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KBA University, the National Kitchen & Bath Association's
most visionary and comprehensive learning program to
date is offering 11 courses at the 2015 Kitchen and Bath
Industry Show (KBIS), all of which offer continuing education unit
(CEU) credit.
NKBA U courses will be offered at KBIS on Monday, January 19,
the day before the show opens, as well as on Wednesday, January
21 during the show. Attendees can register to take the courses
listed below at kbis.com:
DISCOVER YOUR SELLING STYLE
Monday, Jan 19, 2015; 9a - 5p; The Encore – Beethoven 1
$499 for NKBA members; $599 for non-members | Course
Preview Video
A highly interactive course where you will gain insights into your
own natural and adaptable behavioral styles through a DiSC
Sales Profile, and discover how to adjust your style to improve
sales performance and results. Participants receive a valuable,
personalized 23-page Profile report to use during the course and
afterwards in their day-day sales experience.
BORN TO BUY: GROWING YOUR KITCHEN & BATH BUSINESS
WITH MULTIGENERATIONAL CLIENTS
Monday, Jan 19, 2015; 12:30p - 2:30p; Westgate Las Vegas
Resort & Casino – Rooms 7 & 8
$119 for NKBA members; $149 for non-members | Course
Preview Video
From Traditionalists and Baby Boomers to Generations X and Y,
this program will explain how you can provide exceptional service
to customers of all ages and tailor your service approach based
on generational preferences.
RENOVATION 101 & THE CONFUSED CONSUMER
Monday, Jan 19, 2015; 12:30p - 2:30p; Westgate Las Vegas
Resort & Casino – Rooms 9 & 10
$119 for NKBA members; $149 for non-members | Course
Preview Video
When considering home renovations, consumers are often
confused as to where to begin. This course will help you evaluate
the difference between buying new versus renovating and
understand the decision's impact on the consumer's budget.
Learn to identify the best surfacing material for each consumer,
and design a space to minimize the effect of acoustics and
reflectivity—imperative to an aging population.
PRICING FOR PROFITS
Monday, Jan 19, 2015; 12:30p - 2:30p; Westgate Las Vegas
Resort & Casino – Rooms 11 & 12
$119 for NKBA members; $149 for non-members
Labor, material, overhead and profit: The four basic elements to
pricing. Or are they? Understand your company's true operational
costs, how to price your work to cover costs, and how to plan for
a profit on every project you bid on.
NKBA UNIVERSITY COURSE
OFFERINGS
AT KBIS 2015
With 11 courses—10 exclusive to KBIS 2015—
NKBA University offers attendees an opportunity to
strengthen professional and industry skills
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