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Keynote Speaker - Andy Core, Ph.D. is a credentialed, award-winning speaker, researcher, and best-selling author on excelling in high-demand environments. His programs provide the mindsets and actionable strategies that improve productivity, resiliency, and wellbeing. Specifically, Andy works with leaders and event teams to deliver in-person and virtual programs that focus on:
· Staying motivated in challenging times
· Improving productivity even when disrupted and interrupted
· Reducing stress & turnover
· Improving work-life balance
His “research scientist meets standup comic” style gives audiences the proprietary information and inspiration needed to accomplish more at work, live healthy, and still have a life. Combining stories from his experience a successful consultant with the latest research, he will ignite your motivation, show you how to execute a better way of life and live to enjoy it. Andy Core has field tested his concepts working directly with hundreds of top performers within Gillette, Coldwell Banker, Intel, Ernst & Young, Clorox, Tyson Foods, Newell Rubbermaid, Unilever, as well as leading healthcare organizations and associations.
Session Coming Soon! - Eric Triplett, The Pond Digger, Train with Triplett & Helix - Eric Triplett is the driving force behind Train With Triplett (TWT), a coaching program dedicated to empowering contractors to take control of their businesses, maximize profits, and maintain a balance with their personal lives. TWT was born out of Triplett’s two decades of experience in supporting contractors through their challenges and triumphs. Triplett's career is built on a foundation of authenticity and transparency. He openly shares his experiences, including both his successes and failures, to help others avoid the mistakes he made along the way. This genuine approach has earned him a loyal following and significant influence in the contractor community.
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Rock Solid Regeneration: Sizing for Swim Pond Success - Frayne McAtee, VP of Business Development & Brandon Dwyer, VP Product Development
Join Sean as he shares the clever tools and techniques he’s discovered when stuck between a rock and a hard place — literally. Learn how he tackles tough leak detection, tricky plumbing repairs, and the challenge of moving the “unmovable” on the job.
Rock, Wrench & Roll: Fixing the Impossible - Sean Cudmore, Owner of Pond Creations by Sean - Sean Cudmore started Pond Creations by Sean in 2010 after the 2008 construction industry decline left him wondering what to do next. He created his first water feature in his own backyard at that time and his wife Sandy convinced him he could build water features as a business. Pond Creations by Sean is a full service water feature company located in Massachusetts that specializes in unique (sometimes thought of as “impossible”) water features. Coming from an automotive and construction background gives him the ability to design features that retain an architects vision and intent without compromising functionality.
Join Sean as he shares the clever tools and techniques he’s discovered when stuck between a rock and a hard place — literally. Learn how he tackles tough leak detection, tricky plumbing repairs, and the challenge of moving the “unmovable” on the job.
Rock the Bog: The AO Way - Jim Chubb - Director of Product Training, Brandon Dwyer - VP Product Development & Demi Fortuna - Director of Information
Discover our philosophy on building bog filters and why our approach stands apart from others on the market. We’ll cover the essential products, proper placement, pump sizing, key benefits, and maintenance tips — everything you need to create a thriving, low-maintenance bog filter system.
Own Your Market: Personal Branding and Social Media Strategies for Pond Pros - Isaac Mashman is a Forbes-featured thought leader, author of Personal Branding: A Manifesto on Fame and Influence (Amazon #1 PR New Release, #3 Best Seller), and founder of Mashman Consulting Group, where he helps emerging and established public figures optimize, position, and scale their personal brands using his proprietary Identity Positioning strategy. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Isaac is preparing his podcast, Executive Status (late 2025), to share insights on business, branding, and life, all while championing transparency and rejecting pay-to-win tactics.
A deep dive into personal branding and reputation management. Learn how to position your company and yourself in local and national markets using organic strategies and social media.
Toolbox Talks: Tool Setup & Jobsite Efficiency - Daniel Kelley, DK has been in the green and excavation industry for well over 35 years and logging his 6th year in the water garden industry. He truly embodies the work smarter not harder mindset. He has a love and passion for all things water, teaching and serving his community of customers is what fills his cup! His why is to impact, inspire and encourage others through his story in the industry. He believes in getting 1% better everyday and how that impacts your creativity and success in water gardens.
Learn how to be affective on site with the right efficient approach to water garden building. From logistics, your toolbox, equipment management, project layout and taking a methodical approach to gain profitability and more success.
New Fish, Who Dis? A Guide to Koi & Pond Prep - Constance Piteo, Owner of Earth & WaterScapes & Ashley Darocha, Fish Manager of Earth & WaterScapes, Constance specializes in koi ponds and water garden design, maintenance and restoration. WIth over two decades of hands-on experience, she blends ecological knowledge with artistic vision to create sustainable aquatic landscapes.
Join Connie and Ashley for an in-depth session on identifying koi diseases, selecting the perfect koi, and preparing existing ponds to welcome new fish.
Play to the Crowd: Mastering Local Reach - BJ Linger, Outdoor Network - BJ started his pond company in 1999, driven by a passion for water features. Over 20 years, he’s designed, built, and collaborated on hundreds of projects. His marketing journey began by building websites for fellow pond pros, and today his team manages digital marketing for hundreds of contractors. Simply put — “I know your business” — because he’s a contractor too! Join his class to learn how to grow your digital footprint.
Learn how to effectively market your water feature and pond/lake service business locally, this class will focus on Targeted Advertising, Google Business Listings, Websites, Social Media and how to get Referrals from existing clients.
Cost:
Register on or before August 29, 2025 - $300
Register August 30, 2025 - October 6, 2025 - $400
Where: Hilton Cleveland Downtown - 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Hotel Accommodations: Hilton Cleveland Downtown - 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, Ohio 44114 - booking link will be provided after registration is completed. Discount rates of $209/night + tax are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Nearby Airports: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Transportation: You will be responsible for getting to the hotel. We suggest using rideshare apps (Uber & Lyft), and car rentals are available at the airport as well.
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