Testimonials

“This seminar was worth every penny we spent to send 8 people from our company. We are absolutely amazed at how the morale of our managers who attended improved by leaps and bounds.”
-Michele Lucay, GroundWorks Inc.

Brentwood, CA.

“I will save 10 times the cost of this course in six months of using these systems. This course is a must!”
-David Epp, Epp Concrete Construction

Lincoln, NE

“These seminars have had a very positive effect on our company.  The momentum our team brought back from the Dallas business school continues to drive change at Jagger Scored Stained Concrete.”
-Paul Prien, Jagger SSC

Austin, TX

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Agenda
(San Diego, February 15-16, 2008)

When you join us at the Rocky Geans Concrete Construction Business School, you will be educated in a number of different ways: great teaching, demonstrations, talking to your peers, and plain old fun.  Please take some time to read through our agenda and think about all the improvements we can help you make to your company.

The information here will be presented by Rocky Geans.  Attendees will leave with a comprehensive workbook and CD with all of the notes, checklists, forms, and spreadsheets Rocky has compiled throughout his 30 years running a concrete company.

Event Location:
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92122
(858) 552-1234
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Please call (866) 380-7754 if you need any other information regarding the event.


Join us and learn...

Friday (February 15, 2008)

7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Check-In and Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:10 a.m.

Introduction by Jim Peterson

8:10 – 9:10 a.m.
Rocky Geans
1. Introduction
2. Mission & Vision
3. Strategic Planning
9:10 – 9:20 a.m. Break (10 minutes)
9:20 – 10:20 a.m.
Rocky Geans
4. Organizing Yourself
5. Systems & Procedures
6. Capabilities Brochures, Focus Flyers, and Project Profiles
10:20 – 10:30 a.m. Break (10 Minutes)
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Rocky Geans
7. Reaching Out with Newsletters
8. Improving Company Image
9. Using Database Software to Stay Organized
11:30 – 12:15 p.m.

Lunch (45 Minutes)

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Rocky Geans
10. Financial Statements
11. Managing Markups
1:15 – 1:25 p.m.

Break (10 Minutes)

1:25 - 2:25 p.m.
Rocky Geans
12. Job Costing
13. Phone Estimate Worksheet
2:25 - 2:35p.m. Break (10 Minutes)
2:35 - 4:00p.m.
Rocky Geans
14. Residential & Commercial Estimate Forms
15. Estimate Submittal Package
16. Preparing a Job Binder
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Q & A Session with Rocky Geans

Saturday (February 16, 2008)
7:30 – 8:00 a.m. Check In & Coffee (Coffee Provided)
8:00 – 9:20 a.m.
Rocky Geans
17. Using a Job Stamp
18. Timecards as a Management Tool
19. Job Scheduling Board
9:20 – 9:30 a.m.

Break (10 Minutes)

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Rocky Geans
20. Job Planning and Scheduling
21. Hiring a Yard Man
10:30 – 10:40 a.m.

Break (10 Minutes)

10:40 – 11:30 a.m.
Rocky Geans
22. Transfer of Information from Field to Office
23. Job Closeout
24. Billing Strategies
11:30 – 12:15 p.m. Lunch (45 Minutes)
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Rocky Geans
25. Equipment Maintenance
26. Purchasing Strategies
27. Equipment: Renting vs. Buying
1:15 - 1:25 p.m Break (10 Minutes)
1:25 – 2:50 p.m.
Rocky Geans
28. Hiring and Retaining Employees
2:50 – 3:00 p.m. Concluding Remarks
3:00 p.m. Program Adjourns

*Agenda topics are tentative, and subject to change