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March 9, 2021 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM CST

Have you ever sat back and thought … Who am I? What do I want? How am I going to get it? If yes, this engaging session by Alyson Van Hooser is for you. Van Hooser will help you learn how to define yourself, how you get there and stay there.

Van Hooser uses insightful research and funny, yet powerful stories of overcoming the odds to ignite and equip women to confidently stand up, own their situations, and earn the success they crave. 

Attendees will benefit from these takeaways:

• Gain clarity on who controls your success
• Learn the 3-step strategy to focus your career
• Understand the mindsets motivating today's diverse workforce
• Unpack the secret to connecting with everyone 

Registration for this ARA member-only event is complimentary thanks to our sponsor. This webinar will be recorded however you must pre-register to view the recording at a later date.  Members are encouraged to invite colleagues and friends!

Sponsored by: ARA Insurance

Are you up to date with your ANSI regulations? Discover how ANSI updates affect rental stores, employees and customers at the ARA of California Virtual Chat on March 10. Steve Marshall, of Genie, A Terex Brand, will present ways to improve your business by becoming familiar with standards that will help keep OSHA happy.

After the ANSI talk, stick around for the YPN roundtable as we discuss what is going on in the rental industry. YPN may stand for Young Professionals Network but we encourage all "young at heart" to attend.

Date: Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2021
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM PST
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams; access details will be emailed to registrants on the morning of the meeting.

Cost: Free to all ARA Rental Store Members in Calif., Hawaii and Nevada and ARA Associate Members
Register by: Monday, Mar. 8

Lunch: The first 20 ARA rental store members from California to register receive an Uber Eats gift card. Registrations must be received before 5:00 p.m. PT on the registration date above to be eligible for the lunch gift card.

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Event questions: Contact Alberto Pianelli, ARA of CA president, at 714-554-5080.

Registration questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org

Energize and motivate your team to close more sales and increase profits using techniques from Alan Berg, CSP. He will bring his incredible insight and customer service tips to the ARA of Florida on Wednesday, March 10.

Date: Wednesday, March 10
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Location: Online via Zoom - access details will be emailed on March 10
Cost: Complimentary for all ARA of FL Rental Store Members and Associate Members
RSVP by: Marcy 9

Event Questions? Contact Cyndi Shifrel at cyndi@owprentals.com
Registration Questions? Contact ARA at MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

Maintaining financial security while increasing income is easier said than done. Hear from top rental industry consultant, Garry Bartecki, on ways to improve your company's financial stability, ROI and cash flow.

Key Takeaways

» How to increase revenue
» Improve ROI and cash flow
» Systemize inventory cost-to-revenue 
 
Date: Wednesday, March 10
Time: 10:00 am Central
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams - access instructions will be emailed the morning of March 10
Cost: Free to all ARA Rental Store Members in Alabama
RSVP by: Tuesday, March 9

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Event Questions: Contact Chasity Moore at chasitymoore@americrentals.com
Registration Questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org

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Understand how to protect your company against cyber threats on an ongoing basis. Presenter: Bryley Systems 

Tuesday, March 16:

• 10:00 a.m. ET - click here to register
•   5:30 p.m. ET - click here to register

Wednesday, March 17:

• 10:00 a.m. ET - click here to register
•   2:00 p.m. ET - click here to register

Thursday, March 18:

• 2:00 p.m. ET - click here to register
• 5:30 p.m. ET - click here to register

The link for the online meeting will be emailed to registrants the day of the meeting.

Event questions, please contact Stefani Donabedian-Soucy at 888-305-3038.

Registration questions, please contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org.

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Did you just walk past $13,653? You may have if one of these simple violations is lurking in your business.

• Wires protruding from an electrical extension cord.
• Non-working emergency exit lighting.
• A fire extinguisher not properly tagged.

See photos of violations from rental businesses across the county and understand the financial impact this may have had on their business. Additionally, you will learn what to expect in the days, weeks, and months after an OSHA inspection. This session will focus the warehouse, repair area, showroom, and the yard. Attend this session if you want to save thousands!

Cost: Complimentary for ARA Rental Store in Nebraska and ARA Associate Members to attend.

Location: Microsoft Teams - login instructions will be emailed March 24
Date/time: Wednesday, March 24, at 3:00 PM
RSVP deadline: March 23

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Event Questions? Contact Don Partridge at donpartridge@bobcat-omaha.com

Set your business up for financial success after the challenges of 2020 with advice from Barbara Nuss, CPA, and Steve Abercrombie from Profit Soup.

Barbara’s and Steve’s experience in the financial world and the rental industry uniquely position them with knowledge you need. During this one-hour session, Act for Survival, Plan for Revival: Financial Strategies for an Unstable Economy, they will deliver a common-sense approach for taking control of your numbers and creating strategies that build business value. 

Date: Thursday, March 25
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom - link to join will be emailed the morning of March 25

Cost: Complimentary for ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in New York, and ARA associate members to attend.
RSVP: Tuesday, March 23
Lunch: Registrations must be received before 5:00 p.m. EST on the RSVP date above to be eligible for a lunch gift card* compliments of the ARA of NY.

The first 100 company locations to register will receive a $25 Grub Hub gift card. Your email address will be forwarded by an ARA of NY board member for the processing of the gift card.

A recording of this webinar will be available for 30 days. You must register by March 23 to receive the recording link.

Click here to register.

Event Questions: Contact Dave Mansbart at 631.841.3333 or dmansbart@ableequipment.com or Jacqui Palmer at 631.224.5000 ext. 2159 or jacqui.palmer@sunbeltrentals.com.

Registration Questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org.

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Discover recent updates to the Massachusetts’ hoisting license. The existing program has been enhanced and you must comply with the latest regulations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to ensure you are following the latest protocol. Presenter: AtLiesure Contractor Licensing

March 30 at 10:00 a.m. ET - click here to register

March 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET - click here to register

April 1 at 5:30 p.m. ET - click here to register

The link for the online meeting will be emailed to registrants the day of the meeting.

Event questions, please contact Stefani Donabedian-Soucy at 888-305-3038.

Registration questions, please contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org.

Connect with the ARA of Massachusetts on Facebook!

Did you just walk past $13,653? You may have if one of these simple violations is lurking in your business:

• Wires protruding from an electrical extension cord.
• Non-working emergency exit lighting.
• A fire extinguisher not properly tagged.

On April 7, Kevin Gern, ARA Director of Safety, will prepare you with what to expect in the days, weeks, and months after an OSHA inspection. This interactive session will focus on the warehouse, repair area, showroom, and the yard. Sign up now to help save you thousands!

Location: Microsoft Teams - login instructions will be emailed April 7
Date/time: Wednesday, April 7, at 4:00 PM Arizona Time
Cost: Free for all ARA of AZ Rental Store Members and ARA Associate Members
RSVP deadline: April 6

Click here to register

Event questions - please contact Ginia Olsen-Lucas at Ginia@FestiveRents.com

Registration questions - please contact meetingregistration@ararental.org

One of the ways to prevent your employees from looking elsewhere is to provide a collaborative atmosphere where ideas, perspective and initiatives are generated by team members. In this session you will gain 10 strategies to get your team collaborating & generating innovative ideas & solutions.

Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CST
Location: Online via Zoom - access link will be emailed on April 8
Cost: Free to all ARA Rental Store Members in Mississippi and ARA Associate Members
RSVP by: Wednesday, April 7

Save the date for these upcoming sessions:
May 6 - Handling "Hard to Handle" People 
June 3 - Hire, Inspire & Retain Valuable Team Players

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Event Questions? Contact Lee Hutchinson at 601.853.1698 or lee@mississippitent.com
Registration Questions? Contact ARA at MeetingRegistration@ararental.org

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Are you ready to take your team from order TAKERS to order MAKERS?!  Jeremiah Wilson of Listen Force will provide insight to your management team on fine-tuning your company's approach to leading your team to higher sales.

Attendees will hear real secret shopper calls with rental stores* along with Jeremiah's expert advice on ways to improve results and maximize opportunities on each and every call.

*Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in Jeremiah's preparation. Details on how to be included in his call campaign will be emailed after registration. 

Key Takeaways:
Sales call coaching - connecting and building report
Listening and determining needs
Recommending and building credibility 
Confirming next steps and handling objections
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 6:00 PM - Dinner and Facility Tour
          6:45 PM - ARA of GA Annual Meeting and Sales Training
Location: Northside Tool Rental: 615 N Greenbriar Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30062 or
         Online via Zoom 


Cost for in-person: ARA Rental Store Members in GA - $10 
          ARA Associate Members - $10 
          ARA Prospective Rental Stores -  $20 
Cost for online: Free for ARA Rental Store Members in GA, ARA Associate
         Members and ARA Prospective Rental Stores

RSVP by: April 1

State of Georgia COVID guidelines will be followed. Click hereto fill out a required waiver to attend in-person.

Click here to register

Event Questions? Contact Steve Eisenstein at steven@classic-tents.com  or 404.301.4744

Registration Questions? Contact ARA at Meetingregistration@ararental.org 

Connect with ARA of GA on Facebook

Are you ready to take your team from order TAKERS to order MAKERS?!  Jeremiah Wilson of Listen Force will provide insight to your management team on fine-tuning your company's approach to leading your team to higher sales.

Attendees will hear real secret shopper calls with rental stores* along with Jeremiah's expert advice on ways to improve results and maximize opportunities on each and every call.

*Registrants will have the opportunity to participate in Jeremiah's preparation. Details on how to be included in his call campaign will be emailed after registration. 

Key Takeaways:
Sales call coaching - connecting and building report
Listening and determining needs
Recommending and building credibility 
Confirming next steps and handling objections
Date: Tuesday, April 13
Time: 6:00 PM - Dinner and Facility Tour
          6:45 PM - ARA of GA Annual Meeting and Sales Training
Location: Northside Tool Rental: 615 N Greenbriar Pkwy, Marietta, GA 30062 or
         Online via Zoom 


Cost for in-person: ARA Rental Store Members in GA - $10 
          ARA Associate Members - $10 
          ARA Prospective Rental Stores -  $20 
Cost for online: Free for ARA Rental Store Members in GA, ARA Associate
         Members and ARA Prospective Rental Stores

Click here to register

RSVP by: April 1

State of Georgia COVID guidelines will be followed. Click hereto fill out a required waiver to attend in-person.

Get ready to experience an action-packed networking event with some friendly competition! 

Sign up today to showcase your knowledge at the ARA of Massachusetts' Virtual Trivia Night facilitated by TriviaHub! We will test your knowledge on everything from geography, pop culture and even the ARA.

Whether you're in it to win it or just want a fun night with your rental community, this event is not one to miss!

Date: Wednesday, April 14
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom - login information will be emailed the morning of April 14
Cost: Complimentary for ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in Massachusetts, and ARA associate members to attend.
RSVP: Monday, April 12

Click here to register.

Event questions: contact Stefani Donabedian-Soucy, at 888.305.3038 or ssoucy@res-ind.com
Registration questions: contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org

Connect with the ARA of Massachusetts on Facebook!

Energize and motivate your team to close more sales and increase profits using techniques from Alan Berg, CSP. He will bring his incredible insight and customer service tips to the ARA of New York on Thursday, April 15.

You will learn:

• How to ask prospects better questions
• How to listen to their answers
• How to sell more in less time, and more

Date: Thursday, April 15
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern
Location: Online via Zoom - log in information will be emailed the morning of April 15

Cost:  Complimentary for ARA rental store and prospective rental store members in New York, and ARA associate members to attend.
RSVP: Tuesday, April 13
Lunch: Registrations must be received before 5:00 p.m. EST on the RSVP date above to be eligible for a lunch gift card* compliments of the ARA of NY.
 
The first 100 company locations to register will receive a $25 Grub Hub gift card. Your email address will be forwarded by an ARA of NY board member for the processing of the gift card.

A recording of this webinar will be available for 30 days. You must register by April 13 to receive the recording link.

Click here to register.

Event questions: Contact Jacqui Palmer at 718.637.2078 or jacqui.palmer@sunbeltrentals.com or Dave Mansbart at 631.841.3333 or dmansbart@ableequipment.com.
Registration questions: Contact ARA at meetingregistration@ararental.org.

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