.
That night we went to the Prochem Party – Reception, Entertainment, Food and Drinks with Live Music (featuring the Paul Glover Band) The food was good and the band played some good dance music.
Next morning I went to this well-attended seminar:
Repairing Oriental Rugs; A Demonstration Of Basic Skills and Techniques. Robert Mann, of Robert Mann Oriental Rugs Inc. presented a hands on demonstration of simple repair techniques you can learn with a minimum of training and practice.
Next was a seminar from your favorite CRI:
Carpet and Rug Institute: Changing Products, Changing Landscapes, Pat Jennings Director CRI: How new developments in carpet will affect your business.
Pat talked about the changes in carpet soil for testing.
Finally, they will include 6% oily soil to more closely match what cleaners see in the real world.
How to Sell in 2013 - Bill Yeadon, Selling is not just about a product, it is also about selling your ideas to your customer and your boss.
Bill talked about introverts, extroverts and the best sellers, who were ambiverts.
He also talked about the importance of asking questions of your customers.
Finally, the last exhibit session where we talked to Ben Surdi about some new marketing material,
and later removed a furniture stain for one of Shawn Bisaillon's friends carpet sample with:
Dynachem POG, UV light & an Oxidizer
It was a good show for Ray & I,
but we were glad to get back, after 3 days of seminars and exhibits.
Larry
