About this Event
Welcome to the Contractor Education Summit 2025!
Date: Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: Garret's Mill
Come join us for a day filled with valuable business building insights, collaboration and educational sessions tailored specifically for persons in the landscape and construction trades. Whether you're a seasoned proffesional 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!
Topic Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM
Doors Open, Hot Breakfast
🕑: 08:30 AM
Welcome
🕑: 08:40 AM - 10:00 AM
KEYNOTE - Building a Business That Knows Who It Is... and Where It's Going
Host: Aaron West, Leadership Coach
Info: Most landscape business owners aren’t failing — they’re just carrying too much. If every decision still lands on you, if growth feels heavier instead of freeing, and if your team still depends on you more than they should, this session will show you why. You’ll learn the Four Leadership Foundations that determine whether your business runs with clarity or constant pressure — and how to build a company where your team can think, decide, and lead without everything coming back to you. This isn’t theory or corporate fluff. It’s practical leadership for landscape contractors who want a stronger team, less daily stress, and a business that can grow without burning them out. Don’t miss this if you’re ready for leadership to feel lighter again.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break & Vendor Faire
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
WORKSHOP: How to Calculate Your Overhead & Correct Your Pricing
Host: Weston Zimmerman, CEO SynkedUP
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch Break
Host: Country Smokehouse Catering
Info: All you can eat hot buffet lunch. Vendor booths open
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Illuminating the Landscape
Host: Nick Brennan, in-lite
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Looking Ahead to the 2026 Season
Host: The Zimmerman Mulch Team
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Conclusion & Giveaways!!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Garrett's Mill, 9 Terry Lane, Lebanon, United States
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