Connex Champions – Sean Coakley shares how has stayed positive this year and skills FMs or suppliers need during uncertain times.
November 18, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind livestream, Sean Coakley, Director of Facilities & Construction, Weight Watchers shares how has stayed positive this year and skills FMs or suppliers need during uncertain times.

Tags: FM Skills Suppliers Pandemic
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Connex Champions – Ron Gilcrease shares how the industry has evolved, his advice for the next generation and his favorite association memories.
November 17, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind livestream, Ron Gilcrease, Vice President of Business Development, Solis Lighting & Electrical Services shares how the industry has evolved, his advice for the next generation and his favorite association memories.

Tags: Suppliers Lighting FM
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Lessons from EMERGE - Carly Pendley, Business Development Manager, BrandPoint Services, discusses her experience with EMERGE
July 23, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind livestream, Carly Pendley, Business Development Manager, BrandPoint Services, will discuss her takeaways from Connex's EMERGE event last week, tools and resources for FMs, and what supplier partners can do to support FMs during this time.

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Planning for the Unpredictable - Rob Vaughan, Director of National Accounts, CLS Facility Services, discusses building capital budgets to be more resilient and how suppliers can separate themselves from their competition
July 14, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind livestream, Rob Vaughan, Director of National Accounts, CLS Facility Services, will discuss planning for the unpredictable, how to build capital budgets to be more resilient in the future, and ways for suppliers to separate themselves from their competition.

Tags: Budgeting Suppliers
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Successful Supplier Partnerships - Michael Kurland discusses supplier and employee relations during COVID-19
July 02, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind, Michael Kurland, CEO, Branded Group, will share how suppliers can successfully take advantage of available COVID-19 resources, support their employees, and prepare their business for a new normal.

Tags: Suppliers COVID-19
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Resiliency - Michael Teeuwen, Business Development, Control Retail Management Inc., will talk about supplier resiliency for the future and how suppliers can adapt to changing FM needs
June 02, 2020 The Daily Grind

Today on the Daily Grind livestream, Michael Teeuwen, Business Development, Control Retail Management Inc., will discuss how suppliers can set up their operations to be more resilient in the future, as well as how suppliers can adapt to changing FM needs.

Tags: Suppliers
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Resiliency - Javier Lozano, Jr., National Director of Business Development, CMI Mechanical, discusses how to use social media to elevate your personal and company brand
June 01, 2020 The Daily Grind

It's resiliency week on the Daily Grind livestream! Today, Javier Lozano Jr, National Director of Business Development at CMI Mechanical, will discuss how businesses and individuals can overcome the economic downturn, and digital marketing tactics to help your company shine.

Tags: Suppliers
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Feel Good Friday - Tamara Bunte offers advice on selling during COVID-19
April 24, 2020 The Daily Grind

It’s #FeelGoodFriday on the Daily Grind! Today, we’re taking a break from facilities and focusing on a present challenge for supplier members. Tamara Bunte, America’s #1 Sales Coach, will discuss how to sell during COVID-19.

Tags: #FeelGoodFriday Suppliers
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Successful Supplier Partnerships - Alex DiPietro provides insight as a dual supplier and multi-site facilities organization
April 06, 2020 The Daily Grind

This week on the Daily Grind, we will discuss successful supplier partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, hear a dual perspective from a hybrid Connex member who not only fits into the supplier category, but has physical stores as well. Be sure to tune in at 1:00 P.M. CDT to hear from Alex DiPietro of Herc Rentals.

Tags: Suppliers
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