Posts Tagged Nebraska
Foundation Supportworks Hosts Networking Event for Sales Managers
Sales managers from throughout the Foundation Supportworks network attended a networking event July 7-8 in Omaha, Nebraska. Nearly 20 dealer offices were represented, and the event included round table discussions, large group discussions, team building activities, networking opportunities and social interaction. The sales managers helped set the agenda by determining which issues were most common in their day-to-day activities. Some topics discussed included: hiring new sales reps, training new sales reps, keeping sales people motivated, setting goals, running effective meetings, and more. Some of the feedback from those who attended the event included: “The most valuable part of the event was to share what I know with the group and grow and learn from others on what I don’t know.” “The interaction with other managers was great. All of the ideas were great. A lot of the things I learned here can be easily implemented.” “The most valuable part was the interaction with experienced sales manager who have already walked through the growing pains and stages of implementation that I must now go through as I begin to build my sales team.” “Everyone in attendance has dealt with or is dealing with very similar issues. It makes the conversations and solutions much more pertinent.”
Marketing Training Held at East Coast Dealer Support Facility
More than 20 owners and marketing managers attended the newest training offering from Foundation Supportworks — “Residential Marketing Training.” Residential Marketing Training examines effective marketing strategies for varying sized businesses, from small and start-up businesses to companies that exceed $5 million in sales. The participants evaluated a multitude of creative ways to generate leads at an allowable cost, such as grass-roots, guerrilla marketing techniques to techniques that would not only generate 
leads but also build brand awareness in associated markets. The course also provided an opportunity for attendees to set goals, determine annual and monthly marketing budgets, and analyze the results of marketing expenditures to adjust future strategies. Residential Marketing Training was held at the Foundation Supportworks east coast dealer support facility in Seymour, Connecticut to allow for easier access for those dealer offices located on the east coast. The same course will be offered again at the corporate headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska in December of this year.
Foundation Supportworks Hosts Training for More than Sixty-Five
Foundation Supportworks hosted Sales, Installation and New Dealer Training in Omaha, NE during the week of May 10, 2010 and over 65 owners, managers, sales representatives and installers received training about the various foundation solutions offered by Foundation Supportworks. Dealers from West Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Delaware, Washington, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Connecticut, Florida, Nebraska, Oregon and Ontario were in attendance and provided insight about the foundation problems in their region of the country. The training educated dealers on ways to effectively market, sell and install helical foundation systems, push pier systems, wall stabilization systems, and crawlspace support systems.
Former Owners of Drive Rite Piering Systems Join the Foundation Supportworks Dealer Network
Ben Bayless and Craig Williams, owners of Alabama Foundation Specialists and former owners of Drive Rite Piering Systems, have joined the Foundation Supportworks dealer network along with several other former Drive Rite dealers.
With offices in Birmingham and Huntsville, Alabama Foundation Specialists has been Alabama’s leader in foundation stabilization for over 10 years. Regarding their recent transition, Ben Bayless said, “In addition to owning my own manufacturing company, I’ve worked with and installed products from three other helical pier manufacturers over the years. I thought I’d seen it all until I saw what was going on at Foundation Supportworks. Their products, training, and especially their marketing and sales support are like nothing else in the industry. After personally visiting their facility in Omaha, NE, Craig and I decided that we needed to become an FSI dealer. Our company has experienced steady growth over the past several years, and I’m confident that joining Foundation Supportworks will help us take Alabama Foundation Specialists to new heights.”
Along with the addition of Alabama Foundation Specialists, several other Drive Rite dealers have come on board and helped solidify FSI’s presence in the Southeast. Mike Wegman, Business Development Manager for FSI, said, “The new dealers that have transitioned to Foundation Supportworks have been most impressed with the sophisticated marketing programs that FSI offers. In addition to the products, our new customers are especially excited to hit the streets with more leads and better sales tools than they’ve ever had before”.
These new dealers help to further position Foundation Supportworks as a leader in the foundation stabilization industry as they bring their knowledge, experience and solid reputations to our network.
FSI Moves Warehouse and Shipping Into New Facility
Foundation Supportworks moved their warehouse and shipping operations to their new, permanent facility last month. During the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, the FSI shipping and receiving department moved over 1,750,000 pounds (1,254 pallets) of product from a temporary warehouse to the new 27,000 square foot building. The first full order that was shipped from the new building went to Woods Basement Systems in Collinsville, IL on December 31st (See Photo).
New pallet racking has been ordered to take advantage of the building’s 30-foot ceiling height, providing even more useable floor space. The racking should be installed within the next few weeks. With three loading dock doors and a ramp with a drive in door, FSI is well-equipped to handle the shipping volumes expected from the FSI dealer network.
Myles Brown, FSI Shipping Coordinator, reports, “The space available within the new building makes organizing product and filling orders much easier. We will find even more efficiencies as we install racking and shift product to make better use of the space. Visitors are already impressed with this facility, and will be even more so after final grading and landscaping is completed in the spring.”
Foundation Supportworks Gives Webinar Presentation to Terracon
On December 17 and 18, 2008, Jeff Kortan, P.E., FSI Director of Engineering, gave a presentation to employees of Terracon Consultants, Inc. (Terracon) during an on-line internet conference. Terracon has over 3,000 employees in 95 offices across the United States. They provide geotechnical, environmental, and facilities management services, as well as construction materials testing. Terracon is currently ranked 41 in Engineering News-Record’s 2008 listing of Top 500 Design Firms.
In the two days, Jeff presented “An Introduction to Helical Piers and Tiebacks” to 119 individuals in 62 different offices, all from the comfort of his office in Omaha, Nebraska. Talk about an efficient use of time and resources! FSI received a copy of the recorded presentation that will be posted in the “Dealer Login” section of the website so dealers can view the presentation.
This webinar was a successful marketing opportunity for Foundation Supportworks™ and our dealer network. This would be an ideal time for dealers to introduce or reintroduce themselves to the local Terracon office in their market area.
Foundation Supportworks New Building in Omaha, NE Under Construction
It seems that each day brings new progress and development on the building of the new Foundation Supportworks Warehouse and Distribution Center for our complete line of foundation repair products. Recent developments include the floor being poured and the building becoming enclosed with outside sheeting. Final grading for the driveway is expected to be completed and ready for pavement by mid-November. The electricians and plumbers have been hard at work getting wiring and plumbing set up on the building’s interior.
The official opening of the new building has been slightly delayed due to some late October rainfall in Omaha; however, we’re still expecting to be moved-in and operating out of the new facility by early 2009.