Landscaper and dealer professional tracks available.

New for this year, Equip Exposition has added several new education opportunities for landscapers and dealers.

For the first time, landscapers can take courses on pool and spa design and installation, as well as landscape lighting.

We’ve also grouped education into tracks for contractors and dealers so you can get the most out of your education experience. Build your business with tracks focused on Leadership, Technology, Sales & Profitability, Grow Your Team, Pool and Spa, Landscape Lighting, Tree Care, and Hardscaping.

Landscape Professional Tracks
Leadership
Technology
Sales & Profitability
Grow Your Team
Pool & Spa
Landscape Lighting
Tree Care
Hardscape
Dealer Education Tracks
Dealer Technician Training
Dealer Management Education

Equip Expo to host international standards meetings
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Equip Exposition, and ANSI will host the ISO TC 23/SC 17 committee during this year’s trade show. International delegations from the U.S., Brazil, Germany, Sweden, Italy, Belgium, Japan, and China are expected to attend this group, which convenes to produce and maintain product standards for a range of outdoor power equipment. Working Group 4 will meet Oct. 18–19 to continue development of chain saws and brush cutter standards. Subcommittee 17 will host its annual Plenary Meeting Oct. 20.

Hardscape
Oct. 19–21
Hardscape
Demonstrations Upgrade
Cost: $85
Speakers: Local Roots Landscaping

Thursday, Oct. 20
Common Hardscaping Business Pitfalls
Cost: $65
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Speaker: Frank Bourque

Estimating for Hardscaping Profit and Growth
Cost: $65
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Speaker: Weston Zimmerman

Plug in Outdoor Lighting to Your Business Offerings
Cost: FREE
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Speakers: Kyle Adamson, CLVLT at Red Oak Outdoor Lighting; Ryan Jaso, Lighting BOSS

Friday, Oct. 21
Hardscapes and Lighting – A Perfect Match
Cost: FREE
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Speakers: Sean Curran, CLVLT at Beautification Through Illumination; Chris Mitchell, COLD at NiteLiter

Tree Care

Wednesday, Oct. 19
Safety in the Tree Care Industry
Cost: $85
8:45 AM – 10:45 AM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, and Alex Julius

Climbing Gear Inspection
Cost: $85
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Safely Tying into a Tree Before Ascending
Cost: FREE
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Thursday, Oct. 20
Tools of the Trade
Cost: FREE
10 AM – 11 AM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Climbing Systems: What’s Best for Me?
Cost: FREE
12 PM – 1 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Working the Tree, Work Positioning, and Changing Tie-In Points
Cost: FREE
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, and Alex Julius

Fundamentals of Pruning Cuts and the Legacy We Leave
Cost: FREE
4 PM – 4:45 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Friday, Oct. 21

Static vs Dynamic Rigging: What You Need to Know
Cost: FREE
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Tree Removal Techniques Including Positioning, Cutting, and Rigging
Cost: FREE
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Speakers: Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Bear LeVangie, Rebecca Seibel, Emmett Shutts, Alex Julius

Pool & Spa

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Defining the Gray Area: Who Handles What Between a Designer and an Architect
Cost: $85
9 AM – 10 AM
Speakers: Paul John Boulifard and Jason Brownlee, ASLA

Pool Design Project Profile – An Interactive Discussion on Design and Construction of a Residential Vessel
Cost: $85
2 PM – 3 PM
Speaker: Jason Brownlee, ASLA

Thursday, Oct. 20

Incorporating Pool and Hardscape into Backyard Design – Panel Discussion
Cost: $85
9 AM – 10 AM
Speakers: Jason Brownlee, ASLA; Paul John Boulifard; and Skip Phillips, MCBP

Dip Your Toes into the World of Pool Design and Construction
Cost: $85
2 PM – 3 PM
Speakers: Skip Phillips, MCBP and Jason Brownlee, ASLA

Leadership

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Develop Your Second-in-Command
Cost: $85
3 PM – 4 PM
Speaker: Jeffrey Scott, President, Jeffrey Scott Consulting

Thursday, Oct. 20

The State of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Landscape Industry
Cost: $85
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Moderator: Judy Guido, Chairwoman, Guido and Associates
Panelists: Ron Edmonds, President, The Principium Group; Ed Bates, Vice President of Corporate Development and M&A, BrightView; Palmer Higgins, CEO, Mainely Grass, and Partner, Chenmark

Friday, Oct. 21

Selling Your Business: What Every Operator Needs to Know
Cost: $85
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Moderator: Judy Guido, Chairwoman, Guido and Associates
Panelists: Don Winsett, Vice President of National Business Development, Davey Tree; Ed Bates, Vice President of Corporate Development and M&A, BrightView; James Huston, President, J.R. Huston Consulting

Grow Your Team

Wednesday, Oct. 19
Your Company, Your Culture
Cost: $85
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Moderator: Seth Jones, Editor-in-Chief, Landscape Management
Panelists: Larry Ryan, President,

Sales & Profitability

Thursday, Oct. 20

Sustainable Winter Management (SWiM)®
Cost: $85
8 AM – 9:15 AM
Speaker: Phill Sexton
Influencer LIVE powered by Kohler Engines
Cost: FREE
8 AM – 9:30 AM
Speakers: Naylor Taliaferro, Paul Jamison, Caleb Auman

Estimating and Bidding for Landscape Contractors
Cost: $85
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
Speaker: Ken Thomas, COO, The Greenery

Benchmarking for Profit
Cost: $85
3 PM – 4 PM
Speaker: Jeffrey Scott, President, Jeffrey Scott Consulting

Friday, Oct. 21

The Price Isn’t Right
Cost: $85
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Moderator: Seth Jones, Editor-in-Chief, Landscape Management
Panelists: Sam Gembel, Owner, Atlas Outdoor; Steve Steele, Bruce Wilson & Co.; Phil Harwood, Managing; Partner, Pro-Motion Consulting; Nada Duna, COO, Gothic Landscape; Barb Stropko, owner, New Desert Gallery

Supply Chain Hacks
Cost: $85
12 PM – 1 PM
Speakers: Dan Wurgler, Executive Vice President of Procurement & Operations, Ewing; George Kinkead, President, Turfco Manufacturing
Ryan Lawn & Tree; Brian Brueggeman, Bruce Wilson & Co.; Ken Thomas, COO, The Greenery; Peter Dufau, President, Dufau Landscape; Donna Vignocchi Zych, President, ILT Vignocchi Landscape

30 in 60: Hacks for Help Wanted
Cost: $85
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Moderator: Bill Roddy, Publisher, Landscape Management
Panelists: Taylor Milliken, Owner, Milosi; Ken Thomas, COO, The Greenery; Fred Haskett, TrueWinds Consulting; Jim Huston, President, J.R. Huston Consulting
Thursday, Oct. 20

Promoting a Diverse Industry
Cost: $85
9:30 AM – 11 AM
Moderator: Christina Herrick, Editor, Landscape Management
Panelists: Elly Zemetra, Senior Director of Talent, BrightView; Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Hunter Industries

Friday, Oct. 21

Let Your Talent Strategy Be a Competitive Advantage
Cost: $85
8 AM – 9:15 AM
Speaker: ShayLynn Ager

Technology
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Two-Day Remote Pilot Certification (pt. 1)
Cost: $175
8 AM – 4 PM
Speaker: Mark Collins

Wednesday, Oct. 19

Tomorrow’s Tools … Today
Cost: $85
9 AM – 10:30 AM
Moderator: Michael Mayberry, Chief Technical Officer, Level Green
Panelists: Ted Rightmire, CEO, Hindsight Software; Norm Bartlett, President, Creative Sensor Technology

Two-Day Remote Pilot Certification (pt. 2)
Cost: $175
8 AM – 3 PM
Speaker: Mark Collins
Thursday, Oct. 20

Back to Basics: Troubleshooting Your Irrigation System’s Electronics
Cost: $85
8 AM – 9:15 AM
Speaker: Brad Jakubowski

The California Equation
Cost: FREE
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
Moderator: Chuck Bowen, Vice President, Communications and Member Relations, OPEI
Panelists: Pete Dufau, President, Dufau Landscape; Sandra Giarde, Executive Director, California Landscape Contractors Association; Brian Helgoe, Founder and CEO, Monarch Landscape Companies; Evan Moffitt, Business Development Manager, SiteOne Landscape Supply; Jack York, Director of Product Line Development, Ewing Equipment mandates in California and in other jurisdictions across the country will have far-reaching impacts on the industry. Join a panel of experts to learn how they’re adapting to changing regulations in California, and how trends in the Golden State are impacting the business across the country. This session is open to landscapers, dealers, and manufacturers.

ENERGIZE
Cost: FREE
2 PM – 3:30 PM
Moderator: Paul Jamison
Speakers: Brian Fullerton, Mike Andes, Blake Albertson
Friday, Oct. 21

Don’t Get Zapped! How to Determine the True Cost of Electric
Cost: $85
8 AM – 9:15 AM
Speaker: Brandon Haley

Technician Training
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Electrical Troubleshooting
Cost: $45
8 AM – 11 AM & 12 PM – 3 PM
Presented by Briggs & Stratton

Hydro-Gear Hydrostatic Transmissions
Cost: $45
8 AM – 11 AM &
12 PM – 3 PM
Presented by Hydro-Gear

Tuff Torq Hydrostatic Transmissions
Cost: $45
8 AM – 11 AM &12 PM – 3 PM
Presented by Tuff Torq
Introduction to Electric Riding Mower
Cost: $85
8 AM – 11 AM &12 PM – 3 PM
Presented by Cub Cadet (SBD Outdoor)

Dealer Management Education
Wednesday, Oct. 19

Unconventional Hiring Strategies for Your Dealership with Sara Hey
Cost: FREE
8 AM – 8:50 AM
Speaker: Sara Hey

Pricing Service Jobs to Make Obscene Amounts of Money with Bob Clements
Cost: FREE
1 PM – 1:50 PM
Speaker: Bob Clements

Dealers Driving for Excellence (pt. 1: Parts & Service Management)
Cost: FREE
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Speakers: Dan Shell, PET; Clint Sanders, Ideal; Barden Winstead, Land & Coates

Thursday, Oct. 20

What Is the Dealership of the Future? with Bob Clements and Sara Hey
Cost: FREE
8 AM – 8:50 AM
Speakers: Bob Clements, Sara Hey

Dealers Driving for Excellence (pt. 2: Digital Toolkit)
Cost: FREE
9:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Speakers: PET’s Jessica Johnson and Jacqlyn Kirkland

So, You’re Running a Parts Department with Sara Hey
Cost: FREE
1 PM – 1:50 PM
Speaker: Sara Hey