Contractor Education Summit 2025

Welcome to the Contractor Education Summit 2025!

Date: Wed, Mar 12, 2025

Time: 7:30 AM

Location: WAREHOUSE435

Come join us for a day filled with valuable insights, networking opportunities, and educational sessions tailored specifically for contractors. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this summit is the perfect place to learn from industry experts and connect with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and grow your business!

Info: Your daily habits dictate the trajectory of your business. Are you stuck in the weeds of day-to-day operations, or are you building a foundation for long-term success? In this talk, we’ll explore the difference between being reactive and proactive, with actionable strategies to shift your focus from working in your business to working on it. Learn how to identify tasks that move the needle, create accountability systems, and free up your time to focus on the bigger picture. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to new heights, this session will inspire you to lead with purpose and intention.

Info: We will take a high impact look at Equipment Operations & Jobsite Hazards that are essential to the safety of the entire crew. Come hear what A.S.A.P. stands for.

Info: When Do DOT Regulations Apply to You?
This session will…
-Take a look at DOT Regulation and how they apply to businesses who have non-CDL drivers
-What regulations apply to you pulling trailers
-How to register your truck if your trailer is over 10,000 lbs.
-And a look at when a CDL is needed

Info: All you can eat hot buffet lunch. Vendor booths open

Info: Spring is the busiest season in the landscaping industry, but not all tasks are created equal. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you identify which tasks you should focus on and which ones to delegate, automate, or eliminate. Together, we’ll build your personalized "Spring To-Do and Not-To-Do List" to ensure you’re maximizing your time, developing your team, and scaling your business.

Info: Sam Gembel is the owner and founder of the award winning landscape company Atlas Outdoor headquartered in Flint, Michigan.
Founded in his driveway in 2011 with just himself and a couple of employees - The company rapidly grew to over $5m in annual sales in just 5 years and Sam says he made just about every mistake you can think of applied to the growth!
Today, Atlas has grown into one of Michigan’s most successful landscape companies. Their Team is rooted in a "People Focused" culture, delivering operational excellence, with an innovative and driven leadership team!
If you know Sam, he has an extreme passion for personal growth and leadership development and strives to make everyone around him push to be the best version of themselves!!!
Outside of Atlas, Sam is a business coach and mentor to hundreds of landscape companies all across North America. He is also endorsed by John Maxwell as a Coach, Leadership Trainer, and Public Speaker!

Info: Dale Livengood owner of Livengood Safety Training has been involved in employee training for
over 13 years. Before starting his own company, he had over 12 years of experience as a construction equipment and Fleet transportation manager for a local mid size Construction Company. He brings real life experiences and examples to training classes making learning, effective and beneficial.
Another area that Dale is fluent in is transportation and DOT regulations, taking the responsibility of DOT compliance off your back and allowing you to focus on what you do best.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

WAREHOUSE435, 435 Willow Street, Lebanon, United States